OMB Meeting Discussion of Beryllium Rule current Beryllium
OMB Meeting Discussion of Beryllium Rule & current Beryllium Regulations September 10, 2019 Paul Mellon – Director Sales & Gov’t Affairs [1 ]
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Key Points on Beryllium in coal slag: Ø Beryllium is primarily mined in 2 places in the US. Utah and the Ohio Valley through Western PA Ø Almost 100% of the Anthracite coal mined is found in the Ohio Valley through Western PA Ø Anthracite coal is highly sought by power companies as it burns hotter. It is blended with other types of coal and shipped across the US to coal fired power plants that make coal slag. Ø If the Beryllium and coal mines are located in the same region it may explain how levels of Beryllium in coal slag can widely vary. Ø OSHA’s abrasive blast data, sent from the Navy, showed air levels of Beryllium in coal slag from nondetects to 60 micrograms. The new PEL for Beryllium is. 2 Micrograms. Company Confidential. All Rights Reserved. 5
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