Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meet Belvidere's top leaders-- Thursday February 27, 2014
I am sure that the other wards would be welcomed as well—BILL P
Belvidere officials are welcoming residents to stop by City Hall Feb. 27 to share concerns and ideas with top leaders.
Residents living in Ward 1 can chat with Mayor Mike Chamberlain, Ald. Clint Morris, Ald. Clayton Stevens, Police Chief Jan Noble, Fire Chief Dave Worrell and Public Works Director Brent Anderson, a release said. The event will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 401 Whitney Blvd. in the city council chambers.
Meet Belvidere's top leaders - Blogs - Rockford Register Star
Belvidere Fire Department asks for help
The above is taken from the McHenry County News: http://media.wix.com/ugd/eb7e9c_8e80f7b38c134e4c859c3d2ce6a80e51.pdf
Applications for Absentee Ballots Now Available | Boone County, Illinois
Applications for Absentee Ballots Now Available
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Mary S. Steurer, Boone County Clerk, announced that her office is now taking applications for the mailing of absentee ballots for the March 18, 2014, Primary Election. Applications will be accepted from February 6, 2014 through March 13, 2014.
If you would like to receive an application you may do so in person, by phone or by clicking on the link below.
Please complete and mail to the Boone County Clerk, 1212 Logan Ave, Suite 103, Belvidere, IL 61008. Remember in a primary election you must indicate whether you'd like a Republican, Democratic or Non-partisan ballot. The non-partisan ballot will only have any public question(s) that are in your precinct. If you have any questions, please call us at 815-544-3103.
Applications for Absentee Ballots Now Available | Boone County, Illinois
The application form is available on line at: http://www.boonecountyil.org/sites/default/files/Application%20for%20Absentee%20Ballot%203-18-14.pdf
Enbridge to survey current pipeline for possible new pipeline across Boone County
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Saturday, February 8, 2014
Everyone should view this video to answer your questions about NDK explosion in Belvidere.
NDK Crystal Inc. Explosion with Offsite Fatality - Investigations | the U.S. Chemical Safety Board
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NDK Investigations by U.S. Chemical Safety Board
The original site of this video is: http://www.csb.gov/ndk-crystal-inc-explosion-with-offsite-fatality-/
NDK Crystal Inc. Explosion with Offsite Fatality (8 Recommendations)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (1 Recommendations)
Final Report Released On: November 14, 2013
2010-04-I-IL-1
Revise the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code to include specific material thickness limitations for the design of pressure-containing components to ensure proper heat treatment and avoid environmentally induced damage mechanisms. Clarify required vessel wall thickness limitations for SA-723 steel in the following code sections:
a) ASME BPVC Section II, Part A, Material Requirements
b) ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division III, Article KM-400, Material Design Data
Status: O-ARE/AR
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
Final Report Released On: November 14, 2013
2010-4-I-IL-3
Prohibit the use of the existing pressure vessels at the NDK facility for crystal growing operations.
Status: O-ARE/AR
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
2010-4-I-IL-4
Develop and implement state requirements and procedures to ensure the pressure vessel approval process accurately identifies vessels that may be subject to corrosion or similar deterioration mechanisms, and ensure regular inspections in accordance with these state requirements.
Status: O-ARE/AR
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (1 Recommendations)
Final Report Released On: November 14, 2013
2010-4-I-IL-2
Communicate the findings of this Case Study to pressure vessel inspectors in all 50 states. At a minimum:
a. Send the information (such as an article summarizing the investigation) to each member who is a pressure vessel inspector; and,
b. Post a direct link to the NDK Case Study on the National Board’s webpage.
Status: O-ARE/AR
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
NDK Crystal, Inc. (4 Recommendations)
Final Report Released On: November 14, 2013
2010-4-I-IL-5
For the design and operation of any new NDK Crystal facility using a hydrothermal or equivalent crystal growing process, ensure that the facility uses a process that is rigorously demonstrated to be inherently safer than the existing process (for example through using lower temperatures and pressures, and/or less corrosive conditions).
Status: O-ARE/AR
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
2010-4-I-IL-6
Implement a program to ensure the ongoing integrity of any coating used on the new process vessels. Employ an expert (e.g., a coatings expert certified by NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)) to design the program.
Status: O-ARE/AR
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
2010-4-I-IL-7
Implement an annual inspection and corrective action program to ensure vessels remain resistant to environmentally induced damage mechanisms based on the inspection guidelines set forth in the American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code.
Status: O-ARE/AR
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
2010-4-I-IL-8
Commission a facility siting study of the NDK Crystal facility by an independent consultant. Identify all vessel failure scenarios prior to restarting the crystal growing process. The siting study should include the consequences, necessary preventive measures, and emergency planning and response programs relevant to each failure scenario for all surrounding points of concern. Provide a copy of this study to the City of Belvidere Building and Zoning Department and the Illinois Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Division.
To further view these recommendations go to: http://www.csb.gov/recommendations/?pg=2
Friday, February 7, 2014
Genoa Road bridge over tollway closes this week, when do the others close?
Johnson Road-------------------------February 28, 2014
Shattuck Road------------------------February 28, 2014
Townhall Road------------------------February 28, 2014
Pearl Street Road---------------------------April 4, 2014
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Orth Road bridge construction begins -
By Jennifer Wheeler
Feb. 4, 2014 1:13 p.m.
Workers started construction Monday on a bridge in Boone County that has been closed since February 2012.
Officials were forced to close Orth Road bridge once they discovered a 1-by-3-foot hole in the structure. Moisture and salt slipped through the asphalt to the concrete and ate away at the material.
Crews are currently preparing the site, installing traffic controls, removing trees and removing the structure, according to a press released emailed today. New concrete will be placed on the structure once conditions allow, likely in late April or May.
Construction should be completed in June.
Click on the following for more details: Orth Road bridge construction begins - Blogs - Rockford Register Star
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