UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Mcsithly Report - RCRA/Superfund Industry Assistance Hotline report
for August 1986.
FROM: Joan Warren, Office of Solid Waste
(WH-562)
cy rarKiSsbn, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
(WH-54SB)
TO: See list of addressees
I. ACTIVITIES
A. The Ffotline responded to 7,555 questions and requests for documents
in August.
B. On August 1, Steve Weil briefed the Hotline on the land disposal ban.
C. On August 26, Mary Ann Froehlich and Doug Cohen briefed the Hotline on
CERCEA Reauthorization.
II. REGIONAL ACTIVITIES; SUPERRJND INFORMATION SERVICES
A. Region II (800-732-1223 in New York, 800-346-5009 in New Jersey)
o Rick Wice responded to 100 calls/inquiries during August.
o The breakdown of calls by subject is as follows:
Specific sites 59
CEPP 2
CERCIA 20
RCRA 0
Other 19
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o The breakdown of callers is as follows:
Industry 5
Public 69
Consultants 7
Federal Government 2
State Government 2
Local Government 2
Environmental Organizations 2
Realtors 3
Media 6
Other 2
o Rick screened numerous letters forwarded from the White House to Region II
concerning the proposed disposal of radium contaminated soils in Vemon,
New Jersey. Soils were excavated from the Glen Ridge/Montclair, New Jersey
site. Concerned citizens from the Vernon area organized a letter-writing
campaign to voice their concerns. A Region II reply letter is being prepared,
and the accompanying mailing list updated.
o Rick assisted Herman Phillips (OEP) in preparing information packets for a
Region II press conference concerning the natural radon problem and the
release of citizen's guides on the issue.
o Rick assisted OEP staff in the following matters:
- mailed Ceiba-Geigy Environmental Fact Sheets;
- answered information requests and site updates received frcm Federal,
state, and local elected officials; and
- mailed the "Citizen's Guide to Radon."
o On August 26, Rick made a site visit to the Marathon Battery Site in Cold
Spring, New York. He visited the areas of concern including the East
Foundry Cove, the East Foundry Marsh, and the Constitution Marsh Wildlife/
Nature Preserve. Rick attended the public meeting held that evening. The
public meeting addressed conroents on the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility
Study (RI/FS).
B. Region IX (800-231-3075)
o Nancy Alvarado-Blauer responded to 122 information requests during
August.
o The breakdown of calls by subject is as follows:
Specific sites 37
CEPP 6
CERCLA 36
RCRA 18
Other 25
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o The breakdown of callers is as follows:
Industry 15
Public 46
Consultants 34
Federal Government 0
State Government 14
Local Government 5
Environmental Organizations 4
Other 4
Nancy responded to three Controlled Correspondences and 11 general
letters.
The Aerojet fact sheet (first draft) has been reviewed. It is
scheduled to be finalized and distributed in September 1986.
Gladys Hansen from the Asbestos Technical Assistance Team briefed
Nancy and Library Information Specialists on asbestos resources
available to the public.
III. SIGNIFICANT QUESTIONS AND RESOLVED ISSUES
A. RCRA
1. Leak Detection Requirements for Hazardous Waste Tanks
The EPA recently published the final regulations for hazardous waste
tank systems on July 14, 1986 (51 FR 25422). These regulations require
many more protective measures for tank systems, secondary
containment, leak detection, and specific closure standards.
Must the owner/operator of a new aboveground tank install a built-in
continuous leak detection system?
According to 40 CFR 264.193(c)(3), secondary containment systems
are to be provided with a leak detection system that can detect
the failure of either the primary or secondary containment
structure or the presence of any release of hazardous waste or
accumulated liquid in the secondary containment system within
24 hours (or at the earliest practicable time if the owner/operator
can demonstrate to the Regional Administrator that existing
detection technology or site conditions will not allow detection
within 24 hours).
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Furthermore, 40 CFR 264.193(d) requires one of four devices to
be used as the secondary containment system: an external
liner, a vault, a double-walled tank, or an equivalent device
as approved by the Regional Administrator. Only the standards
for double-walled tanks specify a built-in continuous leak
detection system, per 40 CFR 264.193(e)(3)(iii).
Continuous leak detection is specified for double-walled tanks
because it is a standard feature of these tanks. For other
types of secondary containment, continuous leak detection may
not always be feasible or necessary. For example, a tank system
that is completely off the ground (e.g., tank on cradles or legs)
and that is situated outdoors would be exposed to precipitation.
This device would likely be indicating a release during each
rain. For these situations, daily visual inspection would be
acceptable to meet the leak detection requirements.
In any case, all secondary containment systems must be designed
and operated to enable the owner/operator to readily discern a
release from the tank system. All secondary containment systems
should be designed to collect and transmit released waste to a
common point for detection and removal. Although automatic,
continuous leak detection is preferred, a daily visual inspection
will suffice in certain situations when an automatic, continuous
leak detection device is not practical (e.g., for completely
above ground tanks).
Source: Bill Kline (202) 382-4623
Research: Kim B. Gotwals
2. Hazardous Waste Tanks and Ground-Water Monitoring
The secondary containment regulations for hazardous waste tanks were
promulgated in the July 14, 1986 Federal Register (51 FR 25422).
These regulations establish strict secondary containment standards
for new tank systems and require secondary containment retrofitting
for existing tank systems. The full secondary containment standards
of 40 CFR 264.193(a) and 265.193(c) include compatibility with the
waste stored, structural integrity, a settlement-resistant base, and
a release removal system. The proposed rule printed published in
the June 26,1985 Federal Register (50 FR 26444) provided for ground-
water monitoring as an alternative to full secondary containment.
Why was the ground-water monitoring alternative dropped in the final
rule?
Proposed 40 CFR 264.193(f) and 265.193(e) allowed tank owner/
operators to use a combination of ground-water monitoring and
partial secondary containment (a leakproof base and diking) in
lieu of full secondary containment. This alternative was
dropped because effective full secondary containment and leak
detection would make ground-water monitoring unnecessary.
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A risk analysis that was conducted subsequent to the June 26, 1985
proposed rule showed that the ground-water monitoring alternative
was not as effective and thus not equivalent to secondary containment.
In addition, numerous comnents from the regulated conmunity were
submitted indicating that there were numerous technical difficulties
in implementing an effective ground-water monitoring program for
tank systems. EPA re-evaluated the ground-water monitoring option
to secondary .containment and concluded that it was neither practical
nor as effective as secondary containment. The final regulations
require an interstitial leak detection system in addition to full
secondary containment (40 CFR 264.193(c)(3) and 265.193(c)(3)).
Interstitial leak detection monitors leaks in the space between
the tank system and the secondary containment system, while ground-
water monitoring detects releases after they have entered the
environment (51 FR 25439). Early detection of well-contained
leaks, therefore, is preferable to later detection of leaks
from a partial secondary containment system.
Source: Bill Kline (202) 382-4623
Research: Jennifer Brock
3. Hazardous Waste Tank Regulations
New hazardous waste tank regulations were promulgated on July 14, 1986
(51 FR 25470). New tank systems or components must have secondary
containment, according to 40 CFR 264.193. Older tank systems must be
retrofitted with secondary containment when they reach 15 years of
age, according to 40 CFR 264.193(a)(3). If the piping is completely
replaced on an older hazardous waste tank, must secondary containment
be installed around pipe joints when the tank is 15 years old or
when the piping is 15 years old?_
If the piping is completely replaced before the effective date
of the hazardous waste tank regulations, January 12, 1987 (51
FR 25422), then the age of the piping is calculated from the
day the new pipe is installed and is independent of the age of
the tank for purposes of the secondary containment requirements.
Source: Bill Kline (202) 382-4623
Research: Betty Wilson
4. Releases from 90-Day Accumulation Tanks
Are releases of hazardous waste from 90-day accumulation tanks (40 CFR
262.34) regulated under RCRA?
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Such releases are not generally covered by the RCRA regulations.
The generator is not subject to corrective action under Section
3004(u) of RCRA unless the generator is engaged in other activities
Which would require that he obtain a permit. Section 3004(u) only
applies to permitted facilities. Section 3008(h) administrative
orders only apply to facilities with interim status. Therefore,
the existing RCRA corrective action authorities do not apply to
releases from 90-day accumulation tanks unless other units at
the facility require interim status or a permit.
A leaking 90-day tank which is not cleaned up could be considered
open dumping under RCRA and could be covered by Section 7003, the
itrminent hazard provision of RCRA.
EPA published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) in
the July 14, 1986 Federal Register (51 FR 25487) requesting Garments
on the possibility of requiring permits for 90-day storage tanks.
Source: Dave Pagan (202) 382-4740
Research: Betty Wilson
5. Closure Plans - Appeals
The owner/operator (o/o) of an interim status facility has submitted
his written closure plan at least 180 days before he expects to
begin closure as required by 40 CFR 265.112(c). The EPA subsequently
noted deficiencies in the plan and returned it to the o/o for revision
according to 40 CFR 265.112(d). After the o/o has submitted his plan a
second time, the EPA again noted deficiencies. Using the authority
given in 40 CFR 265.112(d), EPA modified the plan and sent it back to
the o/o as a final closure plan. What avenue of appeal is available
to the o/o if he wishes to contest the modifications made to his
final closure plan?
At the present time, there are no provisions under RCRA which
would allow the o/o to appeal the final closure plan issued
by the Regional Administrator. The o/o would have to pursue
other legal recourse outside of the RCRA regulations to appeal
the provisions in his final closure plan.
Source: Dov Weitman (202) 382-7703
Research: Kris Andersen
6. SQG Quantity Determinations
The new small quantity generator (SQG) regulations, effective
September 22, 1986, establish standards under 40 CFR 261.5(c)
and (d) for counting hazardous waste generated on a monthly
basis. 40 CFR 261.5(d)(3) states that an SQG need not include
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spent materials that have been recla uned and subsequently reused
on-site in the quantity determination, provided they have already
been counted once. The regulation does not specify, however,
whether this allowance applies only within a month or applies
to all waste counting. For example, If an SQG counts and
reclaims a solvent on-site in October and uses it again in
Movember, must the SQG include the spent solvent in the
quantity determination for November?
Yes; the SQG must include the reused material in the quantity
determination for the subsequent month, assuming that it becomes
a spent material, and hence, a hazardous waste again in November.
All counting occurs on a month-to-month basis, so the "multiple
counting" exemption only applies within one month. Therefore,
a SQG would only count a material once if the SQG reclaims and
reuses it more than once within one month. In addition, the SQG
should note the allowance in 40 CFR 261.5(c) (51 FR 10174) which
excludes from monthly counting wastes that are subject only to
waste identification, RCRA §3010 notification, recordkeeping and
biennial report requirements. The SQG must count wastes that are
subject to the rest of Part 262 (manifesting, on-site accumulation,
exports), §261.6(b) or (c), or Part 266 Subparts C, D, or F.
Source: Bob Axelrad (202) 382^1769
Research: Jennifer Brock
7. RCRA Compliance Orders
Is a RCRA compliance order issued to the owner of a facility or its
operator? Who is responsible for complying with the order?
EPA has always held that both the owner and the operator are
equally responsible for compliance with the permit issued to
a facility. Section 3005(a) of RCRA requires "each person
owning or operating" a treatment, storage, or disposal facility
to obtain a permit. The permit regulations require both owner
and operator to sign the permit application according to 40
CFR 270.10(b). The permit will be issued to both the owner
and operator.
Preamble discussions in the May 19, 1980 Federal Register
confirm this concept of dual responsibility at 45 FR 33169
and 45 FR 33295. Both discussions specifically reference
situations where the operator may be different from the
landowner or facility owner. EPA considers both the owner
(or owners) and operator of a facility to be responsible for
regulatory compliance. For this reason, EPA may initiate an
enforcement action against either the owner, the operator, or
both. Normally, the compliance order is issued to the person
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responsible for the daily operations at the facility because
this person is most likely to be in the position to correct
the problems. If the operator is unable or unwilling to
rectify the problems then EPA may issue a separate compliance
order to the owner.
Sources: Tony Baney (202) 382-4460
Carrie Wehling (202) 475-8067
Research: Kim B. Gotwals
B. CERCLA
1. Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements
What are the applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements for
CERCLA on-site disposal actions?
The NCP establishes the framework for Federal response to sites
under CERCIA. 40 CFR 300.68(i)(l) requires that remedial actions
be selected so as to attain or exceed applicable or relevant
and appropriate Federal public health and environmental require-
ments that have been identified for the specific site. 40 CFR
300.68(i)(5) lists specific circumstances when a selected remedy
does not have to attain applicable or relevant and appropriate
requirements. Other Federal criteria, advisories, guidance, and
state standards will be considered and may be used in developing
alternatives per 40 CFR 300.68(i)(4).
However, on-site disposal actions are not subject to otherwise-
applicable permitting requirements. The determination of exactly
which requirements are applicable or relevant and appropriate can
only be made on a site-by-site basis, considering site specific
factors. A list of potentially applicable or relevant and
appropriate requirements is included in EPA's policy memorandum,
"CERCIA Compliance with Other Environmental Statutes" (50 FR
47946, November 20, 1985). EPA's interim guidance for CERCIA
on-site activities is discussed in the March 27, 1986 directive
entitled "Interim RCRA/CERCIA Guidance on Non-Contiguous Sites
and On-Site Management of Waste and Treatment Residue." In that
memo, EPA identifies the major applicable or relevant and appropriate
technical requirements for three possible on-site disposal scenarios.
The first scenario involves removing the waste (and possibly treating)
with disposal of the waste and/or treatment residue in a new on-
site land disposal unit. Applicable or relevant and appropriate
requirements for the new unit would include RCRA design and
operating technical requirements in 40 CFR 264.301 and the land
disposal closure and post-closure care requirements in 40 CFR
264.310.
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A second scenario involves waste removal, treatment, and replacement
of waste residuals in the area from which the waste originated.
In this situation, the affected area would be capped and monitored
consistent with the technical requirements given in 40 CFR 264.310
which are applicable or relevant and appropriate. The EPA guidance
manual "Evaluating Cover Systems for Solid and Hazardous Waste" would
be considered. A similar situation subject to the same analysis arises
when wastes which are similar in nature are consolidated into one of
several existing units.
A third scenario involves removing waste and treating it until
it would be considered non-hazardous. The criteria used for
RCRA delisting and storage unit closures would be reviewed to
develop the appropriate closure requirements for closing the
site with the residuals in place, according to the approach
presented in the preamble to the NCP at 50 FR 47923. In that
example, a combination of the delisting, clean closure, and land
disposal requirements conprised the site-specific closure
criteria. The Superfund public health evaluation process would
require that exposures via all possible pathways be evaluated
by comparing residual concentrations to Federal standards or
criteria, levels established by the Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry, or other advisories as appropriate for
each environmental medium, e.g., comparing the concentration
of hazardous constituents in waste leachate with health based
levels. Other routes of exposure would be considered in a
similar manner. If the treatment residue is no longer hazardous
with respect to these criteria, no further management of the
residue would be required.
Source: Betsy Shaw (202) 382-3304
Research: Kevin Weiss
2. Releases in Buildings
A facility sprays 1,1,1-trichloroethane onto metal parts in a
cleaning operation. The facility does not attempt to reclaim the
spent 1,1,1-trichloroethane, but lets it volatilize into the air.
The operation is enclosed in a building. Air in the building is
ventilated to the atmosphere. The operation uses over 1,000 pounds
of 1,1,1-trichloroethane per day. The reportable quantity (RQ) for
1,1,1-trichloroethane is 1,000 pounds (50 FR 13499). Does this
operation constitute a release into the environment that must be
reported to the National Response Center (NRC)?
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If all 1,000 pounds of the hazardous substance is released into
the ambient air via the ventilation system during a 24-hour
period and the release Ls not permitted, then the release Is
subject to CERCLA notification requirements. 40 CFR 302.6(a)
requires the person in charge of a facility to immediately notify
the NRC of any release (other than a federally permitted release
or application of a pesticide) of a hazardous substance equal to
or in excess of its RQ measured over a 24-hour period.
1,1,1-trichlorethane is a hazardous substance with an RQ of
1000 pounds. Release is defined at 40 CFR 302.3 to include any
"emitting ... escaping... into the environment." Environment is
defined at 40 CFR 302.3 to include ambient air. Releases to totally
enclosed buildings or structures that do not reach the ambient air
do not trigger CERCLA reporting requirements since they would not
be "into the environment." ffcwever, releases in buildings Which do
reach the ambient air either directly, via a ventilation system, or
via another route are subject to CERCLA notification if the release
to the ambient air equals or exceeds a RQ of the hazardous substance.
(see 50 FR 13462, April 4, 1985). Although CERCLA does not specifically
require monitoring of potential routes to the environment, analytical
techniques such as mass balances could be used along with other
sources of knowledge to determine if a release to the environment
has occurred.
Source: Ivette Ortiz (202) 475-7369
Research: Kevin Weiss
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IV. ANALYSES OF QUESTIONS
The Hotline responded to 7,555 questions and requests for documents In August. Of the
questions asked, the percentage of callers was:
Generators 22.0% State Agencies 5.0%
Transporters 3 . 0%
TSDF ' s 9.9%
EPA HQ's 2.0%
EPA Regions 4.0%
Federal Agencies 2.3%
Local Agencies 3.0%
Breakdown of calls by EPA Regions:
1 5.0% 3 22.4%
2 11.0% 4 10.2%
Int ernat iona 1 < 1 %
RCRA
General Information
3010 Notification
260.10 Definitions
260.22 Petitions/Delisting
261.2 Solid Waste Definition
261.3 Hazardous Waste (HW) Defn.
261-C Characteristic HW
261-D Listed HW
261.4 Exclusions
261.5 Small Quantity Generator
261.6 Recycling Standards
266-C Use Constituting Disposal
266-D HW Burned for Energy Recovery
266-E Used Oil Burned for
Energy Recovery
266-F Precious Metal Reclamation
266-G Spent Lead-Acid Battery
Reclamation
261.7 Container Residues
262 Generator (Gen'l)
Manifest Info
Pre- transport
Accumulation
Recordkeeping & Reporting
International Shipments
263 Transporter
270 B - Permit Application
D - Changes to Permits
F - Special Permits
G - Interim Status
271 State Programs
124 Administrative Procedures
Liability/Enforcement
Referrals
279
119
92
47
129
233
203
302
126
89
47
31
58
121
33
Consultants 28.1%
Press 1.0%
Trade Associations 1.0%
Citizens 6 . 0%
UST O/O 5.1%
Used Oil Handlers 4.2%
Others 3 . 4%
5 18.3% 7 4.2% 9
6 10.3% 8 5.0% 10
264/265 TSDF
A-Scope/Appl icability
B-General Facility Standards
C-Preparedness/Prevention
D-Contingency Plans
E-Manifest/Recordkeeping/ Reporting
F-Groundwater Monitoring
G-Closure/Post-Closure
H-Financial Requirements
I-Containers
J-Tanks
K-Surface Impoundments
L-Waste Piles
M-Land Treatment
N-Landfills
O-Incinerators
P-Thermal Treatment
8.2%
5.4%
86
55
9
16
28
74
73
134
29
121
53
11
13
49
36
14
Q-Chemical, Physical, Biological Treat. 9
30
39
93
53
25
69
26
25
46
42
22
26
40
55
14
31
274
R-Underground Injection
X/Y-Miscellaneous/Experimental
CERCLA
General/Overview
Hazardous Substances/RQ
NCP
Taxes/PCLTF
Removal
Remedial
NPL
On-site policy
Off-site Policy
CERCLIS/Nbtification
Liabil ity/Enf orcement
CERCIA Reauthorization
Total
5
9
121
189
35
9
20
43
111
21
39
44
54
113
799
Document Requests
967
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RCRA AMENDMENTS
General
Effective Dates
Small Quantity Generators
Liquids in Landfills Ban
Land Disposal Restrictions
Storage of Banned Waste
Minimum Technology Standards
Groundwater Commission
Corrective Action
Interim Status Corrective
Action Orders
Loss of Interim Status
Permits
Exposure Assessments
RD&D Permits
Waste Minimization
48
46
244
72
155
22
56
Retrofitting Suface Impoundments 32
Groundwater Monitoring 35
62
31
27
8
25
26
Listings/Characteristic Revision 138
Delis ting 133
Used Oil Listing
Recycling Std.
153
94
Hazardous Waste Exports
Uranium Mill Tailings
State Implementation
Subtitle D
Procurement Guidelines
Inventory of Injection Wells
Federal Enforcement
Citizen Suits
24
Mining waste, Utility Waste &
Cement Kiln Dust 19
23
Inventory of Federal Facilities 3
Inspections 1
H.W. Underground Tanks
UST
Definitions
Notification
Interim Prohibition
Tank Standards
Total
14
Dioxins from Resource Recovery 8_
Domestic Sewage 13
197
96
148
71
90
405
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VI. FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES FDR AUGUST
RCRA/Superfund Hotline
National Toll Free $800-424-9346
Washington, D.C. Metro #202-332-30
Former Notices with Open Comment Period during August 1986
June 10, 1986: 51 FR 21099
(proposed update #5 to the NPL)
June 10, 1986: 51 FR 21109
(re-proposal of 5 NPL sites)
June 13, 1986: 51 FR 21648
(proposed rule to expand Toxicity
Characteristic and revise list of
hazardous substances)
July 7, 1986: 51 FR 24549
(notice on tentative
determination on Georgia's
application for revisions
to its program)
July 11, 1986: 51 FR 25350
(interim final rule on
liability coverage)
July 14, 1986: 51 FR 25372
(availability of data and
request for cement on a
delisting petition)
July 14, 1986: 51 FR 25401
(formation of an advisory
ccmnittee to negotitate
hazardous waste injection
restrictions)
Proposed rule to update the National Priorities Lis-
(NPL). This update is the fifth update to the NPL
and contains 45 sites. This notice provides
the public with an opportunity to comment on
placing these 45 sites on the NPL. Cements
may be submitted on or before August 11, 1986.
Notice is a re-proposal that re-opens the public
Garment period for the five sites that were
proposed for the National Priorities List
(NPL) on October 15, 1984 (49 FR 40320).
This notice also solicits corments on proposed
conponents of the NPL eligibility policy
regarding RCRA related sites. Carments may be
submitted on or before August 11, 1986.
Proposed rule to amend hazardous waste identificati-
regulations by expanding the Toxicity Characteristic
to include additional chemicals and by introducing -
new extraction procedure to be used in the Toxicity
Characteristic. The rule also proposes to incorpor^.
these changes into the lists of hazardous substance^
under CERCLA. Conments are due on or before August
17, 1986.
EPA tentatively intends to grant final authorizatior.
for revisions to Georgia's hazardous waste program.
Comments will be accepted until August 6, 1986.
Amendment of August 21, 1985 (50 FR 33902) proposed
rulemaking to amend the financial responsibility
requirements concerning liability coverage for owner
and operators of TSD facilities. The interim final
rule allows use of one additional financial respons i-
bility mechanism: a corporate guarantee. Comments
will be accepted until August 11, 1986.
Notice of availability of ground-water monitoring da-
for Lake City Army Ammunition Plants landfill that
was submitted in support of their delisting petition
Garments will be accepted until August 13, 1986.
Notice of intent to establish an Advisory Committee.
The corrnittee's purpose would be to negotiate issues
leading to a notice of proposed rulemaking for regul'
tions on injection of hazardous waste mandated by
Section 3001(f) and (g) of RCRA (as amended by HSWA).
Garments will be accepted until August 4, 1986.
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July 14, 1986: 51 FR 25487
(advance notice of proposed
rulemaking on permitting
90-day accujnulation tanks
and containers)
July 16, 1986: 51 FR 25739
(intent to form a rulemaking
advisory contnittee)
July 23, 1986: 51 FR 26417
(proposed denial of five
delisting petitions)
July 23, 1986: 51 FR 26438
(ccmment period extension
on part of the TCLP proposal)
July 24, 1986: 51 FR 26632
(proposed amendments to ground-
water monitoring regulations)
.. July 28, 1986: 51 FR 26892
("The Guidance Manual on the
RCRA Regulation of Recycled
Hazardous Wastes")
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July 29, 1986: 51 FR 27061
(availability of data on
delisting organics model)
July 30, 1986: 51 FR 27215
(proposed delisting of three
wastes)
RCRA/Superfund Hotline
National Toll Free #800-424-9346
Washington, D.C. Metro #202-382-30'
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. EPA is
requesting data and comment with respect to a range
of options for modifying the exemption of 90-day
accumulation tanks and containers from permit and
financial responsibility requirements. Corrrnents wi"
be accepted until October 4, 1986.
Notice of intent to establish an Advisory Committee
under the Federal Advisory Ccmmittee Act. The
conmittee's purpose would be to negotiate issues
leading to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which
would amend current regulations governing major and
minor modifications to RCRA permits. Comnents will
be accepted until August 15, 1986.
ISfotification of proposed denial and request for
contents on delisting petitions. Cortments will be
accepted until August 22, 1986.
Notification of extension of Garment period on two
aspects of proposed TCLP rule: 1) Expansion of
the characteristic to include 38 additional compound
and 2) application of the oompourid-specific dilutio
attenuation factors generated from a ground-water
transport model. Garment on these two aspects of th-
proposal will be accepted until September 26, 1986.
Proposed rule to amend regulations concerning ground-
water monitoring with regard to analyzing suspected
contamination from regulated units at land-based TSD
facilities. Includes a specific ground-water
monitoring list of chemicals and proposed Appendix !>'
to Part 264. Garments will be accepted on or before
September 22, 1986.
Notice of availability of document entitled "The
Guidance Manual of the RCRA Regulation of Recycled
Hazardous Wastes" designed to assist State and EPA
Regional personnel and the regulated cannunity in
applying the definition of solid waste to determine
which materials are solid and hazardous waste when
recycled. Garments will be accepted until October 17
1986.
Notice of availability of data and background decuman
and request for Garment for the proposed model for
predicting the concentration of organic compounds in
leachate when evaluating delisting petitions. Conment-
will be accepted until August 28, 1986.
Notice of proposed delisting of three wastes. All
three wastes have temporary exclusions. Comments
will be accepted until August 28, 1986.
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August Federal Register Notices
RCRA/Superfund HotlLne
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August 1, 1986: 51 FR 27674
(final rule on natural
resource damage assessment)
August 5, 1986: 51 FR 28094
(final rule to correct date and
address of public meeting)
August 6, 1986: 51 FR 28296
(final rule to amend 40 CFR 261)
August 7, 1986: 51 FR 28429
(notice of availability of
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August 8, 1986: 51 FR 28556
(technical correction to final
codification rule)
August 8, 1986: 51 FR 28604
(tentative determination of
Colorado program revision to
address radioactive mixed
wastes)
August 8, 1986: 51 FR 28664
(final rule amending regulations
on the export of hazardous waste)
Final rule issued by DOI on natural resource damage
assessmants to address "type B" procedures for
assessing damages in individual cases caused by
releases covered by CERCLA or CWA. This rule is to
satsify the requirements of Section 301(c) of CERCLA
Notice to correct date and address of public meeting
on Georgia Hazardous Waste Program Authorization
published in the July 7, 1986 Federal Register (51 F
24549) to August 11, 1986 in the Cafeteria Conference
Room, Floyd Twin Towers Building, 205 Butler Street,
SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
Final rule to correct 57 existing entries in 40 CFR
261.33(e), 40. CFR 261.33(f), and 40 CFR Appendix VII
and to add Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry
numbers to all listings. The effective date is
August 6, 1986.
Announcement of availability of "Criteria for Identi-
fying Areas of Vulnerable Hydrogeology Under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - Statutory
Interpretive Guidance". This document was prepared
pursuant to Section 3004(o)(7) of RCRA (as amended b'.
HSVBO which requires EPA to publish guidance criteri-
identifying areas of vulnerable hydrogeology.
Technical correction to the Final Codification Rule
published in the July 15, 1985 Federal Register (50
FR 28702) which amends 40 CFR 264 and 265 to require
biennial waste minimization reports from generators
who treat, store, and dispose of hazardous waste on-
site.
Tentative determination of approval of Colorado's
application to revise its program to regulate the
hazardous components of radioactive mixed wastes
subject to public review and cement. Comments are
due by September 8, 1986.
Final rule promulgating amendments consistent with
Section 3017 of RCRA (as amended by HSWA), prohibitir
the export of hazardous waste unless certain
requirements are met. These requirements include
notification of intent to export be provided the EPA
Administrator, prior written consent by the receiving
country, of which a copy must be attached to the
manifest, and the shipment is consistent with the
terms of the consent. Effective date is November
8, 1886.
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August 15, 1986: 51 FR 29217
(final rule granting three
exclusions)
August 15, 1986: 51 FR 29219
(final rule granting five
exclusions)
August 15, 1986: 51 FR 29430
(corrections to hazardous waste
tank rule)
August 18, 1986: 51 FR 29499
(public meeting and advanced
notice of proposed rulemaking
on domestic sewage)
August 20, 1986: 51 FR 29812
(advanced notice of proposed
rulemaking on detection of
ground-water contamination)
August 22, 1986: 51 FR 30166
(advanced notice of proposed
rulemaking on domestic sewage)
RCRA/Superfund HotILne
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Final rule granting exclusions to the Plastene
Supply Company, Portage, Missouri; Reynolds Metals
Company, Sheffield, Alabama; and Universal Oil
Products, Decatur, Alabama. Effective date Is
August 15, 1986.
Final rule granting exclusions to Arco Building
Products, Sugarcreek, Ohio; Hanover Wire Cloth
Division, Hanover, Pennsylvania; International
Minerals and Chemical Corporation, Terre Haute,
Indiana; Monsanto Industrial Chemicals Company,
Sauget, Illinois; and Square D Company, Oxford, Ohio
Effective date is August 15, 1986.
Final rule to correct typographical and other errors
in the final rule for hazardous waste storage and
treatment tank systems published in the July 14, 198
Federal Register (51 FR 25422).
Announcement of three public meetings to address the
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on the
reconmendations of the Domestic Sewage Study. The
EPA is required by Section 3018(b) of RCRA (as
amended by HSWA) to irrplement the reconmendations of
the study by revising existing regulations and
promulgating necessary additional regulations to
ensure safe discharge of hazardous waste to POTWs.
Announcement of Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemakirr
(ANPR) to revise the current ground-water contamina-
tion detection method to correct for suggested in-
adequacies. Also announced is the availability of a
publication "Description of Statistical Procedures f-:
Detection of Ground-water Contamination at Hazardous
Vfaste Land Disposal Facilities." Comments must be
received by October 6, 1986.
Announcement of Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaki:
(ANPR) to address the requirement of Section 3018(b)
of RCRA (as amended by HSV&) that EPA implement the
recommendations of the Domestic Sewage Study in
revising existing regulations and promulgating any
necessary additional regulations to assure adequate
control of hazardous wastes discharged to POTWs. EP"
is requesting contents on a range of suggested pre-
liminary approaches to improving control of hazardoi;
wastes discharged to PC/IWs. Comments must be receiv^
by October 21, 1986.
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August 26, 1986: 51 FR 30429
(notice of availability of
guidance document on research,
development, and demonstration
permits)
August 29, 1986: 51 FR 30911
(establishment of advisory
conmittee on hazardous waste
injection)
August 29, 1986: 51 FR 30911
(establishment of advisory
committee on RCRA permit
modifications)
Notice of availability of "Guidance Manual for
Research, Development, and Demonstration Permits Un<
40 CFR 270.65," Which provides guidance on preparing
and processing research, development and demonstrat
(RD&D) permit applications and permits.
Notice to announce the establishment of an Advisory
Conmittee to Negotiate Hazardous vfeste Injection
Restrictions to Assist fCPA in complying with Sect LOT;
3004(f) and (g) of RCRA (as amended by HSWA).
Notice to announce the establishment of an Advisory
Conmittee to Negotiate Regulations Governing major a1
Minor Modifications of RCRA permits to assist EPA in
performing its duties under 40 CFR 270 Subpart D.
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RCRA/Superfund Hotline
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V. PUBLICATIONS (, "'
RCRA
"RCRA Personnel Training Guidance Manual" is available by calling the Hotline.
"Interim Prohibition: Guidance for Design and Installation of Underground
Storage Tanks" is available by calling the Hotline.
"Report to Congress: EPA Activities and Accomplishments Under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (Fiscal Years 1980-1985)" (PB86-232-154) is
available at the cost of $16.95 by calling the National Technical Information
)5, Service (NTIS) at (703) 487-4650.
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"Permit Guidance on Hazardous Waste Land Treatment Demonstrations" (PB86-229184)
is available by calling the National Technical Information Service (OTIS) at
(703) 487-4650.
"EPA Enforcement Considerations for Evaluation of Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste
Disposal Sites by Contract," April 1980, is available by calling the Hotline.
"Health and Safety Requirements for Employees Engaged in Field Activities," July
1981, is available by calling the Hotline.
"Technical^Handbook for Solidification and Stabilization of Hazardous Waste"
(EPA/540£286-001) is available by calling EPA's Office of Research and Develop-
ment (ORD)'\ Cincinnati, Ohio at (513) 569-7562 or (PTS) 684-7562.
"Information from EPA on Used Oils for Gas Stations (and other Vehicle Service
Facilities)," August 1986, is available by calling the Hotline.
"Information from EPA on Used Oils for Homeowners Who Changs Their Own Oil,"
August 1986, is available by calling the Hotline.
• "Users Guide to U.S. EPA Contract Laboratory Programs" is available by contacting
, •!' Linda Boynton or Dick Zacker at the Sample Management Office, (703) 557-2490.
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"Summary of State Reports on Releases from Underground Storage Tanks" is available
by calling the Hotline.
"Understanding the Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Rules: A Handbook
for Small Business" is available by calling the Hotline.
"Guidance Manual for Research, Development, and Demonstration Permits under 40
CFR Section 270.65" (PB86-229-192) is available at the cost of $11.95 by calling
OTIS at (703) 487-4650.
"Talking Points of J. Winston Porter, Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid
Waste, to Service Station Dealers," August 12, 1986, Las Vegas, Nevada. The
Hotline will take requests.
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RCRA/Superfund HotILae
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CERCLA
"A Citizen's Guide to Radon," "Radon Reduction Methods: A Homeowner's Guide,"
and-"Indoor Radon Questions and Answers" are available by calling the Public
Information Center (PIC) at (800) 828-4445 or (202) 829-3535.
"Superfund Remedial Design and Remedial Action Guidance" (OSWER Directive
9355.0-4A) is available by calling EPA's Office of Research and Development
(ORD) in Cincinnati, Ohio at (513) 569-7562 or (FTS) 684-7562.
"Slurry Trench Construction for Pollution Migration Control" (PB84-177-831)
is available at the cost of $22.95 by calling NTIS at (703) 487-4650.
"Bibliographic "Series - Indoor Radon Pollution" is available by calling PIC
at (800) 828-4445 or (202) 829-3535.
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Martha Anderson, DORM
Frank Biros, WH-527
George Bonina, WH-563
Susan Brorm, WH-563
Karen Brown, PM-220
John Bosky, EPA - Kansas City, KS
Diane Buxbaum, Region II
Richard Clarizio, Region V
Eileen Claussen, WH-562
Pat Cbhn, WH-527
Kathy Collier, Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Peter Cook, WH-527
Alan Corson, WH-565
Elizabeth Cotsworth, WH-563
Hans Crump, WH-548B
Truett DeGeare, WH-563
Steve Dorrler, EPA - Edison, NJ
Melinda Downing, DOE
Barbara Elkus, WH-527
Tim Fields, WH-548B
Elaine Fitzback, WH-527
Lisa Friedman, LE-132S
George Garland, WH-562
John Gilbert, EPA - Cincinnati, OH
lantha GiLrore, WH-562
Peter Guerrero, WH-563
Penny Harisen, WH-562
Bill Hanson, WH-548E
Betti Harris, EPA-Region VII
William Hedeman, WH-556
Lee Herwig, A-104
Hotline Staff
Warren Hull, A-104
Phil Jalbert, WH-548D
Alvin K. Joe, Jr., Geo/Resource
Gary Jonesi, WH-562B
Sylvia Lawrance, WH-527
Carolyn Barley WH-563
Helga Butler (WH-562A)
Jim Jowett, WH-548B
Thad Juszczak, WH-562A
Robert Khox, WH-562
Jack Kooyoomjian, WH-548B
Mike Kosakowski, WH-527
Jerry Kotas, WH-527
Walter Kovalick, WH548
Tapio Kuusinen, PM-223
Robert Landers, EMSL/LV
Carol Lawson, A-107
Steve Leifer, LE-135
Steve Levy, WH-563
Henry Longest, WH-548
Gene Lucero, WH-527
James Makris, WH-54SA
Jack McGraw, WH-562A
Scott McPhilamy, Reg. Ill
Tony Montrone, WH-527
Sue Moreland (ASTSWMO)
Sam Napolitano, PM-220
Christina Parker, WH-562
Karen Reed, PM-273
John Riley, WH-548B
Clem Rastatter, WH-548
Dale Ruhter, WH-565
William Sanjour, WH-563
Susan Sawtelle, WH-562
Pam Sbar, LE-134S
Mike Shannon, WH-563
Ken Shuster, WH-565
Elaine Stanley, WH-548
Jack Stanton, WH-527
Hillary Sortmer, N.C.
Bruce Weddle, WH-563
Steve Wilhelm, Region VII
Marcia Williams, WH-562
Eric Males WH-565
Matt Hale WH-563
Hazardous Waste Division Directors, Regions I-X
Hazardous Waste Management Branch Chiefs, Regions I-X
Regional Counsel, Regions I-X
Regional Libraries, Regions I-X
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