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The RETA Breeze is the official publication of the Refrigerating

Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA). RETA is an international not- for-profit association whose mission is to enhance the professional development of industrial refrigeration operating and technical engineers. Don Chason Executive Editor 704-455-3551 Jim Barron Executive Director

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sara@reta.com Dan Reisinger Credentialing Manager dan@reta.com Michelle Robinson Conference Manager michelle@reta.com Dan Denton Chapter Relations Manager ddenton@reta.com John Bento Education Manager john@reta.com

Message from the President..............4 Message from the Executive Director ............................6 Epic Win..............................................8 Clean as a whistle New Hands-On Sessions.................10 110th RETA National Conference Education..........................................12 Anhydrous Ammonia and the Form “R” Trap Job Opportunities............................15 Anomia Refrigeration Service Manager

Compliance.......................................16 It’s in Your Past Top Golf Event..................................20 Did you know ..................................22 The EPA is Serious. The Shade Tree Mechanic...............26 volume XLIII RETA Testing Corner No. 14..........28 RETA’s Testing and ANSI Guru Certification......................................30 Honor Roll

The information in this publication is based on the collective experience of industry engineers and technicians. Although the information is intended to be comprehensive and thorough, it is subject to change. The Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association expressly disclaims any warranty of fitness for a particular application, as well as all claims for compensatory, consequential or other damages arising out of or related to the uses of this publication. Publication of advertisements in Breeze , or any other RETA publication, does not constitute endorsement of any products, services or advertisers by RETA and shall not be considered or represented by advertiser as such. Copyright © 2019 Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association.

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2018-19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Eric Girven, CIRO, RAI SCS Tracer Environmental PRESIDENT Arlie Farley, CARO, CIRO Farley’s S.R.P., Inc. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Vern Sanderson, CIRO, CRST, RAI Wagner-Meinert, LLC TREASURER Eric Teale, CARO, CRST Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Keith Harper, CARO Tyson Foods DIRECTORS Troy Baker Independent Contractor Bengie Branham Perdue Farms William Ellena Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc. David Gulcynski, CIRO Dot Foods Inc. Michael Hawkins Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC Matt Hayes, CARO Wagner-Meinert, LLC Edward Johnson, CARO Schwans Global Supply Chain, Inc. Frank Kologinczak III Kolo Compression Bill Lape, CARO, CIRO, CRST SCS Engineers Pete Lepschat, CIRO, CRES, CRST Henningsen Cold Storage, Co. Jordan Reece, RAI Lanier Technical College Richard Veloz, Jr., CARO, CIRO, CRST C&L Refrigeration COMMITTEE CHAIRS Gene Dumas, CARO, CIRO, CRST, RAI Nominations SCS Tracer Environmental Dave Gulcynski, CIRO , Education Dot Foods, Inc. Jodie Rukamp, National Conference SCS Tracer Environmental Michael Hawkins, Membership Midatlantic Refrigeration, LLC Matt Hayes, CARO, Publications Wagner-Meinert, LLC Todd Metsker , Certification Parker Hannifin Corp - R/S Division Jim Barron, Executive Director

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT

As many of ya’ll know when I start a presentation, I ask that people silence their cell phones and/or electronic devices, or I will gladly accept a donation to my kid’s college fund. It is a courtesy to the speaker to let them speak uninter- rupted because it can make them lose track of where they were in their speech and what they were saying. It all started from an IIAR talk I was in. And the first person to join the club was myself, I was co teaching a class with Bret Swanson and my phone rang, it was my wife… Her: “What ya doing?” Me: Teaching a class Her: “Did you silence your cell phone?” Me: No Her: “You’re welcome” Well I got out my wallet and handed Bret a $100 dollar bill and told him to start a bank account for his new granddaughter when he gets home. Well now I must welcome Bret Swanson himself to the club. His phone rang while I was doing a presentation in Alexandria, Minnesota and he paid up! Thanks for being a good sport and as of right now we are cash neutral! This brings the club up to 4 members… Arlie Farley, Kenny Williams, Bret Swan- son, and James Andrie. Speaking of presentations, a fantastic opportunity for you to watch a presenta- tion, exchange ideas or share system problems and seek solutions, and learn something new is attending a local RETA Chapter meeting. At your local Chapter meeting you might find a plant tour

Right, RETA National President Arlie Farley

which includes a walk-through of the engine room, an industry speaker, or even someone teaching from a RETA course. You also can’t forget the PDH credits you earn while attending the meeting. A local Chapter meeting is a melting pot of experiences and ideas and talking to others in the field helps keeps you current on industry trends, products, services, and technologies. Seeing and visiting with the same people, month in and month out, allows you to develop strong professional relationships with others in the industry. If you are traveling and you know there is a Chapter nearby, join the meeting! You are not limited to only attend meetings at your designated Chapter. You can find more information on Chapter meetings, or find a Chapter near you, by visiting reta.com/page/ chapters. You can also view the Chapter & Event Calendar at reta.com/events/ event_list.asp. We hope to see you at the next Chapter meeting!

Best Wishes, Arlie Farley, RETA National President

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We are a group of dedicated instructors specializing in the arenas of Anhydrous Ammonia and General Safety. Instead of asking what type of training we provide, tell us what you need and we will develop a training protocol to suit those needs. Our locations include Fort Wayne, IN; Van Buren, AR; Fort Worth, TX; Newark, OH and Nashville, TN; as well as RETA Headquarters in Albany, OR. We also provide offerings at two accredited facilities: Polk State College in Bartow, FL and Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS. Can’t make it to one of our locations? WE will come to you! When you think of training… think of the Tex Hildebrand Training Group at WMi .

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

that their ExComm and the RETA Staff are proposing a budget that utilizes RETA’s resources in a way that truly serves the membership. Time has sure flown by and RETA’s 110th Annual National Conference is rapidly approaching. We are looking forward to an excellent educational program with new hands-on sessions, exciting workshops, great networking opportunities, and hot point sessions that provide extremely valuable information to help you understand the ins and outs of operating and maintaining an industrial refrigeration system. We also can’t forget our extensive Exhibition Hall in which the exhibitors will be making your time in the hall a fun, but meaningful, learning experience as well. We are exited to announce that we have also added a CRST Review Course which, along with the Train the Trainer, CARO, CIRO, and CRES Review Course, is held directly prior to the Conference. The Review Courses are an excellent opportunity as the attendees receive a two or three day educational program, handouts/speaker materials, RETA coursebook(s) listed in each class description, 16-24 PDH credits and lunch each day. For further information on the Review Courses, please visit www.reta.com/page/2019-conference- certification-review-courses. Please also join us for TopGolf on Monday, October 7th at the MGM

Budgets are an integral part of running a non-profit Association efficiently and effectively. A key component of RETA’s financial sustainability is the commitment of the RETA Board and HQ staff. By the time you are reading this, the Executive Committee (ExComm) has come and gone from RETA HQ in Albany, Oregon to work out the 2020 budget details. They traveled across the country a day or two beforehand and worked diligently on Friday to finalize next year’s budget. Both RETA Staff and ExComm have streamlined the budgeting process tremendously, but they do so initially separately. One of the benefits the Committee has when they meet in person at RETA HQ, is that the staff involved with the budgeting process are there to answer questions, provide examples and records, and thoroughly explain upcoming goals and the reasoning behind all projected numbers. Once approved and implemented, the RETA budget is referenced and reviewed on a consistent basis by both staff and the Board. I have an infinite appreciation and respect for the Board of Directors and their employer’s generous support, encouragement, and donation of time and resources. When the Board of Directors meets to have the final discussion and approval of the financials, they come into it knowing

RETA Executive Director Jim Barron

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call RETA HQ at 541-497-2955. We can’t wait to see you there! ~ Jim Barron

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CORNER CONFERENCE

NEW Hands-On Sessions at the 2019 110th RETA National Conference

• Respiratory Protection for Process Technicians • Working with your Local Entities: Permitting, First Responders and LEPC

expert in the industry. We will have presenters speaking about the following technical topics: • Annual Capital Budgeting Process • Avoiding Quality Pitfalls for PHA Sessions and Documentation • Basic Electricity for Refrigeration Operators • Establishing Matrices for PSM, RMP and ARM Teams • How to Develop and Implement Clearly Written and Effective Operation Procedures • Preventing False Alarms in Ammonia Gas Detection Systems • HowWell Do You Know Your Contractors? • I Want My NH3: How New Reforms in Industry Regulations Affect You • Include Winterization Procedures in the Engineering Design • Machinery Room Construction, Detection, Ventilation Code Requirements • Proper Adjustment of Hand Expansion Valves • RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of the IIAR Standards

Hello RETA Members, I am new to the RETA Family and I am very excited to be working with everyone as RETA’s Conference Manager. I have 20 years’ experience in event planning and am looking forward to making every Conference filled with new and exciting hands-on education for our RETA family members. We are only a couple of months away from our 110th Annual National Conference…How cool is that? As in any industry, seeking certification in addition to the education and experience you already have allows you to reinforce your knowledge and skill. While education and experience are necessary, obtaining certification in a specialty field can give you that competitive advantage in advancing in your career path. The 2019 RETA National Conference is a 4 day event filled with hands-on training, workshops, technical presentations, hot points, networking events, and an expansive Exhibition Hall. Our educational Conference has an all-encompassing program helping you, at any level of experience and position, grow within the refrigeration industry. We have several educational topics and there is something for everyone ranging from student to

“ The Competition is getting fiercer and the industry is looking for RETA certified operators and technicians. ”

Gain valuable insight, training, and earn PDH (Professional Development Hours) credits to maintain your certification. Competition is getting fiercer and the industry is looking for RETA certified operators and technicians. The RETA National Conference is the largest gathering in the industry which offers educational and networking activities and events. It’s not too late to register, get certified and gain competitive advantage in sustaining and advancing in your career path. See y’all in two short months! Register online at https://reta.com/page/2019- conference-register or call RETA HQ at 541-497-2955 with any questions.

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Awards for Nominations The following awards will be given out at the annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada this October. They are named in honor of past RETA members who exemplified a specific strength that benefitted the RETA membership and our industry either through teaching, leadership, or service.

Guy R. King Memorial Award Recognizes outstanding job performances in education and training of members nationally and locally. Elliott R. Hallowell Award Honors the member whose record of service to RETA for the current year merits special recognition and reward. Venneman Award Recognizes an outstanding RETA member for a career marked by leadership and service to the profession and the organization. Felix Anderson Award Recognizes two individuals who have worked behind the scenes at the Chapter level and who are not on the national Board.

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EDUCATION

Anhydrous Ammonia and the Form “R” Trap

By: Victor Dearman Corporate Environmental & PSM Manager Peco Foods, Inc.

what that article said. What the article actually says is “An often- cited rule of thumb is 5%-10% loss annually of the total system charge, depending upon the age, size and condition of a system.” I think it stands to reason that a newer system that is well kept should have losses of an absolute minimum. Whereas older, less well kept systems will experience higher rates of losses. 3. Replacing significant amounts of ammonia in a refrigeration system on a frequent basis implies that we do not, in fact, have control of the process. WHAT IS FORM“R” AND HOW DOWE USE IT? First, almost everyone is familiar with having to file annual Tier II’s. The Tier II requirement comes from EPCRA 312 (Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act). These Tier II’s go to your LEPC and SERC (local and state) as well as to your local fire department. In the event of a fire or HAZMAT scenario, they need to know what you have on site as a potential hazard, and how much of it there is to deal with. In any Next, if a facility has received into their system 10,000 pounds or more for the purposes of a “re-charge” or topping the system off AND have 10 employees or more then they are required to file a case, this information has to be updated annually by March 1.

Form“R”. Under this premise, the amount used to “re-charge” or “top off” the system, the chemical is considered “otherwise used” by the system. It’s worth mentioning that the facility would also have to be classified as “Standard Industrial” but if very rare for that not to be the case so it’s almost always assumed. This requirement comes from EPCRA 313 and is identified through your NAICS codes. This report is also known as TRIR. The premise for this article was driven from a citation from the EPA against a food manufacturer. So, we’re going to review EPCRA 313 Reporting Guidance for Food Processors. Exact qualifiers for reporting Form“R” under this heading can be negotiated using the flow chart in Figure 2-1. So, as you can see from the flow chart, if you do not meet any of the criteria shown, then filing Form“R” is not required. Now for the obvious question: Where did that ammonia go if we didn’t have any releases of reportable quantity? Ammonia refrigeration systems are closed loop and meant to be leak free. However, there will always be losses through valve packings, shaft seals, oil

THE ISSUE:

Before anyone casts any stones my direction, let me clarify a few things; 1. I am in no way making the stance that I believe that it is normal to be losing this much ammonia from your refrigeration systems, and; 2. The above was referenced from an actual citation and is NOT exactly of ammonia loss. They have done some math and think your losses are excessive and now they want you to explain your losses. The EPA has just visited your facility and mentioned that you’re purchasing too much ammonia for your refrigeration system annually and has referenced the February 2012 IIAR Condenser Magazine Article where the Technical Director for IIAR indicated that 5-10 percent loss annually of the total system charge of ammonia is an often-cited rule of thumb for a typical amount

draining, auto purgers, and line equipment opening for system

maintenance. Projects also account for some losses. There are times when a

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pump out truck has to be used to pump a section of the system out. Sometimes the truck that received the ammonia is contaminated. In these cases, a new charge has to be purchased while the old is removed and discarded/disposed of. You’ll actually find this question when filing the Form“R”. But the point is that ammonia losses are an inevitable part of an ammonia refrigeration system process, no matter how small the losses, they all add up.

Ok Vic, I see the requirement, but where’s the trap? Let’s say we have a food manufacturer who has a refrigeration system that contains 80,000 pounds of ammonia. That’s a good size system, but certainly not uncommon. In this system, the pressure vessels such as the High- Pressure Receiver and Recirculators have excess capacity and the system can afford to go a while without having to be topped off and before hitting the lower limit of operation per

their SOP’s. Also, as is very common in the industry, some companies hold off on purchasing ammonia until it is absolutely necessary. This is always met with having to explain losses over that same period between “top offs.” However, the trap is that you waited and now have to top the system off to replenish the losses that now exceeds 10,000 pounds to return you to your “normal operation levels,” and thus Form“R” now has to be submitted. Let’s not forget that this almost always happens in the heat of the summer when projects are in full swing and timelines are tight. During this time, it is not unusual for the refrigeration manager to have exhausted just about every known trick in the book for keeping a system running on what seems like a critical charge including exceeding the lower limits of operation per the system Operating Procedures. ARE THERE ANY LOOPHOLES TO THIS? In a PSM covered refrigeration system, inventory calculations and upper and lower limits of operation found within our Operating Procedures can help identify issues before we find ourselves operating beyond those upper and lower limits. Using this information, it is possible to track losses by routinely re-evaluating inventory calculations . If managed correctly, a plant can track losses with reasonable accuracy and proactively schedule loss replenishment when it is appropriate to do so. In doing so, the plant could effectively remain under the 10,000-pound threshold for filing a Form“R” on an annual basis. In addition, by monitoring losses more closely, it is possible to drive annual losses to an absolute minimum as you identify loss points and correct them.

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COMPLIANCE IT’S ALL IN YOUR PAST

to learn more about the changes that have taken place in the industry? Both the International Institute of Ammonia

Refrigeration (IIAR) and the Refrigerating Engineers and

Technicians Association (RETA) hold annual conferences that help to serve as continuing education for those in the ammonia refrigeration industry. Alternatively, you can hire a consultant to help educate your personnel on the myriad of applicable codes and standards. The only caveat to this is to make sure that the consultant focuses on ammonia refrigeration and is thoroughly knowledgeable on the ammonia refrigeration industry’s codes and standards. How about inspections of your system for mechanical integrity? Was it your contract refrigeration technician that trained your operators on what to look for? What are that technician’s qualifications? Did they have formal schooling on MI inspections, or are they relying on that nebulous “common sense?” Even more so, are you relying on the “common sense” of your employees without any training whatsoever? An article that I read a few years back stated that the root of all common sense relies upon one of two things: either training or experience. The analogy offered stated that your parents either taught you not to stick the metal fork into the electrical outlet, or you went and did it and found out the hard way that you shouldn’t do that. Think about that when you are lamenting the “death” of “common sense.”

I am often asked by people who manage facilities with ammonia refrigeration systems, but do not have direct responsibility for these systems, how this or that was missed by their personnel when I point them out to them. My response is often the two-fold, but both items involve the past. First comes training. If your supervisory and line level personnel who are responsible for the refrigeration systems have not been trained on what to look for, then they will not see it, regardless of how many times they walk past the issue. This applies to compliance requirements, By: Bill Lape Project Director at SCS Engineers

physical things that do not meet current codes and standards, and to mechanical integrity (MI) issues. Have your supervisory and line level personnel attended a true class on Process Safety Management (PSM)? Was it one that was specific to ammonia refrigeration, or more general? Often, when a person attends a general PSM class, they find that it is geared towards the petrochemical industry and only applies to ammonia refrigeration at a high level. These classes have dubious value to a person who is not in that particular industry, or who does not deal with multiple industries. Look for one that offers the most “bang for your buck.” When it comes to current codes and standards, have you ever sent your refrigeration personnel to a conference

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That analogy leads me to the second part of response to the question. Often, even with proper training, it’s all about the experiences. If you have not experienced something, you often overlook the precursors that lead up to it, or even an indication of the thing in question. My first analogy of this phenomenon is that a few years back, I was given a prescription for a CPAP machine. I started carrying it with me on all of my travels. Prior to obtaining one, I never noticed other passengers carrying them. Now, I am hard pressed to board a flight and not see someone else with a CPAP. It’s all in the experience and what you know. I now know what they look like, plus I am having to carry one myself. To circle back to ammonia refrigeration, do you see anything

experience something like this first hand, you may not pick up on it. So how do we avoid missing things during our audits and inspections? The first thing to do is train, train, train. Investing in the knowledge and development of your personnel is the first step towards making your management system world class in the safe operation and maintenance of your ammonia refrigeration system. The second thing to do is to give your employees the opportunity to gain more experience. If you happen to have multiple facilities with ammonia refrigeration systems, have personnel from one facility take part in audits at the other facility. If you are paying a consultant to perform audits, have them take part in the audit as a team member. You’re paying for the audit to be conducted anyway. Taking part in the audit is like free training for your employees. Seek out local RETA chapters and send your employees to the meetings. Between the presentations that take place at the meetings and the networking opportunities, it is a virtual certainty that they will learn something new every time that they go. Just think, that knowledge gained may make the difference between life and death. Bill Lape is Project Director for SCS Engineers. The opinions expressed within are solely his and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or position of SCS Engineers or its affiliates. Bill is a Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator, a Certified Refrigeration Service Technician, and a member of the National Board of Directors of the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association.

wrong with the nameplate in the photo bellow? At a first and even a second glance, nothing appears amiss. In fact, the issue with this one was not discovered until the U sheet was obtained from the National Board. As it turns out, the nameplate was, in fact, not the original one for the vessel upon which it was attached. This was evident when the U sheet indicated that the vessel should have been about 1/8 the size that it was. The impression was that the RTD that is visible around the nameplate had been applied to prevent moisture from migrating under the nameplate and causing corrosion. However, it was actually the attachment of the nameplate to the vessel. Thankfully, this vessel was removed from service and replaced. However, this does serve to highlight the fact that, until you

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SERVICE

Did you Know? …. EPA is serious!

A lot of time is spent discussing compliance and the fines associ- ated with non-compliance. But did you know EPA maintains a most wanted list? The current list is available at https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/ epa-fugitives Per EPA “Defendants charged with environmental crimes or violations of the U.S. Federal Criminal Code sometimes flee the court’s jurisdiction and/or the USA rather than face prosecution or to serve a sentence. When these circumstances occur, the defen- dants become fugitives from justice.” EPA is actively engaged in tracking down these individuals. Their desire is to locate them and bring them to justice. While these individuals are wanted, they have not been convicted, except in special cases. They will receive their day in court once apprehended. Here are some of the recent and current cases. This information is from the EPA’s site and wanted posters. Here are a few:

WANTED by the US Environmental Protection agency

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The Case • Cristian Tejada, a.k.a. Christian Alberto Tejada Corporan, was last known to reside in the Bronx, New York. After working as a local auto mechanic and emissions inspector in New York City, Tejada started an online business identified as Sincere Auto Scan Inc

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Currently: Alleged violations include: • Conspiracy to Smuggle • Conspiracy to Launder Money • Money Laundering Alghazouli currently is a fugitive believed to be living in Syria.

which sold automotive parts and devices, including motor vehicle simulator devices, a.k.a. emissions emulators or OBD II simulators. • Tejada admitted that, from on or about early 2009 through March 2013, he conspired to violate the Clean Air Act (CAA) by buying and selling various motor vehicle simulator devices throughout the United States. The simulators were intentionally designed, programed, sold, mailed and used to fraudulently bypass motor vehicle emission inspections. • Tejada pleaded guilty to one count of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 371, Conspiracy to violate the CAA/defraud the US Government, in the Northern District of New York (NDNY). • In November 2014, Tejada failed to appear for sentenc- ing in the NDNY, and a Bench Warrant was issued for his arrest. Currently: Alleged violations include: • Conspiracy to Violate the Clean Air Act • Conspiracy to Defraud the United States Government • Failure to appear for sentencing Tejada currently is a fugitive believed to be living in the Dominican Republic.

Aage Lokkebraten

WANTED

The Case • The SS Norway’s Chief Engineer, Aage Lokkebraten was charged in a four count indictment pertaining to oil discharge. • It is believed Lokkebraten violated the Act to prevent pollution from ships. Currently: Alleged Violations include: • Aiding and Abetting the Production of a False Oil Record Book • Conspiracy • Material False Document Lokkebraten fled the country prior to being indicted/ arrested.

Omran Alghazouli

WANTED

The Case • Alghazouli was charged with selling R-12 Freon, an ozone depleting substance that had been illegally smuggled from Mexico.

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EPA also releases information after prosecution of individuals, regardless of whether or not they were on the fugitives list.

United State Environment Protection Agency REGION 22

XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Case

• An experienced Algona contractor who purchased and renovated the former Kossuth County Home without thoroughly inspecting for asbestos was sentenced February 13, 2019, to two years of probation. • XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, age 61, from Algona, Iowa, received sentence after an October 11, 2018 guilty plea to one count of violating clean air work practice standards. • In a plea agreement, XXXXXX admitted he was an experienced contractor and building inspector who had worked for various Iowa municipalities since the early 2000s. During this time, XXXXXXXXXX performed work for the municipalities that were financed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Iowa Finance Authority. XXXXXXXX was responsible for conduct- ing initial inspections of residential properties to determine whether it was cost-effective to rehabilitate each home. In conjunction with this work, XXXXXX gained experience working with lead and asbestos. • In November 2013, XXXXXXX purchased the former Kossuth County Home in the Algona area. XXXXXXXX intended to convert the building into apartments. XXXXXXXX hired workers to renovate the building. None of these workers were licensed to remove asbestos. Prior to beginning the renovation, XXXXXXXX failed to thoroughly inspect the building for asbestos to determine whether it was subject to regulation. • In November 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) searched XXXXXXXX’s property and determined piping in the basement contained regulated asbestos. XXXXXXXX’s workers had already removed the piping. An EPA agent asked XXXXXXXX whether he had notified the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) before the renovation and, when XXXXXXXX indicated he had not, the EPA agent instructed XXXXXXXX to report to IDNR. However, XXXXXXXX did not notify IDNR. Instead, XXXXXXXX continued the renovation operation in late 2014 without properly notifying IDNR. Currently: • XXXXXXXX was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand. Chief Judge Strand indicated the offense was “aggravating” because XXXXXXXX had cut corners on his own renovation project and potentially put his workers at risk of asbestos exposure. XXXXXXXX was sentenced to two years of probation, fined $10,000, and ordered to pay costs of prosecution in the

amount of $1,573.35. • The case is resolved.

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avoid “outing” ammonia refrigeration facilities, we’ve utilized an ammonia facility other than refrigeration. Though more ammonia refrigera- tion cases exist than most would expect.

More traditionally, EPA issues violations to companies as opposed to individuals. If you’re wondering if the EPA prosecutes ammonia facilities, here is a recent case. In an attempt to

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XXXXXXXXXXXXX Case

• According to their plea agreement with the government, the company’s plant discharged more than six tons of anhydrous ammonia vapor—a hazardous substance—into the air over the course of a three-day period. A subsequent investigation revealed that several failed attempts to restart the urea plant had caused a series of massive discharges from the facility, triggering numerous complaints of foul odors, eye irritation, and difficulty breathing from citizens of a nearby city. • Although facility personnel knew that excessive ammonia emissions were occurring, no effort was made to alert the authorities at the National Response Center until more than a week after the first discharge. Federal law requires such reports to be made “immediately.” Currently: • The facility was sentenced to pay a $250,000 fine and complete a two-year term of probation. • The facility pleaded guilty to one count of violating section 103(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), following a series of large-scale ammonia dis- charges.

The author, Vern Sanderson, is the Safety Services Group Leader at Wagner-Meinert LLC, as well as a part time instructor at the Tex Hildebrand Center, and author. Your feedback is certainly welcome. Vern can be contacted by emailing the Breeze Editor.

No one wants to be in the news for these violations. The negativity associated with these violations has the potential to bankrupt individuals and companies. The cost of compliance is never as high as the cost of non- compliance. The best course of action is to do the right thing, all day every day.

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SERVICE

The Shade Tree Mechanic volume XLIII

Colorful Balls Well today was a good day, I finally got colorful balls, well one colorful ball, but it was still a good day. I had a relief valve that was leaking. Not constantly, but just enough to eat my relief main sensor. Annoying as **ll. The relief valve would open and release ammonia to the header, but just a little. Not quite enough to set off the sensor, but enough to cause my ammonia detector to fail over time. Finally, I had ta replace it. I have 23 relief valves on the main, 5 singles, and 9 duels. My first thought was to cycle all the 3-ways and hope it went away. Unfortunately, that would

solve the sensor issue, but I wouldn’t be able to find the leaking valve. My contractor suggested I install rupture disks at each valve. Very expensive! So, I called my buddy and asked him what he would do. He surprised me, “Get some cotton balls,” he said. I asks “what the heck am I going to do with them?” He proceeded to tell me that he wrote an article on this for The Breeze several years ago. Well I didn’t remember it so I told him to tell me again. He suggested opening the union in the outlet of each relief and putting a wet cotton ball in the pipe, then closing the union again. So, I did it. Here’s how it works. A small amount of ammonia will be absorbed by the cotton ball and the cotton ball will turn blue.

So, we left the cotton balls in for 3 days and opened the unions up and checked. Sure enough, one of the balls was blue. I had found my leaking relief. He gave me some more advice. “If you open the union and the relief valve is gone, then it’s a sign that the valve opened with force and blew the cotton ball down the main.” Wow old school trouble shooting from under the Shade Tree. Thanks for the advice…again. The shade tree grows outside of the little town of Broughton, Ohio. Where everyone is always welcome, the beer is always cold, and something is always needin fixin.

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RETA TESTING CORNER NO. 14

RETA’s Testing and ANSI Guru

• Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES). • RETA-Authorized Instructor (RAI). Each new round of test development begins with a Practices Survey to evaluate what should be measured in future forms of that RETA credential. A new CIRO Practices Survey is underway now. RETA is inviting over 500 experienced refrigeration opera- tors, consultants and managers to help define the content of future CIRO exams. Practices Surveys ask partici- pants to rate each content area on two scales. These are shown for the CIRO survey below. 1. Proficiency Level identifies the knowledge or skill required for a newly qualified CIRO refrigeration operator. Each content area is rated on five levels ranging from None to Expert. 2. Risk Level indicates the possibility of increased cost, harm or injury

Dr. Ron Rodgers, RETA’s Psychometri- cian (testing expert) and ANSI Accredita- tion Manager, has guided development of all RETA credential- ing exams since 2002. RETA Testing Corner provides information and answers questions from RETA members, candidates and others to help them earn and benefit from RETA credentials. Each new edition of a RETA book triggers a fresh look at all RETA exams that are supported by that reference. This process has just begun for four RETA credentials that will be impacted by the new edition of Industrial Refrigeration Book 2 (IR2-2019). • Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO). • Certified Refrigeration Service Technician (CRST).

from limited knowledge or under- standing of a content area. Ratings ranging from None to Extreme, which indicates that limited knowledge could result in injury, death or disability for operators and/or to major system failure. RETA’s Certification Committee (CertComm) uses these ratings to evaluate the importance of each content area in the qualifications to earn a RETA credential and to refine specifications for future examinations. CertComm also expands the pool of questions for each test based on these new test specifications. Each question in a RETA certification test must be supported by references that are identified in RETA Study Guides. CARO and CIRO Practice Tests also offer questions similar to those that appear on RETA examinations. Each of these tools is designed to help candidates prepare to earn a RETA credential, but responsibility for using RETA Study Guides and Practice Tests remains with each candidate. CRST is based primarily on I ndustrial Refrigeration Book 3 (IR3-2016). The new CRES examination will rely heavily on RETA’s Industrial Refrigeration Energy Efficiency Handbook (2018). RAI will expand to include more content that is supported by each of these publica- tions in addition to IR1-2017 and IR2-2019. RETA study guides include copies of references candidates need to use during each test. These references appear on-screen next to questions for each examination. RETA recommends that candidates become as familiar

with these reference materials as they are with manuals for equipment in their own refrigeration systems. These resources are available on the Certification screens on RETA’s website. New CIRO exams that reflect any changes in test specifications will begin in 2020. RETA will update the CIRO Study Guide to inform candi- dates about these changes before they appear in CIRO examinations. While only CARO and CIRO currently have ANSI accreditation, all RETA exams are designed to meet ANSI 17024-2012 Standards. RETA plans to submit CRST, CRES and RAI for ANSI review when performance data on new exams are available to satisfy technical requirements in the Standards. CRST was introduced in 2018. RETA is preparing to introduce new CRES and RAI examinations in 2020. CRST, CRES and RAI all have been developed to meet the same validity, fairness and security requirements as CARO and CIRO. All three exams are designed to measure advanced applications of CARO and CIRO content. Any person who earns these credentials should receive the recognition of employers and the industry that these RETA credentials are designed to meet ANSI Standards. The same was true for CARO and CIRO certified persons whose original credentials were earned between 2005 and 2008, when ANSI accredited these RETA exams. All current CARO and CIRO credential holders have the same status regardless of when they first earned their credential. The same will apply to CRST, CRES and RAI credential holders after RETA com- pletes the requirements to add these to the ANSI-accredited list. We welcome your questions about RETA’s credentialing exams and activities. Send your questions by email to Dan Reisinger at dan@reta.com.

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Honor Roll

CERTIFICATION

Congratulations to our newly RETA Certified Operators, who passed the exam(s) between May 01, 2019 and June 30, 2019. For information about the examination process and preparation to take the RETA exam, please visit RETA.com.

CARO - Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator Alex Amador Travis N. Arnold Raymond A. Auck Jr. Francisco Baca Philip Baggarly Jr. Adrian Barba Lomeli John W. Battenfield Richard A. Beiler Jason Bentley Jacob Birr Lavell D. Blue Charles Bolen David Browning Jason Chambers George Clarke Tim Coe Arthur Corbett Travis Daniels Michael A. De Graaf Adrian J. De Niz Devon D. Dwyer Calvin Evans Jr. Carl F. Fercana Douglas D. Fetterolf Garrick Gambrell Andrew Garcia Daniel S. Gerhart II Nathan Gibbs Joshua E. Grapp MatthewW. Green Dalton R. Greer Hermes Guillen Alexander D. Gutierrez Christopher D. Hall

James Halye Jeff Haskin Aldo Hernandez Christian M. Hornberger Charles T. Howell Michael Jones Brandon Jones Hunter L. Kendrick Jerry Kirby Walter T. Kirkpatrick Christopher M. Koschade Jesse A. Kron Jonathan E. Lea

Wesley Taylor Chad Taylor Edward B. Taylor Sr. Samuel Torres Herb Truesdale III

Oliver R. Horst Curt T. Lindsay

James Lockridge Zane M. Lomison Anthony M. Lopez Mark McCurley Alec Medeiros Armando Mendoza

BradWalters Ron Wayland

Casey H. Whitaker Samantha White Dustin W. Wilder Shay Wilkins Billy Williams Jr. Donald E. Windorski Jr. Gregory K. Woodruff CIRO - Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator

Thomas J. Miles Tim Montagne Thomas Mullen

Jose Munoz Joshua Neiry

Mark A. Licea Luis Logrono

K T. Nielson Juan Parra Jacob Pearce-Dietrich Keith Ponstein Mark Price Eugene Punelli Andy Purvis Shawn M. Raines Christopher Rogers Kent E. Samuel Gary Shevlin Brandon C. Shores Robert Sollitto Matthew Steen Eugene C. Stelzel Jr. Scottie W. Threatt Jon Wiser Brent Wygle CRST – Certified Refrigeration Service Technician Aaron Leonard

Brody M. Longo Jason McFadden Levi A. McGill

Andy Arango Joshua Brooks Jeremy Brown Douglas Bruhl

Michael T. Medeiros Christopher N. Miller

Aaron Mohr Kyle W. Mort

Joseph L. Byrd Jr. Victor Camacho Francisco Camino Anthony D. Campbell Christopher Cherry Bryant Distel Michael Flanery Salvador Flores III Richard L. Garrison Cesar T. Gonzalez Kevin M. Haney Kenneth D. Hannink Ronald E. Hefner John D. Hendershot Jesse Fuentes Oscar Garcia

Bradley Murphy Angel Namowicz Brandon Painter Christy Park Nicholas Phillips Brian C. Powell Aaron M. Ransom Willie Reed John E. Reiter Jr. Jorge Renteria Justin Rokusek Justin A. Siegel Alexander E. Simm David Sutton Jr.

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