Day 4, March 1, 2007
Used Oil Management Across The México-U.S. Border: Burn, Dump, or Recycle?

 

Eric J. Barron, Ph.D., Dean, John H. and Katherine G. Jackson School of
Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: +1–512–471–6048
Fax: +1–512–471–5585
Email: ebarron@jsg.utexas.edu

 

This session served as a discussion of the volume and fate of used oil in the U.S. and México.

Mr. Donald Smolenski, General Motors, Worldwide Facilities Group, Environment Services
“Life Cycle Management of Lubricant Life Cycle Management of Lubricant and Fluid Systems at and Fluid Systems at GM”
Phone: +1–248–753–5607
Email: donald.j.smolenski@gm.com
Presentation (Spanish, English)

 

Ms. Amanda Van Epps, LBJ School of Public Affairs
“Used Oil Management in Texas”
Address: c/o Wendy Willingham, LBJ School of Public Affairs, P.O. Box Y, University Station, Austin, TX 78713-8925
Phone: +1–512–232–4012
Fax: +1–512–471–9686
Presentation (English)

 

Ms. Sonia Uribe and Ms. Alicia Williams, LBJ School of Public Affairs
“Used Oil Management in Ciudad Juárez - México”
Address: c/o Wendy Willingham, LBJ School of Public Affairs, P.O. Box Y, University Station, Austin, TX 78713-8925
Phone: +1–512–232–4012
Fax: +1–512–471–9686
Presentation (Spanish, English)

 

This session determined what lessons could be drawn from successful state programs and what challenges faced other programs at the state and local level. Successful strategies for increasing used oil collection were shared.

Scotti Lee, Ph.D., Owner, Oil Change Express
Address: 122 North Dupont Highway, New Castle, DL 19720
Direct Phone: +1–302–324–1900
Fax: +1–302–324–1909
Note: Automotive Oil Change Association, 12810 Hillcrest, Suite 221, Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: +1–800–331–0329 or +1–972–458–9539

 

Mr. Glenn Gallagher, Integrated Waste Management Specialist, Used Oil Research Analysis Unit, California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)
“Success in Used Oil Collection: California Perspective”
Address: CIWMB Used Oil, MS-9A, 1001 “I” Street, P.O. Box 4025, Sacramento, CA 95812-4025
Phone: +1–916–341–6452
Email: ggallagh@ciwmb.ca.gov
Presentation (English)

 

Ing. Gustavo Pantoja, Technical Director of the Office of Ecology, City of Nuevo
Laredo
Address: Artega 3900 Altos, Sector Aduana C.P. 88000, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, México
Email: gustavopantoja@hotmail.com

 

This session discussed the two primary options for disposal of used oil
after collection: burning as fuel and re-refining to gain perspective on the benefits and drawbacks of these two options.

Mike Ebert, Safety Kleen Systems, Inc.
“Non-Disposal Options for Used Oil”
Address: Cluster Il, Bldg. 3, 5400 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024
Phone: +1–219–397–1131
Email: mike.ebert@safety-kleen.com
Presentation (Spanish, English)

 

Ms. Sue Rodenbeck Brauer, Region V- EPA Used Oil Expert, U.S. EPA Region 5
Address: U.S. EPA, Region 5 (LR-8J), 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604-3590
Phone: +1–312–353–6134
Fax: +1–312–353–4788
Email: brauer.sue@epa.gov
Presentation (English)
Paper (English)

 

Armando Barajas and Alejandro Almaguer
Residuos Industrias Multiquim (RIMSA)
“Recycling Oil in Nogales, Sonora”
Phone: +52–6622–607018
Email:armando@barajas.uson.mx
Presentation (Spanish, English)

 

Dr. Alberto Ramirez, Special Projects Manager, Border Environment Cooperation Commission
“Sustainable Recycling Solutions in the Context of the BECC Development Process”
Presentation (English)

 

Mr. Arturo Nuñez, Director of Projects – New Sectors, North American Development Bank
“Financing Opportunities for Used Oil Projects in the México-U.S. Border”
Address: North American Development Bank, 203 South St. Mary’s St., Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: +1–210–231–8000
Presentation (English)

 

This session determined what obstacles exist that discourage the development of used oil markets and what opportunities present themselves for encouraging these markets. Ideas for policy changes that could encourage proper disposal and re-use of used oil were discussed.

Olayinka Ogunsola, Ph.D., Program Manager, Future Oil and Gas Resources, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, U.S. Department of Energy
“DOE Used Oil Re-refining Study to Address Section 1838 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005”
Address: USDOE, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585
Phone :+1–202–586–6743
Email: olayinka.ogansola@hq.doe.gov
Presentation (English)

 

Mr. Scott Parker, Executive Director, Association of Responsible Recyclers
“Developing Markets for Used Oil”
Address: 5965 Amber Ridge Road, Haymarket, VA 20166
Phone: +1–703–753–4277
Email: sparker@noranews.org
Presentation (English)

 

Professor Biol. Alma Leticia Figueroa Jiménez, Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas, Universidad Autonóma de Juárez
“Management and Final Disposal of Used Automotive Oil in Ciudad Juarez”
Address: Henry Dunant 4016 Zona Pronof, Ciudad de Juárez, Chihuahua, C.P. 32310, México
Phone: +1–52–656–688–1886, ext. 1781
Email: afiguero@uacj.mx
Presentation (Spanish, English)

 

Ms. Elva Denisse Varela-Olivas, Attorney, Baker and McKenzie
“Non-Disposal Options for Used Oil in México.”
Address: 6248 Edgemere Blvd., Suite 504, El Paso, TX 79925. P.O. Box 9338, El Paso, TX 79995
Phone: +52–65–6629–1300
Fax: +52–65–6629–1302
Email: denisse.varelaolivas@bakernet.com
Presentation (Spanish, English)