United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
EPA/600/M-91/049
November 1991
(Revised August 1992)
Researqh and Development
For Further Information on
Please Call
ATTIC System Operator/Hotline
(301) 670-6294
ATTIC Online Computer Access
(301) 670-3808
(301) 670-3813 (9600 baud)
or
Joyce Perdek
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
2890 Woodbridge Avenue (MS-106)
......;,v.....Edispn, NJ 08837-3679
(908)321-4380
- ATTIC Technical Support
4 Research Place, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 670-4990
Printed on Recycled Paper
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The ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY INFORMA-
TION CENTER is the most comprehensive information
network providing up-to-date information on innova-
tive treatment technologies.
ATTIC provides the information you need to make
effective decisions on hazardous waste ciean-up alter-
natives. It can be accessed with a PC and modem 24
hours a day, and there are no user fees.
-ATTIC helps you:- v - - ••._,
H Find innovative solutions for permanent reme-
dies at. hazardous waste sites.
H Save time and resources by providing "one stop
shopping" for information on alternative treatment
options.
• Streamline your search for information by provid-
ing searchable abstracts that allow you to quickly
screen hundreds of source documents.
• Communicate with your peers and learn from their
experiences in applying innovative technologies.
H Keep up to date with the latest information on
upcoming conferences and other events.
B Identify technical experts who can assist you in
selecting appropriate technologies, and vendors
who can help you implement the remediation.
You can access ATTIC using either an IBM (or com-
patible) PC, Apple, or a dumb terminal equipped with
a modem (1200, 2400, or 9600 baud), and appropri-
ate communications software (eg., CrossTalk™ or
PROCOMM™).
Note: If you do not have access to a PC with a modem,
you can still access the information in ATTIC by call-
ing the system operator.
To access ATTIC directly, set your PC communications
software as follows:
Name
Numbers
Parity
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Terminal Emulation
Duplex
ATTIC
301-670-3808
(1200 or 2400 baud)
301-670-3813
(9600 baud)
N
8
1
VT-100
Full
Once you have accessed ATTIC all functions are eas-
ily perfbrmedusing abbreviated commands. ATTIC is '
also equipped with a built-in help function; Anytime you
need help, type H for an easy guide to the menu.
"A User Gu/deTs available and may be obtained by call-f
ing the ATTIC system operator or leaving a message
on the bulletin board. The numbers are listed in this
brochure.
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ATTIC contains information on:
Biological Treatment—processes use
microorganisms and the enzymes they
produce to transform or degrade haz-
ardous contaminants found in groundwater, surface
water, soil, sediment, and sludges. Biological treatment
processes include bioreactors, biofilters, ponds and
lagoons, land treatment, composting, and subsurface
aerobic/anaerobic treatment.
Chemical Treatment—processes,
involve cherhicsal reactions which alter or
destroy a hazardous waste component.
ChemiBlpfteatment can be apiplte^ to both organic
and inor9||ic wastes, and may1 % formulated to
address sp^fic target compounds ih'afitxed waste.
Typical cri^fijpai treatment process§|Vi.nclude
oxidation-redtiGtOthreactions such as ozonaticft^pho-
tolysis, dehalogen'atjbn, and chemical precipitation.
This modified
activated
sludge
process has
been used
to treat
groundwater
contaminated
with organic
solvents.
Physical Treatment—processes sepa-
rate the waste stream by either applying
physical force or changing the physical
form of the waste. Physical treatment can be applied
to a wide variety of liquid and solid wastes, but further
treatment is often, required. Physical treatment
processes include adsorption, filtration, distillation, air
stripping, evaporation, and freeze crystallization.
Cement-based
solidification
can be used to
treat waste
contaminated
with organlcs.
Solidification/Stabilization—proc-
esses immobilize hazardous constituents
in waste by converting them into their
:>|i^s|soluble, mobile, or toxic form; by binding them
in Sfltmpbile, insoluble matrix; and/or by binding
them irfs:'rt(|it|^w(hich minimizes the material surface
exposed to ^eltMe^pg and leaching. Solidifica-
tion/stabilization p*foQef$l§.,.include cement-based
fixation, encapsulation, pftzSotlFfebased fixation, and
vitrification. V: "...."*.•
Thermal Treatment—processes use
energy to destroy or detoxify hazardous
liquids, sludges, and solids. These
technologies include low and high energy thermal
processes. Typical thermal treatment processes
includ&fiarpe combustion, fluidized bed combustion,
infrared ih'eTfiefation, rotary kiln, pyrolysis, and plasma
heat systerM.;Y>/.:,
Solvent
extraction has
successfully
been used to
remove
crganics from
soil and
sediment.
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ATTIC provides you access to:
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B Databases
B An Electronic Bulletin Board
B A Hotline
B A Repository
The ATTIC Database—The most up-to-date informa-
tion on alternative treatment technologies that you can
search using standard keywords or free text. It includes
hundreds of abstracts that highlight:
^Treatment technology
. ILMedia
& Contaminant concentration . . -
B Performance and cost data
,.B Quality assurance
Mi-jQoritacf'"name and phone number.
The Risk. Reduction Engineering Laboratory
Treatability batabase^A-comprehensive source of
treatability data for the: rerripyal,or destruction of chem-
icals in water, soil, debris, siuojg^gnd.-se^iment. Each
file contains information on: -r " !" u. .
B Physical/chemical properties " ':- ', - ... .
"
& Treatment technology
B Contaminant concentration
H Media/matrix
'H 'Performance " ^ •- ;:"^
B-. Quality assurance/ ,,_
The Technical Assistance Directory—
A database of government, academic, and
.consulting experts you may contact to
answer your technical or policy questions.
The directory:
B Provides the name, affiliation, address, and phone
number for each expert, as well as the areas of
expertise.
|B Can be searched by area of expertise -and by
name.
A Calendar of Events—A comprehensive
list of national and international conferences,
training seminars, and workshops. The
calendar provides:
:B Date and time of the event
H A summary of its purpose and scope
•B The cost to attend
B A contact name and phone number.
A Message Center—An online message
system that lets you ask and answer ques-
tions, or leave information and system
updates.
infrared
thermal
destruction
has been
used to
remove
organics from
soil. '-"r-
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Bulletins—The latest news on alternative
treatment technologies, such as recent
engineering and technology demonstration
bulletins.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)—
Specialized forums within ATTIC dedicated
to discrete topic areas. These groups are
mini-bulletin boards that allow you to enter and receive
messages and view bulletins dedicated to a single
topic area. ATTIC has SIGs for:
H Bioremediation—which focuses on biological
treatment technologies and the latest develop-
ments in the field. *
H The Federal Remediation Roundtable—an inter-
agency group focusing on the remediation of
federal hazardous waste sites.
A Hotline—ATTIC can be accessed by phone dur-
ing regular business_hQujs,_Ihrough the hotline you
can request:
m Searches to be run for you.
M Assistance in designing a search strategy or "walk-
ing" you through a search.
By contacting the ATTIC system operator, you can
also request searches of the Robert S. Kerr Environ-
mental Research Laboratory Soil Transport and Fate
Database and EPA's Hazardous Waste Collection
Database."~TirZ' .'~.I~ -..H'. .",..' .' "" ".'.''.""
The system operator is always available to respond to
ybur'questibns concerning "ATTIC and resolve any
•"problems you may have in accessing the system.
A Repository—Full-text copies of the source
documents abstracted in the ATTIC Database are
available. You can order documents from:
H The National Technical Information Service (the
NTIS number is provided as part of each abstract).
B EPA's Center for Envi ronmental Research I nforma-
tion.
m ATTIC—you can have the documents FAXed
to you, or sent by express or regular mail.
Documents are free to federal, state, and local
: governments.
ATTIC accommodates your busy schedule with:
'H Quick searches of hundreds of abstracts on alter-
native treatment technologies.
m Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at no
V charge: • - • • --- ;.;-_• . - •-:-
B Optional delayed retrieval—conduct a search,
then, call back later to retrieve the search report.
ATTIC includes information from a broad range of
sources, such as:
H Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation
• (SITE) Program
• Records of Decision (RODs)
M RCRA Delisting Actions
p Removal Actions
m Treatability Studies
H NATO/International Studies
H:"U.S: Air-Force — -
H U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency
, (USATHAMA)
H State Agencies . >: • , _v, • . ;;
B Industry Field Studies/Remedial Projects
S Conferences and Symposia ~
•ft Technicalf3ournals and Bulletins.
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You can access ATTIC using either an IBM (or com-
patible) PC, Apple, or a dumb terminal equipped with
a modem (1200, 2400, or 9600 baud), and appropri-
ate communications software (eg., CrossTalk™ or
PROCOMM™).
Note: If you do not have access to a PC with a modem,
you can still access the information in ATTIC by call-
ing the system operator.
To access ATTIC directly, set your PC communications
software as follows:
Name
Numbers
Parity
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Terminal Emulation
Duplex
ATTIC *
301-670-3808
(1200 or 2400 baud)
301-670-3813
(9600 baud)
N
8
1
VT-100
Full
Once you have accessed ATTIC all functions are eas-
ily performed using abbreviated commands. ATTIC is
also equipped with a built-in help function; anytime you
need help, type H for an easy guide to the menu.
A User Guide is available and may be obtained by call-
ing the ATTIC system operator or leaving a message
on the bulletin board. The numbers are listed in this
brochure.
For Further Information on
Please Call
ATTIC System Operator/Hotline
(301) 670-6294
ATTIC Online Computer Access
(301) 670-3808
(301) 670-3813 (9600 baud)
or
Joyce Perdek
•rU.Sr. Environmental Protection Agency
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
2890 Woodbridge Avenue (MS-106)
—~ JEdisqn, NJ 08837-3679 „
"(908)321-4380
-_ --ATTIC Technical Support
4 Research Place, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
" (301)670-4990
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