EPA battery investigation

Battery Collection Best Practices and Battery Labeling Guidelines | US EPA

EPA is currently developing a Report to Congress on the best practices for collection of batteries to be recycled that will be published in 2024. This report will identify existing best practices, describe the current state of battery collection, and lay out EPA''s next steps.

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EPA Region 5 Records Ctr. 207824 J SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR IMEL BATTERY AND LEAD SITE FORT WAYNE, ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA Prepared for UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Emergency and Remedial Response Branch Region V 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, Illinois 60604 Prepared by Weston Solutions, Inc.

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Analysis of Lithium-ion Battery Fires in Waste Management and

Five MRFs (or 22%) in our dataset have experienced injury impacts from LIB fires, compared to only two other facilities (a transport truck and a battery recycler). Close to half (43%) of the

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Leading the Charge: Remediation Strategies for Lithium-Ion Battery

Field dismantling, or crushing, was straightforward. Using the Maui Method, batteries were identified, extracted, and safely transported to a dedicated staging area. They were submerged in brine for up to three days, then crushed with a steam roller until they no longer held a charge or met DOT/EPA battery definitions. Scrap battery

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EPA Expands Investigation of Buried Battery Casings

EPA contractors will be collecting soil samples from yards in approximately 34 residential properties on Birchly Court, Woodlane Drive and Oakmont Court. In addition, EPA will be removing buried battery casings and contaminated soil from Birchly Court properties where battery casing were discovered and lead contamination was confirmed.

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Exposure Assessment Study on Lithium-Ion Battery Fire in

The US EPA report found 64 waste facilities that experienced 245 fires from 2013 to 2020 that were caused by, or likely caused by, lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries [3].

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New EPA Guidance On Lithium-Ion Batteries Leaves Critical

On May 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) issued guidance on the potential applicability of the nation''s hazardous waste

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EPA Expands Investigation of Buried Battery Casings

EPA contractors will be collecting soil samples from yards in approximately 34 residential properties on Birchly Court, Woodlane Drive and Oakmont Court. In addition, EPA will be

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Investigation of the intercalation of polyvalent cations (Mg2+, Zn2+) into lambda-MnO2 for rechargeable aqueous battery

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Track 2: Mid-Format Batteries – Current Policies,

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Exposure Assessment Study on Lithium-Ion Battery Fire in

The US EPA report found 64 waste facilities that experienced 245 fires from 2013 to 2020 that were caused by, or likely caused by, lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries [3]. Lithium-ion batteries have three main components: the cathode, anode, and electrolyte.

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Used Lithium-Ion Batteries | US EPA

Universal Waste Solar Panel and Lithium Battery Proposal . On October 23, 2023, EPA announced a new rulemaking effort to improve the recycling and management of end-of-life solar panels and lithium batteries. EPA is developing a proposed rule to add solar panels to the universal waste regulations and to add tailored universal waste standards for lithium

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Track 2: Mid-Format Batteries – Current Policies, Practices, and

On September 12, 2024, EPA hosted a virtual working session for Track 2: mid-format batteries on current policies, practices, and trends as part of EPA''s battery collection best practices initiative. For the purposes of these discussions, mid-format batteries are rechargeable batteries between 11 and 25 pounds or 300 to 2000 watt-hour ratings

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Battery Collection Best Practices and Battery Labeling Guidelines

EPA is establishing a 10-year vision that embraces circularity, sustainable materials management, addresses climate change, and environmental justice. Battery: a device that consists of one or

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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling | US EPA

EPA Resources: Lithium-ion Battery Recycling FAQs. Used Lithium-Ion Batteries. Frequent Questions on Lithium-ion Batteries. Universal Waste Webpage: Batteries section. Workshop on Lithium-Ion Batteries in the Waste Stream. Battery Collection Best Practices and Battery Labeling Guidelines. EPA Memo: Lithium Battery Recycling Regulatory

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EPA to Resume Removal of Lead-Contaminated Soil at Residences

CHICAGO (April 1, 2024) – Starting early April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will resume lead-contaminated soil cleanup in residential yards near the former Exide Battery facility at 303 Water Street, Logansport, Indiana. Anticipated to last through the summer, 15 properties will be addressed. The cleanups will be completed at no cost to property owners or residents.

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Leading the Charge: Remediation Strategies for Lithium-Ion

Field dismantling, or crushing, was straightforward. Using the Maui Method, batteries were identified, extracted, and safely transported to a dedicated staging area. They

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Decommissioning of Former Exide Battery Recycling

Archive from the ''Latest Updates'' section of "Former Exide Battery Recycling Facility, Vernon, California". Archivos de las ''Ultimas Actualizaciones'' de la antigua instalación de reciclaje de baterías de Exide en

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New EPA Guidance On Lithium-Ion Batteries Leaves Critical

On May 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) issued guidance on the potential applicability of the nation''s hazardous waste regulatory program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to the collection and recycling of lithium-ion batteries.

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An Analysis of Lithium-ion Battery Fires in Waste Management

chemistries like lithium-air, sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur (Battery University, 2020), and vanadium flow batteries (Rapier, 2020). However, this report focuses on lithium metal batteries and LIBs because they are the most common types in use and primary cause of battery-related fires in the waste management process.

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Analysis of Lithium-ion Battery Fires in Waste Management and

Five MRFs (or 22%) in our dataset have experienced injury impacts from LIB fires, compared to only two other facilities (a transport truck and a battery recycler). Close to half (43%) of the MRFs that experienced fires have faced monetary impacts. Among the cases we compiled, MRFs also had the highest incidence of service disruption (39%).

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08/10/2011: EPA Orders Battery Recycling Company to Reduce

EPA''s investigation found that in 2007, the company reconstructed and tested a furnace at its facility without properly notifying EPA. The company built another furnace in 2010 and informed EPA, but failed to notify the agency of its testing of pollution control equipment. In both cases, the company failed to notify EPA of the date the furnaces went into operation. These notifications

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EPA Invites Public Input on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Battery

NEW YORK - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging the pubic to comment on its proposed cleanup plan to address lead-contaminated soil and groundwater at the Battery Recycling Company Superfund Site in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.A 30-day public comment period for the proposed plan begins August 15, 2023. EPA will host a public

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FIVE-YEAR REVIEW REPORT FOR BROWN''S BATTERY BREAKING

Beginning in 1965, the battery casings were rinsed with water to collect insoluble lead and the casings were crushed before being deposited throughout the Site or used in nearby areas as a

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FIVE-YEAR REVIEW REPORT FOR BROWN''S BATTERY BREAKING SUPERFUND

Beginning in 1965, the battery casings were rinsed with water to collect insoluble lead and the casings were crushed before being deposited throughout the Site or used in nearby areas as a substitute for fill or road and driveway gravel. The Site

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An Analysis of Lithium-ion Battery Fires in Waste Management

EPA 530-R-21-002 . An Analysis of Lithium-ion Battery Fires in Waste Management and Recycling ii . DISCLAIMER . Mention of trade names, products, or services in this document does not convey, and should not . be interpreted as conveying, official EPA approval, endorsement, or recommendation, or lack . thereof. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . Special thanks to the facilities

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Battery Collection Best Practices and

EPA is establishing a 10-year vision that embraces circularity, sustainable materials management, addresses climate change, and environmental justice. Battery: a device that consists of one or more electrochemical cells that are electrically connected; and is

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EPA Region 3 RCRA Corrective Action Statement of Basis Johnson

EPA will make a final remedy decision and issue a Final Decision and Response to Comments after information submitted during the public comment period has been considered. If EPA determines that new information or public comments warrant a modification to the proposed remedy, EPA may modify the proposed corrective measures or select other

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EPA battery investigation [PDF]

6 FAQs about [EPA battery investigation]

What can EPA do about battery recycling?

Optimize the value and use of material derived from the recycling of batteries. EPA aims to develop collection best practices that cover a wide array of small, medium (or mid-), and large format battery chemistries (lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, etc.) and uses (consumer products, e-scooters, electric vehicles, industrial storage).

Will EPA collect end-of-life batteries for recycling in 2024?

Throughout 2024, EPA will host a series of working sessions to inform the development of best practices for state, Tribal, and local governments to collect end-of-life batteries for recycling. As specified in the BIL, the best practices must: Be technically and economically feasible for state, Tribal and local governments.

How did EPA clean up the Fisher dam site?

EPA completed the soil cleanup, stabilization and disposal of43,000 tons of soil and battery casings. Also in 2003, the PRP graded and re vegetated the Site and began chemical in-situ injections of sodium bicarbonate to facilitate the cleanup of ground water. ( '.. The Site is located at 446 Fisher Dam Road in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.

Are batteries bad for the environment?

Batteries can also start fires throughout the municipal waste management system, causing air pollution issues in already overburdened communities and threatening worker and first responder safety. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requires EPA to develop battery collection best practices and battery labeling guidelines.

Are lithium batteries included in a fire report?

Incidents were only included in the report if LIBs or lithium metal batteries were mentioned as the definite or likely cause of the fire. Often, the exact cause of a given fire cannot be pinpointed after the incident, so fire inspectors and facility operators use their best judgement to determine the most likely cause.

How do employees deal with ignited lithium ion batteries?

Employees have also developed a set procedure for dealing with ignited LIBs, involving removing the LIB and surrounding materials from the waste pile, retrieving the battery, placing it in a barrel filled with sand or another neutralizing material, and leaving it to burn itself out.

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