Center for Industrial Services

In this issue ...

1. HOT TOPICS AT THE SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CONFERENCE
2. REPLACEMENT FOR LEAD SOLDER ON THE HORIZON
3. PROPOSED EPA BUDGET MOVES FUNDS TO STATES
4. CHEMICAL COMPANIES TO BOOST SECURITY
5. CDC UPDATES ITS BIOTERRORISM WEBSITE
6. QUALITY, MANAGEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKSHOPS -- APRIL - MAY

HOT TOPICS AT THE SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CONFERENCE

The 31st Annual Solid and Hazardous Waste Conference and Exhibition will be held May 1-3 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Featured this year will be Professional Development Hours (PDH) for attendees who need them for professional license renewal. Some sessions of special interest will be:

• Hazardous Waste Generator Issues
• CCA Treated Lumber Report
• Acoustic Imaging Applications
• Removing Contaminated Sediments from Sweetwater Creek
• Corrective Action Workshop by the Tennessee Association of Business

To see the complete Conference agenda and register for this event, visit http://www.state.tn.us/environment/swm/conference.htm

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REPLACEMENT FOR LEAD SOLDER ON THE HORIZON

A 30-month research effort to find a replacement for lead in printed wiring boards is showing impressive results, according to the National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI). The Lead-Free Assembly Project "has concluded that the tin-silver-copper alloy it has recommended for reflow soldering is -- for commercial applications -- as good as, or better than, the tin-lead solder commonly used today," says NEMI.

To view preliminary results of the effort carried out by 30 companies, go to http://www.nemi.org/Newsroom/PR/PR012102b.html.

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PROPOSED EPA BUDGET MOVES FUNDS TO STATES

The proposed $7.7 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has many conservationists up in arms over the lowering of key funding, while other applaud the shift of enforcement responsibilities from federal to state authorities.

The budget request includes more than a 100 percent increase in funding for brownfields, significant increases for watershed protection and a $200 million overall increase over last year's request. The total $7.7 billion request is less than the $8 billion enacted by Congress in 2002 for the environmental agency.

EPA Administrator Christine Whitman indicated that state and tribal programs are the recipients of nearly half of EPA's budget request. "Our proposed request provides almost $3.5 billion in grants for states, tribes, and other partners," Whitman said. Included in this figure is a $15 million state enforcement grant program. Last year, Congress rejected shifting $25 million from federal enforcement efforts to create a similar enforcement grant program for states.

Many see the trend toward more state-run environmental enforcement authority as a good move, as long as funding is provided to back it up, while some caution that such actions could result in inconsistent performance measures nationally.

You can review a summary of the proposed budget at http://www.epa.gov/ocfo/budget/budget.htm.

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CHEMICAL COMPANIES TO BOOST SECURITY

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) says better security programs have been made mandatory for its members, and the group will adopt a new Security Code by June as part of the Responsible Care program. New management practices will further protect sites from potential terrorist attacks, and closer relationships will be developed with law-enforcement agencies.

Chemical manufacturers should review all facilities for potential security concerns and increase their emphasis on safety and security, according to ACC. Member companies will screen their facilities to prioritize those needing the most immediate attention; assess potential security vulnerabilities; take specific steps to improve security; and use independent third parties to verify that improvements have been implemented.

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CDC UPDATES BIOTERRORISM WEBSITE

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has redesigned a website that offers new and updated bioterrorism resources.

With a focus on mail handlers, public health preparedness and emergency response, the website addresses the need for up-to-date and accurate information on health threats arising from exposure to biological, chemical, or radiological events. The CDC says the site was developed in response to "overwhelming demand from the public and professionals for credible information during the anthrax crisis." During that period, the site was the most visited federal government website.

The site covers preparation and planning, emergency response, lab information, and surveillance and addresses risks including anthrax, smallpox, and a range of biological and chemical agents. The site address is http://www.bt.cdc.gov.

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QUALITY, MANAGEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKSHOPS -- APRIL - MAY

For more information about the courses listed below, please Click Here. Or, call us: (615) 532-8657 or toll-free at (888) 763-7439. To register for any of these courses, please use this Registration Form.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management For Manufacturers

• Johnson City -- April 23-24
• Knoxville -- May 14-15
• Memphis -- April 30-May 1
• Nashville -- May 7-8

QUALITY MANAGEMENT
ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor

• Jackson -- May 7-8
• Nashville -- April 2-3

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Hazardous and Special Wastes

• Knoxville -- April 9
• Memphis -- April 11
• Nashville -- April 10

Form R

• Chattanooga -- May 22
• Jackson -- May 29
• Knoxville -- May 21
• Memphis -- May 30
• Nashville -- May 28

Industrial Air Regulations

• Jackson -- April 23
• Knoxville -- April 25
• Nashville -- April 24

HAZARDOUS WASTE/CHEMICAL SITE WORKER
8-Hour Site Worker Refresher

• Knoxville -- April 10
• Memphis -- May 7
• Nashville -- May 30

40-Hour Site Worker

• Memphis -- April 22-26
• Nashville -- May 20-24

8-Hour Emergency Response Refresher

• Knoxville -- April 11

DOT COMPLIANCE
8-Hour DOT Refresher

• Nashville -- May 31

SAFETY
What to Expect When TOSHA Inspects

• Jackson -- April 2
• Knoxville -- April 30
• Nashville -- April 16

Basic Healthcare Safety Issues

• Knoxville -- May 28
• Memphis -- May 7
• Nashville -- May 14

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