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April 26, 2021–The Big Freeze: Plant Experiences, Lessons Learned, Best Practices, What Plants Will Do Differently
DPCAC asked member plants to describe their experiences in Winter Storm Uri, the lessons learned, best practices for future deep, sustained freezes, and any changes they plan to make. In the big freeze, DPCAC plants suffered damage primarily from frozen pipes, just as residents did. As plants prepare for a future freeze, the most common…
Read MoreMonday, March 22, 2021–Ways to Learn about Chemicals with a focus on Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylenes (BTEX)
Monday, February 22, 2021 – Refresher on EPA’s Risk Management Program
The EPA Risk Management Program requires facilities with extremely hazardous flammable or toxic substances to develop Risk Management Plans aimed at protecting communities from serious accidents. Jeff Anderson of OxyVinyls Deer Park PVC/Caustic Plant will present an historical overview of RMP, to whom it applies, and what a plant must do to meet its requirements.
Read MoreMonday, January 25, 2021 – Annual State of the Plants
DPCAC plants reported on 2020 accomplishments and challenges and goals and plans for 2021. A Houston Business Roundtable Representative provided an update on a new industrial cleaning safety initiative.
Read MoreMonday, November 30, 2020 – Annual Report on Emissions
Christina Penrose of Lubrizol will present data from the TCEQ Emissions Inventory and the EPA Toxics Release Inventory that most DPCAC plants must file annually with these agencies. Members and other attendees will receive files to review before the shortened Zoom presentation: Orientation for Those New to the Reports and the full presentation usually given…
Read MoreMonday, October 26, 2020 – DPCAC Role in EHCMA Roll Out of EPA Risk Management Plans
Due to a technical issue with the Emission Spreadsheet, the Annual Report on Emissions is being moved to November 30, 2020.
Read MoreMonday, September 28, 2020 – Covid 101
Deer Park Community Advisory Council (DPCAC) members attended a virtual forum on COVID-19 in late September, with facts from a variety of public health sources presented by Rassull Suarez, MD, MPH, the Dow Chemical Health Services Physician Director. Dr. Suarez covered the Coronavirus’s risks, symptoms, transmission, testing, and how to protect oneself from exposure. Readers…
Read MoreMonday, August 24, 2020 – Port of Houston Authority’s Deepening and Widening, Video Conference
DPCAC will invite the Port of Houston Authority to speak about the proposed deepening and widening of the Houston Ship Channel. Mark Your Calendars, Save the Date!Monday, August 24, 20206-7:30pm via Zoom (Video Conference) Please have a safe and healthy summer! Stay in touch if you have any questions or concerns: Diane Sheridan, [email protected] Anja…
Read MoreMonday, June 1, 2020 – An Interim Report on COVID-19, Why Plants are Essential Businesses
When stay-at-home orders were issued in March, Deer Park’s chemical plants, refinery, and related businesses continued to operate because the chemical business is deemed a Critical Infrastructure Sector by the US Department of Homeland Security. At an early June video meeting, Deer Park Community Advisory Council (DPCAC) community members asked each member plant to explain…
Read MoreMonday, April 27 – San Jacinto College Programs and Financial Aid
Via Videoconference, JR Ragaisis, Dean of Business & Technology at San Jacinto College’s Central Campus and DPCAC member, presented an overview of the college’s programs geared toward the Petrochemical Industry and the financial and other resources they have available to support their students. Student success is achieved by the College “leading education by developing new…
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