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Brenntag Midsouth Acetic Acid

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UPDATE as of 1500 hrs 12/16/2004
Transferral of the product into a secure tank has been completed. All evacuations and closures have been lifted. All response personnel standing down. EPA OSCs and contractors demobilizing from the incident. RP facility representatives and OSHA representatives only personnel remaining on-site.
Update as of 1230 12/16/2004
EPA OSCs Jones and Jardine remain on-site with 2 START personnel to conduct air monitoring, monitor the tank, oversee transfer activities, and coordinate with other local authorities. The East Point Fire Department has the primary lead for the incident. The Fulton County EMA has the lead for the evacuation. Georgia EPD is also on-site. As of 1200 hrs, the Responsible Party's contractor, with assistance from the fire department, began grounding the tanks and preparing to begin transferring the remaining product into a secure tank. Transfer of the product should begin within the hour and last for approximately 2 hours. Once the situation is stabilized, consideration will begin for lifting evacuations and closures.
Health Related Questions 12/16/2004
Citizens with health related questions concerning the glacial acetic acid vapor are being directed to contact the Georgia Poison Center at 404-765-1120.