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March 28, 2022: Deer Park Chemistry Day at San Jacinto College LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology
In lieu of holding its regular monthly meeting on March 28, the Deer Park Community Advisory Council (DPCAC) took part in the first Chemistry Day sponsored by the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce. One of the event’s goals was to show how industry connects with the community. So, it was natural that DPCAC would have a…
Read MoreNovember 29, 2021: Texas Cancer Registry data on Deer Park
To find data about cancer in Deer Park, Deer Park Community Advisory Council (DPCAC) asked its facilitator to search the Texas Cancer Registry (TCR) and also to summarize studies previously conducted for the community-industry forum by the state health department. Recent cancer statistics on Deer Park were not found, but data comparing Texas to other…
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2021–Annual Report on Air Emissions from DPCAC Plants
Rafael Mendez of Dow presented the Air Emissions Inventory and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) for the Deer Park CAC plants. The Air Emissions Inventory is the collection and evaluation of criteria pollutants, which include total suspended particulates, sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and the ozone precursors volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides. The information is…
Read MoreApril 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, 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, 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, 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…
Read MoreMarch 5, 2019 Joint CAC Meeting: Consequences of Regulatory Changes on the Economy and the Environment
Joint Meeting of the CACs, CAPs, and CIP in Houston Ship Channel Area The Citizen’s Advisory Council to La Porte Industry (CAC) hosted a joint meeting of the area CACs/CIP and CAPs on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Houston Area Safety Council in Deer Park. Speakers with differing perspectives were invited to address the…
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