Hexion, Inc.
Cleaner Air Oregon ProfileHexion, Inc.
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| Document Type | Anticipated Submittal Date | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|
| Emissions Inventory | 01/04/2021 | 03/09/2023 |
| Modeling Protocol | 04/09/2023 | 05/24/2024 |
| Risk Assessment Work Plan | 04/09/2023 | 05/24/2024 |
| Risk Assessment Report | 09/21/2024 | TBD |
| Risk Reduction Plan | TBD - if required | TBD - if required |
| CAO Completed | TBD | TBD |
Emissions Inventory
- LRAPA’s call in letter to Hexion, Inc.
January 29, 2021: Hexion requested an extension on the submittal date for the Emission Inventory because they have a new owner audit agreement with US EPA related to their Toxic Release Inventory emissions. This audit may affect Hexion’s emission calculations of compounds regulated by Cleaner Air Oregon
- Hexion’s Emission Inventory extension request letter.
February 12, 2021: After confirming with US EPA that Hexion is participating in a new owner audit agreement, LRAPA granted an extension on the due date for the Emission Inventory.
- LRAPA’s extension request response letter.
June 18, 2021: Hexion requested a second extension to the submittal date for the Emission Inventory because US EPA extended the due date for completion of the TRI new owner audit report.
- Hexion’s second Emissions Inventory extension request letter.
June 29, 2021: After confirming that US EPA has extended the due date for the TRI new owner audit report, LRAPA granted a second extension of the submittal date of the Emission Inventory.
- LRAPA’s second extension request response letter.
October 25, 2021: LRAPA extends Hexion’s Emissions Inventory to aligned with a December 10, 2021, due date listed in Stipulation and Final Order (SFO) No. 21-3839 signed on September 3, 2021.
- LRAPA’s third extension request response letter.
December 10, 2021: Hexion submits their emissions inventory.
- Hexion’s Compiled CAO Inventory.
- Hexion’s AQ520 Form.
At the request of LRAPA, Hexion provided clarification, additional information, and/or revised calculations on January 18, 2022, June 1, 2022, October 28, 2022, December 2, 2022, February 9, 2023, March 1, 2023, March 2, 2023, and March 8, 2023.
March 9, 2023: LRAPA approves Hexion’s emissions inventory.
Modeling Protocol & Risk Assessment
April 9, 2023: Hexion provides initial modeling protocol and risk assessment workplan.
May 24, 2023: LRAPA approves the modeling protocol and risk assessment workplan.
Risk Assessment Report
This section will be updated when the facility submits a risk assessment report presenting the results of modeling and calculating health risks from the facility. The risk assessment report undergoes public review.
Risk Reduction Plan
CAO Progress Completed
FACILITY
Hexion Inc. operates a resin manufacturing facility at 470 South Second Street in Springfield, Oregon. Formaldehyde is produced on-site and used primarily as a raw material for various types of resins. Wax emulsions are also produced at this facility. The facility uses boilers, scrubbers and baghouses to control emissions from various portions of the operation. Learn more about LRAPA’s regulation of Hexion by viewing their current air permit below.
Site Address
470 S. 2nd St.
Springfield, OR
Current Air Permit
Permit type: Standard ACPD
Source Number: 200510
LRAPA Contact
Jonathan Wright
541-736-1056, ext. 236
Site Address
Springfield, OR
Current Air Permit
Source Number: 200510
LRAPA Contact
541-736-1056, ext. 236
Legend
Facility
Emissions Inventory
- LRAPA’s call in letter to Hexion, Inc.
January 29, 2021: Hexion requested an extension on the submittal date for the Emission Inventory because they have a new owner audit agreement with US EPA related to their Toxic Release Inventory emissions. This audit may affect Hexion’s emission calculations of compounds regulated by Cleaner Air Oregon
- Hexion’s Emission Inventory extension request letter.
February 12, 2021: After confirming with US EPA that Hexion is participating in a new owner audit agreement, LRAPA granted an extension on the due date for the Emission Inventory.
- LRAPA’s extension request response letter.
June 18, 2021: Hexion requested a second extension to the submittal date for the Emission Inventory because US EPA extended the due date for completion of the TRI new owner audit report.
- Hexion’s second Emissions Inventory extension request letter.
June 29, 2021: After confirming that US EPA has extended the due date for the TRI new owner audit report, LRAPA granted a second extension of the submittal date of the Emission Inventory.
- LRAPA’s second extension request response letter.
October 25, 2021: LRAPA extends Hexion’s Emissions Inventory to aligned with a December 10, 2021, due date listed in Stipulation and Final Order (SFO) No. 21-3839 signed on September 3, 2021.
- LRAPA’s third extension request response letter.
December 10, 2021: Hexion submits their emissions inventory.
- Hexion’s Compiled CAO Inventory.
- Hexion’s AQ520 Form.
March 7, 2022 and March 11, 2022: LRAPA reviewed Hexion’s submitted emissions inventory and requested modifications and clarifications. LRAPA expects a response to these requests by June 1, 2022.
Modeling Protocol & Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Report
Hexion, Inc. – was called in into the Cleaner Air Oregon Program in January of 2021 and entered the Emissions Inventory Step of the Cleaner Air Oregon process. This field will be updated once the facility reaches this portion of CAO.