FORM A-1

PARENT COMPANY INFORMATION

I. Parent Company / Legal Corporate Owner Information

 1. Legal Parent Company / Legal Corporate Name United States Mineral Products Company dba Isolatek International

 2. Address 41 Furnace Street

 3. City Stanhope

 4. State NJ

 5. Zip Code 07874

 6. County Sussex

 7. Size of Company (approximate number of employees including all 

subsidiaries, branches, and related establishments owned): 162
FORM A-2

FACILITY INFORMATION

II. Facility Information

 Facility Name Isolatek International

 Facility Address

 Street 701 North Broadway

 City Huntington

 State IN

 Zip Code 46750

 County Huntington

 Facility Coordinates

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) 40.887187

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) -85.467957

 Specific location represented (e.g., front door of main building, 

centroid of property, etc.) Cupola Baghouse Stack

 Number of employees attached to the mineral wool 

production facility: Will be submitted as Confidential Business Proprietary Information (CBI)

 Design capacity of the plant (tons/yr) Will be submitted as Confidential Business Proprietary Information (CBI)

 Type(s) of process(es) (rotary spin, flame attenuation) at this plant 4 wheel spinner

 Operation schedule

 hrs/day 24

 days/yr 300

 Identify what state and local air pollution rules and regulations, 

including permit requirements, your plant is subject to. (Please 

provide copies of permit(s) and permit IDs) IDEM Operation Permit No.: T 069-18676-00021

III. Technical Contact

 Name Tom Lund

 Technical Contact Title Operations Manager

 Telephone (260) 356-2040 x328

 Facsimile (Fax) (260) 356-2337

 Email tlund@isolatek.com

IV. Other

 Is the facility a major source of HAP? Yes

 

 If "No", did the facility take a limit of its potential HAP emissions 

to avoid classification as a major source?

 Does the facility manufacture other products in addition to 

mineral wool? No. All products use bulk (loose) mineral wool as the base ingredient. 

 If "Yes", list the other products manufactured at the facility.

 Are there any HAP emissions associated with any co-located 

facilities? List unit operations, e.g., boiler, and pollutant/emissions
FORM B-1

PLANT OPERATIONS

I. Overview of Process Operations

Number of process lines. Include lines that are currently

operational or that are temporarily shutdown. (Do not 

include lines permanently shutdown). 2

For each process line: Process Line 1 Process Line 2

Process line identification name or numbers 1 2

Type of process line (e.g., Fiberization method) 4 wheel spinner 4 wheel spinner

Maximum annual production rate (tons/yr)

Will be submitted as Confidential 

Business Proprietary 

Information (CBI)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information (CBI)

Age of process line (yrs) >25 >25

Remaining economic life of process line (yrs)

 List of products produced and most recent annual 

production (tons/yr; specify year) for each product

Will be submitted as Confidential 

Business Proprietary 

Information (CBI)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information (CBI)

Please attach detailed schematics of each process 

line.

Will be submitted as Confidential 

Business Proprietary 

Information (CBI)
Will be submitted as Confidential Business Proprietary Information (CBI)
FORM B-2

PROCESS OPERATIONS

II. Raw Material Handling and Storage

 Cupola charge preparation

 Raw materials and proportions by wt (%)

Will be submitted as Confidential Business Proprietary 

Information (CBI)

 Method(s) of conveying each raw material to cupola Charge Bucket

 Binder and Additives

 List each raw material, including premixed materials, in 

the binder formulation and its proportion by wt (%) N/A

 List steps in preparing binder, including storage 

temperature (°F) and holding time (hrs) N/A

 Total yearly consumption of binder, excluding water, 

(gal/yr) N/A

 Cost of binder, excluding water, ($/gal) for most recent 

year (specify year) N/A

 Are binder storage and mixing tanks vented to 

outside/inside? N/A

 Method of treating vent air from storage and mix tanks N/A

 Emission control during liquid raw material transfer from 

vehicles to storage tanks. N/A

 Describe future source reduction plans and schedules to 

reformulate binders; List each constituent, proportions wt 

(%), cost ($/gal) for reformulation N/A
Will be submitted as Confidential Business Proprietary Information (CBI)

FORM B-3

PROCESS OPERATIONS

III. Cupola/furnace

 For each cupola: Cupola 1 Cupola 2

 Process unit identification name/number 1 2

 Process line(s) served (identification name/number) 1 2

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) 40.887296 40.88725

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) -85.468287 -85.468273

 Stack or vent height (units) 49' 49'

 Stack or vent diameter (units) 4' 4'

 Manufacturer and model USM Design USM Design

 Date of original installation 1983 1985

 Estimate of remaining lifetime (yrs) N/A N/A

 Major rebuilds:

 What constitues a major rebuild

 Frequency of a major rebuild N/A N/A

 Cost of typical major rebuild N/A N/A

 Date of last major rebuild N/A N/A

 Purpose of last major rebuild N/A N/A

 Increase or decrease in emissions N/A N/A

 Fuel type: coke, electric, gas, or oil Coke Coke

 Fuel consumption rate (Btu/ton of melt)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information 

(CBI)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information 

(CBI)

 Design production rate (tons/day)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information 

(CBI)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information 

(CBI)

 Actual glass pull rate (tons/day) - melt rate

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information 

(CBI)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information 

(CBI)

 Exhaust air flow rate (acfm @ °F) 3500 3500

 Temperature (°F) of melt as it exits the cupola 2200 2200

 Is oxygen enrichment used to supplement combustion air Yes Yes

 Quantity of oxygen supplied for enrichment (cu. ft. 

O2/ton coke)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information 

(CBI)

Will be submitted as 

Confidential Business 

Proprietary Information 

(CBI)

 Nature and frequency of routine/preventive maintenance 

procedures 7 days 7 days

 Describe process modification(s) since 1999 that reduce 

emissions

 Describe future source reduction plans and schedules N/A N/A

2002 - Install heat exchanger and use exhaust air to heat 

combustion air (reduce coke usage)

2005 - Oxygen enrichment to reduce coke usage.

2009 - Insulate the cupola hood to reduce coke usage.

Isolatek will undertake routine cupola repair projects as 

needed. These projects do not impact the cupola 

emissions, and therefore are not considered major rebuilds 

for the purpose of this ICR.
FORM B-4

PROCESS OPERATIONS

IV. Fiberization

 For each fiberization operation: Fiberization Operation 1 Fiberization Operation 2 Fiberization Operation 3

 Process unit identification name/number N/A - Non-Bonded

 Process line(s) served (identification name/number) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Number of fiber forming devices (spinners) per line N/A - Non-Bonded

 Method of attenuation fiber (air, centrifical force, or both) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Major rebuilds:

 What constitutes a major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Frequency of a major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Cost of typical major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Date of last major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Purpose of last major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Increase or decrease in emissions N/A - Non-Bonded

 If forming section is modular, i.e., more than one forming 

and collection area per line, indicate the number of modules 

and air plenums. N/A - Non-Bonded

 Presence of water overspray and application range (gpm) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Binder applied and application rate (gpm) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Other material applied (annealing oil or oil/water emulsion) 

and application rate (gpm) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Temperature of binder when applied to the fibers (°F) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Forming air flow rate (acfm @ °F) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Percent of forming air recirculated and percent exhausted N/A - Non-Bonded

 Nature and frequency of routine/preventive maintenance 

procedures N/A - Non-Bonded

 Describe process modification(s) since 1999 that reduce 

emissions N/A - Non-Bonded

 Describe future source reduction plans and schedules N/A - Non-Bonded

 Fiberization method (e.g., Downey process or 

Youger/Powell process) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Number of rotors N/A - Non-Bonded

 Configuration of rotor(s) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Amount of material that remains non-fiberized shot N/A - Non-Bonded

 Exhaust air flow rate (acfm @ °F) N/A - Non-Bonded
FORM B-5

PROCESS OPERATIONS

V. Fiber Collection

 For each fiber collection operation: Fiber Collection Operation 1 Fiber Collection Operation 2 Fiber Collection Operation 3

 Process unit identification name/number N/A - Non-Bonded

 Process line(s) served (identification name/number) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Method of fiber collection from fiberization N/A - Non-Bonded

 Manufacturer and model of collection chamber N/A - Non-Bonded

 Date of original installation N/A - Non-Bonded

 Major rebuilds:

 What constitutes a major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Frequency of a major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Cost of typical major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Date of last major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Purpose of last major rebuild N/A - Non-Bonded

 Increase or decrease in emissions N/A - Non-Bonded

 Air flow rate (acfm @ °F) in pneumatic fiber conveying N/A - Non-Bonded

 Exhaust air flow rate (acfm @ °F) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Residence time of product (mins) (time spent in 

collection device) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Method of evenly distributing fibers onto conveyor belt N/A - Non-Bonded

 Formed mat thickness (in.) N/A - Non-Bonded

 Nature and frequency of routine/preventive 

maintenance procedures N/A - Non-Bonded

 Describe process modification(s) since 1999 that 

reduce emissions N/A - Non-Bonded

 Describe future source reduction plans and schedules N/A - Non-Bonded
FORM B-6

PROCESS OPERATIONS

VI. Curing 

 For each curing oven: Curing Oven 1 Curing Oven 2 Curing Oven 3

 Process unit identification name/number N/A

 Process line(s) served (identification name/number) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Method of curing N/A

 Manufacturer and model N/A

 Date of original installation N/A

 Major rebuilds:

 What constitutes a major rebuild N/A

 Frequency of a major rebuild N/A

 Cost of typical major rebuild N/A

 Date of last major rebuild N/A

 Purpose of last major rebuild N/A

 Increase or decrease in emissions N/A

 Fuel type: electric, gas, or oil N/A

 Fuel consumption rate (KW/hr or BTU/hr) N/A

 Curing temperature (°F) N/A

 Moisture content wt (%) of formed mat: 

 inlet N/A

 outlet N/A

 Exhaust air flow rate (acfm @ °F) from curing N/A

 Residence time of product (mins) N/A

 Binder content of cured product (LOI) N/A

 Nature and frequency of routine/preventive maintenance 

procedures N/A

 Describe process modification(s) since 1999 that reduce 

emissions N/A

 Describe future source reduction plans and schedules N/A
FORM B-7

PROCESS OPERATIONS

VII. Cooling

 For each cooling operation: Cooling Operation 1 Cooling Operation 2 Cooling Operation 3

 Process unit identification name/number N/A

 Process line(s) served (identification name/number) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Cooling air flow rate (acfm @ °F) N/A

 Percentage of cooling air recirculated (if any) N/A

 Cooling air temperature (°F) N/A

 Exhaust air flow rate (acfm @ °F) N/A

 Nature and frequency of routine/preventive maintenance 

procedures N/A

 Describe process modification(s) since 1999 that reduce 

emissions N/A

 Describe future source reduction plans and schedules N/A
FORM B-8

PROCESS OPERATIONS

VIII. Pollution Prevention

Please describe any work practices, pollution prevention 

techniques, and control strategies evaluated and/or implemented 

at each process unit at your facility (e.g., binder reformulation, 

alternative fuels usage, etc.) to reduce emissions of PM, CO, and 

HAPs you identified in Form E. You must specify the year in 

which the facility implemented the practice/technique and identify 

the emission reductions (if measured) from these 

practices/techniques.

Heat Exchanger to reduce coke - 2003

Insulate hood to reduce coke - 2009
FORM C-1

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

I. Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP)

 For each ESP: ESP 1 ESP 2 ESP 3

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) N/A

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission point 

designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Manufacturer and model N/A

 Date of original installation N/A

 Number of collection plates and configuration N/A

 Gas flow rate to ESP (acfm @ °F) N/A

 Inlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Outlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Inlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Outlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Average stack opacity (%) N/A

 Pressure drop across ESP (in. H

2O gauge) N/A

 Plate area (ft

2

) N/A

 Vendor guarantee on ESP efficiency (attach copy) N/A

 Method of plate cleaning and frequency N/A

 Flow rate of plate wash water to ESP (gpm), if applicable N/A

 Temperature of plate wash water to ESP (°F), if applicable N/A

 Source of plate wash water used for cleaning, if applicable N/A

 Concentration (mg/l) of dissolved and suspended solids in plate 

wash water, if applicable N/A

 Conditioning agents used and amounts (in gpm or lbs/hr), if 

applicable N/A

 Amount of wastewater generated (gpd), if applicable N/A

 Amount of wastewater recycled (gpd), if applicable N/A

 Amount of wastewater disposed of (gpd), if applicable N/A

 Method of wastewater disposal, if applicable N/A

 Quantity of solid waste collected (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste recycled (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste disposed of (lbs/yr) N/A

 Method of solid waste disposal N/A

 Nature and frequency of routine/preventive maintenance 

procedures N/A

 Problems experienced with control device within the last five 

years; how were problems solved? N/A

 Continuous monitoring method(s) used to monitor ESP 

performance, including parameters monitored N/A

 Describe any plans to replace or upgrade ESP N/A
FORM C-2

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

II. Scrubber

 For each scrubber: Scrubber 1 Scrubber 2 Scrubber 3

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) N/A 

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission point 

designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Manufacturer and model N/A

 Date of original installation N/A

 Type (e.g., venturi, orifice) N/A

 Gas flow rate to scrubber (acfm @ °F) N/A

 Inlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Outlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Inlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Outlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Average stack opacity (%) N/A

 Water flow rate to scrubber (gpm) N/A

 Percent of scrubber water from recycled wastewater N/A

 Source of scrubbing water and type of pretreatment. Substance(s) 

added as part of pretreatment and amount used (gpm or lbs/hr) N/A

 HAP composition of wastewater (mg/L) N/A

 Concentration (mg/L) of dissolved and suspended solids in 

scrubbing water N/A

 Scrubbing water temperature (°F) N/A

 Liquid/gas ratio (gal/103 acfm) N/A

 Pressure drop across scrubber (in. H2O gauge) N/A

 Amount of wastewater generated (gpd) N/A

 Amount of wastewater recycled (gpd) N/A

 Amount of wastewater disposed of (gpd) N/A

 Method of wastewater disposal N/A

 Quantity of solid waste collected (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste recycled (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste disposed of (lbs/yr) N/A

 Method of solid waste disposal N/A

 Vendor guarantee on scrubber efficiency (attach copy) N/A

 Nature and frequency of preventive maintenance procedures N/A

 Problems experienced with control device within the last five 

years; how were problems solved? N/A

 Continuous monitoring method(s) used to monitor scrubber 

performance, including parameters monitored N/A

 Plans to replace or upgrade scrubber N/A
FORM C-3

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

III. Mechanical Collector

 For each mechanical collector: Mechanical Collector 1 Mechanical Collector 2 Mechanical Collector 3

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) N/A

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission point 

designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Manufacturer and model N/A

 Date of original installation N/A

 Type of mechanical collector N/A

 Gas flow rate to collector (acfm @ °F) N/A

 Inlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Outlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Inlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Outlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Average stack opacity (%) N/A

 Overall pressure drop (in. H2O gauge) N/A

 Vendor guarantee on mechanical collector efficiency (attach 

copy) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste collected (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste recycled (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste disposed of (lbs/yr) N/A

 Method of solid waste disposal N/A

 Nature and frequency of preventive maintenance procedures N/A

 Problems experienced with control device within the last five 

years; how were problems solved? N/A

 Continuous monitoring method(s) used to monitor performance, 

including parameters monitored N/A

 Plans to replace or upgrade mechanical collector N/A
FORM C-4

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

IV. Fabric Filter 

 For each fabric filter: Fabric Filter 1

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) 1 & 2

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission point 

designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan)

Cupola 1 (EU1)

Cuopla 2 (EU2)

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) 40.887219

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) -85.467949

 Stack or vent height (units) 49'

 Stack or vent diameter (units) 4'

 Manufacturer and model Dustex

 Date of original installation 2002

 Number of compartments 4

 Number of bags per compartment 120

 Filter material and coatings applied Aramid Felt

 Fabric weight (oz/yd2) 14

 Filter surface area (ft2) 9360

 Gas flow rate to filter (acfm @ °F) 32620

 Inlet gas temperature (°F) 350

 Outlet gas temperature (°F) 255

 Inlet grain loading (gr/dscf) Unknown

 Outlet grain loading (gr/dscf) 0.0008

 Average stack opacity (%) 0

 Overall pressure drop (in. H2O gauge) 10

 Method and frequency of bag cleaning

Pressure >10in H2O

or every 15 minutes

 Vendor guarantee on fabric filter efficiency (attach copy) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste collected (lbs/yr) 86400000

 Quantity of solid waste recycled (lbs/yr) 0

 Quantity of solid waste disposed of (lbs/yr) 86400000

 Method of solid waste disposal land fill

 Nature and frequency of preventive maintenance 

procedures bi-weekly, inspect bags

 Problems experienced with control device within the last five 

years; how were problems solved? none

 Continuous monitoring method(s) used to monitor 

performance, including parameters monitored

Broken Bag Alarm

Pressure Drop

Visible Emissions

 Plans to replace or upgrade fabric filter none
FORM C-5

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

V. Thermal Incinerator

 For each thermal incinerator Thermal Incinerator 1 Thermal Incinerator 2 Thermal Incinerator 3

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) N/A

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission point 

designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Manufacturer and model N/A

 Date of original installation N/A

 Fuel type: gas or oil N/A

 Fuel consumption rate (BTU/hr) N/A

 Inlet gas flow rate (acfm @ °F) N/A

 Inlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Combustion chamber gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Outlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Inlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Outlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Average stack opacity (%) N/A

 Excess air (%) N/A

 Residence time (sec) at temperature (°F) N/A

 Percent heat recovery N/A

 Vendor guarantee on incinerator efficiency (attach copy) N/A

 Nature and frequency of preventive maintenance procedures N/A

 Problems experienced with control device within the last five 

years; how were problems solved? N/A

 Continuous monitoring method(s) used to monitor incinerator 

performance, including parameters monitored N/A

 Plans to replace or upgrade thermal incinerator N/A
FORM C-6

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

VI. High Velocity Air Filter (HVAF)

 For each HVAF: HVAF 1 HVAF 2 HVAF 3

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) N/A

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission 

point designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Manufacturer and model N/A

 Date of original installation N/A

 Inlet gas flow rate (acfm @ °F) N/A

 Inlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Outlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Inlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Outlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Average stack opacity (%) N/A

 Water spray pressure (psig), if applicable N/A

 Water spray rate (gpm), if applicable N/A

 Filter face velocity (acfm/ft

2

) N/A

 Maximum pressure drop across mat (in. H

2O gauge) N/A

 Vendor guarantee on HVAF efficiency (attach copy) N/A

 Method and frequency of filter mad advancement N/A

 Amount of wastewater generated (gpd) N/A

 Amount of wastewater recycled (gpd) N/A

 Amount of wastewater disposed of (gpd) N/A

 Method of wastewater disposal N/A

 Quantity of solid waste collected (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste recycled (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste disposed of (lbs/yr) N/A

 Method of solid waste disposal N/A

 Nature and frequency of preventive maintenance 

procedures N/A

 Problems experienced with control device within the last 

five years; how were problems solved? N/A

 Continuous monitoring method(s) used to monitor 

HVAF performance, including parameters monitored N/A

 Plans to replace or upgrade HVAF N/A
FORM C-7

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

VII. Mist Eliminator

 For each mist eliminator: Mist Eliminator 1 Mist Eliminator 2 Mist Eliminator 3

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) N/A

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission point 

designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Manufacturer and model N/A

 Date of original installation N/A

 Type of mist eliminator N/A

 Gas flow rate to mist eliminator (acfm @ °F) N/A

 Inlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Outlet gas temperature (°F) N/A

 Inlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Outlet grain loading (gr/dscf) N/A

 Average stack opacity (%) N/A

 Velocity in mist eliminator (ft/sec) N/A

 Pressure drop (in. H2O gauge) N/A

 For chevron blade mist eliminators: N/A

 Spacing between blades (in.) N/A

 Washing frequency of blades N/A

 For mesh pad mist eliminators: N/A

 Number of pads or elements N/A

 Thickness of pad (in.) or element dimensions N/A

 Density of pad, (lb/ft3) N/A

 Washing frequency of pad N/A

 Vendor guarantee on mist eliminator efficiency (attach copy) N/A

 Amount of wastewater generated (gpd) N/A

 Amount of wastewater recycled (gpd) N/A

 Amount of wastewater disposed of (gpd) N/A

 Method of wastewater disposal N/A

 Quantity of solid waste collected (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste recycled (lbs/yr) N/A

 Quantity of solid waste disposed of (lbs/yr) N/A

 Method of solid waste disposal N/A

 Nature and frequency of preventive maintenance procedures N/A

 Problems experienced with control device within the last five 

years; how were problems solved? N/A

 Continuous monitoring method(s) used to monitor mist eliminator 

performance, including parameters monitored N/A

 Plans to replace or upgrade mist eliminator N/A
FORM C-8

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

VIII. Ventilation System 

 For each ventilation system: Ventilation System 1 Ventilation System 2 Ventilation System 3

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) N/A

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission point 

designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 For general or building ventilation:

 Ventilation system used N/A

 Airflow control system used N/A

 Number of air changes per hour N/A

 For unit or local ventilation:

 Enclosure or hood design used N/A

 Volume of enclosure or hood N/A

 Capture velocity (ft/sec) N/A

 Distance between hood and emission source (ft) N/A
FORM C-9

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

IX. Other 

 For each other air pollution control devide (APCD): Other APCD 1 Other APCD 2 Other APCD 3

 Process line(s) (identification name/number) N/A

 Equipment/process(es) controlled. Include emission point 

designations (e.g., E3, E4 from plot plan) N/A

 Latitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Longitude (decimal degrees, six decimal places) N/A

 Stack or vent height (units) N/A

 Stack or vent diameter (units) N/A

 Description N/A
FORM D

PROCESS LINE STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN

1. For each startup and shutdown (SS) that occurred during the past 

five years, please provide the following information requested in A. 

through J. 

All Startup and Shutdown for Cupolas are Controlled

 A. Using the definitions provided above, indicate whether the 

event was a startup or shutdown; N/A (See Above Explanation)

 B. A description of the event, including identification of the 

emissions source or sources associated with the startup or 

shutdown; N/A (See Above Explanation)

 C. Whether any permit condition was exceeded and, if so, what 

permit condition was exceeded; N/A (See Above Explanation)

 D. Whether the event was covered by any contingency plan for 

controlling emissions during startup and shutdown events and, if so, 

whether the plan was followed; if the plan was not followed, why not; N/A (See Above Explanation)

 E. The duration of the event; N/A (See Above Explanation)

 F. The actions taken to minimize emissions during the event, 

including the use of any backup control systems; N/A (See Above Explanation)

 G. Estimates or measurements, if any, of emissions during the 

event; if you did not have the ability to quantify emissions during the 

event, please explain why; N/A (See Above Explanation)

 H. Whether the emission profile of each unit was different during 

startup and shutdown than during normal operating conditions and, if 

so, how emissions were different and why; please provide any 

supporting information; N/A (See Above Explanation)

 I. All performance test data collected during each period of SS; 

the test method used for each event; when the testing was 

conducted and why; the test conditions at the time of testing; and 

whether the tests were associated with a routine startup or 

shutdown; and N/A (See Above Explanation)

 J. All monitoring data, including control system parameter 

monitoring, collected during each period of SS. N/A (See Above Explanation)

If this information is contained in periodic and immediate SS reports 

(either stand-alone or contained within the periodic excess emissions 

report) submitted to your permitting authority, you may submit copies 

of those reports instead.

2. Are there any types of startup or shutdown events that you have 

been able to eliminate? If so, please describe the type of event and 

explain how these events were eliminated. N/A (See Above Explanation)

3. Please submit a copy of your SS plan if you are required to 

develop one. N/A (See Above Explanation)

4. Please provide all performance test data collected during periods 

of SS over the last 5 years. Indicate the test method used for each 

event. N/A (See Above Explanation)

5. Please provide all monitoring data, including control system 

parameter monitoring, collected during periods of SS over the last 5 

years. N/A (See Above Explanation)

6. Optional: Do you wish to recommend a standard that would 

apply during startup or shutdown? If so, please describe the event 

to which the standard would apply; the recommended standard (this 

could be an emission limitation, work practice, or operational 

standard) that would apply during the period; the basis for the 

recommended standard; why and how the standard would minimize 

emissions during the event; and how would compliance be 

determined and/or monitored. N/A (See Above Explanation)

Startup: the setting in operation of an affected source or portion of an affected source for any purpose.

Shutdown: the cessation of operation of an affected source or portion of an affected source for any purpose.
FORM E

PRESENCE OF AIR POLLUTANTS IN EMISSION POINTS

Please provide any existing emissions information and data covering 

hazardous air pollutants (HAP), particulate matter (PM), and carbon 

monoxide (CO) for each listed process. Identify the appropriote box for 

which you are providing specific process inofrmation and/or pollutant 

emissions data.

Cupola Fiberization Fiber Collection Curing Cooling

New emissions data for the purpose of completing the ICR request is 

being collected from Isolatek International as part of the North 

American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) through the 

"BTEC, Inc. Quality Assurance Project Plan fo the Mineral Wool and 

Wool Fiberglass Emissions Test Program". This Test Program will 

collect and submit to EPA, through EPA's Electronic Reporting Tool, 

representative emissions data for the following pollutants: 

formaldehyde, methanol, phenol, particulate matter, carbon 

monoxide, carbonyl sulfide, hydrogen flouride, metals (antimony, 

arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, lead, manganese, 

nickel, and selenium), mercury, and hexavalent chromium. 

{"TBS" - To be submitted from data collected at Isolatek International}

Cupola Fiberization Fiber Collection Curing Cooling

Carbon monoxide (CO) TBS N/A N/A N/A N/A

Carbonyl sulfide (COS) TBS N/A N/A N/A N/A

Particulate Matter (PM, PM2.5, PM10, PM condensable) TBS N/A N/A N/A N/A

Chromium compounds and Hexavalent Chromium (including any Cr 

speciation data) TBS N/A N/A N/A N/A

Other metal HAP (As, Be, Cd, Co, Hg, Pb, Mn, Sb, Se) TBS N/A N/A N/A N/A

Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) TBS N/A N/A N/A N/A

Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) TBS N/A N/A N/A N/A

Formaldehyde N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Phenol N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Methanol N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Other organic HAP N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
FORM F-1 

COST

I. Process Unit (e.g., cupola, curing oven, etc.):

 For each process unit: Process Unit 1 Process Unit 2 Process Unit 3

 Process Unit ID 1 2

 Process Line ID 1 2

II. Capital Costs

 Base year

 Total capital cost, including costs for individual pieces, if available.

III. Annual Operating Costs

 Base year (most recent fiscal year)

 Total annual operating costs

 Maintenance materials and replacement parts (specify costs by 

item)

 Raw materials costs

 Labor

 ($/yr) for each labor class

 (hr/hr) for each labor class

 Utilities (breakdown for each utility)

 Waste treatment and/or disposal

 Costs associated with any work practices and pollution prevention 

techniques that are employed at your facility

 Savings associated with heat recovery and wastewater and/or solid 

waste returned to process from APCD (or sold to another user)

 Indirect costs

 Other (specify)

Please provide the annual report to shareholders or equivalent for 

the most recent fiscal year. If reports are not available, provide 

annual sales and profits (or profit margin) for the most recent fiscal 

year. If company is publicly owned, please provide a web link to this 

information.

Identify the market range (regional, national, international) of your 

products.

Can your product(s) be substituted by another product(s)? If so, 

please list your product(s) and substituted product(s).

There are alternatives to mineral wool insulation, but these substitutes are not 

likely to possess the same fire performance capabilities (mineral wool is nonflammable or non-combustible) as mineral wool, nor have recycled content 

(mineral wool can have up to 90% recycled content), nor possess many other 

attributes of mineral wool insulation products. Therefore, while substitutes 

exist, they lack the same performance characteristics that make mineral wool 

a unique insulation choice. Moreover, substitutes cannot be universally 

installed or applied in the traditional mineral wool applications.

For Sections II - III (Except question on substitution) Isolatek International 

objects to this request because it seeks information that is not relevant to the 

EPA Administrator's review obligations pursuant to the Clean Air Section 

112(d)(6) and 112(f)(2).
FORM F-2 

COST

I. Air Pollution Control Device (APCD)

 For each APCD: APCD 1 APCD 2 APCD 3

 APCD ID Cupola Baghouse

 Process Unit ID

II. Capital Costs

 Base year

 APCD equipment purchase cost and what was included

 List the cost for each piece of auxiliary equipment for each APCD not 

included above

 Installation cost

 Land purchase cost

 Total capital cost

 Method of financing APCD

 Retrofit installation

 Field erected or modular

III. Annual Operating Costs

 Base year (most recent fiscal year)

 Maintenance materials and replacement parts (specify costs by item)

 Raw materials costs

 Labor

 ($/yr) for each labor class

 (hr/hr) for each labor class

 Utilities (breakdown for each utility)

 Waste treatment and/or disposal

 Indirect costs

 Other (specify)

 Total annual operating cost (most recent fiscal year)

Attach annual report to shareholders or equivalent for the most recent 

fiscal year

For Sections II - III Isolatek International objects to this request because 

it seeks information that is not relevant to the EPA Administrator's review

obligations pursuant to the Clean Air Section 112(d)(6) and 112(f)(2).