A Partnership for Safe Chemical Weapons Destruction Blue Grass Chemical Agent- Destruction Pilot Plant Quarterly Update June 13, 2012 Presented to: Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Kentucky Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board Presented by: Jeff Brubaker Site Project Manager
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A Partnership for Safe Chemical Weapons Destruction
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Quarterly Update
June 13, 2012
Presented to:Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Kentucky Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board
Presented by:Jeff BrubakerSite Project Manager
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BGCAPP construction work paused in early May for safety
Project team executed safety pause as a result of an uptick in safety-related incidents
The number one priority on this project is to have every worker depart the project at the end of each day without incident or injury
The project team used the down time to focus and re-concentrate on achieving zero accidents
– During the safety pause, the team reviewed procedures, evaluated work areas and re-emphasized safe work behaviors with the workforce
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Heinrich Safety Model
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Construction now more than 51 percent complete
Hydrolysate Storage Area foundation work is progressing
Munitions Demilitarization Building Filter Bank area excavation– First filter bank area excavated and
preparations being made for concrete placement
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The air handling system for the Munitions Demilitarization Building is taking shape as workers continue the installation process.
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Safe Refuge worker protection program tested and complete– Uses Kelly II Building for over-pressurized shelter
Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board tour of BGCAPP site
− Members walked through the path of a rocket’s destruction on May 8
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The ventilation system on the Kelly II Building over-pressurizes the building with filtered air, ensuring that only clean air is inside and no contaminated air can get in through any openings. This building now provides safe refuge on site for the workforce in case of a chemical incident/accident.
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Northwestern Corner - Observation Point
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Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Construction Site (March 2012)
Control and Support Building
Munitions Demilitarization Building
Utility Building (not visible in photo)
Supercritical Water Oxidation Building (not visible in photo)
Laboratory Building (not visible in photo)
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Northwestern Corner - Observation Point
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Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Construction Site (June 2012)
Control and Support Building
Munitions Demilitarization Building
Utility Building
Supercritical Water Oxidation Building (not visible in photo)
Laboratory Building (not visible in photo)
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Stakeholders key to success on design change to Thermal Oxidizer Units Installation of Thermal Oxidizer Units – 13-ton vessels installed at pilot plant site in late March
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Explosive Destruction Technologies
Focus is on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process– ACWA is in the process of launching an Environmental Assessment (EA) as
part of NEPA Includes a 30-day public comment period Will supplement existing Environmental Impact Statement Oak Ridge National Laboratory will conduct environmental
assessment for NEPA process
– NEPA will serve as a decision-making tool, not a decision itself No decision on path forward will be made until NEPA is complete Expectation is for process to take approximately one year
– Our commitment to involve the public in all aspects of the decision-making process remains a priority
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Questions/Discussion
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For more information about the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant project, please contact the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office at (859) 626-8944
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