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RCRA
1. Residues From the Trial Burn of
Listed Hazardous Wastes
To obtain a RCRA permit for a hazardous
waste incinerator, permit applicants must
conduct a trial bum to demonstrate that their
incinerator has the ability to burn wastes,
cleanse combustion gases, and emit only
harmless quantities of pollutants to the
atmosphere (40 CFR §270.62(b)). For
example, a facility seeking a RCRA
incinerator permit mixes a listed §261.33
chemical reagent with sand for the purposes
of feeding it into the combustion chamber of
the incinerator during a trial burn. The
mixture of the chemical reagent and the sand
is a listed hazardous waste per
§261.3(a)(2)(iv). Is the residue from the trial
burn of this hazardous waste mixture also a
listed hazardous waste ?
The residue from the trial burn of the
hazardous waste mixture is a listed hazardous
waste via the derived-from rule
(§261.3(c)(2)(i)). A permit applicant is not
absolved from identifying solid and hazardous
waste generated from a trial bum. According
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generated from the treatment, storage, or
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UST
2. Septic Tank Exclusion for
Underground Storage Tanks
A septic tank is a water-tight, covered
receptacle designed to receive or process,
through liquid separation or biological
digestion, the sewage discharged from a
building sewer. The effluent from such a
receptacle is distributed for disposal through
the soil, and settled solids and scum from the
tank are pumped out periodically and hauled
to a treatment facility (40 CFR §280.12). The
definition of an underground storage tank
(UST) specifically excludes septic tanks;
therefore, septic tanks are not subject to any
Part 280 requirements (RCRA §9001(1)(C)
and §280.12). Does the septic tank exclusion
apply to all septic tanks, or only to those that
are residential septic tanks? Is the septic tank
exclusion limited to the septic tank, or does
the exclusion include the entire septic tank
system?
The legislative history of the septic tank
exclusion indicates that Congress intended this
exclusion to apply to all septic tanks; not just
residential tanks (52 PR 12662, 12691;
April 17,1987). Whether the'entire septic .
tank system is excluded depends on the status
of the septic tank itself. EPA only regulates
tank systems under Part 280 if the tank meets
the definition of an UST in §280.12. Since
septic tanks are specifically excluded from the
definition of UST, the entire septic system,
including such components as a distribution
box, dosing tank, and grease trap, is excluded.
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July 1999
CERCLA
3. Role of the Baseline Risk
Assessment in Superfund Response
Actions
The purpose of the Superfund program is
to address threats to human health or the
environment resulting from releases or
potential releases of hazardous substances
from abandoned or uncontrolled contaminated
sites. EPA performs a baseline risk
assessment during the remedial investigation
stage of the Superfund response process to
examine the potential health risks from
exposure to chemicals found at a site if EPA
takes no cleanup action (40 CFR
§300.430(d)(4)). How does EPA perform a
baseline risk assessment and use and document
the results of the baseline risk assessment in
the Superfund response process?
A baseline risk assessment is the estimation
of potential health risks resulting from
exposure to chemicals found at a site if EPA
takes no cleanup action. It includes four steps:
data collection and evaluation, exposure
assessment, toxicity assessment, and risk
characterization. In the first step, risk
assessors evaluate data from samples collected
at the site to determine the type and amount of
chemicals present. In the second step, risk
assessors determine the potential for people or
animals to come in contact with chemicals
found at the site. As part of an "exposure
assessment," the risk assessor looks at which
media are contaminated (e.g., soil, air, and
water) and the potential for exposure to those
media (e.g., people drinking groundwater). In
the third step, risk assessors gather information
regarding the toxicity of the chemicals
identified in the data collection and evaluation
process. EPA has performed toxicity
assessments for numerous chemicals and has £'
made available the resulting information
following extensive peer review. At some
sites, however, there may be significant data
analysis issues that should be addressed by an
experienced lexicologist. Finally, risk
assessors combine, evaluate, and summarize
the data collected in the first three steps to
determine the overall risk posed to the
community if the site is not cleaned up.
Though the process for conducting baseline
risk assessments is generally standardized,
baseline risk assessments may vary both in
detail and extent to which qualitative and
quantitative analyses are used, depending on
the complexity and particular circumstances of
the site. They often provide the basis for
determining whether a remedial action is
warranted at a site. The results of the baseline
risk assessment can also be used, in
combination with chemical-specific applicable
or relevant and appropriate requirements -
(ARARs), to help establish preliminary
cleanup levels for use in evaluating remedial
alternatives during the feasibility study (FS).
Generally, the "Summary of Site Risks"
section of the record of decision (ROD)
describes the results of the baseline risk
assessment in its discussion of the risks
associated with current and future land use. In
addition, the ROD should include an
explanation of how the remedy will eliminate,
reduce, or control unacceptable risks identified
in the baseline risk assessment.
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RCRA
TITLE: Report on Emergency Incidents at
Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities and
Other Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Facilities (TSDFs)
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-R-99-014
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/
combusLhtm
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This report provides a compilation of
information on reported emergency incidents
at hazardous waste combustion facilities and
other RCRA TSDFs. It is limited to
emergency incidents such as fires, explosions,
hazardous waste spills, or unauthorized
releases of hazardous waste. The report covers
the period from December 1977 through
August 1995 with several incidents occurring
before the enactment of RCRA.
TITLE: Publications on Mining Waste
Management in Indian Country
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-99-006
URL: http://www.epa.gov/tribahnsw/thu-ds/
remine.htm
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This document provides descriptions of EPA
publications designed to assist tribal leaders,
environmental personnel, and the general
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public with mining and mineral processing
issues. Specifically, the publications .address
mining source reduction and recycling" '"._
opportunities, innovative waste management
techniques, mineral processing of specific j
and EPA's mining research and waste , ]~
management activities. The listing includes
ordering information and Internet availability
for each document.
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TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet:
Hazardous Waste Listing Determination for
Two Dye and Pigment Wastes
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER N/X: EPA530-F-99-037
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/
id/dyes/index.htm
This document briefly reviews EPA's proposal
to list two dye and pigment wastes as
hazardous wastes, and the decision not to list
one other waste. The fact sheet provides
background information regarding the legal
history leading to this proposal, and
summarizes the major aspects of the proposed
listings.
TITLE: El Caso del Circulo Roto (Spanish
translation of Case of the Broken Loop)
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-K-98-002s
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/
kids.htm
This Spanish translation of the activity guide
targets students in grades 4-6, and is included
in the Planet Protectors Club Kit. EPA530-E-
98-002. The activity guide encourages kids to
solve puzzles, and learn about conserving
natural resources through recycling, reuse, and
composting.
TITLE: jSigue el Rastro! (Spanish Translation
of Follow That Trail!)
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-K-98-001s
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/
kids.htm
This Spanish translation of the activity guide
targets students in grades K-3, and is included
in the Planet Protectors Club Kit. EPA530-E-
July 1999,
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98-002. The activity guide allows kids to learn ,
about conserving natural resources through
recycling, reuse, and composting.
TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet: Some-
Used Lamps Are Universal Wastes ., "l
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-024
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/
id/merc-emi/merc-emLhtm
This fact sheet briefly summarizes the
hazardous waste lamp final rule,
EPA530-Z-99-005, published in the July 6,
1999. Federal Register (64 FR 36466) EPA
has determined that regulating these lamps as a
universal waste encourages better management
of them, and makes federal requirements for
this waste more consistent with many state
programs.
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TITLE: Guidance for Conductitig fasjMpns
of Federal Facilities for Compliance with*
Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) ,-..
PUBLICATION DATE: May 1999 '
AVAILABDJTTY: Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: N/AT
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URL: http^/es.epa.gov/oeca/fedfac/policy/,
policy.html . . , v; ' , «
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This document is intended to assist EPA and
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state compliance inspectors to determine
compliance with EPA guidelines on procuring
recycled content products by all federal r,
facilities. . ... .».'..
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New Publications
TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet Ideas to
Reduce Reporting Requirements at Hazardous
Waste Facilities
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER N^O.: EPA530-F-99-036
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/
data/burdenreduction/
This fact sheet summarizes EPA's efforts to
fulfill the goals of the Paperwork Reduction
Act by reducing the regulatory burden
associated with hazardous waste management
regulations. The document lists several burden
reduction ideas, including incorporation of
electronic reporting, reduction of reporting
requirements, lengthening periods between
facility self-inspections, and streamlining land
disposal restrictions notification,
determination, and certification requirements.
TITLE: RCRA Cleanup Reforms
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-018
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/
cleanup.htm
This fact sheet summarizes the RCRA Ceanup
Reforms Initiative, which is designed to
achieve faster, more efficient cleanups at
RCRA sites. :
TITLE: CLU-IN: Hazardous Waste Clean-Up
Information, World Wide Web Site
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1999
AVAILABDLITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-F-99-002
URL: www.clu-in.org
This fact sheet discusses and explains how to
access information through the CLU-IN
website.
CERCLA
TITLE: Common Contaminants Found at
Superfund Sites
PUBLICATION DATE: March 1998
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 217, EPA540-
R-98-008, OSWER 9203.1-17A
This document consists of contaminant fact
sheets and public health statements prepared
by the Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR). The chemical fact
sheets are based on ATSDR's technical
lexicological profiles that summarize the
potential adverse health effects associated with
exposure to hazardous substances.
TITLE: SuperfunoVOil Program
Implementation Manual Fiscal Year 99/00
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1998
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 201, EPA540-
R-98-001, OSWER 9200.3-14-1E-P
This document includes program
implementation guidance for the following
offices: OERR, OSRE, FFRRO, FFEO, and
the Oil Program, ft includes a managers'.,:;
schedule of significant events, a brief
description of the background of the;prpgrams,
the program goals and priorities, program ,-
planning and reporting requirements, and
financial management. This,documeht also
contains several appendices that provide
further guidance on the Superfund reforms,
and definitions for enforcement, community
involvement, and federal facilities. >
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TITLE: Regional Site Assessment Priorities
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Plans
PUBLICATION DATE: September 1998
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 255, EPA
540-F-98-040,*OSWER 9200.1-25P
This memo addresses the backlog of sites
currently in CERCLIS, deferred to RCRA, and
sites which will be entered into CERCLIS in
the near future. Regions were asked to assess
how they evaluated sites and placed them into
CERCLIS and submit a draft plan to
Headquarters, so a more efficient system of
placing sites into CERCLIS could be
developed nationally. The memo also includes
a draft outline of the information that should be
submitted to Headquarters.
TITLE: Interim Policy on the Use of
Permanent Relocations as Part*of Superfund
Remedial Actions
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA540-F-98-033,
OS WER 9355.0-7 IP
URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/tools/
topics/relocation
This interim policy provides direction to EPA
regional decision makers on when to consider
permanent relocation as part of a Superfund
remedial action.
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TITLE: Loring Air Force Base: Cooperation
and Commitment Transforms a Military
Installation
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003k
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of the Base Realignment and Closure
(BRAC) process at Loring Air Force Base.
TITLE: BRAC Success Story Wurtsmith Air
Force Base: Community Cleans Up from
Cleanup
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003b
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of the BRAC process at Wurtsmith Air
Force Base.
TITLE: BRAC Success Story Naval Air
Station Cecil Field: Strong Partnership Moves
Cleanup Forward
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003h
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm
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This fact sheet discusses the progress arid *
success of the BRAC process ;at Naval Air
Station Cecil Field. ' - * -jx v '.ci;f
TITLE: BRAC Success Story Pittsburgh Air
Force Base: On the Fast Track to Reuse and
Economic Development .
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABDLITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003d
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm '
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of the BRAC process at Plattsburgh
Air Force Base.
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New Publications
TITLE: BRAG Success Story Umatilla
Chemical Depot: Application of Innovative
Technologies Will Avoid More than $13
Million in Costs
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003c
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of the BRAC process at Umatilla
Chemical Depot.
TITLE: BRAC Success Story Bergstrom Air
Force Base: Teamwork Yields Major Benefits
to Austin, Texas
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-Q03a
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.litm
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of the BRAC process at Bergstrom Air
Force Base.
TITLE: BRAC Success Story U.S. Army
Cameron Station: Team Effort Converts Base
for Use by Local Residents
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003f
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm ,:
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of the BRAC process at U.S. Army
Cameron Station.
TITLE: BRAC Success Story Fort Ord:
Setting the Pace for Cleanup
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003J
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of theBRAC process at Fort Ord.
TITLE: BRAC Success Story Mare Island
Naval Shipyard: A Vibrant New Neighborhood
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003e
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of the BRAC process at Mare Island
Naval Shipyard.
TITLE: BRAC Success Story Newark Air
Force Base: The Nation's First Privatized Air
Force Base
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003g
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/ ;
success.htm
This fact sheet discusses the progress and;
success of the BRAC process at Newark Air
Force Base.
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July 1999
TITLE: BRAC Success Story Tooele Army
Depot: Partnership is the Key to Success
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003i
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
success.htm
This fact sheet discusses the progress and
success of the BRAC process at Tooele Army
Depot.
TITLE: Partners in Progress: EPA Update on
Federal Facility Cleanup and Reuse
PUBLICATION DATE: October 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-B-98-002
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/
newsleLhtm
This fact sheet discusses key events and
accomplishments in the Federal Facilities
Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO). It
also contains a question and answer section, a
success story, and a community involvement
section.
TITLE: Cost Estimating Tools and Resources
for Addressing Sites under the Brownfields
Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: April 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-99-001
This guide is part of a series of documents to
help communities, states, municipalities, and
the private sector address brownfields sites.
This document contains information on cost-
estimating tools and resources for addressing
cleanup costs at brownfields sites.
TITLE: Technical Approaches to
Characterizing and Cleaning Up Iron and Steel
Mill Sites under the Brownfields Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-007
This document provides guidance on the
technical issues involved in assessing and
cleaning up iron and steel mill sites through the
brownfields program.
TITLE: Technical Approaches to
Characterizing and Cleaning Up Metal
Finishing Sites under the Brownfields
Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: March 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-006
This document provides guidance on the
technical issues involved in assessing and
cleaning up metal finishing sites through the
brownfields program. , -
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TITLE: Technical Approaches to -
Characterizing and Cleaning Up Automotive
Repair Sites under the Brownfields Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-008
This document provides guidance on the ,
technical issues involved in assessing and
cleaning up automotive repair sites through the
brownfields program.
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TITLE: Solidification/Stabilization Resource
Guide
PUBLICATION DATE: April 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-B-99-002
This document contains abstracts of various
documents addressing solidification/
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New Publications
stabilization technologies for the remediation
of CERCLA, RCRA, and UST sites.
TITLE: Multi-Phase Extraction: State-of-the-
Practice
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-R-99-004
This report describes the state-of-the-practice
for multi-phase extraction (MPE) of
contaminated soil and groundwater, focusing
primarily on the application and use of MPE at
sites with halogenated volatile organic
compounds. MPE involves simultaneous
extraction of soil vapor and groundwater to
remediate both types of contaminated media.
This document also includes a description of
the MPE technology, MPE vendor
information, detailed case studies where MPE
has been used, and a reference list.
EPCRA
TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of
Toxic Chemicals within the Polychlorinated
Alkanes Category and Guidance for Reporting
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-007
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm
On November 30,1994, EPA added 286
chemicals and chemical categories. At the
time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting
on these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the polychlorinated alkanes category.
Included is a list of the chemicals within this
category as well as guidance to aid in accurate
reporting.
TITLE: Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Section 313: List of Toxic
Chemicals within the Chlorophenols Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAnABELITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-013
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm
On November 30,1994, EPA added 286
chemicals and chemical categories. At the
time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting
on these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the chlorophenols category. Included is
a list of the chemicals within this category as
well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting.
TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of
Toxic Chemicals within the , , ,
Ethylenebisdithiocarbamic Acid Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: HotUne/mternet ;
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-012
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/ ..
guidance.htm
On November 30,1994, EPA added 286
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chemicals and chemical categories. At the time
,.the chemicals were added EPA indicated that
they would develop guidance.for reporting on
these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the ethylbisdithiocarbamic acid
category. Included is a list of the chemicals
within this category as well as guidance to aid
in accurate reporting.
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New Publications
July 1999
TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of
Toxic Chemicals within the Glycol Ethers
Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER-NO.: EPA745-R-99-006
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm
On November 30,1994, EPA added 286
chemicals and chemical categories. At the
time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting
on these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the glycol ethers category. Included is a
list of the chemicals within this category as
well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting.
TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of
Toxic Chemicals within the Nicotine and Salts
Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-010
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm
On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286
chemicals and chemical categories. At the
time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting
on these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the nicotine and salts category.
Included is a list of the chemicals within this
category as well as guidance to aid in accurate
reporting.
TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of
Toxic Chemicals within the Water Dissociable
Nitrate Compounds Category and Guidance for
Reporting
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-008
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm
On November 30,1994, EPA added 286
chemicals and chemical categories. At the
time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting
on these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the water dissociable nitrate compounds
category. Included is a list of the chemicals
within this category as well as guidance to aid
in accurate reporting.
TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: Guidance
for Reporting Toxic Chemicals within the \-
Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet r
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-009
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm -
On November 30,1994 EPA added 286
chemicals and chemical categories. At the
time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting
on these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the polycyclic aromatic compounds
category. Included is a list of the chemicals
within this category as well as guidance to aid
in accurate reporting.
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New Publications
TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of
Toxic Chemicals within the Strychnine and
Salts Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER KO.: EPA745-R-99-011
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm
On November 30,1994 EPA added 286
chemicals and chemical categories. At the
time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting
on these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the strychnine and salts category.
Included is a list of the chemicals within this
category as well as guidance to aid in accurate
reporting.
TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory List of
Toxic Chemicals within Warfarin Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-011
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm
On November 30,1994 EPA added 286
chemicals and chemical categories. At the
time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting
on these categories. This document provides a
framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals
within the warfarin category. Included is a list
of the chemicals within this category as well as
guidance to aid in accurate reporting.
TITLE: 1998 EPCRA Section 313 Question
and Answer Crosswalk
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: N/A
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/
guidance.htm
This document provides a list of questions and
answers included in the 1998 EPCRA S313
Questions and Answers document, their
source; the type, if any, of changes made; and
a description of any substantive edits made to
the document.
CAA§112(r)
TITLE: Addressing Year 2000 Issues in Small
and Medium-Sized Facilities that Handle
Chemicals
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA550-F-99-011
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/
whatnew.htm
This document outlines a process for
protecting the continuity of the process safety
systems in your facility from potential Y2K
problems. The document includes a checklist
of typical in-plant systems potentially
vulnerable to disruptions, guidelines for
evaluating the effect on safety and deciding
priorities, sources for obtaining Y2K related
materials, a list of key dates that may cause
disruption and a guide for communicating
facility activities to employees and the
community.
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RCRA, Superfund. and EPCRA National Toil-Free No.: (800) 424-9346
Local: (703)412-9810 TDD National Toll-Free No.: (800) 553-7672
Electronic Availability
Federal Registers from October 1994 to the present related to the Hotline's program areas are accessible via
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EPA Federal Registers are organized by date on the WWW (starting from October 1994).
Go to: http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr
For RCRA/UST and selected CERCLA Federal Registers, choose: EPA - Waste.
For selected EPCRA Federal Registers, choose: EPA - TRI.
For CAA §112(r) Federal Registers, choose: EPA - Air.
FINAL RULES
RCRA
"Hazardous Waste Management
System; Modification of the
Hazardous Waste Program;
Hazardous Waste Lamps; Final Rule"
July 6,1999 (64 FR 36466)
EPA added hazardous waste lamps to the
federal list of universal wastes regulated under
the RCRA. The Agency concluded that
regulating spent hazardous waste lamps as a
universal waste under 40 CFR Part 273 will
;
lead to better management of these lamps and
will facilitate compliance with hazardous
waste requirements. EPA promulgated less
stringent standards for handlers of universal
wastes for storing, transporting, and collecting
these wastes. The final rule is effective on
January 6, 2000.
"Project XL Rulemaking for New York
State Public Utilities; Hazardous
Waste Management Systems; Final
Rule"
J uly 12,1999 (64 FR 37624)
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EPA allowed participating New York State
Utilities to consolidate hazardous waste,
which they generate at remote locations, at
designated Utility-Owned Central Collection
Facilities (UCCFs) for up to 90 days subject to
specified requirements. EPA promulgated this
rule to implement an XL project for-Utilities
in New York State. The terms of the XL
project are defined in the Final Project
Agreement (FPA) which is scheduled to be
signed on July 12, 1999. The requirements of
this rule will not take effect in New York State
until it adopts the requirements as state law.
The final rule is effective on January 10, 2000.
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CERCLA
"National Priorities List for
Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites;
Final Rule"
July 22,1999 (64 FR 39878)
This rule adds a total of 15 new sites to the
NPL: 13 sites to the General Superfund
Section of the NPL and two sites to the
Federal Facilities Section of the NPL.
All Programs
"Consolidated Rules of Practice
Governing the Administrative
Assessment of Civil Penalties,
Issuance of Compliance or Corrective
Action Orders, and the Revocation,
Termination or Suspension of
Permits; Final Rule"
July 23,1999 (64 FR 40138)
EPA revised the Consolidated Rules of
Practice (CROP), including expansion of these
procedural rules to include certain permit
revocation, termination and suspension
actions, and new rules for administrative
proceedings not governed by section 554 of
the Administrative Procedure Act. The Rule
removed inconsistencies, fills in gaps in the
CROP by codifying accepted procedures, and
make the CROP more clear and easily
understood. This rule is effective August 23,
1999.
^ July 1999
PROPOSED RULES
RCRA
"Hazardous Waste Management v"
System; Identification and Listing of
Hazardous Waste; Dye and Pigment
Industries; Land Disposal
Restrictions for Newly Identified
Wastes; CERCLA Hazardous
Substance Designation and
Reportable Quantities; Proposed
Rule"
July 23,1999 (64 FR 40192)
EPA proposed to list two of three wastes
from the dyes and pigment industries as
hazardous wastes under RCRA. EPA
proposed concentration-based listings for the
two wastes/such that waste generators have
the option of determining that their.specific
waste is nonhazardous. To classify theirII'
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waste as nonhazardous, generators must
determine the levels of constituents in their
wastes, and certify to EPA that their wastes
are below the regulatory levels of concern.
EPA is accepting comments on this proposed
rule until September 21-,, J.999. ,-^:«
"Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking
for University Laboratories at trie
University of Massachusetts Boston,
Boston, MA; the Boston College,
Chesnut Hill, MA; and the University
of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Proposed
Rule" ,
July 27,1999 (64 FR 40696)
EPA proposed to implement a project under
Project XL program that would provide
regulatory flexibility under RCRA as amended
for the University of Massachusetts-Boston,
Boston, MA, Boston College, Chestnut Hill,
MA and the University of Vermont,
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Federal Registers
Burlington, VT (the Universities). The ..
principal objective of this project is to pilot a -
flexible, performance-based system for
managing laboratory waste. EPA provided
regulatory flexibility to allow the participating
laboratories at the Universities to replace
existing requirements for hazardous waste
generators with a comprehesive Laboratory
Environmental Management Plan designed for
each university. The terms of the overall XL
project are contained in the Final Project
Agreement (FPA) on which EPA is also
requesting comments. Comments on this
proposed rule must be received by August 26,
1999.
CERCLA
"National Priorities List for
Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites;
Proposed Rule"
July 22,1999 (64 FR 39886)
This rule proposes to add 11 new sites to the
NPL: 10 sites are being proposed to the
General Superfund Section of the NPL and one
site is being proposed to the Federal Facilities
Section. Comments regarding any of these
proposed listings must be submitted on or
before September 20,1999.
"National Priorities List; Mason County
Landfill Superfund Site"
July 26,1999 (64 FR 40328)
Notice of Intent to Delete.
NOTICES
RCRA
'Transfer of Confidential Business
Information to Contractors"
July 7,1999 (64 FR 36682)
EPA transferred to its contractors, ERG Inc.
and Science Applications International
Corporation (SAIC) Confidential Business
Information (CBI) that has been or will be
submitted to EPA under §3007 of RCRA.
"Underground Injection Control
Program, Hazardous Waste Injection
Restrictions; Petition for Exemption
Class I Hazardous Waste Injection;
ASARCO Inc."
July 12,1999 (64 FR 37532)
EPA granted an exemption from the land
disposal restrictions (LDR) to ASARCO, Inc.,
for three Class I injection wells located at
Amarillo, Texas. ASARCO adequately V
demonstrated to the satisfaction of EPA that, to
a reasonable degree of certainty, there will be
no migration of hazardous constituents from
the injection zone for as long as the waste -"
remains hazardous. This final decision allows
ASARCO, Inc. to inject hazardous wastes into
three Class I hazardous waste injection wells
until My 1,2009, unless EPA moves to's
terminate the exemption under provisions of 40
CFR §148.24. *""" .:-"V*
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"RCRA Subtitle C Waste Facility Social
Siting Criteria Stakeholders'
Roundtable"
July 13,1999 (64 FR 37784)
EPA announced it will hold a roundtable
discussion on community quality of life issues
(i.e., cultural, social, economic, and nuisance)
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July 1999
NOTICES
related to the siting of RCRA Subtitle C
hazardous waste facilities. The roundtable
panel will include individuals who have
substantial experience in many aspects of
facility siting. The purpose of this roundtable
panel is to offer their own evaluations and
suggestions on an EPA draft social siting
criteria brochure and possible mechanisms and
tools for conflict resolution regarding facility
siting. The meeting will be held on July 27,
1999.
"Agency Information Collection
Activities: Continuing Collection;
Comment Request; Part B: Permit
Application, Permit Modifications and
Special Permits"
July 23,1999 (64 FR 39986)
EPA announced it is planning to submit the
following continuing Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act) 44 U.S.C. 3501):
Part B Permit Application, Permit
Modifications and Special Permits, EOA ICR
#1573.05, OMB No. 2050-0009 expires on
December 31,1999. EPA solicited comments
on specific aspects of the proposed information
collection which must be submitted by
September.21,1999. ,,
"Potential Revisions to the Land
Disposal Restrictions Mercury
Treatment Standards; Extension of
Comment Period"
July 27,1999 (64 EB 40534)
EPA extended the comment period for the
Agency's request for comment on potential
revisions to the mercury-bearing hazardous
waste regulations presented in an advanced
notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM)
published May 28,1999 (64 FR 28949). The
ANPRM requested comment on EPA's waste
generation and treatment data for mercury-
bearing hazardous waste, as well as on
technical and policy issues regarding mercury
waste treatment, and potential avenues by
which current mercury treatment standards
might be revised. The comment period was
extended from July 27,1999 to October 25,
1999.
CERCLA
"Notice of Citizens Advisory Committee
on Public Health Service (PHS)
Activities and Research at Department
of Energy (DOE) Sites; Hanford Health
Effects Subcommittee"
July 6,1999 (64 £R 36360)
ATSDR and the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) announce a meeting of the Citizens
Advisory Committee on PHS Activities and
Research at DOE Sites Hanford Health Effects
Subcommittee at 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., July 22,
1999, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.nUi July 23,1999 at the
Double Tree Hotel Spokane City Center, North
. 322 Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, .,... ^.
Washington 99201. ,,
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"Notice of National Superfund
Permanent Relocation Interim Policy"
July 8,1999 (64 FR 37012)
EPA has developed and is requesting
comment on the "Interim Policy on the Use of
Permanent Relocations as Part of Superfund
Remedial Actions." This policy provides
direction to EPA staff on when to consider
permanent relocation of residents and
businesses living near or on National Priorities
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Federal Registers
NOTICES
List (NPL) sites as part of a Superfund
remedial action.
"Notice of Availability and Request for
Comments on a Draft Damage
Assessment and Restoration Plan/
Environmental Assessment for the
May 16,1997, Texaco Pipeline
Company Lake Barre, Louisiana Oil
Spill"
July 15,1999 (64 FR 38182)
EPA is announcing the availability of a draft
Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan and
Environmental Assessment, and 30-day period
for public comment on the plan. This
document was prepared to address natural
resource injuries and losses of service
following the May 1997 pipeline rupture and
subsequent discharge of crude oil into Lake
Barre, Louisiana. It presents the Trustees'
assessment of the natural resource injuries and
losses of service attributable to this incident,
and their proposed plan to restore, replace, or
acquire resources or services equivalent to
those lost. The Trustees will consider
comments received during the public comment
period before finalizing the document
Comments must be submitted in writing on or
before August 16,1999. ^ ... ,
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"Notice of Extension of Public
Comment Period under the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act and the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act"
July 28,1999 (64 FR 40899)
Notice is given that the Department of
Justice, in response to a request from citizens,
has decided to extend the public comment
period on the proposed consent decree in
United States v. Tucson Airport Authority, et.
al., which was lodged on June 17, 1999. The
Department of Justice will receive comments
relating to the proposed Airport Property
Decree for a period of 90 days from the
June 23,1999, date of publication of notice.
"Extension of Public Comment Period
under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act"
July 29,1999 (64 FR 41137)
Notice is given that the Department of
Justice, in response to a request from an
interested party, has decided to extend the
public comment period on the proposed
consent decree in United States v. Horsehead
Industries, Inc., which was lodged on June 10,
1999. The Department of Justice will receive
comments relating to the consent decree until
August25,1999. .,.,, ;.(..i ,,
EPCRA
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"Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;
Request for Comment on Renewal
Information Collection"
July 28,1999 (64 FR 40862)
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EPA is seeking public comment and ,
information on the Information Collection
Request (ICR) for Toxic Chemical Release
Reporting (EPA ICR No. 1363.07, OMB No.
2070-0093). This ICR involves a collection
activity that is currently approved and
scheduled to expire on April 30, 2000. The
ICR describes the nature of the information
collection activity and its expected burden and
costs. Comments may be submitted by mail,
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July 1999
NOTICES
electronically, or in person. Written comments
must be received on or before September 27,
1999.
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CAA
"Accidental Release Prevention
Requirements: Risk Management
Programs Under Section 112(r)(7) of
the Clean Air Act as Amended;
Confidential Business Information"
July 29,1999 (64 FR 41111)
EPA informed submitters of risk management
plans (RMPs) containing information claimed
or designated as confidential business
information (CBI) that EPA will be
distributing RMPs, including the confidential
information they may contain, to another
federal agency, the Chemical Safety and
Hazard Investigation Board.
All Programs
"Calculation of the Economic Benefit of
Noncompliance in EPA's Civil Penalty
Enforcement Cases"
July 21,1999 (64 FR 39135)
EPA extended the deadline' for comments for
document published on June 18, 1999 (64 FR
32948) on how the Agency calculates the
economic benefit obtained by regulated entities
as a result of violation environmental
requirements. The deadline for comment was
extended from July 30,1999, to September 30,
1999.
Administrative Settlements and
Consent Decrees
RCRA
"Consent Decree; United States v. Denver
Water Board*
July 19,1999 (64 FR 38694)
CERCLA
"Proposed Administrative Settlement;
Koppers Charleston Superfund Site"
July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35656)
"Withdrawal of Proposed Administrative
Settlement; Old ATC Refinery Superfund
Site"
July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35657)
"Proposed De Minimis Administrative"
Settlement; Woodward Metal Processing
Superfund Site" ;
July 1,1999 (64 FR 35657) n-
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"Consent Decree; United States v. PP&L,
Inc." V'--H-
July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36041) ~
;(
"Consent Decree; United States v. Gene
T. Jones, et. a/."
July 2, 1999 (64 FR56041) / -'
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"Consent Decree; United States y.-BASF
Corporation, successor to Cook Paint
and Varnish Company."
July 2,-1999 (64 FR 36042)
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"Consent Decree; United States v. SPS
Technologies, Inc."
July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36042)
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July 1999
NOTICES
Federal Registers
"Consent Decree; United States v.
Cantrell, et. al."
July 6, 1999 (64 FR 36399)
N
"Proposed De Minimis Administrative
Settlement; Malvern TCE Superfund Site"
July 7, 1999 (64 FR 36685)
"Proposed Administrative Settlement; A &
D Barrel & Drum Superfund Site"
July 12,1999 (64 FR 37532)
"Proposed Administrative Settlement;
Voda Petroleum Inc. Superfund Site"
July 14, 1999 (64 FR 37980)
"Consent Decree; United States v.
MeydenbauerDevelopment Co"
July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38216)
"Consent Decree; United States v. Robert
Near
July 15,1999 (64 FE 38216)
"Consent Decree; United States v. Waste
Management Disposal Sen/ices of
Pennsylvania, Inc."
July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38217)
"Proposed Administrative Settlement;
South Bay Asbestos Superfund Site"
July 16, 1999 (64 FR 38424)
"Consent Decress; United States v.
Denver Water Board'
July 19,1999 (64 FE 38694)
"Proposed Administrative Settlement; Sun
Laboratories Superfund Site"
July 20, 1999 (64 FR 38906)
"Proposed Cost Recovery Settlement;
Williams Gas Pipelines Central, Inc.
Compressor Station Sites"
July 20, 1999 (64 FR 38906)
"Proposed Settlement; Clearwater
Finishing Site"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991)
"Notice to Rescind Federal Register Notice
Dated June 16,1999, Proposing
Administrative Settlements for John P.
Saad Superfund Site"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991)
"Proposed Amendment to CERCLA
Administrative De Minimis Settlement;
Waste, Inc."
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991)
"Consent Decree; United States v. FMC
Corporatiotf
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40043)
"Consent Decree; United States and
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe v.
Homestake Mining Company of
California"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40044)
"Proposed De Minimis Administrative
Settlement; Lakeland Disposal Service
Inc., Superfund Site"
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40372) _ x
"Consent Decree; United States v.
Bronson Plating Company, et. al."
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40390)
"Administrative Settlement; Liquidated
Sites"
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40390)
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July 1999
NOTICES
"Consent Decree; United States v. Coon
Refrigeration, et. al."
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40391)
X
"Consent Decree; United States v.
Burgess Brothers, Inc."
July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40897)
"Consent Decree; United States and State
of New York v. Occidental Chem. Corp.
and Olin Corp."
July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40898)
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CALL ANALYSES
This month, the Hotline responded to a total of 16,500 questions and document requests.
CALLER PROFILE
RCRA/UST Hotline
Regulated Community
Citizens
State & Local Government
Native Americans
Federal Agencies
Educational Institutions
EPA
Media
Interest Groups
Congress
International
Other
Referrals*
Transfers to EPCRA/Superfund Hotline*
Document Retrieval Line*
Message Retrieval Line*
Mailed Document Requests*
TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS
2,219
234
120
5
61
77
71
6
80
0
6
215
388
82
38
330
14
3,946
' No caller profile data available.
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Call Analyses
July 1999
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act/
Superfund Hotline
Manufacturers
Food/Tobacco 22'
Textiles ' *- 1
Apparel 0
Lumber & Wood 1
Furniture 4
Paper 6
Printing & Publishing 5
Chemicals 110
Petroleum & Coal 49
Rubber and Plastics 15
Leather 0
Stone, Clay & Glass 3
Primary Metals 20
Fabricated Metals 30
Machinery (Excluding Electrical) 5
Electrical & Electronic Equipment 0
Transportation Equipment 15
Instruments 1
Misc. Manufacturing 55
Metal Mining 10
Coal Mining 8
Electricity Generating 15
RCRA Subtitle C 10
Solvent Recovery 2
Petroleum Bulk Storage 31
Chemical Distributor 9
Propane Retailer 21
POTW 104
Subtotal 552
Consultants/Engineers 1,363
Attorneys 72
Citizens 130
Public Interest Groups 35
Educational Institutions 22
EPA 41
Federal Agencies 36
GOCOs 6
Congress 0
State Officials/SERC 40
Local Officials/LEPCs 0
Fire Departments 8
Hospitals/Laboratories 7
Trade Associations 2
Union/Labor 1
Farmers 15
Distributors 11
Insurance Companies 2
Media/Press 1
Native Americans 0
International 5
Other 193
Referrals* 199
Transfers to RCRA/UST Hotline* 127
Document Retrieval Line* . .. 0
Message Retrieval Line* 267
TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS 3,135
' No caller profile data available.
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HOTLINE TOPICS
RCRA
RCRA GENERAL
SUBTITLE C
Hazardous Waste Id, - General
Characteristics
Listings »..
Mixture Rule
Derived-From
Contained-In Policy
Sampling
699
1,022
494
5431
50
38
107
42
Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions 2991
Radioactive Mixed Waste
Delisting Petitions
Definition of Solid Waste/Hazardous
Waste Recycling !
Large Quantity Generators
Small Quantity Generators
CESQGs
Transporters
Exports/Imports
TSDFs
General Facility Standards
Unit Standards
Air Emissions
Combustion - General
BIFs
Incinerators
Draft Strategy
Waste Minimization
LDR
Applicability
Notifications/Certification
Treatment Standards
Permits and Permitting
State Programs
Financial Assurance
Closure/Post-Closure
Corrective Action
Enforcement
Hazardous Waste Data
Test Methods
Indian Lands
Used Oil Standards
Military Munitions
OTHER WASTES
Ash
Bevill Amendment (Mining Waste)
Medical Wastes
Oil and Gas
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21
5811
5671
102
106
70
38
148
276
123
61
47
47
3
24
250
73
235
199
115
40
108
4511
200
56
49
10
142
15
1
40
109
11
SUBTITLED -
Household Hazardous Wastes 131
Subtitle D - General 158
Technical Standards 8
Industrial Wastes 55
Municipal Wastes 51
Indian Lands 4
Financial Assurance 6
Solid Waste Recycling/Markets -
General 252
Aluminum 6
Batteries 24
Glass 2
Paper 17
Plastics 2
Tires 12
Used Oil 11
Composting 28
Procurement 53
Source Reduction/Pollution Prevention 62
Grants and Financing 8
TOTAL QUESTIONS 8,517*
* Includes 2,793 RCRA document requests.
UST
General/Misc. 121
Applicability/Definitions 1111
Regulated Substances 10
Closure 18
1998 Deadline 14
Standards for New Tank Systems 20
Tank Standards and Upgrading 12
Replacing/Closing ., 19
Release Detection " -,'*32l
Reporting Requirements 12
Operating Requirements , . .. .12
Corrective Action for USTs ,r, 32
Financial Responsibility- - - ,/,"j«19
Enforcement 361
State Programs , , . . - 7
Private Sector 0
Indian Lands 1
MTBE 0
LUST General/Miscellaneous 8
RBCA 4
Technologies 0
Solvency/Cost Controls 2
TOTAL QUESTIONS 490*
, .,.,...,. * Includes 125 UST document requests. . .
1 Hot topics for this month ^ '
1 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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July 1999
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
General:
General Title HI Questions 329
Trade Secrets 4
Enforcement-. 3261
Liability/Citizen Suits 2
Training 0
Chemical-Specific Information 16
Federal Facilities Executive Order 13
Emergency Planning (§§301-303):
General 54
Notification Requirements 21
SERC/LEPC Issues 21
EHSs/TPQs 40
Risk Communication/
Hazards Analysis 2
Exemptions 2
Emergency Release Notification (§304):
General 64
Notification Requirements 90
Reportable Quantities 85
CERCLA § 103 vs. SARA §304 50
ARIP/AHEDB/ERNS 6
Exemptions 17
Hazardous Chemical Reporting
(§§311-312):
General 102
MSDS Reporting Requirements 74
Tier I/n Requirements '161
Thresholds 84
Hazard Categories 4
Mixtures Reporting 22
Exemptions 57
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (§313):
General
APR
Reporting Requirements
Thresholds
Form R Completion
Supplier Notification
NOTEs/NOSEs/NONs
Voluntary Revisions
Pollution Prevention 33/50
Public Access to Data
TRI Database
Petitions
TRI Expansion
Exemptions
529
51
5311
3461
4571
37
0
173
16
59
27
6
19
1041
CAA
General Duty , 38
RMP General 335
Regulated Substances/Thresholds 2581
Exemptions 65
Process Identification 521
Program Levels 6
Offsite Consequence Analysis 351
Accident History 5
Prevention Program 13
Emergency Response Program 14
Management Program 5
RMP Submission 3491
Access to RMP Data 72
Risk Communication 1
State Implementation 11
RMP Enforcement 162
TOTAL QUESTIONS 5,422
*Includes 671 Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know document requests.
SUPERFUND
General/Misc. 264
Access & Information Gathering -'' 121
Administrative Improvements --,.. VR- -,
General ,'- - ,^.-'':/' ';'> 15
Environmental Justice/Brownfields ''*>v 67
S ACM/Presumptive Remedies '_ 17
Soil Screening Levels 11
Administrative Record 5
ARARs ~* % . 62
CERCLIS : 97
Citizen Suits 3
Claims Against Fund .- , 9
Clean-Up Costs " 1 , .45
Clean-Up Standards no- : > 50
Community Involvement . of*.;<-rr».itl5
Contract Lab Program (CLP) -r 11
Contractor Indemnification . . 3
Contracts :,c ': 2
Definitions 19
Enforcement ! 156
Federal Facilities 25
Hazardous Substances 103
HRS 5
Liability 69
Local Gov't Reimbursement 3
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1 Hot topics for this month -,'...
1 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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July 1999
Call Analyses
Natural Resource Damages 3
NCP 22
Notification 1121
NPL 851
Off Site Rule 23
OSHA 1
PA/SI 7
PRPs 21
RD/RA 8
Reauthorization 1
Remedial 57
Removal 36
RI/FS 29
Risk AssessTHealth Effects 39
ROD 58
RQ 1461
Settlements 49
SITE Program 6
State Participation 6
State Program 3
TAGs 0
Taxes 0
Special Topics
Oil Pollution Act 18
SPCC Regulations 1641
TOTAL QUESTIONS 2,071*
*Includes 447 Superfund document requests.
TOTAL HOTLINE QUESTIONS
AND DOCUMENT REQUESTS: 16,500
1 Hot topics for this month
1 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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