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TRAINING COURSE ON HAZARDOUS WASTE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE SEMICONDUCTOR AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

March, 14 – 16, 2001

Malcolm Theater, College of Law

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

 

Sponsors:

  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Philippines  

  • United States – Asia Environmental Partnership (US-AEP)

  • United States Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA)

  • University of the Philippines, Diliman

Organizer:

  • Pacific Basin Consortium for Hazardous Waste Research and Management (PBC)

Trainor:

  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

 

INTRODUCTION:

Industry’s compliance with the toxic and hazardous waste standards in the Philippines continues to be deficient and the government has yet to succeed in the promotion of proper treatment and disposal of toxic and hazardous waste.   To date, the DENR-EMB is intensifying the registration of facilities which are potential generators of hazardous waste. 

            Based on the consolidated data/information received by DENR-EMB, hazardous wastes generated by the semiconductor and electronics industry sector include waste oil, spent solvents, acid and alkali wastes and solder dross which are either stored onsite, hauled by an accredited waste processor or dumped indiscriminately offsite.

While the government and industry are hampered with lack of resources, the population continues to be exposed to health and environmental risks brought about by exposure to untreated and improperly managed toxic and hazardous wastes.

Objectives:

The seminar will provide participants with theoretical and practical working knowledge in managing hazardous wastes generated by the semiconductor and electronics industry.  The general aim is to provide industry with methodologies towards compliance with the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 6969 (Toxic, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Act of 1990). 

The training program is envisioned to solicit commitments from the national government and industry and to foster development of a cooperative, voluntary network of agencies and organizations on toxic and hazardous waste management in the semiconductor and electronics industry.

PROGRAM:  

14 March 2001 (Wednesday)

Morning

7:30 AM   -   Registration  

 

8:30 AM   -   Opening Ceremonies  

 

                      Welcome Address

Mr. George Ruffner
US EMBASSY

                Keynote Address

Jomari D. Gerochi
OIC, DENR

9:00 AM
Overview on the Semiconductor Industry in the Philippines  

Saturnino Belen
ASSEP-SEIPI

9:30 AM
DENR Administrative Order No. 29 and the Basel Convention  

Geri Geronimo Sañez
DENR-EMB

10:30 AM  -   Break  

 

10:45 AM
Objectives of the Training Course

 

 11:00 AM
 US Regulations Applicable to Industrial Manufacturing
 US-EPA
 11:30 AM
 Towards ISO 14000
 US-EPA

12:00 NN - 1:30 PM  -  Lunchbreak 

 

Afternoon

 

 1:15 PM
 Industrial Waste Exchange
 Liza Antonio, PBE

1:30 PM
Hazardous Waste Assessment

  • Definitions and types of hazardous waste

  • Rapid assessment of hazardous wastes

  • Physical/Chemical Properties of Hazardous Wastes

  • Hazardous Waste Characterization

  • Behavior of Toxic and Hazardous Pollutants

US-EPA

 

2:30 PM
Effective Pollution Prevention (P2) Programs

  • Clean Technologies

  • Oil/Solvent Recovery

  • Hazardous Waste Exchanges

US-EPA

 

3:30 - 3:45 PM  Break 

 

3:45 PM
P2 (Continuation)

US-EPA

4:30 PM
Open Discussion 

 

15 March 2001 (Thursday)

Morning

 

8:00 AM
Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

  • Physical/Chemical Treatment

  • Thermal Treatment

  • Landfill Technology

US-EPA

10:30 - 10:45 AM  -   Break

 

10:45 AM
Hazardous Waste Storage, Handling and Transport  

US-EPA

12:00 NN - 1:30 PM  -  Lunchbreak 

 

Afternoon

 

1:30 PM
Bootstrap Technologies

  • Secondary Fuel for Cement Kiln

  • Chemical Fixation

  • Co-Disposal

US-EPA

3:30 - 3:45 PM  Break 

 

3:45 PM
Regulatory Approaches to Encourage Environmental Beneficial Practices  

US-EPA

16 March 2001 (Friday)

8:00 AM
Local Success Stories

  • Intel Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.

  • Amkor-Anam Pilipinas

  • On Semiconductor

  • Sanyo Semiconductor Philippines

 

 

10:30 - 10:45 AM  -   Break

 

10:45 AM
Workshop to Identify Industry Concerns

 

12:00 NN - 1:30 PM  -  Lunchbreak 

 

Afternoon

 

1:30 PM
Reconvening and Report of Outcomes

 

3:30 - 3:45 PM  Break 

 

3:45 PM
Course Recap/ Discussions and Conclusions  
 Reactors:     

  • Peter Anthony Abaya, EMB

  • Jess Urbano, AESSEP-SEIPI

  • Alma Madrazo, USAEP

  • Gil Laquindanum, DTI-BOI

  • Cesar Montano, SPIK

  • US-EPA Resource Persons

Moderator: Gene Peralta, PBC

 

  

4:00 PM
Awarding of Certificates  

Val Huston

4:30 PM  -  Closing Remarks

 Dean Edgardo Atanacio
UP-College of Engineering  

Resource Speakers:
US- Environmental Protection Agency

Carolyn K. Barley
David B. Jones
Thelma Estrada
Rick Reibstein

Advisory Committee:

Geri Geronimo Sañes
Environmental Management Bureau 

Gil Laquindanum
Marco Carlos
Board of Investments

Jess Urbano
Association of Electronics and Semiconductor for Safety and Environmental Protection

Gay Amistoso
Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines

Cesar Montano
Samahang Plantang Kemikal

Grace Favila
Philippine Business for the Environment

Priscilla P. Rubio
US Agency for International Development

Val Huston
Lauren Catipon
US Embassy

Alma Bella P. Madrazo, PhD
United States-Asia Environmental Partnership

Genandrialine L. Peralta, PhD
Pacific Basin Consortium for Hazardous Waste
Research and Management and U.P. Diliman


Sponsored by:

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION FEE

  • Industry / Business              P 5,000 .00

  • Academe / Gov’t Sector        P 2,700 .00


The registration fee per participant is inclusive of certificate of completion, one set of course materials, snacks and lunch. There is limited slot, so please reserve early.

Limited slots are available. Deadline for reservation is March 7, 2001. Payment, in cash or cheque, should be received on or before registration time. Check payment shall be payable to:  

PACIFIC BASIN CONSORTIUM

For more information, please contact:

Cherry B. Rivera / Baby Ali

Pacific Basin Consortium for Hazardous Waste Research and Management
Room 317, National Engineering Center (NEC) Building
UP Campus, Diliman
Quezon City
Philippines

Telefax:  927-1745
Email:  pbchw@mozcom.com

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