US Nitrogen Details Testing Plans

US Nitrogen has disclosed to Tennessee environmental officials the details of upcoming tests that will be performed on its Midway manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with its permits.
In a series of documents filed this week with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation the ammonium nitrate manufacturing firm said the tests will be performed during the week of May 20.
Two outside firms, AMP-Cherokee Environmental Solutions and TRC Environmental will be involved in the testing, according to the filings.
The tests will be conducted on the company's nitric acid plant, a tail gas stack and a steam generating boiler.
In a 13-page summary document, the details of the testing procedures for each of the operations are described.