EPA530-R-93-004J
PB93-922410
MONTHLY HOTLINE REPORT
October 1993
RCRA/SF/OUST/EPCRA
Hotline Questions and Answers
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 1
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) 2
New Publications
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 5
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) 6
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).... 7
Office of Underground Storage Tanks 8
Other 8
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Proposed Rules \ 10
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Executive Orders 18
Call Analyses
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Caller Profiles 21
Hotline Topics 23
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HOTLINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.
RCRA
Effective Date Delayed for Certain
MSWLFs
EPA promulgated criteria for municipal
solid waste landfills in 1991 to provide
minimum national performance standards and
to reduce the risk of harmful effects of solid
waste on human health and the environment
(56 FR 50978; October 9,1991). Codified at
40 CFR Part 258, the municipal solid waste
landfill (MSWLF) regulations require landfill
owners and operators to comply with specific
location restrictions, operating criteria, design
criteria, groundwater monitoring and
corrective action, closure and post-closure
care, and financial assurance criteria. These
regulations establish a schedule of compliance
for owners and operators that spans several
years. EPA recently issued a rule changing
the effective dates of the federal MSWLF
criteria for certain landfills (58 £7? 57536;
October 1,1993). What specific changes to
the MSWLF criteria were finalized?
EPA recognized that a variety of
circumstances made compliance with the
MSWLF criteria's October 9, 1993, deadline
difficult for certain MSWLF owners and
operators. Landfills in smaller communities
have encountered the most difficulty meeting
the deadline, despite good-faith efforts,
because financial conditions, legal challenges,
and geography have created significant
obstacles to compliance. To provide regulatory
relief for owners and operators, EPA has
changed some of the effective dates of the
MSWLF criteria. Specifically, limited
extensions have been provided for these
existing smaller landfills and for landfills
accepting waste resulting from the flooding in
the Midwest. Additional extensions also have
been granted to all landfills required to comply
with the financial assurance and final cover
regulations.
The Part 258 regulations required existing
landfills to comply with most requirements by
October 9, 1993. EPA has extended the
compliance date for eligible small landfills to
April 9,1994. Eligible landfills are those that
accept less than 100 tons of solid waste per day;
are located in a state that has submitted an
application to EPA for approval of its permit
program by October 9, 1993, or are located on
Indian lands or Indian country; and are not on
CERCLA's National Priorities List.
In the October 1, 1993, final rule, EPA also
provided some regulatory relief for MSWLFs
accepting waste resulting from the flooding in
the Midwest. The effective date may be
extended up to April 9, 1994, for existing
landfills regardless of size, if a landfill owner or
operator's state determines that an extension is
needed to manage flood-related waste from
federally designated disaster areas. These states
also may allow their landfills up to six more
months (beyond April 9, 1994) to comply with
the federal regulations. Federal disaster areas
covered by this extension are in the states of
Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
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October 1993
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and
Wisconsin.
For all landfills, the requirement to obtain
financial assurance has been delayed from
April 9, 1994, to April 9, 1995. EPA believes
that the extension will allow adequate time to
promulgate a financial test for local
governments and an additional mechanism for
corporations. EPA also has extended the time
allowed to install a final cover for those
landfills that cease receiving waste before the
effective date of the regulations. A final cover
that meets the federal criteria in 40 CFR
§§258.60(a) or (b) must be installed in most
cases by October 9, 1994.
In response to a court decision, the
exemption from groundwater monitoring
requirements for very small, arid, and remote
landfills has been removed. The effective date
for landfills previously qualifying for the
exemption is October 9, 1995. EPA is still
committed to investigating alternative
groundwater monitoring requirements for this
group and will continue to examine this issue.
The above summary represents an
overview of the new federal compliance dates.
EPA strongly encourages owners and
operators of MSWLFs to consult with their
state or tribal government as they may have
earlier effective dates or other requirements.
CERCLA
2. Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquid
(DN APL) Contamination at Superf und
Sites
Groundwater remediation at Superfund
sites can be much more difficult when
contaminants such as chlorinated solvents
(e.g., tetrachloroethylene, methylene chloride,
carbon tetrachloride), creosote, coal tar,
wood preserving wastes (e.g., pentachloro-
phenol), and some pesticides are present in
their undiluted form. These contaminants are
examples of compounds classified as dense
nonaqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs). What
are dense nonaqueous phase liquids? How
can the likelihood of DN APL presence at a
Superfund site be estimated? What special
precautions must be taken when DNAPLs are
suspected to be present in the subsurface, and
how should remediation be approached? Are
there different cleanup standards for
DNAPLs?
Dense nonaqueous phase liquids are
contaminants that are immiscible with and
more dense than water in their undiluted form,
meaning they sink in water. A contaminant
that is immiscible with water does not readily
mix with water, but does slowly dissolve in it.
Other contaminants such as crude oil, fuels,
and other petrochemicals are light nonaqueous
phase liquids (LNAPLs) which are less dense
than water, hence they float on the water
table. DNAPLs, because of their dense
nature, migrate vertically downward, driven
by gravity through soil and groundwater.
Once in the ground, DNAPL migration is
influenced by hydrogeologic features such as
soil layering, impermeable layers, or bedrock,
and DNAPLs can penetrate fractures in clay
layers or bedrock. As DNAPLs migrate
through the subsurface, a portion becomes
trapped in pore spaces or fractures in the soil,
while the portion not trapped can continue to
migrate downward. The DNAPL that
becomes trapped in the soil is called residual
DNAPL, while the portion of the contaminant
that can continue to migrate or form pools on
impermeable layers (like clay) is called free-
phase DNAPL. Once the contaminant
becomes dissolved in the groundwater, it
enters the aqueous (or dissolved) phase and is
no longer categorized as a DNAPL. The
following figure provides further clarification.
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Hotline Questions and Answers
groundwater
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plume
direction of grou ^dwater flow
DNAPLs' strong tendency toward vertical
migration can make site characterization
difficult. The methods recommended for
estimating the likelihood of DNAPL
contamination at Superfund sites include
reviewing the historical use of the site to
determine if DNAPL chemicals were used,
stored, or disposed of; measuring the relative
concentration of contaminants present in the
soil; and measuring the relative concentration
of contaminants dissolved in groundwater for
those contaminants that are DNAPLs in their
undiluted form (OSWER Directive 9355.4-
07FS).
When DNAPLs are present in the
subsurface, special precautions should be taken
during site characterization. When
characterizing the subsurface, EPA
recommends that bore holes be drilled first in
areas that are least likely to contain DNAPLs,
such as areas away from suspected sources
(this is referred to as an "outside-in" strategy).
Drilling in suspected DNAPL areas should be
minimized. When drilling in site areas where
DNAPLs are suspected, drilling should cease
when an impermeable layer such as clay is
encountered. If the bore hole penetrates the
impermeable layer and free-phase DNAPL is
present, then the gravity-driven DNAPL will
migrate down the hole. EPA also recommends
that noninvasive methods such as geophysical
or geochemical surveys be used to characterize
subsurface conditions in order to reduce the
number of bore holes needed for this purpose,
and to minimize the risk of causing further
DNAPL migration.
When DNAPL contamination is confirmed
or highly suspected, the recommended
approach to remediation at Superfund sites is
to (1) contain the dissolved contamination
plume, (2) contain or isolate areas containing
subsurface DNAPLs from the dissolved plume,
(3) extract the free-phase DNAPL to the extent
possible, (4) where appropriate, restore
groundwater in the dissolved plume to its
current or potential use, and (5) consider using
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innovative cleanup technologies to remove as
much DNAPL source material as possible.
EPA also recommends that containment of the
contamination plume be implemented as an
early action.
The cleanup standards for the remediation
of DNAPL-contaminated groundwater are
dependent on the current or potential use of the
groundwater. For example, groundwater that
is a potential future source of drinking water
usually must meet chemical-specific cleanup
standards that are relevant and appropriate for
drinking water. Such cleanup standards are
generally attainable over site areas where only
dissolved contaminants are present in
groundwater. For those site areas where
DNAPLs are present in their undiluted form
and cannot be removed, it may be appropriate
to consider waiving cleanup standards due to
technical impracticability from an engineering
perspective, consistent with EPA guidance
(OSWER Directive 9234.2-25).
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
HOW TO ORDER
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RCRA/SF/OUST 1 -800-424-9346 EPCRA/Title III 1 -800-535-0202
local 703-412-9810 local 703-412-9877
RCRA
TITLE: "Municipal Solid Waste Regional
and Headquarters Grant/Output Directory"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-93-003
This directory provides information about
municipal solid waste documents, videos,
reports, software, and brochures published as a
result of EPA regional and Headquarters
grants. The directory is divided into sections
covering composting, educational programs,
integrated waste management, land disposal,
recycling, and source reduction. Intended as a
reference document, it contains summaries of
the documents and provides regional contacts
for additional information.
TITLE: "Reporting on Municipal Solid
Waste: A Local Issue"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-K-93-002
This document is written primarily for
journalists who cover solid waste management
issues. It explains the major issues and
potential pitfalls in covering solid waste
management. The document also presents a
variety of statistics and provides summaries
and pertinent questions to ask about major
topic, as well as graphs, charts, and information
resources. There are sections dealing with
federal, state, and local roles and options in
solid waste management.
TITLE: "RCRA Public Involvement Manual"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB93-231 066
This guidance document is intended to assist
RCRA-regulated facilities and EPA technical
staff in implementing statutory and program-
required public participation activities. The
document provides a general overview of
public involvement, as well as information
about public involvement during the RCRA
permitting process and corrective action. It
contains step-by-step instructions, case studies,
and lists of resources. The manual also
contains the fact sheet entitled Modifying
RCRA Permits and documents pertaining to
EPA's draft strategy for hazardous waste
combustion.
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October 1993
CERCLA
TITLE: "Guidance on Conducting Non-Time-
Critical Removal Actions Under CERCLA"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB93-963 402
This guidance provides information on the
procedures and activities EPA uses in
conducting non-time-critical removal actions
under CERCLA and the National Contingency
Plan (NCP). On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs)
and Regional Project Managers (RPMs) should
use this guidance to ensure that non-time-
critical removal actions are conducted in
accordance with applicable laws, regulations,
and EPA policy.
TITLE: "Technology Selection Guide for
Wood Treater Sites"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB93-963 329
This fact sheet is part of a series of guidance
documents being developed on presumptive
remedies at various categories of sites.
Specifically, this fact sheet provides the
technology selection guide for woodtreater
sites, covering information on specific
technologies and performance data. The
information includes a procedural outline,
practical considerations, and treatment
technology tables for sludge, soil, sediment,
and ground and surface water.
TITLE: "Superfund Accelerated Cleanup
Model (SACM)"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB94-963 201
This memorandum introduces a coordination
strategy designed to promote the
implementation of the Superfund Accelerated
Cleanup Model (SACM). Regional access to
Headquarters' Superfund offices and
collaboration in implementing SACM will
improve with this new coordination strategy.
TITLE: "Additional Guidance on 'Worst Sites'
and 'NPL Caliber Sites' to Assist in SACM
Implementation"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB94-963 206
This document is intended to assist the Regions
by providing clear guidance on what constitutes
National Priorities List (NPL)-caliber sites and
worst sites. This document also discusses the
actions needed to implement these terms under
the Superfund Accelerated Cleanup Model
(SACM).
TITLE: "Personal Air Sampling and Air
Monitoring Requirements Under 29 CFR
§1910.120"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB93-963 420
This fact sheet summarizes the Hazardous
Waste Operations and Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER) air monitoring and sampling
aspects of the OSHA requirements promulgated
at 29 CFR §1910.120. It provides an
introduction to air monitoring and air sampling,
air monitoring requirements upon and after
initial entry, conducting air monitoring and
sampling, and available information sources
and contacts.
TITLE: "Superfund and Enforcement
Program Publications Update (Volume 1,
Number 4)"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PR881D
This bulletin supplements the 1992
Compendium of Superfund Program
Publications by listing the OERR and OWPE
publications issued from October 1991 through
July 1993.
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New Publications
TITLE: "Superfund EPA/ICMA Superfund
Revitalization Conference — San Francisco,
California, February 1-2,1993"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB94-963 202
On February 1-2,1993, the Superfund
Revitalization Office held a meeting in San
Francisco to encourage public participation in
identifying innovative, nontraditional
approaches to expedite the Superfund cleanup
process. This report documents suggestions
and written comments made by attendees at the
meeting, as well as comments prepared
specifically to address the issues discussed at
the meetings.
TITLE: "The Effect of OSHA's Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard on Hazardous Waste
Cleanup Activities"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB93-963 419
This fact sheet describes the additional
planning, training, and medical surveillance
requirements that the new OSHA standard on
bloodborne pathogens imposes on On-Scene
Coordinators (OSCs) and Regional Project
Managers (RPMs) during a Superfund
response action.
EPCRA
TITLE: "Hydrogen Fluoride Study Final
Report: Report to Congress; Section 112(n)(6)
Clean Air Act as Amended"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA550-R-93-001
With the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990,
Congress mandated EPA to conduct a study on
hydrofluoric acid (HF). In this study, EPA
examines the potential hazards to public health
and the environment in the event of a release
of HF. This document presents a
characterization of the HF industry, HF release
models, and examples of major accidents.
TITLE: "Hazards Analysis on the Move:
SARA Title III (EPCRA) and Conducting a
Commodity Flow Study"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA550-F-93-004
This fact sheets outlines the basic principles of
conducting a hazardous commodity flow study
(CFS). Local planners and responders may use
CFSs to determine what hazardous materials
are being transported through their
communities and to locate priority areas of risk
that warrant further analysis. The fact sheet
also presents various survey methods and lists
their advantages and disadvantages.
TITLE: "Successful Practices in Title III
Implementation - Chemical Emergency
Prepardedness and Prevention Technical
Assistance Bulletin"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
NTIS ORDER NO.: OSWER-93-006.1,
Series 6, No. 10
The "Successful Practices in Title III
Implementation" series offers up-to-date
planning information to local emergency
planning committees (LEPCs), state
emergency response commissions (SERCs),
and other interested agencies. This installment
offers examples of effective strategies used in
implementing the emergency planning
provisions of SARA Title III and a subject
index of the contents of all of the Successful
Practices documents in this series.
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OUST
TITLE: "Guidance for Federal Field Citation
Enforcement"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: OSWER Directive
9610.16
This directive provides guidance to EPA
regional offices on setting up and
implementing a federal field citations program.
A Field citation is an enforcement tool for use
in certain situations where owners and
operators of USTs violate UST regulations.
This document supersedes OSWER Directive
9610.14 (of the same title) and supplements
OSWER Directive 9610.12, U.S. EPA Penalty
Guidance for Violations of UST Regulations.
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FEDERAL REGISTERS
FINAL RULES
RCRA
"Michigan; Final Authorization of
Revisions to State Hazardous Waste
Management Program"
October 1,1993 (58 FR 51244)
EPA intends to approve Michigan's hazardous
waste program revisions under RCRA. Final
authorization will be effective November 30,1993,
unless EPA publishes a prior action withdrawing
this immediate final rule. Comments must be
received on or before November 1,1993.
"Solid Waste Disposal and Facility Criteria;
Delay of Compliance and Effective Dates"
October 1,1993 (58 FB 51536)
EPA delayed the general date for compliance
with the criteria for municipal solid waste landfills
(MSWLFs) until April 9,1994, for certain small
landfills. EPA delayed the effective date of Subpart
G, Financial Assurance, until April 9,1995, for all
MSWLFs. EPA also amended MSWLF criteria
compliance dates concerning groundwater
monitoring, final cover requirements, and certain
MSWLFs in the Midwest receiving flood-related
waste. This final rule is effective October 9,1993.
"Arkansas; Incorporation by Reference of
Approved State Hazardous Waste
Program"
October 12,1993 (58 FR 52674)
EPA intends to approve Arkansas' incorporation
by reference of 40 CFR Part 272 into its authorized
state RCRA program. Final authorization will be
effective December 13,1993, unless EPA publishes
a prior action withdrawing this immediate final rule.
Comments must be received on or before
November 12,1993.
"New Mexico; Incorporation by Reference
of Approved State Hazardous Waste
Program"
October 12,1993 (58 FR 52677)
EPA intends to approve New Mexico's
incorporation by reference of 40 CFR Part 272 into
its authorized state RCRA program. Final
authorization will be effective December 13,1993,
unless EPA publishes a prior action withdrawing
this immediate final rule. Comments must be
received on or before November 12,1993.
"Oklahoma; Incorporation by Reference of
Approved State Hazardous Waste
Program"
October 12,1993 (58 FR 52679)
EPA intends to approve Oklahoma's incorporation
by reference of 40 CFR Part 272 into its authorized
state RCRA program. Final authorization will be
effective December 13,1993, unless EPA publishes
a prior action withdrawing this immediate final rule.
Comments must be received on or before
November 12,1993.
"Solid Waste Disposal Facility Criteria;
Delay of Compliance and Effective Dates"
October 14,1993 (58 FR 53136)
EPA made technical corrections to the table,
"Summary of Changes to the Effective Dates of the
MSWLF Criteria," which was published in the
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October1993
FINAL RULES
Federal Register on October 1,1993 (58 FR
51536). The corrections are effective October 14,
1993.
" Mississippi; Final Authorization of State
Hazardous Waste Management Program
Revisions"
October 20,1993 (58 FR 54044)
EPA intends to approve Mississippi's hazardous
waste program revisions under RCRA. Final
authorization will be effective December 20,1993,
unless EPA publishes a prior action withdrawing
this immediate final rule. Comments must be
received on or before November 19,1993.
"Arizona; Final Authorization of State
Hazardous Waste Management Program
Revisions"
October 27,1993 (58 FR 57745)
EPA intends to approve Arizona's hazardous
waste program revisions under RCRA. Final
authorization will be effective December 27,1993,
unless EPA publishes a prior action withdrawing
this immediate final rule. Comments must be
received on or before November 26,1993.
EPCRA
"Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;
Dkvoctyl Phthalate"
October 5,1993 (58 FR 51785)
Pursuant to EPCRA §313(d)(3), EPA deleted di-
n-octyl phthalate from the list of toxic chemicals.
This rule is effective October 5,1993.
PROPOSED RULES
CERCLA
"National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Pollution Contingency Ran (NCP);
Cooperative Agreements and Superfund
State Contracts for Superfund Response
Actions"
October 18,1993 (58 FR 53688)
EPA proposed technical revisions to four sections
of the NCP, and conforming revisions to two
sections of the administrative requirements for
CERCLA-funded Cooperative Agreements and
Superfund Response Actions. Comments must be
submitted on or before November 17,1993.
" Radiation Site Cleanup Regulations"
October 21,1993 (58 FR 54474)
EPA announced the development of regulations
that will set forth requirements for cleanup levels for
sites contaminated with radionuclides. These
regulations will apply to sites subject to the Atomic
Energy Act and to CERCLA sites. Comments
must be submitted on or before December 20,1993.
"National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP)"
October 22,1993 (58 FR 54702)
EPA proposed revisions to the NCP as a result of
Oil Pollution Act and Clean Water Act
requirements. These revisions are intended to
enhance the current framework, standards, and
procedures for oil and hazardous substance spill
response. Comments must be received on or before
December 20,1993.
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PROPOSED RULES
CERCLA/EPCRA
" Reportabte Quantity Adjustments"
October 22,1993 (58 FR 54836)
EPA proposed changes to the designation,
reportable quantities, and notification requirements
under CERCLA and EPCRA. The list of hazardous
air pollutants and wastes listed or proposed to be
listed under RCRA. Comments must be submitted
on or before December 20,1993.
EPCRA/CAA
" Risk Management Programs for Chemical
Accidental Release Prevention"
October 20,1993 (58 FR 54190)
EPA published a proposed rule under the Clean
Air Act provisions for accidental release prevention.
The rule proposes regulations that would require
development and implementation of risk
management programs at facilities that manufacture,
process, use, store, or otherwise handle regulated
substances in quantities that exceed specified
thresholds. Comments must be submitted on or
before February 16,1994. The first in a series of
public meetings on this rule will be held on
November 30,1993, from 9 am to 5 pm, at Temple
Mica, 600 M Street, SW, Washington, DC. A
notice will be published in the Federal Register with
more information on additional public hearings.
NOTICES
RCRA
"Colorado; Final Determination of
Adequacy of State/Tribal Municipal Solid
Waste Permit Program"
October 1,1993 (58 FR 51343)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(C), EPA gave
notice of a final determination of full program
adequacy for Colorado's municipal solid waste
landfill permit program. The determination of
adequacy is effective October 1,1993.
"Land Disposal Restrictions Exemption;
Disposal Systems, Inc."
October 4,1993 (58 FR 51631)
EPA granted an exemption to the RCRA land
disposal restrictions to Disposal Systems, Inc. (DSI),
of Deer Park, Texas, for the operation of waste
disposal well WDW-249. DSI demonstrated that
there will be no migration of hazardous constituents
from the injection zone of the well. This exemption
is effective as of September 24,1993.
"Nebraska; Partial Program Adequacy
Determination of State/Tribal Municipal
Solid Waste Permit Program"
October 5,1993 (58 FR 51819)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(C), EPA gave
notice of a tentative determination, public hearing,
and public comment period concerning the
adequacy of Nebraska's municipal solid waste
landfill permit program. The public hearing is
scheduled for November 19,1993. Comments must
be received on or before November 4,1993.
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NOTICES
"North Dakota; Final Determination of
Partial Program Adequacy of State/Tribal
Municipal Solid Waste Permit Program"
October 5,1993 (58 FR 51821)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(cXl)(Q, EPA gave
notice of a final determination of partial program
adequacy for North Dakota's municipal solid waste
landfill permit program. The determination of
adequacy is effective October 5,1993.
"California; Final Determination of
Adequacy of State/Tribal Municipal Solid
Waste Landfill Permit Program"
October 7,1993 (58 FR 52300)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(C), EPA gave
notice of a final determination of full program
adequacy for California's municipal solid waste
landfill permit program. The determination of
adequacy is effective October 7,1993.
"Kansas; Final Partial Program
Determination of State/Tribal Municipal
Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program"
October 7,1993 (58 FR 52302)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(Q, EPA gave
notice of a final determination of partial program
adequacy for Kansas' municipal solid waste landfill
permit program. The determination of adequacy is
effective October 7,1993.
"Mississippi; Final Determination of
Adequacy of State/Tribal Municipal Solid
Waste Permit Program"
October 7,1993 (58 FR 52304)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(Q, EPA gave
notice of a final determination of full program
adequacy for Mississippi's municipal solid waste
landfill permit program. The determination of
adequacy is effective October 7,1993.
"North Carolina; Final Determination of
Adequacy of State/Tribal Municipal Solid
Waste Permit Program"
October 7,1993 (58 FR 52305)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(C), EPA gave
notice of a final determination of full program
adequacy for North Carolina's municipal solid waste
landfill permit program. The determination of
adequacy is effective October 7,1993.
"Oregon; Final Partial Program
Determination and Tentative and Final Full
Program Determination of Adequacy of
Oregon's Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Permit Program"
October 7,1993 (58 FR 52308)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(C), EPA gave
notice of a final determination of full program
adequacy and tentative and final determination of
adequacy for Oregon's municipal solid waste landfill
permit program. The determination of partial
adequacy is effective October 7,1993. The
determination of full program adequacy is effective
December 6,1993, pending public comments.
"South Dakota; Final Determination of
Adequacy of State/Tribal Municipal Solid
Waste Permit Program"
October 8,1993 (58 FR 52486)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(C), EPA gave
notice of a final determination of full program
adequacy for South Dakota's municipal solid waste
landfill permit program. The determination of
adequacy is effective October 8,1993.
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October 1993
Federal Registers
NOTICES
"Utah; Final Determination of Partial
Program Adequacy of State/Tribal
Municipal Solid Waste Permit Program"
October 8,1993 (58 FR 52489)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(cXl)(Q, EPA gave
notice of a final determination of partial program
adequacy for Utah's municipal solid waste landfill
permit program. The determination of adequacy is
effective October 8,1993.
"Wyoming; Final Determination of Partial
Program Adequacy of State/Tribal
Municipal Solid Waste Permit Program"
October 8,1993 (58 FR 52491)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(C), EPA gave
notice of a final determination of partial program
adequacy for Wyoming's municipal solid waste
landfill permit program. The determination of
adequacy is effective October 8,1993.
"Consent Decree; Donald A. Johnson"
October 14,1993 (58 FR. 53215)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Donald A.
Johnson was lodged with the U.S. District Court for
the Western District of Michigan on September 9,
1993. The decree requires the defendant to pay a
civil penalty of $5,000 in settlement claims.
Comments will be received for a period of 30 days
from the date of publication.
"Definition of Solid Waste and Hazardous
Waste Recycling; Open Meeting"
October 18,1993 (58 FR. 53688)
EPA gave notice of a public meeting on revising
the regulatory definition of solid waste under
RCRA. The meeting will take place on October 27
and 28,1993, in Washington, DC.
"Waste Minimization and Combustion
Strategy; Public Meeting"
October 19,1993 (58 FR 53933)
EPA gave notice of a public meeting entitled the
National Roundtable on Hazardous Waste
Minimization and Combustion. The meeting will
take place from November 15 through 18,1993, in
Hemdon, Virginia.
"Illinois; Adequacy Determination of State/
Tribal Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Permit Program"
October 20,1993 (58 FR 54145)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(c)(l)(C), EPA gave
notice of a tentative determination, public hearing,
and public comment period concerning the
adequacy of Illinois' municipal solid waste landfill
permit program. The public hearing is scheduled for
November 29,1993. Comments must be received
on or before November 29,1993.
"Land Disposal Restrictions Exemption;
Oxy Petrochemicals, Inc."
October 20,1993 (58 FR 54148)
EPA granted a reissuance of an exemption to the
RCRA land disposal restrictions to Oxy
Petrochemicals, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, for
the operation of Class I injection wells. Oxy
Petrochemicals has demonstrated that there will be
no migration of hazardous constituents from the
injection zone of the wells. This action is effective
October 8,1993.
"RCRA Groundwater Monitoring; Draft
Technical Guidance"
October 20,1993 (58 FR 54151)
EPA announced the availability of a guidance
manual entitled RCRA Groundwater Monitoring:
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Federal Registers
October 1993
NOTICES
Draft Technical Guidance. Comments must be
submitted on or before February 17,1994.
"Consent Decree; Browning-Ferris
Industries, etal."
October 21,1993 (58 FR 54374)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Browning
Ferris Industries. Chemical Services. Inc.. and
CECQS International. Inc.. and the State of
Louisiana v. Browning Ferris Industries. Chemical
Services and CECOS International. Inc.. was lodged
with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of
Louisiana on September 29,1993. This first
modified Consent Decree revises injunctive relief
requirements because the defendants are closing the
facility under RCRA requirements. Comments will
be received for a period of 30 days.
"Consent Decree; Laclede Steel Company"
October 21,1993 (58 FR 54375)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Laclede Steel
Company was lodged with the U.S. District Court for
the Southern District of Illinois on September 24,
1993. The decree requires Laclede to pay a civil
penalty of $300,000 for RCRA violations, and to
implement a state-approved closure plan for the
Alton Facility. Comments will be received for a
period of 30 days from the date of publication.
RCRA/CERCLA
"Floodplain and Wetlands Involvement for
Environmental Restoration and Waste
Management Activities; Paducah Gaseous
Diffusion Plant'
October 5,1993 (58 FR 51812)
The Department of Energy proposed to perform
environmental monitoring and site characterization
pursuant to applicable provisions of RCRA and
CERCLA at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in
Paducah, Kentucky. Comments must be received
on or before October 20,1993.
"Floodplain and Wetlands Involvement for
Environmental Restoration and Waste
Management Activities; Portsmouth
Gaseous Diffusion Rant"
October 5,1993 (58 EB 51813)
The Department of Energy proposed to perform
environmental monitoring and site characterization
pursuant to applicable provisions of RCRA and
CERCLA at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion
Plant in Piketown, Ohio. Comments must be
received on or before October 20,1993.
RCRA/CERCLA/OSHA
"Lead Subcommittee; Public Meeting"
October 25,1993 (58 FB 55069)
EPA gave notice of a meeting of the Lead
Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council for
Environmental Policy and Technology to be held on
November 9,1993. The subcommittee will discuss
draft working papers on selected topics, which will
be used as background for the subcommittee's
report
CERCLA
"Proposed Administrative Settlement;
South Macomb Disposal Authority Sites 9
andda"
October 1,1993 (58 FR 51346)
EPA proposed to enter into an administrative
settlement under CERCLA §107. The settlement
requires the settling parry to pay EPA $884,705 for
costs incurred with the South Macomb Disposal
Authority Sites 9 and 9a in Macomb County,
Michigan. Comments must be submitted on or
before November 1,1993.
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October 1993
Federal Registers
NOTICES
"Extension of Comment Period for
Amended Partial Consent Decree;
Mccarty's/Pacific Hide and Fur Site"
October 4,1993 (58 FB 51651)
EPA gave notice that the period for public
comments on the amended partial Consent Decree
in United States v. Pacific Hide and Fur Depot Inc..
etal.. has been extended through October 21,1993.
EPA published notice of the lodging of the amended
partial Consent Decree on August 30,1993 (58 ER
45531).
"Consent Decree; California Gulch Site"
October 4,1993 (58 FR 51652)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Apache
Energy & Mineral Company, et al,. was lodged with
the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
on September 15,1993. The decree requires the
defendant to reimburse EPA $1,125,294 for costs
incurred in connection with the California Gulch
Site in Leadville, Colorado. Comments will be
received for a period of 30 days from the date of
publication.
"Floodpiain and Wetlands Involvement for
Proposed Remedial Investigation
Activities; Oak Ridge National Laboratory"
October 5,1993 (58 FR 51813)
The Department of Energy proposed to perform
remedial investigation activities in compliance with
CERCLA at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in
Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Comments must be
received on or before October 20,1993.
"National Priorities List; LaBounty Site-
October 6,1993 (58 F_B 52018)
EPA announced the deletion of the LaBounty Site
in Charles City, Iowa from the National Priorities
List This action was taken because EPA and the
State of Iowa determined that no further cleanup
under CERCLA was appropriate. This action is
effective October 6,1993.
"Consent Decree; Independent
Petrochemical Corporation"
October 7,1993 (58 FR 52325)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Russell
Martin Bliss, et al.. was lodged with the U.S. District
Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on
September 20,1993. The order requires the
defendant, Independent Petrochemical Corporation,
to reimburse EPA for costs incurred at 28 sites in
Missouri. Comments will be received for a period
of 30 days from the date of publication.
"Consent Decree; Lusher Street Site"
October 7,1993 (58 FR 52326)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Walerko
Tool & Engineering Corp. was lodged with the U.S.
District Court for the Northern District of Indiana on
September 24,1993. The decree requires the
defendants to reimburse EPA $125,330 for past
response costs in connection with the Lusher Street
Site in Elkhart, Indiana Comments will be received
for a period of 30 days from publication.
"Consent Decree; Electro-Voice Site"
October 8,1993 (58 FB 52507)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Electro-
Voice. Inc.. was lodged with the U.S. District Court
for the Western District of Michigan on
September 20,1993. The decree requires the
defendant to reimburse EPA $24,223 for response
costs incurred in connection with the Electro-Voice
Site in Buchanan, Michigan. Comments will be
received for a period of 30 days from the date of
publication.
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Federal Registers
NOTICES
October 1993
"Proposed Settlement; Para-Chem
Southern Incorporated Site"
October 13,1993 (58 FR 52961)
EPA proposed to enter into a settlement under
CERCLA §122(h). The settlement requires the
settling party, Para-Chem Southern Incorporated, to
reimburse EPA for response costs incurred in
connection with the Para-Chem Southern
Incorporated Site in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Comments will be received for a period of 30 days
from the date of publication.
"Dg Minimis Settlement; Tonolli
Corporation Site"
October 13,1993 (58 FR 52961)
EPA proposed to enter into a de minimis
settlement under CERCLA §122(g)(4). The
settlement intends to resolve liabilities of 33 d£
minimis parties for response costs at the Tonolli
Corporation Site in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
Comments must be received on or before
November 12,1993.
"Consent Decree; Kummer Sanitary Landfill
Site'-
October 14,1993 (58 FR 53214)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Core Craft
Inc.. et al.. was lodged with the U.S. District Court
for the District of Minnesota on September 10,1993.
The decree requires the defendants to reimburse
EPA $5 million for response costs incurred in
connection with the Kummer Sanitary Landfill Site
in Bemidjo, Minnesota. Comments will be received
for a period of 30 days from the date of publicatioa
"Consent Decree; Verona Well Field Site"
September 18,1993 (58 FR 53749)
A Consent Decree in United States v. General
Foods Corp.. et al.. was lodged with the U.S. District
Court for the Western District of Michigan on
October 1,1993. The decree requires the defendants
to reimburse EPA $5.2 million for response costs at
the Verona Well Held Site in Battle Creek,
Michigan. Comments will be received for a period
of 30 days from the date of publication.
"Proposed Administrative Settlement;
Walled Lake Mercury Site"
October 19,1993 (58 FR 53935)
EPA proposed to enter into an administrative
settlement under CERCLA § 122(i). The settlement
requires the settling party to pay EPA $ 10,000 for
costs incurred in connection with the Walled Lake
Mercury Site in Walled Lake, Michigan. In
exchange, the settling party will receive a complete
release from further civil or administrative liability
for costs incurred at the site. Comments will be
received for a period of 30 days from the date of
publication.
"National Priorities List; Aidex Corporation
Site-
October 21,1993 (58 FR 54297)
EPA announced the deletion of the Aidex
Corporation Site in Glenwood, Ohio, from the
National Priorities List. This action was taken
because EPA and the State of Ohio determined that
no further cleanup under CERCLA is appropriate.
The deletion is effective October 21,1993.
"Proposed Settlement; Brio Site"
October 21,1993 (58 FR 54373)
EPA proposed to enter into a settlement under
CERCLA §107. The settlement resolves claims
against defendant JOC Oil Exploration Company,
Inc., for reimbursement of response costs associated
with the Brio Site in Friendswood, Texas.
Comments will be received for a period of 30 days
from publication.
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October 1993
Federal Registers
NOTICES
"Stipulation and Settlement Order; Superior
Toy Manufacturing Company"
October 21,1993 (58 FR 54374)
EPA proposed to enter into a settlement under
CERCLA §107. The settlement requires the settling
party, Superior Toy Manufacturing Company, to
apply $1,025,000 from sale proceeds to the
performance of a drum removal at the Superior
property, payment of back real estate taxes, and
closing costs. Comments will be received for a
period of 30 days from the date of publication.
"Super-fund Evaluation Committee; Open
Meeting"
October 22,1993 (58 FR 54590)
EPA gave notice of a meeting of the Superfund
Evaluation Committee to be held November 8,
1993, in Washington, DC. The committee will
discuss the recommendations for improving key
aspects of the Superfund program. Comments must
be received on or before November 1,1993.
"Proposed Administrative Settlement;
Philmar Electronics Site"
October 26,1993 (58 FR 57601)
EPA proposed to enter into an administrative
settlement under CERCLA §122(i). The settlement
requires the settling party, the United States Air
Force, to pay EPA $864,494 for costs incurred in
connection with the Philmar Electronics Site in
Morrisonville, New York. Comments will be
received for a period of 30 days from the date of
publication.
"Comment Decree; Oak Grove Sanitary
Landfill Site"
October 26,1993 (58 FR 57621)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Oak Grove
Sanitary Landfill Trust et al.. was lodged with the
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota on
September 29,1993. The decree requires the
defendants to reimburse EPA $2 million for costs
incurred in connection with the Oak Grove Sanitary
Landfill Site in Oak Grove, Minnesota. Comments
will be received for a period of 30 days from the date
of publication.
"Consent Decree; NL IndustriesTaracorp
Site"
October 26,1993 (58 FR 57621)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Phillip
Brothers. Inc.. and Federal -Hoffman. Inc.. was
lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of Illinois on October 14,1993. The decree
requires the defendants to reimburse EPA $ 1 million
for costs incurred in connection with the NL
Industries/Taracoip Site in Granite City, Illinois.
Comments will be received for a period of 30 days
from the date of publication.
"Amendment to Consent Decree; Sherwood
Medical Site"
October 26,1993 (58 FR 57622)
An amendment to the Consent Decree in United
States v. Sherwood Medical Company, et al.. was
lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Middle
District of Florida on October 4,1993. The decree
requires Sherwood Medical Company to comply
with performance standards for groundwater and
institutional controls at the Sherwood Medical Site
in Deland, Florida. Comments will be received for a
period of 30 days from the date of publication.
"Proposed Settlement; Beaunit Circular Knit
and Dying Plant Site"
October 27,1993 (58 FR 57828)
EPA proposed to enter into a settlement under
CERCLA §122(h). The settlement requires the
settling parties to reimburse EPA for costs incurred
at the Beaunit Circular Knit and Dying Plant Site in
Baldwin, Florida Comments will be received for a
period of 30 days from the date of publication.
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Federal Registers
October 1993
NOTICES
"Proposed Settlement; Enterprise Recovery
Systems Site"
October 27,1993 (58 EB 57828)
EPA proposed to enter into a settlement under
CERCLA §§104,106(a), 107, and 122. The
settlement requires the settling parties to reimburse
EPA for costs incurred at the Enterprise Recovery
Systems Site in Byhalia, Mississippi. Comments
will be received for a period of 30 days from the date
ofpublicatioa
"Consent Decree; Waldick Site"
October 29,1993 (58 FR 58179)
A Consent Decree in United States v. KDD Realty
Corporation, was lodged with the U.S. District Court
for the District of New Jersey on October 13,1993.
The decree requires the defendants to reimburse
EPA $44,500 in costs incurred in connection with
the Waldick Site in Wall Township, New Jersey.
Comments will be received for a period of 30 days
from the date of publication.
EPCRA
'Toxic Data Reporting Subcommittee;
Public Meeting"
October 13,1993 (58 FR 52961)
EPA gave notice of a two-day meeting of the
Toxics Data Reporting Subcommittee of the
National Advisory Council for Environmental
Policy and Technology on October 28 and 29,1993,
in Washington, DC. This, the fourth meeting of the
subcommittee, will address issues regarding the
Agency's Toxics Release Inventory program.
Comments must be submitted on or before
October 21,1993.
OUST
"Underground Storage Tanks"
October 25,1993 (58 FR 55066)
EPA gave notice of data availability regarding a
report completed by the Tillinghast Company on
behalf of the Steel Tank Institute. The report
examines the potential for external corrosion of
sti-P3 USTs as well as monitoring practices for
USTs. Comments must be submitted on or before
December 27,1993.
Other
"EPA Semiannual Regulatory Agenda"
October 25,1993 (58 FR 56998)
EPA's semiannual regulatory agenda describes the
Agency's ongoing and long-term plans for policy
and regulation development, revision, and review.
EXECUTIVE ORDER
RCRA
"Federal Acquisition, Recycling, and Waste
Prevention"
October 22,1993 (58 FR 54911)
President Clinton issued an Executive Order
requiring all federal agencies to incorporate waste
prevention and recycling daily operations and work.
The order also requires EPA to propose procurement
guidelines and guiding principles within 180 days.
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CALL ANALYSES
CALLS ANSWERED BY HOTLINE
October Daily Volume*
700 j
600 --
500 -•
i
400 -•
300 -•
200 --
100 +
0
RCRA/SF/OUST-
.620
Emergency Planning and
Community Righl-to-Know
-o.
ff
-o-
H h
H h
H h
1
8 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29
Year to Date*
RCRA/SF/OUST
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
Month
1 1 ,299
10,688
1 1 ,996
10,493
10,035
10,977
11,001
11,125
10,957
10,620
Cumulative
21,987
33,983
44,476
54,511
64,488
75,489
86,614
97,571
108,191
EMERGEh
COMMUN
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
ICY PLA
TYRIGH
Month
2,772
4,167
3,772
3,282
4,946
9,026
3,113
2,414
2,317
2,165
NINING AND
T-TO-KNOW
Cumulative
6,939
10,711
13,993
18,939
27,965
31 ,078
33,492
35,809
37,974
* All calls answered by the Call Management System, the Message Retrieval Line, and the Document Retrieval Line. The featured
messages regarded information on proposed municipal solid waste landfill regulations, information on the public meeting of the
Radiation Cleanup Regulation Subcommittee of NACEPT, and information on EPA's draft waste minimization and combustion
strategy. The documents featured were "TheCatalog of Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications," "Proposed Regulations Regarding
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills," "Issue Paper and Agenda for the Public Meeting of Radiation Cleanup Regulation Subcommittee
of NACEPT," "Materials on EPA's Waste Minimization and Combustion Strategy," and "Draft Strategy Discussion Document."
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Call Analyses
October 1993
^^^^^^H CALLS ANSWERED BY TYPE ^^^^^^H
October Daily Volume*
700 i
600 i
500 •
400 -
300 -
Oftf) .
C
100 -
^-••^. / 11'8
Documents
-/ 3,(
0.
1 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28
65
^B
558
D7
._,. ,. , J
29
Year to Date*
Questions
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
Month
9,392
11,213
10,771
10,697
10,857
16,286
12,048
1 1 ,959
12,281
11,865
Cumulative
20,605
31 ,376
42,073
52,930
69,216
81.264
93,223
105,504
117,369
Documents
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
Month
3,652
3,431
4,706
4,034
4,124
4,807
3.865
3,613
3,471
3,658
Cumulative
7,083
1 1 ,789
15,823
19,947
24,754
28.619
32,232
35,703
39,361
Referrals
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
Month
1,339
1,679
1,378
1,088
893
801
758
820
657
607
Cumulative
3,018
4,396
5,484
6,377
7,178
7,936
8,756
9,413
10,020
* All calls answered by the Call Management System, the Message Retrieval Line, and the Document Retrieval Line. A single
call may include multiple questions combined with document requests and referrals.
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October 1993
Call Analyses
CALLS ANSWERED BY PROGRAM AREA
October 1993*
'Based on 15,523 requests and excludes 607 referrals made from both Hotlines. Includes the Message Retrieval Line
and the Document Retrieval Line.
Year to Date*
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
RCRA
Month
63%
(8,230)
60%
(8,805)
58%
(9,043)
61%
(8,945)
53%
(7,992)
43%
(9,129)
62%
(9,856)
62%
(9,872)
63%
(9,899)
62%
(9,683)
Cumulative
62%
(17,035)
60%
(26,078)
60%
(35,023)
59%
(43,015)
56%
(52,144)
57%
(62,000)
57%
(71,872)
58%
(81,771)
58%
(91,454)
Super-fund
Month
15%
(1 ,999)
11%
(1 ,570)
14%
(2,150)
13%
(1,848)
11%
0,583)
10%
(2,020)
14%
(2,171)
16%
(2,347)
16%
(2,470)
16%
(2,444)
Cumulative
13%
(3,569)
13%
(5,719)
13%
(7,567)
13%
(9,150)
12%
(11,170)
12%
(13,341)
13%
(15.688)
13%
(18.158)
13%
(20,602)
OUST
Month
4%
(502)
3%
(484)
4%
(623)
3%
(506)
3%
(415)
2%
(456)
3%
(558)
4%
(638)
4%
(660)
5%
(739)
Cumulative
3%
(986)
4%
(1 ,609)
4%
(2,115)
3%
(2,530)
3%
(2,986)
3%
(3,544)
3%
(4,182)
3%
(4,842)
4%
(5,581)
Emergen
Community
Month
18%
(2,313)
26%
(3.7851
24%
(3,661)
23%
(3,432)
33%
(4,991)
45%
(9,488)
21%
(3,328)
18%
(2,715)
17%
(2,723)
17%
(2,657)
:y Planning &
Right-to-Know
Cumulative
22%
(6,098)
23%
(9,759)
23%
(13,191)
25%
(18,182)
29%
(27,670)
28%
(30,998)
27%
(33,713)
26%
(36.436)
25%
(39,093)
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Call Analyses
October 1993
CALLER PROFILE
RCRA/SF/OUST Hotline
Regulated Community 7,187
Citizens 484
State & Local Gov't./Native American 261
Federal Agencies 338
Educational Institutions 67
EPA 104
Other 84
Media 9
Interest Groups 12
Congress 3
International 7
Referrals* 456
Document Retrieval Line* 868
Message Retrieval Line* 740
TOTAL
State/Local Gov't/
Native American
3%
10,620
All Others
3%
Federal Agencies
Citizens 4%
6%
Regulated
Community
* No caller profile data available.
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October 1993
Call Analyses
Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Hotline
Manufacturer
Food/Tobacco 49
Textiles 11
Apparel 4
Lumber & Wood 4
Furniture 13
Paper 19
Printing & Publishing 21
Chemicals 182
Petroleum & Coal 42
Rubber and Plastics 29
Leather 8
Stone, Clay & Glass 21
Primary Metals 20
Fabricated Metals 65
Machinery (Excluding Electrical) 9
Electrical&Electronic Equipment 28
Transportation Equipment 22
Instruments 10
Misc. Manufacturing 27
Subtotal 584
Consultants/Engineers
Attorneys
Citizens
Public Interest Groups
Educational Institutions
EPA
Federal Agencies
GOCOs
Congress
State Officials/SERCs
Local Officials/LEPCs
Fire Departments
Hospitals/Laboratories
Trade Associations
Union/Labor
Farmers
Distributors
Insurance Companies
Media/Press
Native Americans
International
Other
Referrals*
533
166
126
36
49
37
132
5
1
73
68
18
18
23
1
2
21
2
9
0
3
107
151
TOTAL
2,165
Attorneys
8%
Citizens
6%
All Others
30%
Consultants/
Engineers
27%
Manufacturers
29%
* No caller profile data available.
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Call Analyses
October 1993
HOTLINE TOPICS
RCRA
Special Wastes
Ash
Mining Wastes, Bevill
Medical Wastes
Oil and Gas
Subtitle C (General)
Hazardous Waste Id. (General)
Toxicity Characteristic
Wood Preserving
Listing of Used Oil
Huff
Radioactive Mixed Waste
Delisting Petitions
Hazardous Waste Recycling
Generators
Small Quantity Generators
Transportation/Transporters
TSDFs General
TSDFs Siting Facilities
TSDFs Capacity
TSDFs Treatment
TSDFs Burning
TSDFs Storage
TSDFs Disposal
Land Disposal Restrictions
Permits and Permitting
Corrective Action
Financial Liability/Enforcement
Test Methods
Health Effects
Waste Min./Pollution Prevention
State Programs
Hazardous Waste Data
Household Hazardous Waste
Subtitle D (General)
Siting Facilities
Combustion
Industrial Waste
Composting
Source Reduction/Poll. Prev.
Grants & Financing
Procurement (General)
Building Insulation
Cement & Products with Fly Ash
5
29
98
13
363
13291
91
16
47
1
23
23
199
4601
161
83
223
6
18
84
82
71
61
5241
117
164
126
102
18
55(P
68
94
181
Paper & Paper Products 5
Re-refined Lubricating Oil 4
Retread Tires 6
Solid Waste Recycling (General) 2111
Aluminum 5
Batteries 25
Glass 6
Paper 9
Plastics 25
Tires 25
Used Oil 161
Markets (General) 0
Aluminum 0
Batteries 2
Compost 0
Glass 0
Paper 0
Plastics 0
Tires 12
Used Oil 1
RCRA General 1,8754
TOTAL 9,683*
*
Includes 1,987 RCRA document requests.
SUPERFUND
General/Misc. 245
Access & Information Gathering 18
Administrative Record 9
ARARs 96
CERCLIS 166
Citizen Suits 10
Claims Against Fund 6
Clean-Up Costs 31
Clean-Up Standards 78
Community Relations 30
Contract Lab Program (CLP) 18
Contractor Indemnification 2
Contracts 6
Definitions 18
Enforcement 40
Federal Facilities 20
Hazardous Substances 93
HRS 18
Liability 72
1 Hot topics for this month.
'Includes 51 document retrievals for "Materials on EPA's Draft Waste Minimization and Combustion Strategy," 115
document retrievals for the "Draft Strategy Discussion Document," and 290 message retrievals for information on EPA's
draft waste minimization and combustion strategy.
'Includes 96 document retrievals for the "Proposed Regulations Regarding Municipal Solid Waste Landfills," and
439 message retrievals for information on proposed municipal solid waste landfill regulations.
'Includes 436 document retrievals for the "Catalog of Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications."
"Topics are calculated as the summation of all questions received by the Hotline. A single call may result in multiple
questions.
22
2841
11
17
22
1
19
0
4
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October 1993
Call Analyses
Local Gov't Reimbursement 10
Natural Resource Damages 9
NCP 41
Notification 45
NPL 2091
Off Site Policy 29
OSHA 9
PA/SI 29
PRPs 41
RD/RA 8
Reauthorization 28
Remedial 84
Removal 25
RI/FS 43
Risk Assess./Health Effects 66
ROD 41
RQ 2951
SACM 26
Settlements 57
SITE Program 23
State Participation 11
State Program 12
TAGs 6
Taxes 7
Title IH/Right-to-Know 66
Special Topics
Oil Pollution Act 23
SPCC Regulations 32
Radiation Cleanup 1932
TOTAL 2,444*
*
Includes 734 Superfund document requests.
OUST
General/Misc. 139
Applicability/Definitions 41
Regulated Substances 19
Standards for New Tank Systems 24
Tank Standards and Upgrading 29
Operating Requirements 16
Release Detection 94
Release Reporting & Investigation 3
Corrective Action for USTs 1561
Out-of-Service/Closure 28
Financial Responsibility 1441
State Programs 15
Liabilityy^nforcement 22
LUST Trust Fund 9
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
General Title III Questions 357
Emergency Planning (§§301-303):
General 79
Notification Requirements 36
SERC/LEPC Issues 18
EHSs/TPQs 50
Risk Communication/
Hazards Analysis 12
Exemptions 11
Emergency Release Notification (§304):
General 76
Notification Requirements 77
Reportable Quantities 88
CERCLA §103 vs. SARA §304 41
ARIP/AHEDB/ERNS 2
Exemptions 11
Hazardous Chemical Reporting
(§§311-312):
General 123
MSDS Reporting Requirements 46
Tier I/II Requirements 94
Thresholds 37
Hazard Categories 7
Mi xtures Reporti n g 21
Exemptions 41
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (§313):
General 295
Reporting Requirements 97
Thresholds 72
Form R Completion 140
S upplier Notific ation 18
NOTEs/NONs 40
Voluntary Revisions 49
Pollution Prevention, 33/50 35
Public Access to Data 62
TRI Database 74
Petitions 58
TRI Expansion 22
Exemptions 64
General
Trade Secrets 5
Enforcement 38
Liability/Citizen Suits 3
Training 3
Chemical-Specific Information 65
RCRA 27
TOTAL
*
Includes 279 OUST document requests.
739*
1 Hot topics for this month.
2 Includes 139 message retrievals and 42 document retrievals for information on the public meeting of the Radiation
Cleanup Regulation Subcommittee of NACEPT.
•Topics are calculated as the summation of all questions received by the Hotline. A single call may result in
multiple questions.
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Call Analyses
October 1993
Special Topics:
CAA§112(r)
General 26
RMPs 74
List of Regulated Substances 37
HF Study 32
Federal Facilities Executive Order 94
TOTAL 2,657*
Includes 702 Emergency Planning Community
Right-To-Know document requests.
TOTAL HOTLINE QUESTIONS,
DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND
REFERRALS:
16,130
Topics are calculated as the summation of all questions received by the Hotline. A single call ma} result in multiple
questions.
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