United States Environmental Protection /Agency Office of Research and Development Washington, DC 20460 Risk Reduction Engineering Idootctev Cincinnati, OH 45268 Superfund EPXV540/F-94/505 May 1994 cvEPA Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program Innovation making a Printed on Recycled Paper ------- 2)11 Hr The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) Program encourages commercialization of innovative technologies for characterizing and remediating hazardous waste site contamination through four components: Demon- stration, Emerging Technology, and Monitoring & Measure- ment Programs and Technology Transfer Activities. The information presented in this brochure addresses the Demonstration segment of the program. This component evaluates promising innovative remedial technologies on-site and provides reliable performance, cost and applicability in- formation for making cleanup decisions. "J\ yTany of the barriers associated with commercialization of innovative treatment technologies are JJVJxemoved by SITE Program participation. The SITE Program provides a service to many clients. Ad- vantages offtdspro- graminclude: SITE Program Client Advantages Technology Developers Consultants Site Owners Decision Makers Investment Community Permit Writers Public Groups JRP's) irs s Expert Technical Assistance y j y Objective Credible Data y y . y y y y y Reliable Economic Analysis y y y y y y Quality Assured Site-Specific Data y y y y Information & Technology Transfer y y , y y y . y y ------- Increased Credibility in Innovative Treatment Technologies were rarely used. Between 1986 and 1987, the number of innovative remedies comprised ap- proximately one-quarter of the total number of technologies selected for Su- perfund projects. In the period from 1987 to 1991, this figure had risen dra- matically. While SITE was only one con- tributing factor in increasing technol- ogy selection, the program played a sig- nificant role. The number continued to rise in 1992 indicating increased cred- ibility for a variety of innovative treat- ment technologies. The program has made considerable progress in stimulating the commercial- ization and use of innovative treatment technologies for hazardous waste remediation in both domestic & international markets. Innovative treatment technologies have become increasingly accepted since the advent of the SITE Program. During the early 1980's innovative treat- ment technologies % of ROD'S using Innovative Technologies 100 f' a o DC 92 Source: Adapted from OSWER Innovative Treatment Technologies: Annual Status Report (fifth edition) Innovative Technologies Selected from 1982 -1992 (Total Number of Technologies = 598) Established 335 Innovative Technologies 263 Other Innovative* 8 Thermal Desorptlon 32 In Situ Vitrification 3 Soil Vapor Extraction 107 Dechlorination 5 In Situ Flushing 20 In Situ* Bioremed 26 Ex Situ Bioremediatlon 34 Solvent Extraction 5 Soil Washing 20 * Other Innovative technologies are air sparging, contained recovery of oily wastes. * Includes 11 in situ groundwater treatment remedies. Source: OSWER Innovative Treatment Technologies: Annual Status Report (filth edition) 1993 A wide range of tech- nologies demon- strated under SITE are now being selected as Su- perfund remedies. Innova- tive treatment technologies are defined as those tech- nologies for which cost and performance data is inad- equate for their routine use in the remediation of Su- perfund sites. ------- STTJB is contribut- ing to significant cost savings. In a sample of 17 Records of Decision (RODs) vising remedial technology types tested under the SITE Program, the average cost savings for inno- vative treatment technology use versus standard treatment per site was 21 million dollars or 62%. An evaluation of the cost information for each Region revealed the following savings: 57% for Region II, 26% for Region HI, 70% for Region V, and 66% for Region IX. The total cost savings for the 17 RODs was 358 million dollars. Cost Savings with Innovative Technologies for 17 Sites Region II Region III Region V Region IX 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 $ Millions * 1990-1992 ROD information; Not including administrative costs Market Activities Reported by SITE Vendors* eoo soo 400 300 200 / 533 HSuperfund 0 Non-Superfund n Combined =194 23 Increased Market Activities Total Jobs Treatability Studies Remediation Jobs International Jobs Vendors who have completed site demonstrations reported 533 con- tract awards comprised of 395 non- Superfund and 138 Superfund jobs. Many vendors reported activities in a number of areas. Those reporting remediation jobs may also have re- ported treatability contracts, interna- tional jobs and/or international inquir- ies. Type of Activities *Based on 1994 vendor survey ------- Expanding Markets The market for innovative environmental treatment technologies is con- tinually expanding. New markets are also opening for many existing tech- nologies. But the environmental community continues to search for more cost effective technologies that perform faster, safer and more effectively than those typically used. Markets are rapidly developing in Latin America and the Pa- cific rim. Increasing the availability of cost effective environmental technologies promotes sustainable development and enhances competition of U.S. firms within the global mar- ket place. In a 1994 Vendor Survey, 17% of commercial vendors who completed SITE Dem- onstration Projects reported international market achievements either through joint ven- tures or through independent commercial activities. An additional 20% have reported technology inquiries from international markets. Expansion of SITE Program Technologies in Global Market commercial work/joint venture; U.S., Mexico, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, France, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands inquiries; Argentina, Brazil, China, Russia, Hungary, England, S. Korea, Thailand ------- A3 of March 31,1994, the SITE Pro- gram had 100 participants and 59 completed projects. Through EPA's Center for Environmental Research In- formation (CERI), the SITE Program has published a total of 94 documents. During 1993 more than 84,000 copies of 28 full reports, and an additional 128,000 copies of 19 treatability and demonstration bulletins were distrib- uted. Over 19,000 copies of the SITE Program Technology Profiles overview document are requested each year. SITE Mailing List Distribution by Occupation" SITE Reports Distributed during 1993 Thousands 140 120 100 SO 60 40 20 valuation Report & Summaries A Application Report k Bulletins Industry 17% State/Local Govt 12% Consulting Firms 37% fatal numlitr an malting list 4S10 'ederal Agencies 5% EPA 3% Other 10% Universities 7% Public Interest Groups 9% June 1993 The credibility and flexibility of the SITE Pro- gram has attracted new technology develop- ers and new partnerships. The SITE Program pro- motes the advancement and commercialization of new environmental technologies by working co- operatively with private companies, universities, nonprofit organizations and other federal agen- cies. One-fifth of the completed SITE demonstra- tions have been conducted at federal facilities and additional projects are planned. Documents Distribution of these popular docu- ments through an EPA mailing list is widespread. Since 1991 government agency requests for SITE publications have almost doubled. Requests from consulting firms have also risen signifi- cantly. This may indicate increasing value of the program to environmen- tal decision makers. "....forge a closer working partnership among industry, federal & state governments, workers, and universities." - President Clinton's statement on "Technology for America's Growth: A New Direction to Build Economic Strength" 1993 ------- Participants may enter the Demonstration Program through the annual solicitation (announced in the Commerce Business Daily), or via site support of remedial activities where the fo- cus is on implementation of innovative technologies. Partici- pants also enter through advancement from the Emerging Tech- nology Program component and from other EPA technology de- velopment projects. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: United States Environmental ProtectionAgency Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory Superfund Technology Demonstration Division (MS-215) 26 W Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 phone: 513/569-7696 fax: 513/569-7620 •&U.S. GOVERNMENT PUNTING OFFICE: IW4 - 550-067/80275 ------- ------- |