OOOR87100
HAZARDOUS
WASTE
CASEFINDER
USERS' MANUAL
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring
U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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October 1987
THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CASE FINDER LEXICON
A A. STATUTES
A01 01. Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
A02 02. Solid Waste Disposal Act
A03 03. Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978
B
B01
B01A
B01A01
B01B
B01C
B01C01
B01C02
B01C03
B01C04
B01C05
B01C06
B01C07
B01C08
B01D
B01D01
B01D02
B01E
B01F
B01G
B01H
B01H01
B01H02
B01H03
B01H04
BOH
B01J
B01K
B01K01
B01K02
B. CAUSE OF ACTION
01. Elements of liability
a. causation
(01) earmarking or fingerprinting waste
b. presumption of
c. hazardous substance
(01) quantity
(02) presence or concentration of
constituents
(03) asbestos
(04) coal tar
(05) fly ash
(06) mining waste
(07) petroleum and gas exclusion
(08) uranium tailings
d. release into the environment
(01) federally permitted
(02) exclusions
e. substantial threat of release
f. pollutant or contaminant
g. imminent and substantial danger
h. response action
(01) consistent with the National
Contingency Plan
(02) necessary
(03) cost-effective
(04) fund-balanced
i. vessel
j. facility
k. solid waste
(01) hazardous waste
(02) exclusions (nuclear material, FWPCA
points sources, etc.)
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B01K03
BOIL
B01M
1.
m.
(03) fossil fuel combustion, mining waste,
cement kiln dust.
substantial hazard
disposal
B02 02. Parties liable
B02A a. owner
B02B b. operator
B02C c. generator
B02C01 (01) on-site
B02C02 (02) off-site generator/arranger of
transport, treatment, or disposal
B02C03 (03) owner/possessor of hazardous substance
B02C04 (04) past
B02D d. transporter
B02E e. treater
B02F f. storer
B02G g. disposer
B02H h. corporate officers
B02I i. corporate shareholders
B02J j. corporate successor
B02K k. parent/subsidiary corporation
B02L 1. joint venture
B02M m. employees
B02N n. subsequent purchaser
B020 o. lessor/lessee
B02P p. insurer
B02Q q. security interest holder
B02R r. federal facility
B02S s. state
B02T t. indian tribes
B02U u. government's voluntary acquisition exclusion
B02V v. trustee in bankruptcy, dissolution
B02W w. county
B03
B03A
B03B
B03C
B03D
B03E
B03F
B03G
B03H
B03I
03. Standard and scope of liability
a. strict
b. negligence
c.
d. willful/knowing
e. vicarious
f. joint and several/divisibility of harm
g. apportionment
h. retroactivity (see also constitutional law)
i. active/inactive site or facility
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B04
B04A
B04B
B04C
B04D
B04E
B04F
B04G
B04H
B04I
B04J
B04K
B04L
B04M
B04N
B040
B04P
B04Q
B04R
B04S
B04T
B04U
B04V
B04W
B04X
B04Y
B04Z
BOS
B05A
B05B
B05C
B05D
B05E
B05F
B05G
BOSH
B05I
B05J
BOSK
B05L
B05M
04. Requirements and standards relating to:
(listed in the order of the RCRA regulations)
a. open dumping
b. accumulation time
c. small quantity generators
d. pre-transport requirements
e.
f. hazardous waste discharges
g. interim status
h. identification number
i. required notices
j. general waste analyses
k. security
1. general inspection requirements
m. personnel training
n. general requirements for ignitable, reactive,
or incompatible wastes
o. maintenance and operation minimizing release
of hazardous waste
p. equipment
q. access to communication or alarm / aisle
space
r. arrangement with local authorities
s. contingency plan
t. manifest system
u. records
v. groundwater monitoring
w. corrective actions
x. closure
y. post-closure
z. financial assurances
05. Requirements and standards relating to,
continuedr (listed in the order of the RCRA
regulations)
a. containers
b. tanks
c surface impoundments
d. waste piles
e. land treatment
f. landfills
g. thermal treatment
h. chemical, biological,.physical treatment
i. underground injection
j. disposed recyclable materials
k. hazardous waste fuel
1. recycled used oil
m. precious metal recovery
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B05N
B05O
B05P
B05Q
B05R
BOSS
B05T
B06
B07
B07A
BOS
B09
BIO
Bll
B12
B13
C
C01
C02
C03
C03A
C03B
C03C
C03D
C03E
C03F
C04
COS
C05A
C05B
C05C
C05C01
C05C02
C05D
C05D01
C05D02
C05D03
COSE
C05F
n. reclaimed spent lead-acid batteries
o. interim standards for new land disposal
facilities
p. land disposal restrictions
q. permit application
r. permit conditions
s. lack of permit
t. underground storage tanks
06. Private claims
07. Citizen suits
a. Discretionary/mandatory acts
08. Disclosure of protected information
09. False statement
10. Retaliatory firing/discrimination
11. Trespass
12. Nuisance
13. Fraud
C. REMEDIES
01. Contempt
02. Declaratory relief
03. Entry
a. Adjacent land owners
b. Conditions on entry
c. Inspections/samples/studies
d. RemovaI/remedia1
e. Rule 34 entry to land
f. Warrant
04. Information Requests
05. Actions requiring work — unilateral
administrative actions or injunctions
a. Preliminary injunctions
b. Alternative water supply
c. Clean up
(01) remedial
(02) removal
d. Design/studies/samples
(01) groundwater
(02) public health threat
(03) soil
e. Non-interference
f. Performance bond
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C05G
g. Relief from a stay or injunction
C06
C06A
C06B
06. Penalties and Fines
a. Aggravating circumstances
b. Mitigating circumstances (including ability
to pay)
C07
C07A
07. Permit Sanctions
a. Termination of interim status
COS 08. Costs and Damages — recovery of or relating to
C08A a. Incurrence of
C08B b. Listing on the National Priority List
C08C c. Government action/authorization
C08D d. Expenditure of non-fund money (Section 311,
ORD, etc.)
COSE e. Remedial
C08F f. Removal
C08G g. Administrative and enforcement (indirect
costs)
COSH h. Studies/investigations/design/monitoring
C08H01 (01) clean up work as a predicate for cost
recovery
C08H02 (02) medical detection / monitoring
C08I i. Cooperative agreement
C08J j. Natural resources
(01) Calculation of
(02) Preassessment
C08K k. Punitive/treble damages
C08L 1. Interest
C08M m. Attachment of property
C08N n. Attorney's fees
C080 o. Pre-National Contingency Plan
C08P p. Pre-CERCLA
C08Q q. Enhancement
C08R r. Future
C08S s. Demand for a sum certain
COST t. Subrogation
C08U u. Contribution/indemnity
C08V v. Cost of compliance
C08W w. Loss of Use/Diminution in value/lost profits
C08X x. Insurance
C08X01 (01) Damages
C08X02 (02) Duty to defend
C08X03 (03) Duty to indemnify
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C08X04 (04) Occurrence
C08X05 (05) Owned property exclusion
C08X06 (06) Pollution exclusion
C08X07 (07) Product liability/completed operations
exclusion
C08X08 (08) Property damage
C08X09 (09) Timeliness
C09 09. Restitution
CIO 10. Appointment of receiver
D D. DEFENSES
D01 01. Authorized state programs; state enforcement -
adequate, more stringent
D02 02. Affirmative defenses
D02A a. Due care
D02B b. Act of God
D02C c. Act of third party
D02C01 (01) lack of contractual relationship
(including innocent landowner)
D02D d. Endangerment consented to
D02E e. Reasonably foreseeable hazard
D03 03. Commercial product/sale
D04 04. De minimis contribution
DOS 05. Equitable defenses
D05A a. Estoppel
D05B b. Laches
D05C c. Unclean hands
D05D d. Waiver
D06 06. Exemptions
D07 07. Lack of notice
DOS 08. Lack of claim against the Fund
D09 09. Mistake of law
D10 10. Multiple Enforcement
Dll 11. Contract or agreement
D12 12. Sovereign immunity
D13 13. Statute of limitations
D13A a. accrual
D13B b. claims against the Fund
D13C c. claims for natural resource damage
D13D d. claims for reimbursement for response costs
D14 14. Sufficient cause for noncompliance
D15 15. Transshipment
E E. SETTLEMENT
E01 01. Confidentiality of
E02 02. Standard of review of consent decrees
E03 03. Joint tortfeasors and contribution statutes
E04 04. Enforcement of a Preliminary Agreement
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F. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
F06
F06A
F07
F08
F08A
F08B
F09
F10
Fll
F12
01. Commerce Clause
02. Contracts clause
03. Case or Controversy
04. Supremacy clause
05. Separation of Powers
06. Search and seizure
a. Warrant
07. Self-incrimination
08. Due process
a. Retroactivity
b. Hearing opportunity
09. Taking without just compensation
10. Right to jury trial
11. Tenth amendment
12. Eleventh amendment
G G. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW
G01 01. Atomic Energy Act
G02 02. Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978
G03 03. Clean Air Act
G04 04. Clean Water Act
G05 05. Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
G06 06. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act
G07 07. Federal Priority Statute
G08 08. Federal Tort Claims Act
G09 09. 42 USC 1983 (Civil Rights Act)
G10 10. National Environmental Policy Act
Gil 11. Noise Control Act
G12 12. Privacy Act
G13 13. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Act (RICO)
G14 14. Rivers and Harbors Act (Refuse Act)
G15 15. Safe Drinking Water Act
G16 16. Solid Waste Disposal Act
G17 17. Surface Mining Control Act
G18 18. Toxic Substances Control Act
G19 19. Tucker Act
G20 20. 18 U.S.C. 2
G21 21. 18 U.S.C. 1001
G22 22. State law
G23 23. Federal common law
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H. PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
HOI 01. Administrative Procedure Act
H01A a. Right of review
HOIB b. Final agency actions
HO1C c. notice and comment requirements
H02 02. Ancillary/Pendent jurisdiction and claims
H03 03. Appeals
H03A a. interlocutory
H03B b. timeliness
H04 04. Bifurcation
H05 05. Capacity to be sued (corporations, partnerships,
etc.)
H06 06. Class Action
H07 07. Collateral estoppel/res judicata/bar/merger
H08 08. Consolidation
H09 09. Discovery (See also Confidential privileged
information)
H09A a. consultants
H09B b. non-party sites
H09C c. proceedings: agency not a party
H09D d. tax returns
H09E e. test results
H09F f. trade secrets
H10 10. Exhaustion of administrative remedies
Hll 11. Freedom of Information Act matters
H12 12. Impleader
H13 13. Intervention
H14 14. Joinder
H14A a. Indispensable Parties
HIS 15. Mootness
H16 16. Notice (see also Defenses)
H17 17. Personal jurisdiction
H17A a. Service of Process
HIS 18. Pleading .
H19 19. Pre-enforcement review
H19A a. administrative order
H19B b. notice letters
H19C c. parties entitled
H19C01 (01) owners
H19C02 (02) state
H19C03 (03) victims
H19D d. record of decision
H19E e. remedial
H19F f. removal
H19G g. cost recovery
H20 20. Review of regulations (including jurisdiction)
H21 21. Ripeness
H22 22. Special masters
H23 23. Standard and scope of review
H23A a. arbitrary and capricious
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H23B
H23C
H24
H25
H25A
H26
H27
b. de novo or on the record
c. rational basis
24. Standing
25. Summary judgment
a. partial
2 6. Venue
27. Voluntary dismissal
I I. EVIDENCE
101 01. Burden of proof
102 02. Business records
103 03. Chain of custody
104
I04A
I04B
I04C
105
106
107
108
04. Confidential and privileged information
a. attorney - client
b. deliberative process privilege
c. work product rule
05. Expert opinion
06. Standard of proof
07. Sufficiency
08. Summaries
J J. BANKRUPTCY
J01 01. Abandonment
J02 02. Adversary proceeding BR Section 7001
J03 03. Allowance of Administrative Expenses
J04 04. Appealability
J05 05. Automatic Stay Section 362(b)
J06 06. Contested matters BR Section 9014
J07 07. Discharge Section 523
J07A a. fine or penalty
J07B b. injunction
JOS 08. Dismissal Section 707
J09 09. Injunction Section 105
J10 10. Insurance
Jll 11. Liens
J12 12. Priority of claims
J13 13. Proof of claim
J14 14. Reorganization plan
J15 15. Removal statute 28 U.S.C. 1478
J16 16. Withdrawal from bankruptcy court Section 157
J17 17. Fraudulent transfer
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HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
USERS' MANUAL
November 12, 1987
Prepared for:
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Prepared by:
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON Inc.
Under Subcontract No. TESK-TEAM-013
EPA Contract No. 68-01-7331
U.S. Environmental Protection
Region 5, Library (5PL-16)
230 S. Dearborn Street, Hooin 1670
Ohicago, IL 60604
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TABUS OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Description 1
1.2 Information Available 1
1.3 Users 2
1.4 Hardware and Software 2
2.0 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Preparing to Log Onto the Computer 4
2.1.1 User ID 4
2.1.2 Bin Number 4
2.1.3 Equipment 4
2.1.4 Communications 4
2.1.5 Parameters for Dial-Up Access 4
2.2 Special Symbols and Troubleshooting 5
2.3 Logging On 6
2.4 User Assistance 9
3.0 USING HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
3.1 Using Casef inder 10
3.2 Casefinder Options 11
3.3 User Options 13
3.4 The Lexicon of Issue Codes 15
3.5 Statute and Issue Selection 18
3.6 Document Set Review Options 20
3.7 Exiting the System 27
APPENDICES
A. Glossary of Terms A-l
B. Citation Explanations B-l
C. Sample Search Printout C-l
D. Hazardous Waste Casefinder Assistance Phone List . . . D-l
E. Summary of System Procedures E-l
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This section provides an overview of the system, the information
available, the system's users, and the hardware and software the system
runs on.
1.1 System Description
The Hazardous Waste Casefinder is an easy-to-use, computerized tool
for legal research in the hazardous waste area. The holdings in all
Federal RCRA, CERCXA, and related bankruptcy decisions issued since
1978 have been categorized and entered into the Casefinder data bank.
With a few simple commands described in this manual, the Casefinder
will locate all the cases that deal with one or several of 300
different hazardous waste topics. The Casefinder does not contain the
opinions themselves, but it will list the issues in that opinion on
which the court ruled.
The topics are organized in a list called a Lexicon. The Lexicon
itself is designed to aid the researcher in analyzing the elements of
a hazardous waste issue. The Lexicon will expand as new cases present
new issues.
1.2 Information Available
The Casefinder is unique because it makes it possible for the
researcher to identify the many hazardous waste opinions that are not
reported in the West system, scattered among five other minor reporter
systems, or available only from the issuing court. The Casefinder
includes the hazardous waste cases found or cited in the Federal
reporter system, the Hazardous Waste Litigation Reporter, the Toxics
Law Reporter, the Chemical Waste Litigation Reporter, the
Environmental Law Reporter, the Environment Reporter, as well as a
considerable number of important unreported cases. As of October
1987, 700 federal court opinions have been categorized and entered
into the Casefinder. New cases will be added monthly.
News concerning the information currently in Casefinder can be found
in CASEFINDER NEWS. Section 3.2 of this manual describes how to
access this information. In addition, BASIS NEWS contains general
information on the use and upkeep of all BASIS systems. It is
available to all users of the system while logged on. Access to BASIS
NEWS is described in Section 3.1
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1.3 Users
Hazardous Waste Casefinder is maintained by the Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Monitoring (OECM) and is available to the following
users:
o Headquarters OECM
o Office of Regional Counsel (QRC)
o Office of General Counsel (OGC)
o EPA Technical Enforcement
o National Enforcement Investigation Center (NEIC)
o Department of Justice (DOT).
The information in Casef inder and any reports generated from
Casef inder are Attorney Work Product and should be released only to
those listed above.
1.4 Hardware and Software
The Hazardous Waste Casef inder is designed with helpful menus so that
first-time and infrequent users can successfully use the system
without computer expertise. Each screen explains what options a user
has at each point. To select an option, the user enters the number
corresponding to the desired option. The user is then prompted for
any additional information that may be necessary.
m addition to using the menus, the experienced nggr can gain access
to Casef inder 's information through the BASIS command language. BASIS
is a full-text data base management system, similar in function to
LEXIS, that allows the user to identify documents that contain
specific combinations of text. Users should refer to BASIS manual s for
additional information on using Casef inder data with the BASIS command
language.
Casefinder uses BASIS software and the IBM 3090-200 (MVS Operating
System) , EPA's central computer system at the National Computer Center
(NCC) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The system can be
accessed from terminals at EPA facilities directly wired to the IBM
3090-200 or from computers/terminals which emulate a 3270 series
terminal.
A variety of standard EPA equipment may be used for accessing
Casefinder. This equipment, generally available throughout the
Agency, is listed below:
Full screen, 3270-type terminal directly connected by
ccmnunication link to the NCC-IBM.
Examples: IBM 3178
TEIEX 078
IBM PC (or compatible) with IRMA board and IRMA 3270
terminal-type software emulation.
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VTlOO-type terminal, CROSSTALK software, and a 3270
terminal-type emulation package dialed into a protocol
converter.
If you are unsure about what equipment you should use to gain access
to Casefinder, contact your regional Information Management Branch or
Data Processing Center.
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2.0 GETTING STARTED
This section contains information that will be needed to log on the
Hazardous Waste Casefinder system. The user should be sure that the
necessary information is available before beginning a session.
to Ixxr On to the Computer
2.1.1 User ID
In order to use Casefinder, the user must have a valid user
ID to access the NCC-IBM 3090-200 computer. If you do not
have a valid user ID, contact Tai-ming Chang (FTS-382-2564
or 202-382-2564) at OECM's Office of Compliance Analysis and
Programs Operations.
2.1.2 Bin Number
A bin number is similar to a mail box number. The computer
operator puts your printouts in a storage area that
corresponds to your bin number. Before you begin to work
with Casefinder, determine what your bin number is at your
location so that you can receive printouts. If you have
difficulty determining your bin number, contact your
regional Information Management Branch or Data Processing
Center.
2.1.3 Communications
The method employed to establish communication with the
NCC-IBM 3090-200 computer depends on the type of terminal
being used and how communications for your terminal have
been configured (dial-up modem, hardwired with a protocol
converter, or hardwired with a cluster controller). Check
with your Information Management Branch or Data Processing
Center for assistance in establishing communication.
2.1.4 parameters for Dial—TIP Access
When accessing Casefinder using a dial-up modem, use the
following parameter settings:
Parity: Even
Bits Per Character: 7
Duplex: Full
Stop Bits: 1
These parameters should be stored in a file if your
terminal/computer is regularly used to access the NCC-IBM
3090-200 computer. logging on using a modem requires
additional procedures not described in this manual. If you
experience problems trying to log on using a modem, contact
the Headquarters User Assistance Group (FTS-382-2564 or
202-382-2564).
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2.2 Special Symbols and Troubleshooting
The following special symbols may appear on the screen while you use
Casefinder.
*** Three asterisks in the lower left hand corner of the screen means
that there is more information to be viewed. (Press the
"RBIURN/ENTER" key to continue.)
A small clock on the bottom line of the screen means that the
computer is currently processing. You should wait until the
clock disappears. (No action is required.)
? If you attempt to enter any information while the clock is on the
screen and the computer is currently processing, a question mark
will appear on the bottom line of the screen. (Press the "RESET"
key to continue - To reset on the VT100, hold down the "CTRL" key
and then press the "R" key.)
This symbol indicates that you have lost your line of
~Z_ cxammunications. (Contact your Regional Docket Analyst for
assistance.)
Brk The break key will cancel any current operation and take you to
BASIS. The break key is achieved by pressing the PA1 key. (Once
in BASIS, type "MENU" and press the "RETURN/ENTER" key to return
to the menu screens.)
Please note that the system accepts everything typed on the screen.
If you make an error in entering a word or command, use the back-arrow
or back-space key, and enter a word or command that is fewer
characters; be sure to eliminate any extraneous characters. This can
be done using the space bar.
If you cannot see your cursor (the flashing bar on the screen), press
the '•RETURN/ENTER" key.
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2.3 logging On
Once you have connected to the NCC-HM 3090-200 computer, the
following screen will appear:
WET DOME TO THE
U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
ENTER COMMAND OR M FOR MENU
:" to access the Time Sharing Option on
The MENU option can be used only on
Type "G" and press "RETURN,
the NCC-IBM 3090-200 computer.
specially equipped terminals that have special keys labeled PF1
through PF20, as shewn on the next page. The "G" command will
function from any terminal.
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If you have a terminal with 20 EF keys and type "M" for Menu the
following screen will appear:
U.S.
EPA TEIECCMMUNICaTIONS NETWORK MENU
13:37 Tuesday October 6, 1987
NATIONAL COMPUTER CENTER LOGICAL MAINFRAME
PFKEY SELECTION SERVICE PFKEY SELECTION SERVICE
TERM:T2402810
MODEL 2
PF13 PdCS
PF14 DCTCS
PF18 WYL
PF19 TSO
CTCS - PRODUCTION PF15 NY TSO
CCCS - DEVELOPMENT PF16 DV TSO
WYLBUR PF17 WIG TSO
TSO - NCC PF20 SW TSO
PF21 AT TSO
PF22 DA TSO
PF23 KC TSO
PF24 PH TSO
PF2 CI TSO
PF3 BN TSO
PF4 CH TSO
PF5 SF TSO
HIT PF KEY OR ENTER SET, FICTION
NEW YORK IMF
DENVER NEIC IMF
WASH INFOCENTER
SEATTLE IMF
ATLANTA IMF
DALLAS IMF
KANSAS CITY IMF
PHILADELPHIA IMF
CINCINNATI IMF
BOSTON IMF
CHICAGO IMF
SAN FRANCISCO IMF
Press the PF19 key to continue the log on procedure. If you do not
have a PF19 key on your terminal, type "G" in response to this menu.
After you type "G", the following prompt will appear:
IKJ56700A ENTER USER ID —
In response to this prompt, type your three character user ID.
If you do not see this prompt, you may need to press the RESET key,
select "G", and press the "RETURN/ENTER" key.
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After entering your user ID and pressing the '"RETURN/ENTER" key, the
following log on menu will appear (where "xxx" is your user ID):
1SO/E LOGON
IKJ56714A Enter current password for xxx
ENTER LOGON PARAMETERS BEDDW:
USER ID ==> XXX
*PASSWDRD =>
PROCEDURE ===> $EPATSO
ACXT NMBR => INDX
SIZE =>
PERFORM ==>
CCMMAND ==>
RACF IDGON PARAMETERS:
NEW PASSWORD
GROUP IDENT
ENTER AN 'S' BEFORE EACH OPTION DESIRED BELOW:
-NOMAIL S-NONOTICE -RECONNECT
-OIDCARD
You mist then enter your password, which consists of four to eight
characters.
Notes:
Ensure that the ACCT NMBR is INDX before pressing the
"RETURN/ENTER" key to continue.
If some other AOCT NMBR is shown, move the cursor down to the
AOCT NMBR shown, type "INDX11, move the cursor back to your
password, and press the "RETURN/ENTER" key.
If you entered an incorrect USER ID on the previous screen, you
can also type the correct ID over the incorrect USER ID on this
screen.
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After pressing the '•RETURN/ENTER" key, a screen similar to the one
below will appear, and you will be prompted to enter the FIMAS ID:
ICH70001I XXX IAST ACCESS AT 11:38:06 ON THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1987
IKJ56455I XXX LOGON IN PROGRESS AT 11:43:06 ON JUNE 25, 1987
ENTER FIMAS ID -
This screen indicates the last time you logged on to the system and
the date and time of the current logon. The "xxx" is your user ID.
You will be prompted to enter the FIMAS ID. After the FIMAS ID
prompt,
type "DOGKP" and press the '•RETURN/ENTER" key.
You will then be prompted to enter the BIN NUMBER.
FNl'^'K Ub^K BIN NUMH^'K. (IF APPT'Tf^ARTP) *>
Type in your bin number, and press the '•RETURN/ENTER" key. If you do
not know your bin number, press the '•RETURN/ENTER" key.
2.4 User Assistance
If you experience any technical problems, please direct them to your
Information Management Branch or Data Processing Center. If you have
any problems or questions specifically with Casefinder, contact
Tai-ming Chang at FTS-382-2564 or 202-382-2564.
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3.0 USING HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
This chapter describes the menus that allow you to search the Hazardous
Waste Casefinder data base.
3.1 Using Casefinder
Once you log on and see the following Data Base Selection Menu, you
are ready to use Casefinder.
SELECT DATA BASE OR INFORMATIONAL FILE FROM CHOICES BELOW
"I" BASIS NEWS
"2" ENFORCEMENT DOCUMENT RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
"3" HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
ENTER DATA BASE/FILE NUMBER OR "EXIT" >
Select Casefinder by:
typing "3" and pressing the "RETURN/
*" key.
Type "1" to read general interest messages relating to the use of the
EPA Telecornmunications Network.
Type "2" to access the Enforcement Document Retrieval System (EDRS),
an automated data base system that allows the user to search through
EPA enforcement documents and retrieve portions or sets of those
documents based on certain criteria, such as keyword
or category. A separate manual is available that explains how to use
EDRS.
If you want to log off the system, type "EXIT".
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3.2 Casefinder Options
The first screen the user will see after selecting Casef inder is the
System Options Menu shewn below:
DATE: 09/28/87
TIME: 16:35:30
HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
WELCOME TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS SYSTEM AND ANY REPORTS GENERATED
ARE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT AND SHOUID NOT BE RELEASED
SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
"1" DISPLAY CASEFINDER NEWS
"2" SEARCH HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER DATA BASE
"3" PRINT HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER LEXICON
HO"
SELECT ANOTHER DATA BASE OR EXIT
ENTER YOUR SELECTION >
Type "1" to read about changes to Casefinder or items of interest to
Casefinder users.
Type "2" to access the Casefinder data base. Selection of this option
will produce the User Options Menu shown on page 12.
Type "3" to print a copy of the Lexicon. Choosing this option will
produce the Printer locations menu shown on page 11.
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If you typed "3" in response to the System Options Menu, the following
screen will appear.
DATE: 09/28/87
TIME: 16:35:30
HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
SELECT A PRINTER IOCATION:
"1" EPA REGION 1
"2" EPA REGION 2
"3" EPA REGION 3
"4" EPA REGION 4
"5" EPA REGION 5
"6" EPA REGION 6
"7" EPA REGION 7
"8" EPA REGION 8
"0" CANCEL PRINT
(RMT34)
(N7)
(N14)
(N12)
(RMT02)
(N10)
(RMT23)
(RMT11)
ngii EpA REGION 9
"10" EPA REGION 10
"11" EPA HQ (WIG)
"12" NEIC
"13" EPA HQ NE 104
(RMT11)
(N9)
(RMT16)
(RMT39)
(RMT340)
ENTER YOUR SELECTION>
Choose the number that corresponds to the location where you want the
Lexicon printed or type "0" to cancel the print command. Casefinder
will route the printed output to the proper printer where it will be
placed in the bin number that you identified when you logged on to the
system. Once the Lexicon has been sent to the printer, the system
will display this message at the bottom of the above screen:
PROCESSING HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR DATABASE
INDX.BASIS.CASE. LEXICON
***
Type "RETURN/
Menu.
I" after the *** to return to the System Options
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3.3 User Options
Selecting "2" from the System Options Menu will cause the following
User Options Menu to appear:
DATE: 09/28/87
TIME: 13:01:01
HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
PLEASE SETECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
. "1"
. "2"
. "3"
. "0"
START SEARCH USING CASEFINDER MENUS
START SEARCH USING BASIS COMMAND LANGUAGE
DISPLAY CASEFINDER LEXICON
EXIT FROM HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
ENTER YOUR SET FICTION >
The User Options Menu is the main menu for the Casefinder system.
From this menu, you can access all of the Casefinder functions. Once
you have completed your search, this menu will reappear.
This manual has been designed for selection "1", the Casefinder
menu-driven option. The menu system provides fully-explanatory text
and prompting for each function. To execute the menu system:
type a "1" and press the "RETURN/ENTER" key.
Casefinder will proceed to the Statute and Issue Selection Menu. From
there, you can search for opinions where specific issues were raised.
If you are unsure of the proper Casefinder Lexicon code for the issue
you are interested in, select "3" and review the Lexicon to determine
the code you need.
Selecting "2" on this menu will allow the user to access the BASIS
command language. Its use is not described further in this manual.
If you need information on the BASIS command language, contact your
regional Information Management Branch or Data Processing Center.
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If you enter a "0" on the User Options Menu, you will be asked whether
you want to search another data base or leave the system. Each
additional screen also has a "0" (or EXIT) option. This option allows
you to exit from the current option screen and return to the screen
from which it was executed. Each exit option indicates the screen or
function to which you will return.
Respond to each selection screen as directed, typing the appropriate
command followed by
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3.4 The lexicon of Issue Codes
If you select "3" on the User Options Menu, the Lexicon of Issue Codes
will be displayed in the form of a list. A sample Lexicon printout is
shown beginning on this page and continuing on the two following
pages.
A
AOl
A02
A03
B
B01
B01A
B01A01
B01B
AUGUST 1987
THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER LEXICON
A. STATUTES
(PAGE 1 OF 28)
01. Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
02. Solid Waste Disposal Act
03. Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978
B. CAUSE OF ACTION
01. Elements of Liability
a. causation
(01) earmarking or fingerprinting waste
b. presumption of
TO SKEP AHEAD: TYPE NUMBER OF SCREENS TO SKIP AND PRESS
"RETURN/ENTER"
TO RETURN TO SEARCH: TYPE "STOP" AND PRESS "RETURN/
TO CONTINUE LEXICON REVIEW: PRESS '"RETURN/ENTER" >
The "Skip Ahead" command is presented only on the first page but may
be used for all screens except the last one. You can terminate the
Lexicon listing at the end of any page by typing "STOP" and pressing
'•RETURN/ENTER". At each page, you may simply press "RETURN/ENTER" to
continue the listing.
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The option to return to the proceeding page begins on the second page
and is available for each subsequent page of the Lexicon.
THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER LEXICON
(PAGE 2 OF 28)
B01C
B01C01
B01C02
B01C03
B01C04
B01C05
B01C06
B01C07
B01C08
B01D
BQ1D01
B01D02
B01E
B01F
c. hazardous substance
(01) quantity
(02) presence of concentration
of constituents
(03) asbestos
(04) coal tar
(05) fly ash
(06) mining waste
(07) petroleum and gas exclusion
(08) uranium tailings
d. release into the environment
(01) federally permitted
(02) exclusions
e. substantial threat of release
f. pollutant or contaminant
TO LOOK AT PRECEEDING PAGE: TYPE "BACK" AND PRESS "RETURN/
TO RETURN TO SEARCH: TYPE "STOP" AND PRESS '•RETURN/1™'™1'"
TO CONTINUE LEXICON REVIEW: PRESS "RETURN/ENTER" >
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When you reach the final page of the Lexicon, press "RETURN/
get back to the User Options Mienu.
i" to
THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER LEXICON
(PAGE 28 OF 28)
J12
J13
J14
J15
J16
12. Priority of claims
13. Proof of claim
14. Reorganization plan
15. Removal statute 28 U.S.C. 1478
16. Withdrawal from bankruptcy court section 157
TO LOOK AT PRECEEDING PAGE: TYPE "BACK" AND PRESS "RETURN/ENTER"
TO RETURN TO SEARCH: PRESS "RETURN/ENTER" >
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3.5 Statute and Issue Selection
Once you knew what statute and issue codes you want to search for and
select "1" from the User Options Menu, the following Statute and Issue
Selection Menu will appear.
DATE: 09/28/87
HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFTNDER
SELECT THE STATUTE(S) YOU WISH TO SEARCH:
TIME: 16:35:30
"1" RCRA
"2" CERCLA
"3" BANKRUPTCY AND OTHER
"4" ALL OF THE ABOVE
ENTER YOUR SELECTION OR TYPE "0" TO
BEGIN A NEW SEARCH OR EXIT >
SELECT THE ISSUES(S) FOR YOUR SEARCH:
REMINDER: ISSUES CAN BE COMBINED USING "OR", "AND", "AND NOT".
OMJIATIVE ISSUES CAN BE JLLUKMi'li'lKD BY AN "*".
ENTER YOUR ISSUE CODE(S) OR TYPE "1" TO
DISPLAY THE CASEFINDER LEXICON >
Choosing "1" or "2" will cause Casefinder to search only for issues
related directly to RCRA or CERCLA. Option "3" represents any related
statute except RCRA and CERCLA. Option "4" gives the user access to
the entire data base.
Once you have selected a statute, Casefinder will ask you to select an
Issue. At this point you may enter the code from the Lexicon that
corresponds to the issue that interests you. Casefinder can also
search for cases with combinations of Lexicon issues, linked by "AND",
"OR", and "AND NOT". It can search for all issues that begin with a
specific code, thus finding all of the subcategories contained within
a broader category. It can also search for issues that fall within a
broad category but not within one of the specific subcategories.
Examples of these searches are shown on the next page.
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Example # Result
B02 Finds only cases with this issue.
A01 AND C05C01 Finds only cases with both issues A01 and C05C01.
A02 OR D02A Finds cases with either issue A02 or D02A.
G03* Finds all cases relating to this issue and any
subcategories.
G03 Finds cases that fit into this category but none
of the specific subcategories.
The Statute and Issues Codes menu allows entry of issue codes, review
of the Lexicon, or return to the User Options Menu to begin a new
search or exit the system. Type "1" followed by "RETURN/ENTER" to
review the Lexicon, or "0" followed by ''RETURN/ENTER" to return to the
User Options Menu.
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3.6 Document Set Review Options
The Display/Print menu enables you to display a document set
consisting of judicial opinions on a specified issue by decision date
or name, or print a listing of a document set by decision date or
name.
DATE: 09/28/87
TIME: 16:35:30
HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
14 CASES WERE FOUND WHILE SEARCHING CERdA
FOR B02
SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
"1" DISPLAY CASES ON SCREEN IN ORDER OF DECISION DATE
"2" DISPLAY CASES ON SCREEN IN ALEHABETTCAL ORDER
"3" PRINT CASES IN ORDER OF DECISION DATE
11411 PRINT CASES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
"0" START A NEW SEARCH
ENTER YOUR SELECTION >
If you select option "1" from this menu, the cases found will be listed
on your screen by decision date in the format shown on pages 20-22.
When there are enough cases to require more than one screen, the symbol
"***» win appear at the bottom of the page. This symbol indicates
that the user should press "RETURN/ENTER" to move to the next page.
Select Option "2" to see an alphabetical listing of the cases in the
format shown on pages 20-22.
If no cases are found Casefinder will display a Search Result screen
similar to the one shown on page 23.
Select Option "3" or "4" to print the document set in decision date
order or in alphabetical order respectively. Casefinder will display
the printer locations menu, shown on page 24.
You can return to the User Options Menu to start a new search or exit
by typing "0".
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Cases are listed by item number in the order in vjhich they have been
sorted.
.•Item 1
•
•
:CASE #
:NAME
:DECISION DATE
: CITATION
:CERdA
:RCRA
:COMMENTS
586
U.S. v. Charles George Trucking Co.
07/13/87
26 ERC 1286, 14 C&WRL 512, 2 TXLR 213 (1st Cir. 1987)
A01; C04
A2C4; C06B
:Item 2
•
•
:CASE #
:NAME
:DECISION DATE
:CITATION
:CERdA
:RCRA
: COMMENTS
220
U.S. v. Charles George Trucking Co.
08/18/86
NO. 85-2463-G (D. Mass. August 18, 1987)
A01; C04
A2C4; C06B
rltem 3
•
*
:CASE #
:NAME
• ***
: 402
: U.S. v. Charles George Trucking Co.
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Items may be divided between two screens. It may be necessary to make
notes regarding items that are split, as in the case of Item 3 in this
example, before continuing on to the next page.
: DECISION DATE
:CITATION
•
•
rCERCLA
:RGRA
: COMMENTS
:Item 4
08/15/86
642 F.Supp. 329, 24 ERG 1812,
20085 (D.Mass. 1986)
A01; C04; C06; F07; F08B; F10
A04; C04; C06; F07; F08B; F10
12 C&RWIR 867, 17 ELR
372
:CASE # :
:NAME : U.S. v. Charles George Trucking Co.
:DECISION DATE: 01/14/86
idETATION : 624 F.Supp. 1185, 16 EIR 20495 (D. Mass. January 4, 1986)
:COMMENTS :
:Item 5
•
•
:CASE #
:NAME
:DECISION DATE
tdTATION
:CERdA
:RCRA
: COMMENTS
:***
252
U.S. v. Liviola
03/07/85
605 F. Supp. 96, 22 ere 2028 (N.D. Ohio 1958)
A01; B03A; B03D; C04; C06; G03; G04; H25
A01; B03A; B03D; C04; C06; G03; G04; H25
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When the last page of the document set has been displayed, press
'•RETURN/ENTER11 to return to the Display/Print Menu.
Item 6
CASE #
NAME
DECISICN DATE
dTATICN
CERCXA
COMMENTS
245
U.S. v. Conservation Chemical Corp.
02/18/85
No. 82-0983-CV-W-5 (W.D. Mo. February 18,1985)
A01; C04; H09D
ERESS "REIURN/ENTER" TO CONTINUE >
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The Search Result screen which follows shows no cases found for a
specific code:
DATE: 09/28/87
TIME: 16:35:30
HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
ZERO CASES FOUND WHILE SEARCHING CERCXA
FOR G03
PRESS "RETURN/ENTER" TO START A NEW SEARCH OR EXIT >
No options are available on this screen. Press '•RETURN/ENTER11 to get
back the User Options Menu.
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If you choose to print a document set, typing "3" or "4" in the
Display/Print Menu will produce the following Printer locations Menu;
DATE: 09/28/87
TIME: 16:35:30
HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER
SELECT A PRINTER LOCATION:
. "1" EPA REGION 1 (RMT34)
. "2" EPA REGION 2 (N7)
. "3" EPA REGION 3 (N14)
. "4" EPA REGION 4 (N12)
. "5" EPA REGION 5 (RMT02)
. "6" EPA REGION 6 (N10)
. "7" EPA REGION 7 (RMT23)
. "8" EPA REGION 8 (RMT11)
"0" CANCEL PRINT AND START A NEW SEARCH
. ENTER YOUR SELECTION >
11911 2pA REGION 9
"10" EPA REGION 10
"11" EPA HQ (WIG)
"12" NEIC
"13" EPA HQ NE 104
(RMT11)
(N9)
(RMT16)
(RMT39)
(RMT340)
Choose the number that corresponds to the location where you want the
document set printed or type "0" to cancel the print command. If you
selected a print location, the system will display the screen shown on
the next page requesting your
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Type your address after "Enter Address Here >". The system will
restate your address on the next line after "Address;", then ask you
"Is Address Correct?" to which you should reply typing "Y" or "N".
Casef inder will route the printed output to the proper printer where
it will be placed in the bin number that you identified when you
logged on to the system. The address you enter will be printed on the
last page of the output and can be used to identify printouts that
have been placed in a bin but have not been claimed.
PLEASE ENTER YOUR ADDRESS ON ONE LINE, SEPARATING SEGMENTS
WITH GOIDNS (:)
FOR EXAMPLE: > AMY SVOBODA:IE-134S:M3219 WATERSIDE MALL
ENTER ADDRESS HERE >
ADDRESS:
IS ADDRESS CORRECT? (Y/N) > Y
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3.7 Exiting the System
In order to end your Casefinder session, you must first return to the
User Options Menu. This can be done by entering a "0" on any of the
other Casefinder menus. Once the User Options Menu appears, select
"0" again to return to the System Options Menu. Press "RETURN/ENTER"
at this menu and the system will ask the two questions shown in the
screen below. The first question will print on the screen alone.
After you reply "N" for no, the second question will appear on the
screen. Respond "N" for no to this question and the system will log
you off.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEARCH ANOTHER DATA BASE (Y/N)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO REMAIN ON THE SYSTEM (Y/N)
If you respond to the first question with a "Y" for yes, the system
will return you to the Data Base Selection Menu, from which you can
access either Casefinder or EDRS.
If you respond to the second question with a "Y" for yes, a "Ready"
prompt will appear on the screen. You can go on to another operation
if you wish or type "LOGOFF" to exit the system.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix A
Glossary of Terms
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APPENDIX A
Glossary of Terms
BIN NUMBER
BASIS
DATA BASE
DOCUMENT SET
FILE
ISSUE CODES
LEXICON
MENU
OPERATORS
OPTIONS
PRINT
SCREEN
The designation of the bin or box in the computer or
data processing center where computer printouts are
placed after they have printed. A bin number is
assigned to an individual or group of users.
A full text search data base management tool that
operates on the EPA mainframe.
A collection of related records or related files.
A group of documents which satisfy a specified select
condition.
A collection of related records.
Alphanumeric codes from the HWC Lexicon which the
system uses to identify opinions that addressed
specific legal issues.
A list of legal issues that can arise in hazardous
waste cases.
A list of choices and prompts that appear on screen and
allow the user to control system operations.
Special words used by BASIS to define relationships
between individual codes in conducting a search.
Choices presented by the system that allow the user to
control system operations.
To send information to a printer.
A collection of text and data that appears on the
computer terminal that presents user options or system
data.
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Appendix B
Citation Explanations
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APPENDIX B
Serv 2d
A.2d
Bankr.
Bankr. Ct. Dec.
C & RWLR
CWLR
Cl. Ct.
Collier Bankr.
Envtl. L. Rep.
Env't Rep.
Env't Rep. Cas.
F.2d
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Fed. R.
F. Supp.
HWLR
L.Ed.2d
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N.E.2d
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S.E.2d
So.2d
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TXLR
U.S.
U.S.L.W.
Citation Explanations
Atlantic Reporter
Bankruptcy Reporter
Bankruptcy Court Decisions
Chemical & Radiation Waste
Litigation Reporter1
Chemical Waste Litigation Reporter
United States Claims Court
Reporter
Cas. 2d Collier Bankruptcy Cases
Environmental Law Reporter
Environment Reporter2
Environment Reporter Cases
Federal Reporter
Federal Rules Decisions
Federal Rules Service
Federal Supplement
Hazardous Waste Litigation
Reporter
United States Supreme Court
Reports,
Lawyers Edition
Massachusetts Reports
North Eastern Reporter
North Western Reporter
West's New York Supplement
Pacific Reporter
Supreme Court Reporter
South Eastern Reporter
Southern Reporter
South Western Reporter
Toxic Law Reporter
United States Reports.
United States Law Week
1 Now titled Chemical Waste Litigation Reporter See CWLR.
2 Bound as Environment Reporter Cases. Also known as ERC.
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Sample Search Printout
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Appendix D
Hazardous Waste Casefinder Assistance
Phone List
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APPENDIX D
Hazardous Waste Casefinder Assistance
Phone List
Problem
Need a valid ID number,
problems or questions
specifically relating to HWC
Need a bin number,
need assistance in
establishing communication,
or with technical problems
Need assistance in logging
on with a modem
Name
Tai-Ming Chang
Regional Information
Management Branch or
Data Processing Center
Headquarters User
Assistance Group
Phone Number
FTS-382-2564 or
202-382-2564
refer to your
directory
FTS-382-2564 or
202-382-2564
If you lose your line
Problems or questions
relating to Casefinder
information
Regional Docket Analyst
Amy Svoboda
refer to your
directory
FTS-382-3087 or
202-382-3087
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Appendix E
Summary of System Procedures
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APPENDIX E
Summary of System Procedures
Step 1: Type "G" in response to TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
Screen
Step 2: Enter your user ID
Step 3: Enter your password, verify user ID and account
number
Step 4: Enter FIMAS ID: "DOCKP"
Step 5: Enter your bin number
Step 6: Select "HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER" (Option 3)
from Data Base Selection Menu.
Step 7: Select "SEARCH HAZARDOUS WASTE CASEFINDER DATA
BASE" (Option 2) from System Options Menu.
Step 8: Select "START SEARCH USING CASEFINDER MENUS"
(Option 1) from User Options Menu.
Step 9: Select a statute or statutes and issue codes for
your search from Statute and Issue Selection Menu.
Step 10: Select display or print options from Display/Print
Menu.
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