AIR CP_106597875_CP_20171016_Investigation_1415945_ ‘Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Investigation Report ‘The TCEQ is sommited to acesiiiy ye polars in acing this document, plas contat oxen 4055" Customer: voestalpine Texas LLC Customer Number: CN604261545 ‘Regulated Entity Name: LA QUINTA PLANT Regulated Entity Number: RN106597875 Investigation #1415945, Incident Numbers 25898) 25844 asea30 258165 Boz 258283 258365, a5to34 258238 258202 258245 25885 258081 25843 258039 2508 2842 258248 257007 258027 2588 25569 258160 25855 258170, 2598209 asai7t 25847 28 25840 258023 25ay2 258220 283 2esu9 Sad 2gsie2 25874 28201 258105 258284 238177 258250 258251 298242 258012 258235 25150, asta. 258204 Investigator: SUSAN HOELSCHER Site Classification PERMIT BY RULE PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT. DETERIORATION GREENHOUSE GAS PSD CASE-BY-CASE Conducted 05/16/2037 ~ 20/36/2017 331130 ssi SIC Code: 3312 Program(s): AIRNEW SOURCE PERMITS Investigation Type: Compliance Investigation ‘Location: FROM CORPUS CHRISTI TAKE US-18: (ONTO FM RDg6 AND GO APPROX 10 NI GOR ONTO LA QUINTA RD/PVT RD 87a AND THE SITE. IS APPROX 2.0 Mt DOWN ON RTS BOUNDED ON THE E BY LA QUINTA RD AND THE SBY CORPUS, cuRist: Bay Additional 1D(8): GHGPSOTxa3 PSOTKI34@M1 108113TA QUINTA PLANT- CORPUS CHRISTLETS 5 (16/2017 to 10/16/2017 Inv. #1415945 Page 2 of 29 ‘Local Unit: REGION 34 CORPUS CHRISTI [Activity Type(s): AIRCOMPL~ AIR.CMPL AIR ‘COMPLAINTINV 347082 Address:, Principals: Role Name RESPONDENT, VOESTALPINE TEXAS LLC Refered fram Peiacpal —_CTTVOF PORTLAND Contact(s: Role ie Name REGULATED PROCESS WATER [MR DOMINICK ENTITY (COORDINATOR/ENVI HERNANDEZ. contac RONMENTAL SPECIALIST REGULATED ENVIRONMENTAL MS Shannon Pathan ENTITY [MANAGER contact REGULATED —«CHIEPTECHNICAL ©=——HELMUT SCHWARZ ENTITY OFFICER contact PARTICIPATED ATTORNEYATLAW, MIKE. CHERNEKOFF ry OUTSIDE COUNSEL PARTICIPATED ATTORNEYATLAW, _-MSLARA PRINGLE 1" OUTSIDE COUNSEL REGULATED _-HEADOF SAFETY, mi ENTITY SECURITY & VANLANDINGHAM contact EMERGENCY PARTICIPATED STAFFATTORNEY MR JESS ROBINSON IN Phone Work ca Wok cat Work cat Phone Work Pax Work Cait Fax Phone (361) 704-9000 (go1) 229-2865 (3s) 704-9090 (G61) 704-3000 (961) 229-0760 (981) 704-9090 (Gs) 704-3000 (32) 2605740 (03) s8e-8264 (is) 4a7-827 (oa aar8a Gia) asra924 (361 704-9000 60 800-1555, (G51) 704-9090 52) 230-045LA QUINTA PLANT- CORPUS: CHRISTI ETS 15/16/2017 to 10/16/2017 Inv. #1415045 Other Staff Member(s Role Name Investigator ASHLEY FUQUA, Investigator MICHAEL RIEF Investigator THOMAS HANEY QaReviewer cunriia sats Supervisor KELLY RUBLE, Investigator JESSICA FOX Investigator ‘CHRISTOPHER REZENDES Investigator ‘TRAVIS PRATER Investigator -MEAGAN COOPER Investigator COREY BURKE. Investigator [RICHARD HEITZENRATER Investigator [RENAE DIGUARDI Investigator ‘ANDREW KISS Invetgator KAREN BRIDGES Investigator ROBERTLINDSAY Investigator KENDRA BERNHAGEN Investigator BLASRIZzO Investigator MARIA SPARKS, Investigator CyNTHA SMITH Associated Check List Checklist Name UnitName ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION Sly 3g, 2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION Sune 15,2017 [AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 24,017 Team 2 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 26,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 18,2017 Team 2 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 19,2017 Team ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 18,2017 Team 1 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ‘June 30,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ‘Tune, 2037 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 17,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 23,2017 Team: ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 80,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION June 18,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ‘June 23,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION October 16,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May ag, 20:7 Team 2 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION sone, 2037 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 16,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 19,2017 Team 2 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 25,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 23,2037 Team 3 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION sly 19,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 9, 2007 Team 3 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 20,2017 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION September 8, 2017 ‘AIR INVESTIGATION - EQUIPMENT 1415946 MONITORING AND SAMPLING revised 06/201 ‘AIR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION May 94,2017 Team 2LA QUINTA PLANT- CORPUS CHRISTI ETS 5/16/2017 to 10/36/2017 Inv. #1415945, ee Jnvestigation Comments: LnNTRODUCTION ‘Duet database limitations thre investigations, TCEQ Investigation Nos. 1435945 (Citizen 1-50), 1430244 {Citizen 51-100) and 14g0a49 (Cian 101-14), were created to ssocateall incidents. TCEQ Lnvestigation Nos. ‘430044 and 430249 reference TCEQ Investigation 415945 Note: Throughout the investigation report and attachments, ron oxide iron oe, metal parties, and metallic patties are eed nterchangeably. INTRODUCTION: “The Tes Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Corpus Cis Regon 14 (Rs4) Office, Air Section, ondvets investigations regarding a qualiy. On May 16,2037 through Otobe 9, 2037, 241 emplaints, {Gltisens vagy) from etieens ofthe Portland, Texas community were received athe TCEQ Rig Ofc. The {tiene alloged metalic patcies on their property and vehicles fom operations at Voestalpine Texas LUC-La ‘Quins Plant (Voestalpine. Voetlpine is neted at 2800 Kay Bailey Hutchison Road in Portland, San atiio Gonity,Tenas eer to Attachment fr Hs fll the complait incidents rcsved during this investigation, ‘Thelisineludes even number incident number, dle receved, investigation date, and te investigation number stoiated to each incident umber Inresponse to the eizens concerns, TCEQ Ri Eavironmental Investigators (Els) conducted onsite complaint {investigations (AIRCMPL) on 2 days fom May 26 2037 through October 25,2017, The purpose ofthe AIRCMPL, [vestigations jes ts determine i nulsance conditions were oceuring, to identify the source upon detection, and to detetmine operations were conducted in compllance with TCEQ rules and regulations. Note: The apeations ‘ofother faite tn the surrounding aes were reviewed as potential soures; however, they were not detennined {oe te spare ot te meta partidos ‘he TCEQ Rg staff tha condicted and partispated inthe investigations included Ms. Susan Hocscher-ir Section Et Me Ashley (Set Fuqua Ai Sesion #1, Me- Kelly ube-Ai Section Manager Mr. Mike Rif-Air Sesion Ef Ms Cindy Smith-Air Section #3, Mr. Andre Kiee Air Seon Bl, Mr. Robert Lindsay Ai Section EL, ‘Mz Kendra Bernhagen- Waste Section El, Mi, Karen Bridges Waste Seaton BI Mr, Christopher Rezendes-Inter, “Mi-Travs Prater Water Setion Work Lender, Mr. Rich Heltenrater-Waste Section El Ms. Niola Coopestatern, Me Thomas Huney-Ai Section El Mf, Corey Burke Waste Seton BI i. Bas Rizao-Water Section El, Me, Maria Cove” Spark-Air Seton Ei, Ms. Jesiea Fox-Al Section EL, Ms. Renae Diguard-Emergency Response ordinator, Mr. Trent Pinion-Air Section EI Ms. Susan Cleis-Regional Directo, and Me. Guadalupe “Sonny” Lopet-AltSeaion Work Leader. An additonal TCEQ participant wes Mr Jess Robinson Staff Attorney. ‘The contacts for Voestalpine included Ms, Shannon Pazham-Environmental Manager, Mr. Dominick -Hemander-Proces Water Coordiator/Environmental Specials. Tim VanlandngharnHead of Safe, Security & Emergency, Mr, HelmitSchwarr-Chie Technical Officer, Mr Michael ChernekofF-attomey at {ay/ Outside Counce, and Ms. Lara Pringle Atorey at Law Outside Counsel DAILY NARRATIVE: ‘The diy narrative is outlined below by date. Tape it samples were intly obtained at each residence. Howeve, dus tothe namber of complaints that were continuously received the Els began obtaining ape Hi ampies onl ifthe pris could not be enfizmed to have magnetic properties. Note: The ciens italy Sentifed the magnetic properties of the particles loeted on thee property. There wero 28 tape lift samples Initially alloted with total of 39 tape Mt samples called throughout the etre investigation. Ifthe Els could ocurtnt te metalic particles atthe eze’s residence without obtaining tape it sample, the citizen was noted as inpacted bythe metalic partes consistent withthe metal particles identified onthe other eizens residences. “The cen’ vices had a rity, sandpaper feling to touch and/or had an accumulation of metal parties that were confirmed to have magnet properties consistent withthe metallic particles documented ontheLA QUINTA PLANT- CORPUS CHRISTI ETI 5/16/2017 to 10/36/2047 Inv. #-1415945 Page 5 of 29, a ‘itizans'rasidences It appuared thatthe metal patiles had penetrated th clear coat and punt coat which was ‘ausing rust spots to form on the citizens'vehils, Te was noted by the Els and the citizens that there were two diferent colors of metalic particles, reddish and bac, on ther propety, and the metalic particles varied in ie by, what appeared be, distance from the alleged source. The zens were concerned of possible health effects ofthe metalic particles, an nimeras citizen indented noticable health problems since the retalc particles ‘had been noted on thee propety The TCEQ Toxicology Division noted thatthe ape it sempls contained ‘etal parties less than 1 meron in sz. Particles ss than 10 microns in sie canbe inhale into the ‘espiratoy tract and ean cause heath effocs suchas respiratory iritation and asthma exaertation, The TCEQ does not have monitored levels (concentration data) of the metalic particles, othe TCEQ Toxicology Division fenot comment onthe lkalihood of health eects osurrng from exposure the particles. Many etizens documented the metallic partes in ther pool, in tei pets water bows and on thelr ehldren's outdoor play ‘equipment. The eins would be outdoors and/or euldren/pets wold play outside, and they would got cover Inthe metal parties on the grass apd cutdor structures (og, back fet). The metalic particles were ‘documented scitizane’ residence oeted up to approximatsy thee mies to the northwest, west and southwest ‘tVoesalpne, Southeast, east and northeast winds would have nspacted these areas, The prevailing wind ‘lzection southeast; however, during the me priod ofthis investigation there were numerous days when the ‘wind dtecton ws east nd northeast. Te should also be noted that there were numerous das over the time Detod ofthis investigation that the Porand community eclvedrain/tnundersioms; however, the metalic attics were stil documented ante eizens” property after te rain/thunderstorms, Refer to Attachment 2for hotographs obtained during the course ofthe investigation ‘Note: All ofthe tape it samples cllcted atthe sitzens'seidences were compare to four reference samples, designated ae Semple Nos. 17050100985, 1709011-010R8, 1705031 0118S, and 1705011-O12RS,obtainod on May 17,2017 from four of Voestalpine’s outdoor storks. The Laboratory Analysis Ress of the reference Sample, Request No. 170501, are given in Attachment and photographs ofthe reference sample lostions are sven in Attachment May 36,2017 ‘Two TCEQ teams responded to four complaints refered tothe TCH Ri Office bythe City of Porland, Texas, ‘Ms. Hoalscher Tear ) responded totwo complaints (Citzen 12), and Ms. Hoelscher and Ms, Fuqua (Team 2) sponded toto complaints (Cian 3g). At the tne ofthe investigation, metcorologia endiion eonssted tf southeast winds 238 mle per hou mph) with 30 mph wind gusts and an ambient air temperatareof 79 Aogroes Fahrenheit Cen Incident No. 257967 ‘Tape it samples were obtained from the front house siding anda front window has a Citizen Y's residence, detignated ae Sample Nos. 179gott-o01 and s7os013-008, respectivey. iin also demonstrated the magntic property ofthe metal perils to the EL. The Laboratory Analls Results of thetape it samples, Request No ‘y0goi, are ven in Atfachiment 3, The results ndeated the following Sample No, 3705013-001 (lightly losded) contained between 5 nd 60% metal particles. The metal parties ange in color from back t reddish, The olor was consistent wth ll the Sed samples and relerence samples, ‘Metal pails (reddish) eanged in size from 1to 800 microns. Metal paris (blac) ranged in ie from sto {oo irons. The stmple alo contained between 21 and 40% eamamon ays and minerals. Other partes present in quantities ls han 3 included carbonaceous materia, nga spores, el paint overspay plant Flt hit, and pllen, The energy dispersive spetroscopy (EDS) analjseof metal parce inciated the Primary pean the xray spect ofthe meal parle was consistent wih the reference samples submitted in Request No. yas Sample No, 705013-002 (lightly loaded) contained between 43 and 0% metal parties. Metal particles (Ged) ranged in sie from 10 800 microns. Metal prtils (back) ranged in siz from § to 400 irons, The "tmp contained between 1 and 3o% common clays and minerals and between and 20% fungal spores. Other Dries present in quunties less han 9 incaded plant stellate has, pant echores, pollen, and rabbor st. ‘Thescray spectre ofthe metal pales were content withthe reference samples submitted in Request No. s050n, Citizen 2-Incdent No, 258031 “Tapelif samples were obtained from an outdoor light glass cover anda plate storage box onthe front porch atLA QUINTA PLANT- CORPUS CHRISTI ETI 65/36/2017 to 10/16/2017 Inv. #1415945 Page 6 of 29 Citizen 2's residence, desigated ax Sample Nos. 170501-009 and 370501-004, respectively. The Labortory “Analyse Result ofthe tape lit amples, Request No. 170501, are give in Attachment 3. The ess indieated thefallowing: ‘Sample No, 170501-003 (ight loaded) contained between 5 and 20% metal particles, Metal pate reddish) Fanged in size from ito 800 mltons, Metal aries (hack) ranged in sie from so 400 microns. The sample digo contained between $1 and 40% common days and minerals, Other particles present n quantities es than ‘included atbonaceot material, fungal spores, pant stelate bas, and pollen Sample No. s705011-004 (moderately loaded) contuined between 5) and 60% metal particles, Metal particles (relish) ranged insite fom 1 to BoO microns, Metal particles (ack ranged in size from sto 400 microns. The Sample contained between 31 and 40% common clays and minerals, Other partle present in quantities es than pi inclnded carbonaceous materia, fungal pores plant telat hars, end pollen. The xray spect of the ttl prtcles were consistent with the reference spies submaited in Request No. 170501 (Ciaen 3-incident No. 58027 ‘Tepe if samples wer obtained from the front doo window sl and a fron window sas t Citizen gs residence, denignated 1s Sample Nos, yosou-o0s and 1705011-006, respectively. The Laboratory Analysis Rebus ofthe {ape it samples, Request No, 370501, are sven in Atachmeat 3. The reauits indicated the following ‘Sample No, 1705031-005 (lightly lauded) contained betwoen 6 and 71% metal particles. Metal pales (reddish) ‘ange in size fom ito 800 microns. Metal particles (back) ranged in size from 5 to 400 microns. The sample “lspcontained between 21 and go common clays and minerals Other particles present in quantities les than {included fungel spores, let fiber and pollen. Thescrayepectra ofthe metal particles were consistent with {he reference sampler submited in Request No. 70503. ‘Sample No.1705011-006 (lightly losded) contained between 61 and 70% metal particles. Metal particles ‘Geiish) ranged in sie fom 1 fo 800 microns, Metal particles (Us) ranged in size for gto 400 microns. The SMtple contained between and 20% common cys sd ineral asd Detmeen Sand 20 plant bers Other partes present in guants less han g included pollen. The x-ray spectra ofthe metal particles were ‘Consistent with the reference samples submited in Request No. 170501 tien 4-Incident No. 258034 "Tape samples were obtained from an outdoor ight lass cover and a font window glass at Citizen 4s fesidence, designated ae Sample Nos. 3705011007 and 705031-008, respectively. The Laboratory Analysis Results ofthe tape it samples, Request No 7090s, are given Atachment, Th eslts indicated the ‘allowing Sarmple No.1705011-007 light Tosded) contained between 21 and go% metal partis. Metal particles (Gets range in sine fom 3.700 mirons. Metal pares (lack) renged i sie from §o 300 mieons. The "imple alo contained between 41 and 0% inset parts and between § and 20% common clays and minerals. ‘ther parties present n qantte leas than 5% included pollen. The xray spectra ofthe metal particles were onsstent wih the reference samples submitted in Request No. 1705031 Sample No, 1705011-008 lightly loaded) contained over 80% metal partis. Metal aries (rsh) ranged in ‘te from 110700 mieross. Metal particles (black) ranged in sz from sto 400 miecons. The sample contained Eetween sand 20% common clays and mineral. Other particles preset in quaiies las than included ‘carbonaceous material and plant stlate hairs, Thox-ay spectra of he meal partiles were consistent withthe ‘eference samples submte in Request No. 170503 May 17,2017 Ms, Hoelscher conducted an onsite investigation st Voestapne to obtain reference samples for comparison tothe {ape liftsmplcsobluined atthe ciaan’rerdences. At the time athe investigation, metoorologia conditions cope oftotent winds ato mph wih mp ind ss nd name a tpt 78 des Fahrenei. ‘Ms, Hoelscher met with Mr. Vanlandinghtm and discussed the complaint allegations while obtaining the bulk ‘ference samples from the outside stockpiles, Mr, Vanlandingham demonstrated the magntie property oftheLA QUINTA PLANT- CORPUS CHRIST ETS 5/16/2017 to 10/16/2017 Inv. #1415945 Page 7 of 29 ‘etal particles. It was noted thatthe reich colored metal parteles were unprocessed, andthe Black colored ‘etl parties were procased. The reference samples were designated as Sample Nos. 1705011-009R8 (emet pellets), 17050-01088 (ramet ines), r7o5011-O1RS (fines unprocessed pelts), and 17050%1-0125S (HB (hot ‘riqoetie ron) fines), Note: Remets the offspecfication produ produed during plant start-up or process ‘upset. The Laboratory Analysis Result ofthe reference samples, Raqust No. 170301, ave given in tachment, tnd photographs ofthe refrence sample oestons are given n Altachment . The esis indicated the following Sample No. 705011-009RS (blk sample) contained over 80% metal parties, The rmet pellets consisted of large black metal parle over centimeter ameter. The EDS analsi ofthe em ples (etl particle) ‘ndieate the primary peaks inthe ray spectrum were oxygen and ron ‘Sample No. s705011-0108S (bulk sample} contained over 80% metal particles, The remet fins consisted of metal pariles that aredin olor from back: to reddish. Metal pate (reddish) ranged nsze from 1105000 Tolrons Metal partis (back) ranged in siz from jt 400 microns. Other paris preset in quate ess than included common cays and minerals, The DS analysis ofthe remet Hines parle (meal pal) Indeated the primary peas in the xray spectrum were oxygen and won. The EDS analysis of another remet fines ‘artile indeated the primary peaks inthe xray speetum were oxygen calcium, and ion. ‘Sample Wo, 170501-011RS (bulk sample) contained over 80M mata prices. The unprocessed fines pellets ‘onsite of etal patiles tat vale in eolor from black o reddish. Mt particles (relish) range a sae fom 10 5000 microns. Meal particles (lack) ranged in se rom sto 1000 microns. The EDS analysis ofthe “unprocese ines pellets (real patile) indented the primary pea inthe x-ray spetram wee oxygen ad on Sample No, s705013-0:9RS (blk sample) contained over 80% meal particle. The HBI fines consisted of metal parle that are in colo from black t edaish. Metal partsle(redaish) ranged in sie from 1105000 {ierons. Meal particle (bleh) ranged in size from 50400 microns. The EDS analss of the HB fins (metal aril) indicated the primary peaks in the ray spectrum were oxygen andre. Me. Vanlandingham povided proces derripin andthe Safaty Data Shete (SDS) forthe ron or palit and itv email. See Mtachment forthe process description and SDSs, oestapine also analyzed samples of three ofthe stockpiles (HBI Fines, Pellet Fines, Remet Fines), four offsite Ieeations (A,B,C) hres ctizens residences, one residence was sampled tice), and one sample (paste bag) ‘lected by seinen and submitted to Voeltapine, The samples were aaljzed forthe presence of metal ‘ements, The Voestalpine Texas Site Dus Health Risk Analysis referenod in Attachment 6 and isloate in ‘the TCEQ Rg Ofc endental es. ‘Ms, Fuqua responded to three complains (itizen 57) rceveda tho TCEQ Rus Office. Atte time ofthe Jvesgation,tuteorlogel conditions consisted of southeast winds a4 mph with 25 mph wind gustsand an ambient air tmperature of 79 degres Fahrenheit (Siting Inedent No. 258023 "Tae if stmples were obtained from the back door window glass andthe gas tabletop (cleaned thre day prior) onthe ack patio at Citzen 5 eidence, designated as Sample Nos. 1705012-00s and 1705012-002, respective, ‘The Laboratory Analysis Results of the tape it samples, Request No. 1705012, are given in Atachment7. The results indicated the following ‘Sample No. 3705012-005 light loaded) contained between § and 20% metal particle. The metal pales ranged in clor rom blak o reddish and rangod in size rom 20 to 220 micros. Metal particles were consistent [appearance with al other Feld samples i ths request (70012) and with reference samples 1705011-010RS, “OLIRS, and-o19RS. The sample alae contained between 61 and 70% common clas and minerals between 5 ad ‘20% fungal spores, and between 5and20% pollen. The xray spectra ofa metal parle was consistent withthe ‘ference samples submitted in Request No 70503 ‘Sample No. 1705012-002 ight losded) contained lee than 5% metal particles, Metal particles ranged in color fm Blaccto reddish and ange in sie from gf 40 microns. The samplealse contained between 71and 80% ‘common clays and miners, between 5 and 20% pollen, and between sand 20% plant materia. Other partees presenti quate less than 3 incloded feng epores, lan ichomes, and starch grains. The xray spectra of {he metal particles were consistent with the relerence samples submited in Request No. 170501.LA QUINTA PLANT- CORPUS CHRISTLETS 5/36/2017 to 10/36/2017 Inv. #1415945, PageBofag (tian 6-Incident No. 258012 ‘Teel samples wer obtained fom the las tabletop (cleaned thre days prior on the back deck and a front ‘window glaseat Caen 6'residene,deagnated a Sample Nos 1705013-003 and s705012-004, espectvey. Tt ‘as algo noted that t appeared the metal partiles had seed in the bottom of Citizen 6s pool, The Laboratory “Anup Results ofthe tape lit amples, Request No. 1705012, are ive in Attachment 7. The rests indicated thetollowing Sample No, 1795012-003 (heavily loaded) contained between 41 and 50% metal particles. The metal parties Fanged in color Hom back to redish and songed in se from 110 120 microns. Te sample also contained ‘between and S0% eotnmou clays and minerals. uber particles present in quantities ess than 5 inelided Tanga ster, plan trichomes and pollen. The ray spect of meal paces wore consistent wih the "eference samples esbmaited in Request No. 170503, Sample No. 2705012-004 (moderately loaded) contained between 2 and 30N metal particles. Metal particles Fangedin clr fom blak to reddish ond ranged in sz from 11090 microns. The simple als contained Fretwoen i and 60% fungal materil and between 21 and o% common cays and minerals. Other particles present in quantities ethan 5% included fungal spores and pollen. Thexeray spectra of metal pares wore Ensen with th reference samples submits in Request No. 70501, Ctizen7-Incident No. 258099 ‘Tepe if samples were obtained frm the backyard poo ladder anda front window gus at Citizen 7 residence, dledgnated as Sample Nos 1705012-008 and 700! 006, eepetvly. The metallic particles had sti on the Sottom ofthe poe and Gizen stated thatthe pol ie vacuumed daly. The Laboratory Analysis Results ofthe {ape lit sample, Request No. 3705012, are given Atachment 7. The rests indicate the following ‘Sample No. 1705012-005 (heavily loaded) contained between 71 and 80% metal particles. The metal pales ‘ange in color om black to redsh and ranged in sia fom 11190 microns. The sumple als contained ‘eleen'p ahd 20% common clays and minetis and between 5 nd U3 angel aerial. Os pails present in quentite ess than 5 inchaded burned vegetation, plant tichames, pollen and tareh grains. The xy “pect of metal particles was consent with the reference sample submited in Request No. 170503 Sample No. 1705012-006 igh loded) contained between 31 end 4o% metal parteles. Metal particles ranged im edlor from blak to reddish nd ranged in size from 10200 microns. The sample also contained between nd 50% fungal mate, between sand 20% common ly snd minerals, and bataeen sa 20% fongal pores. Other parties present in quate less than 5% incleded pollen and plant material. The xray specta of metal Duties was consistent wit the reference surple submited in Request No. 1705081 May 8, 2017 “Two TCEQ teams responded, concurrently, to 2 complsints Ms. Fuqua (Team 3) responded to five complaints (Gitven 812), and Me, Hoelsche and Mr Ruble Tear )respandod to seven complaints (Citizen 1-19). AX the {ime of the invertigation, meteorological conditions consisted of southeast winds at xp mph with 25 mph wind fost and an ambient ait temperature of 82 dogrees Fahrenheit (tian 8-Incdont No, 258158 {Tape it samples were obtained froma front window glass and the bahar pool ledge at Chien 8's residence, €50% Mei ton (Ure) [> 61% [carton lea0% Prosohowa (F) |= 0.06 9% [Sonor (8) e002 [senaue [esu% 32, Ingrodionts National Instat of Standards and Concentration Technology Chemical Abstract Systom Tagrediont (eas Namber (Percentages by Weight Hel (ron Fuses) —|6500557-0 IRON. 7430868 Ta, TRON TOXDE—[ 194525: 2% {RON {i oxioe —[1300-37- 2% METAL OXIDE ———[ No Ais [a4 — CARBON. Taba 3220 SECTION 4: First ald measures 44. Description of fit aid measures ye contact Wes nesta wih pany of water or 15 ‘inates, by manning te eels open Seek ‘media atnton of a eaten por Inhalation: Inthe event of acon by inhalation, move he ‘eli away fom the contaminated sea ake al Attachment 5 Inv. No, 1415945 Page 22 of 30.voestalpine acessty precaution. Sack medial tention in aso cath diules Ingestion Induce verngmenediatly. Seok medical ase ‘Skin contac ay cause macharical tation in contact wit the {ki wih an east in alg redness [SECTION 6: Firefighting m 15.4. Extinguishing media ‘Use etngishing media appropriate oaher substances stored in dose proxi LUnsutatle extinguishing moda 100 NOT use CO; (as CO maybe famed) [D0 NOT use dy chanics 00 NOT USE EITHER FRESH WATER OR SEAWATER TO COOL DOWN HOT MATERIALin ‘Sele spaces such as a erg hald ona ship arose sty neceseary to kaop Irtogiy of vse ‘Sa under Masts expertise. The materiel may soy evlve hyarogen ater contact wt wale ar facts more apy wih sal waar waters used Ue lage amount of wee fo food emai sn ‘rove adequate verlaton to let hydiogen ass generated escape to atmosphere 5.2.xtinguishing procedures Weare protective esthing + Wear sa contained breathing appara when enlrng enclosed spaces wih MBI + Wear nen-sparking foctwear + Avot sources ofigniton + Remove he nat mata the hep. On a ship, a clashol bucket maybe used “+ Die ht material ao sma ples ard sproed tout ss than 0.5 m deep. The ster wil ‘uty ool bow the gon pt + Inthe case which tis nt practal to sproas the matoral over a wide ates suchen hot of ‘chp, coverage uring a ron xian ateral (2g sand nd nay ered ig) could be teed for emotrering te fre aro sit hea supply (he declson on hetero a apply the technque woul depend on te creuratances a the emargeny a he HE would become onamnaio + Inf stuation, evacuate area an contact emergency savas 53. Advice for fr-ightors Implant protection messures appropri to substances storedin close proxy. Wer. ‘anes breathing sppartue (SC) win ofl foe pce epee in preseute-demar poste. fpesaure node and il protecve coining. bo not resins vapour ad move Up the cu ot fies Attachment 5voestalpine SECTION 6: Accidental release measures Keop unnecessary personal away and use stable prolecve equipment. Avid ispersl of sled atria rnot an conta wh aol sewer, Waterways an dra, Plate spifed material nan ‘cpoprata conte or locaton for aposal acyl hon posstle SECTION 7: Handling and storage “Caution: De nl spray wat on hot HB thats teaming (Le, emting water vapor) For adions ‘omatonontranepor nformin ad intuctons ses Secon 14 1.4. Precautions for materia hanling Helis aay handed by al contortion bu handing equipment ypcaly ved In set il ‘ehandied ina smiarmannerto step Such 35 erento bade! {Crane wih amogeat or comshellype bucket {Scrap yard magnet 1 Comeyerbets andcan 12. Conditions fo safe storage, including any incompatibilties close at poesible tothe pont of use, This wil avid double handing and “The storage area shou be {aod Mes generation, Hel canbe sordn the flowing aess or continars "Yareseovered or uncovered). 1 Siosorbine wah adequate veniaton Proper surface vorton shal be proved fer matealin enclosed spaces. Temporary sl incroase bpiemgeraure may be expected aor materia handing Buk. Maxim alowed snp loscng {trpertir 6 C.# tomparstre excoeds 85 ©, prone adequate suface verison fo rove ary ytopen gas generson Oo ot allow ary hot worlspark generation on deck” suroundings. Non-farmatle when conetypiled May shes f pled incorecty. In fre stualon, evacuate 02 [Sad contact emergency sonies Remain spd and oy thse doing of azar “Tha general gideines for alos of storage ae 2 Gean ana 1 Free of combustle teria: oa, weed, coke, ec {ee of ehiondes or past cargoes evo coment ye, borax {Care agacant carges co rat sore nar coal or ee Ranable materi. ‘SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Respiratory Protection: Wen dusts generates, provide adecuste genera ‘entiation eau that he Oxsupaoal Expose {ints ae not exesades. IW ncestary provi oe {ane etecton wth Bs cred captre hood and ‘tice veloty to maton the condos Attachment 5 Inv. No, 141594 Page 3 of.voestalpine Hand Protection: ye Protection: ‘Skinbody Protection: Emergency factties: Exposure Limit: ‘hs tho Ist resort, sutablerespory protective trupmert shoul! be provided or use by ose tek rom itaiaion of times. Dung handing dust tay be generated anf werden is radon, {he Ue of an FFP2 (EN 148200") pe spar ‘piveobe Use of canvas gives is advisable Ding handing (eg. lose, unlosdng, cut ‘tout maybe gonerated. andthe use ah ‘o0gls herr ada Personal prtecive equpment should be selected based on the tok being permed ard the Sk Invlvd Safety shower; Eye wash station Wear sooty shoo, During handing, matron spi and use of han 6 saveste ACGITLV (Une State) {TWA 10 mom3 8 hours), Form: Inalble parc Cone a! aahosis fr sceplable exposure mis ‘SECTION 9: Physical and chemical propertios £94. infomation on bs ‘Appearance: odour: ii Matting point Boling pointboting range: Flash point: Evaporation Rate: Flammability LE: Flammability UEL; Vepour pressure: Vepour density ‘Apparent density: 3 physical and chemial properties From ight ray to back douse Notrelevant 116010 1540 C dependent pon th carbon contont 2000°C Netrsovant Notrlovant Notrelovant approx 5.0 ge? Attachment 5 Inv, No, J415} Page 35)voestalpine Bulk density 2500-3300 kan Wate sotbity Iron powder inaubie a1 2°. Prion Coefficient -cctanalwater:Ntreevant Settgniton temperature Net auto arnmabla, However, HB ple can reach "he ignton point under cern conditions: + Gueained re-oation 1 Ereorewe fines cortent athe ple 2 arigueting dans below 5 0 glen? 5 Accumuatos hot produ Presence of exces water Under such conten the te ligt aly the ermperaare lhe le excess 200°C (ignitor ‘omporsiu). Decomposition Temperature: Netroovant ‘SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity Reactivity Reacts wih xing agents and ais. Outer ayer may react ato fem coatg fron onde, Can react unr coran condone vl valet fom von onde and some hyropen val aii, ‘tale ay ae an une normal entre Incompatible Materials: Incompatible win cxzng agents end acts, ‘SECTION 11: Toxicological information No toy data avaiable fr this matorak. ‘kin contact: Oust and ral sects of mari may cause mechanical tation an sight ye contact: Risk of mechan! talon othe eyes, redness and pala whon duster ml Inhalation: itlton ofthe dst may caus ration tothe respite racks. Symptoms ‘may include coughing sez, soreses fh vest an breshing ‘cation. Ingestion: swallowed, dust or smal pleses may cause gstointestn! dtrbances. An ‘vardse of ronmay enure ration tthe mou, esophagus a slomsch Attachment 5 Inv, No, 1415 Page 3b ofvoestalpine ‘SECTION 12: Ecological information “This material snot considered a contaminant tothe enueonment nthe ong en i stated noe fom of ees. ron and ts compounds ao estonia suotanes, on isan essential race samen Wwelvepusted In al vng organs, The avalble eusence snows. the absenae of on Bemogafzaten across th topic chain bth nthe aquatic andterestal food chains ‘As kon not bosvalable, ving tt extreme inslbilyn wate. ts nt aystamlcay avtabis or ‘-sccumlatve and hence Ros nt fl eter othe PUT an vPVB tara for clsafeson Avid silage in land or water. Local onirrmertalrepuatons shoul be olowed SECTION 13: Dispos: ‘nen poss, the mst shoul bo recyclodfr furor uso nie event ha reycing isa poste, materi shouldbe daposed of an appropriately permite neil te or by oer mess, heya in omolance wth sopesblerepustone, Matra shoul ot be diposed ol sewers wera considerations, SECTION 14: Transport information 141. UN number Not spose +142. UN Propor shipping name ‘Chemical name: Het Bequetid ron 4143. Traneport hazard ole (oe) Acsorsing o UN recommendations, is na ated es Dangerous Goods. CClasifod ae ME, Brique Ho! Molded undo the regulations for ean transport contained in he Intematons! Martine Orgarizaon pubicalon “nematanal Manime Sold Buk Gargoes Code (amc Code) DD Hszarcus ony in Buk (HE, group +144. Packig group Not spol. 145. Environmental hazards Not spetabl, 146. Transport in bulk according to Annes ofthe MARPOLT3I78 convention and the IBC Code Noteppiesbe 4147. Speclal precautions for user “ruck and Rall Road Traneporation: ‘Noteral shoud be anspor inthe some way as wth ther but materi, Local taneportton ropustons sould so be fobowes Maritime Transport: Attachment 5 Inv. No, 1415: Page 3-1 ofvoestalpine “To schedule for HBI or DRI (A) In the IMO IMSBC Code lls the foloing under the heading “scat 1+ Temporary set-netng of about 90° Clas may be expected tr mata is handled imbue + Matra may slomyevone hydrogen str contact wth water: Hyckogen i 3 farmnable [a can cauge explosions wen mixed wih ain canarzatons above # percent + bbe cause onpen seplationnearga spe {Tis cargos nomcombusie or has ow erik ‘Adon infomaton may io be found athe “Hot Baquetng ron (HS!) Gldefor hang, Martine Camape ane Sap” pubished byte Hat gusting rn (BIN) assoeision. SECTION 15: Regulatory information OSHAEPA: Not provided. Consult foal regulation. [SECTION 16: Other information Sources: ton Intematonel Marte Sold Buk Cargoes Code Hot Segue ron Gide for Transpeing snd Handing st Teminns et Avaable Practes = ae ae a Ps Sa es E a J he CCommants to User: ‘ine theat supoemnts but doesnot replace instruction manuel. The ifamaton contained Nera han foe bet of aur knowedgo coneeming the substance indted on the dae on Wh as “sata lfomaton pro n good fat. ‘Aten of users leo aroun fo posse reke which may arse the substance le applied fr purposes ota han tee er wih ths boon oosigned ‘ne salty dae aaet dvs not'n anyway exempt the usr fom rowing and comping witha ‘gua fete appbing fo his or hor ct. The ur lkes fal espana fr knowing ard aking the precautions resod tothe use of he substance, Refeorces fo reputay prove are given fo ‘Sobre user in uing fe obigatone incumbent on persane using 8 subslace a” & dengerLs mire ‘Atos snd ieratonel meesres end provisions which cout apply shou be retred to. ‘Atonon of srs own he posse axstones of oer provisos sonlemendg Mase res. ‘asl & nt fo bo taken as comprehensive I cose not exempt he user fom ensuing thet bipatone under txt or than fase fo which referee fs made do ne apply fo he Gtertion a {seo esutstaree, for ih ne use alone response "Tint oy bourne ECA ie se Attachment 5 NaATTACHMENT 6 Voestalpine Texas Site Dust Health Risk Analysis Total Pages: 31 Investigation No. 1415945 RN106597875 La Quinta Plant CN604261545 Voestalpine Texas LLC May 16, 2017 - September 8, 2017Refer to the CONFIDENTIAL FILE for the Voestalpine Texas Site Dust Health Risk Analysis. Attachment 6 Inv. Noy 1413043 Page 1 of 31This page was intentionally left blank.tl TCEQ ATTACHMENT 7 Laboratory Analysis Request No. 1705012 Total Pages: 8 Investigation No. 1415945 RN106597875 La Quinta Plant CN604261545 Voestalpine Texas LLC May 16, 2017 - September 8, 2017‘Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Laboratory and Quality Assurance Section P.O. Box 13087, MC-165, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 61729-1716 Laboratory Analysis Results Request Number: 1705012 Request Lead-Frank Martinez Region:TI4 Date Received: s/192017 Facing Sanped [om [coy aT Quint Plat Voetains TRenond [Seat Minune es ic i! ‘Semple Reszived Fal Wanber 1 Latent Sample Number 1705012001. Sampled by: iy Soe Sampling Ste: Complainants Popery Dated Tine Sampled: 09/7117 150000Va Sample: Yer Commer: Toe it rote ba dsr oie) window hoe one ots he ese. (CNP) Fed 1 Nanber 1 Loree Sanple Number: 1705012002 Sampled yey Set Sling Ste Compliant opty Dut Fene Sample. 0917/17 SS00Vai Sample: Yor Coneerts Tape it fom nhs ubleon back ti etd on he nah ef be iene (CMP 5) Feld 0 Number Lars Saiple Number: 79502.003 Sampled yr: Ae Sct ‘Sampling Sitar Coopiants Property ase Tae Spe. 0577/17 153340 Vale Sample Yes Comma Tape i fom lat blo back de oa on the nt sie i erdece (CMP) Larry Sample Namber:705012.004 __Sanpled by Aly Scot Cone Toei ote ont wad ast ested on te nohuet sce af tareece (CMP 6) Fed Number Me Labor Sample Nube:70502-05 __Saple by Ashley Sot Sampling Se. Complies Proper Da Tine Sampled: 0517/17 TSSE00 Vala Suge: Yes Comment: aoe it ro the pel er ouside of got ented on he ote bch si ae ese. (CMP Feld 1D Naber N (brn Sample Wunder: 175012005 Sampled by: Abe Scot ‘Sapling it: Conplinats Property Dit ine Samples: 0971171607 00¥ald Spe: You Comment Tae it om he et minds uted oh Sous le fhe ese (CMP T Requested Laboratory Procedure(9) aie _ APOOTIC ‘vznnestl Sample Caraternion wing Polar Ligh Misco) ray APOOANIC ‘SepleChrectsiznton sng Sein Eleron Meoscope wih an Energy DispesveX-ay Mlroanais Sperone ‘Attachment 7 Inv. No, 1415945 Page 1 of 3.‘Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Laboratory and Quality Assurance Section 2. Box 13087, MC-165, ‘Astin, Texas 78711-3087 (12) 39.1716 Laboratory Analysis Results Request Number: 1705012 Please note that his analytical technique isnot capable of measuring all compounds which might have severe health effects. For questons onthe analytical procedures please contact the labortsry manager at (612) 239-1716. Foran update on the health effects evaluation ofthese dats, please contact the Toxicology Division st (512) 239-1795. fofl7 Date: élélig Analyst: Ty fave Laboratory Manages Attachment 7 Inv. No, 1415: Page _< of 6.Laboratory Analysis Results Request Namber: 1705012 Analysis Code: APOOTMIC & APOOSMIC ‘Sample Number: 1705012-00 Analysis began: 5/24/2017 ‘Analyst; Amy Harvey SOP; APOO7MIC Analysis completed: S02017 ‘Sample I was lightly lode. The serople contained between end 20% metal particles, Metal paticlesrenged in color from black to redish and ranged jn sie fon 20 = 120 ys, Metal pices ‘were consistent in appearance with al the eld samples in this request (1705012) and with reference samples 1705011-OLORS, -01IRS, and -O12RS, The simple also contained betwoen 61 and 70% common clays and mineral, between 3 and 20% fungal spores, and between 5 and 20% pllen Sample Number: 1705012-001 Analysis began: 57252017 Analyst Amy Harvey SOP: APOOEMIC Analysis completed: 53172017 [Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis ofa metal patil showed elements crboa, oxygen, sodium, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, chlorine, and iro. The primary peaks inthe xray spectrum vere oxygen and iron. This xray spectrum ofa metal particle is consistent with the erence samples submited with request number 1705011 EDS analysis of several particles confirmed the presence of common clays and minerals such s quae, feldspar, and limestone Sample Number: 1705012-002 ‘Analysis began: 57242017 ‘Analyst Amy Harvey SOP; APOOTMIC Analysis completed: 5/31/2017 Sample Fs lightly loaded, Mota prtiles accounted for ln hun 5% of the patio vor ‘Metal pales ranged in color fro blak to reddish end range in size fom 5 "40 um. The sample ‘contained betveen TI and 80% common clays and mineral, betwean 5 and 20% pollen, and beeen 5 and 20% plant material. Other patcles present in quantities ls than 5% included fungal spores, plant ichomes, and sarc grins Sample Number: 1705012-002 Analysis began: 5729/2017 ‘Analyst: Amy Harvey SOP: APOOBMIC Analysis completed: 9312017 EDS analysis ofa metal particle showed elements carbon, oxygen, aluminum, silicon clerne, and iton, Te primary peaks inthe xray spectrum were oxygen and ion, EDS anaijis of «second metal particle showed elements carbon, oxygen sodium, magnesium, ‘luminum, sion, chlrine, calcium, and ion. The primary peas in the x-ray spectrum were oxygen and iron, ‘These x-ray spectra of metal particles ae consistent with the eteence samples submited with sequestaumber 1705011 [EDS analysis ofa several particles confiemed the presence of common clays and minerals soc as limestone and quartz CEG abort custom sypport maybe reached at Frank. Marne@tzes tras 904 Fine TCE can eau opporuniyitiratveacion erpoyer. The agenoy doesnot aw lasecrnaton onthe base of oes, co, felgon,nalona eri, sox, deal ape, conus arta or veteran satus. In complance win te Ameeare Win Dlsbltis Ack is dourent fray bo requosieg in atemai ornate oy contacing fe TOEGlat (S12 290-0010, (ax 812-099 Va06s),o1-800:RELAY-TK (100), o by wing? x 19087, Aus, Texas 7971" 30. ‘ithe 7 tow Noalsts943 Page SofLaboratory Analysis Results Request Number: 1708012 ‘Analysis Code: APOOTMIC & APOORMIC ample Numer. 1705012-003 “Analysis began: 57242017 ‘Analyst: Amy Harvey SOP: APOOTMIC Analysis completed: 31/2017 Sample K was heavily loaded. The sample contained between 4! and SO% metal patcls. Mest Pattcles ranged in ols from black to reddish and ranged in size from 1 - 120 ym. The sample also ‘contained between 41 and $0% common cys and minerals, Other particles present in quantities less ‘han 5% included fungal material, plant ichomes, and pollen. Sample Number: 1705012-003 Analysis began: 57252017 Analyst: Amy Harvey SOP: APOOEMIC Analysis completed: 5/31/2017 EDS analysis ofa metal particle showed elements carbon, oxygen, aluminum, silicon, calcium, and ikon, The primary peaks inthe xray spectrum were oxygen and iron, EDS analjis of seond meal partici showed elements carbon, oxygen aluminum, silicon, hosing, calcium, and ion. Te primary peaks in the x-ray specttum were oxygen and ion, [EDS analysis of third meal particle showed elemeats carbon, oxygen, silicon, phosphorus, aleium, tnd iron, The primary peaks in the x-ray speetum were oxygen an iron. ‘These xray spectra of metal particles are consistent with the efrence samples submited with request umber 170801 EDS anaiysis of sverlpetcles confirmed the presece of common cays and minerals such feldspar, quartz, and limestone. Sample Number: (705012-008 ‘Analy began: 28/2017 Analyst: Amy Harvey SOP: APOOTMIC. Analysis completed: 5/31/2017 Sample L was moderately loaded, The sample contained between 21 and 30% metal particles. Meal paticles ranged in color fom back to reddish and ranged in size fom 1-90 ym. The sample aso ontained between SI and 60% fangl material and between 21 and 30% common clays and minerals ‘Other pales preset in quantities les than 5% included fungal spores and poles. “Toe abortay customer suppor may be resched st Frank Mrineriong os gov [The TCEG me an enia oppartnivartimabve sston employer The aperey does nt alow |asecminaon ont bat of race oor, rein natoral org, sex doa ge; sua! |ssniton orvetaan satu, acmplance wa be Arai ith Diss Act ts document nay be restos aterai fornia by contact ta TOEG at (S12) 230-0010, (Fa 812038 [2055 ar -800-RELAY-1X (TOO), ory wing P.O. Box T8OB7, stn, Texss 78711-3087 ptt 7 Inv. No, 1415945 Page 1. of