Equivalent approvals have since been granted in the states of both Vermont and Arizona, allowing for disposal of untreated rinse water into existing drainage systems.
Tuesday March 2, 3:07 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Napier International Technologies Inc. -- EPA's Hazardous Waste Non-Compliance Status Lifted For New User of Napier's SV35 Product
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 1999-- Napier International Technologies Inc. (TSE:NIR - news) is pleased to report the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has determined, as a result of tests conducted on waste water and paint chips after exclusive use of Napier's SV-35 paint-lifter, that the Aircraft Refinishing Company of Paola, Kan., is no longer bound by the EPA's Hazardous Waste Compliance regulations. This ruling permits refurbishers to dispose of paint chips as trash, and untreated rinse water by sanitary sewer.
In a statement to the Aircraft Refinishing Company, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports, ''The waste streams do not meet the definition of regulated hazardous wastes,'' and continues, ''Based on the enclosed test information, your facility no longer generates hazardous waste and therefore the compliance issues addressed in (the) Notice of Non-Compliance no longer apply.'' Equivalent approvals have since been granted in the states of both Vermont and Arizona, allowing for disposal of untreated rinse water into existing drainage systems.
The ability for Napier customers to comply with EPA requirements now offers significant cost savings for the refurbishing process, virtually eliminating disposal costs.
In comparison, traditional industry methods for disposal of methylene chloride contaminated paint chips costs between $250 to $600 per 55-gallon drum. Disposal of methylene chloride contaminated rinse water costs a further $.50 to $1.75 per gallon depending on particular state regulations. These fees can often double or triple the overall cost for chemical stripping.
This acceptance from the Department of Health and Environment represents an unprecedented milestone within the commercial aviation depainting industry and further underscores Napier's role as the industry's leader in environmentally friendly technology. These achievements are expected to have similar positive impacts throughout all industry sectors.
Additional detailed information can be gained by calling either Jason Cubitt or Greg Thomas at Napier 604/801-6664.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (signed) Bradley T. Aelicks President/Director Web site:www.napierintl.com
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