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United States Office of March 1994
Environmental Protection The Administrator
Agency Washington, DC 20460
Strategic Targeted Activities for Results System
FY 1994 Goals, Objectives,
Commitments, and Measures
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FY 1994 Goals. Objectives. Commitment.s. and Measures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ... ....... 1
Cross-Program 3
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Office of Air and Radiation 7
Office of Enforcement 23
Office of General Counsel 51
Office of Prevention,
Pesticides, and Toxic Substances 55
Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response . 107
Office of Water 167
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INTRODUCTION
This document compiles all the Headquarters and Regional program office performance measures
and commitments (targets) developed for use in FY 1994. The measures are organized by their
program office strategic plan goals and objectives, with titles and definitions. A
crosswalk between the measure numbers (in the Strategic Targeted Activities and Results
System (STARS) automated data base) and the program office codes is included where possible
for your reference. ' Following the recommendation of the Measures and Accountability Task
Force, programs reviewed their FY 1993 performance measures prior to developing the FY. 1994.
performance measures. Any deletions, additions, or changes appear at the front of each
program office section. Program offices developed and distributed their own program
specific guidances for FY 1994. Please refer to those program specific guidances for' more
detailed program information. After developing their performance measures, the Headquarters
program offices negotiated targets with the respective Regions for those measures with
targets.
continuing in FY 1994, STARS will track a cross-program measure designed to focus on the
Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Program. This measures continues the Agency's
effort to highlight and move forward on the development of coordinated cross-program
performance measures. This is in the Cross-Program Section of this document.
Also continuing in FY 1994, STARS will track progress in the Underground Storage Tank
program. This program, also reported in the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) Report, is the
first Agency program to be a Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) pilot. Several
of the performance measures will be used to track progress toward program goals for both the
CFO and GPRA Reports.
The Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation's (OPPE's) Planning and Management Branch and
the Office of Enforcement's (OE's) Compliance Evaluation Branch together will compile a
quarterly report of Agency accomplishments for the second, third, and fourth quarters of FY
.1994. For further information, please contact the Planning and' Management Branch at 202/
260-5439.
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CROSS-PROGRAM
FY 1994 MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
FOR THE
STRATEGIC TARGETED ACTIVITIES FOR RESULTS SYSTEM
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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
FY 1994
Program Area; Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection PROGRAMS (CSGWPP)
GOAL: PREVENT ADVERSE EFFECTS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL
INTEGRITY OF THE NATION'S GROUND WATER. .
OBJECTIVE: To finalize the Regional Reviews and State assessments begun in FY 1993, and initiate
the necessary operational improvements across programs.
STARS CODE: GWP1
REPORTED: Q4
SUNSET: 1995
ACTIVITY: Finalize State Assessments
MEASURE: Regions have begun assisting States in an in-depth self-
assessment of each state's overall ground water program as measured
against the elements of a CSGWPP. The assessment should address
necessary steps to achieve the strategic elements outlined in the
National CSGWPP Guidance with particular attention to establishing a
coordination point.
Performance Expectations: By EOY 1993, the "initial" State assessments
should be completed. Regions will work with States to finalize them by
Q4 for FY 1994. The DRA's EOY report should describe these accomplishments
and report on a Stat-by-State basis progress in achieving a regionally-approved
Core CSGWPP.
ACTIVITY: Conduct
necessary and appropriate follow-up to FY 1993 Regional Reviews
MEASURE; EPA ground water related programs were reviewed by the
Regions in FY 1993 to assess potential benefits from contribution
to the development of CSGWPPs. The Regions have identified areas
in relevant programs which could, through coordinated grants manage-
ment and the CSGWPP vehicle, be more mutually supportive; achieve
greater efficiency; improve consistency between programs; and allow
greater State program flexibility.
Performance Expectations: With the completion of the Regional Review, the
DRA's EOY report should document those program areas in which the Regional
Ground Water Steering Committee has initiated changes to support cross-
program activities leading to CSGWPPs.
STARS CODE: GWP2
REPORTED: Q4
SUNSET: 1994
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
FY 1994 MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
FOR THE
STRATEGIC TARGETED ACTIVITIES FOR RESULTS SYSTEM
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OFFICE OF AIR & RADIATION
GOCMS FY' 93 vs. FYf 94
Deleted Measures: .
OAR-3 Status of addressing monitors and emissions inventory issues raised by the
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
OAR-4 Status addressing nitrogen oxide (NOX) issue
OAR-5 Status of the Clean Fuels Program
OAR-6 Status of state enabling legislation for state and local operating programs
OAR-9 Status of sulfur dioxide emissions allowance trading
OAR-10 Status of early reductions program implementation
OAR-12 Status of radionuclide site inspections
Added Measures
OAR-2 Status of regional processing of RACT catch-up & Stage II rules
OAR-6 Status of state legal authority for making MACT determinations
OAR-7 Status on state plans to submit rules under 112 (1)
OAR-8 Status of NESHAPS activities for HON, coke ovens & dry cleaners; specify
outreach initiatives
OAR-10 Status of opt-in applications reviewed and permits issued
OAR-13 Status of Green Programs
OAR-16 Status of Radiation program activities
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Changed Measures
OAR-1
to
OAR-1
OAR-2
to
OAR-3
and
OAR-4
OAR-7
to
OAR-5
OAR-8
to
OAR-9
OAR-11
to
OAR-12
Status of state rules to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions by
15% by 1996
Status of state progress in submitting final 15% plans
Status of new & enhanced (I/M) programs, improvement -of existing programs
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Status of state passage of I/M legislation
Status on submission of I/M SIPS
Status of state fee and state permit programs
Status of state fee program submittals
Status of phase I permit applications and continuous emissions monitor
certifications
Status on issuance of Phase I permit applications and compliance plans
Status of radon high risk targeting
Status of Radon Programs
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Air and Radiation Reporting
The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) establishes its priorities, strategies, and measures
of progress in the memoranda of agreement each region negotiates with the headquarters
program office. Triese memoranda are a fairly new feature of the air program. Information
describing the process of each region in fulfilling the objectives identified in the
memoranda is captured in a computer called the Memoranda of Agreement Reporting System
(MOARS), maintained by the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS).
The FY 1994 STARS^measures are a subset of information in MOARS and also follow the
activities of some headquarters air and radiation programs, specifically climate change,
stratospheric ozone, and indoor air. Data will be electronically loaded from MOARS to
STARS. Unlike water, waste, toxics, and pesticides programs, none of the air and radiation
measures identify numerical targets in STARS.
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OFFICE OF AIR & RADIATION
FY 1994
GOAL : Attainment: of National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Objective:Reduce levels of ozone precursors and carbon monoxide
MEASURE: Status of state progress in submitting final 15% plans.
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MEASURE: Status of regional processing of RACT catch-up & Stage II rules.
Stars Code: OAR-1
Reported: Q2,3,4
Stars Code: OAR-2
Reported: Q2,3,4
MEASURE: Status of state passage of new & enhanced inspection and maintenance (I/M)
legislation
Stars Code: OAR-3
Reported: Q2,4
MEASURE: Status on submission of I/M SIPs
Stars Code: OAR-4
Reported: Q2,4
GOAL: State Implementation of the Clean Air Act Amendments
Objective:Enhance state and local capacity
MEASURE: Status of state fee permit program submittals
Stars Code: OAR-5
Reported: Q2,4
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
FY 1994
GOAL: Control air toxic emissions
Objective: Achieve significant reductions in emissions from major source categories and
mobile sources contributing to air toxics risk
MEASURE: Status of state legal authority for making MACT determinations
' Stars Code: OAR-6
Reported: Q2,4
MEASURE: Status on state plans to submit rules under 112(1)
Stars Code: OAR-7
Reported: Q.2,3,4
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MEASURE: Status of NESHAPS activities for HON, coke ovens & dry cleaners; specify outreach
initiatives
Stars Code: OAR-8
Reported: Q2,3,4
GOAL: Reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by 10 million tons per year and nitrogen
oxide emissions by two million tons per year by the year 2000
Objective: Achieve sulfur dioxide emission reduction through trading program; nitrogen oxide
emissions reductions through control regulations
MEASURE: Status on issuance of Phase I permit application and compliance plans
Stars Code: OAR-9
Reported: Q.2,3,4
MEASURE: Status of opt-in applications reviewed and permits issued
Stars Code: OAR-10
Reported: Q2,3,4
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
: FY 1994
GOAL: Indoor Air Pollution Reduction
Objective:Reduce human exposure to the entire range of indoor air pollutants other than
radon (e.g. environmental tobacco smoke) that are known to cause significant
mortality and non-cancer effects
Measure: Status of Indoor Air Programs
> Stars Code: OAR-11
Reported: Q2,3,4
GOAL: Indoor Radon Reduction
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Objective: Reduce excess annual lung cancer deaths attributed to indoor radon exposure in
residences and in schools and other non-residential buildings
MEASURE: Status of Radon Programs
Stars Code: OAR-12
Reported: Q2,3,4
GOAL: Stabilize emissions of greenhouse gases at 1990 levels by the year 2000
Ob jective: Implement the Climate Change Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
through market based energy conservation and other voluntary programs
MEASURE: Status of Green Programs
Stars Code: OAR-13
Reported: Q2,3,4
MEASURE: Status of Global Warming Activities
Stars Code: OAR-15
Reported: Q2,3,4
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
FY 1994 .
GOAL: Stratospheric Ozone Protection
Objective: Minimize ozone depletion and resulting harm to human health and the environment;
reduce cumulative chlorine and bromine concentrations in the stratosphere to pre-
Antarctic ozone hole levels (2ppb) as soon as possible
MEASURE: Status of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Programs
' . . _ Stars Code: 'OAR-14
Reported: Q2,3,4
GOAL: Cross-media Radioactive Waste Disposal & Cleanup and Emergency Response
Objective: Achieve national goals for permanent disposal of high- and low-level radioactive
wastes, cleanup of sites contaminated with radioactive wastes, and protective
action guides for emergency response
MEASURE: Status of Radiation program activities
Stars Code: OAR-16
Reported: Q2,3,4
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
Definitions
OAR-1: Status of state progress in submitting final 15% plans
On November 15, 1993, states with ozone nonattainment areas classified moderate or
above were required to submit SIPs to reduce VOC emissions by at least 15% by 1996
and achieve the health standard. Regions report on progress in processing state
plans; re,view and evaluate control strategies; assist states by providing
technical support and interpreting guidance on which VOC emissions reductions are
creditable to meet the annual progress requirements.
OAR-2 : Status of regional processing of RACT catch-up & Stage II rules.
States with newly designated ozone nonattainment areas (moderate or above) were
required to adopt RACT for all current control techniques guideline categories and
for all major VOC sources by November 15, 1992. Regions report on: reviews and
rulemaking actions on VOC RACT regulations and efforts to incorporate them into
the approved SIP; reviews and actions on SIP revisons intended to correct
regulations; technical and policy guidance to states; and corrected rules
promulgated as Federal implementation plans where necessary.
States with moderate and above ozone nonattainment areas were required by the
Clean Air Act Amendments to adopt and submit SIPs to EPA by November 15, 1992 to
provide for and implement Stage II vapor recovery programs. Regions report on
review and rulemaking actions to incorporate EPA Stage II guidelines into the
approved SIP.
OAR-3: Status of state passage of new & enhanced inspection and maintenance (I/M)
legislation
OAR-4 : Status on submission of I/M SIPs
Twenty-three states were required to adopt enabling legislation for the adoption
of enhanced I/M programs. Regions report on progress in reviewing legislation and
processing SIPS; working with states and local agencies in developing revised
SIPs; and key I/M implementation milestones as conveyed in quarterly reports.
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OFFICE OF AIR AMD RADIATION
Definitions
OAR-5: Status of state fee permit program submittals
States were required to submit programs to regulate implementation of new enabling
legislation and related fee regulations by November 15, 1993. Regions review,
approve, and support implementation of state and local programs. Regions provide
state-by-,stat-e status of: acceptable legal authority/impediments;
development/implementation of state fee programs; submittal of interim/final
operating permit program; and approval/disapproval of operating.permit program
submittals.
OAR-6: Status of state legal authority for making MACT determinations
Regions^ conduct outreach efforts and work with States to ensure that Permit
Program includes legal authority for .implementation of Section 112(g)
determinations. Regions report whether state has legal authority; number of .
major sources in each state; and state implementation plans
OAR-7 : Status on state plans to submit rules under 112(1)
"Each state may develop and submit ... a program for the implementation and
enforcement of emission standards and other requirements for air pollutants"
(CAAA). Regions survey states and locals to determine if they plan to submit
programs under Section 112(1); set up processes for reviewing applications to
ensure that criteria are met; and review and make determinations on State requests
for approval. Regions report on whether each state plans to submit rules or a
program; and describe the specific types of program submitted.
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
Definitions
OAR- 8 : Status of NESHAPS activities for HON, coke ovens & dry cleaners; specify outreach
initiatives
Regions may delegate the development of emission standards to states. Where
states have received delegation of standards, Regions oversee the process for
identifying and contacting facilities by new MACT standards and inform them of
their rights and responsibilities. Where states are not delegate programs,
Regions' identify and contact affected facilities. For each > standard, identify
progress oh contacting affected facilities. Regions also report on training
activities; enforcement of existing NESHAPs where States do not have approved
permit programs; participation with HQ in evaluating compliance with NESHAPs; and
air toxics emission reduction "success stories."
OAR- 9: Status on issuance of Phase I permit application and compliance plans
EPA is p-romulgating Phase I NOX control regulations, including provisions for
emissions averaging. In coordination with HQ and states, Regions are responsible
for reviewing Phase I applications and compliance plans and for revising permits.
OAR-10: Status of opt-in applications reviewed and permits issued
The Opt-In Rule, published in 1993, establishes a program allowing non-affected
sources of SOa to voluntarily participate in the Acid Rain Allowance Trading
Program. EPA is promulgating regulations for certain sources electing to enter
the acid rain program, including provisions for calculating baseline data,
allowances, permit requirements, and continuous emissions monitoring requirements.
Regions, in conjunction with HQ and states, review opt-in applications and issue
permits .
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
Definitions
OAR-11: Status of Indoor Air Programs
Regions report on efforts to: provide public information; support state and local
programs in their efforts to address indoor air programs; expand training; and
work with key private sector partners to implement guidance.
OAR-12 : Status of Radon Programs
Regions report on efforts to: set quantitative goals and track results; target
high risk areas for environmental results; develop and promote model building
codes; promote real estate guide, policies, and mandates; build alliances; provide
outreach" to promote testing and mitigation; utilize grants to implement effective
state radon programs; and expand efforts to educate minority and low income
populations and develop state strategies for lowering radon risk to these
populations.
OAR-13: Status of Green Programs
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OAR-15 : Status of Global Warming Activities
The President's Climate Change Action Plan includes a wide variety of public-
private partnerships intended to stimulate the research, development, and
commercialization of new technologies and processes. Regions report on progress
assisting HQ in facilitating the marketing/implementation of voluntary green
programs (Green Lights, Energy Star Buildings, Golden Carrot Market-Pull
Partnerships, Natural Gas Star, etc.).
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
Definitions
OAR-14: Status of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Programs
To .help implement regulations to phase-out ozone depleting chemicals, Regions are
responsible for: coordinating response to inquiries from the public or industry;
disseminating'EPA information materials, informing state and local governments
about EPA's strat. ozone protection program, including information on key issues
such as retrofit options, alternatives for small users of ODS solvents, and
support for halon banker; and conducting field investigations to ensure, compliance
with domestic rule makings and participating in enforcement proceedings as
necessary.
OAR-16: Status of Radiation program activities
Regions help ensure that all states have access to adequate disposal facilities;
assist states with locating disposal sites by providing technical assistance using
the EPA risk assessment models; participate in radiation site cleanup regulatory
development workgroup; provide site-specific risk assessment support for sites
contaminated with radioactive waste; and participate in the federal Radiological
Emergency Response Team (RERT).
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994 MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
FOR THE
STRATEGIC TARGETED ACTIVITIES FOR RESULTS SYSTEM
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Program Area:
FY 1994
Civil Judicial Enforcement
GOAL: Ensure vigorous enforcement against violations of environmental statutes.
OBJECTIVE: Track compliance with the terms and conditions of judicial
consent decrees and address instances of noncompliance
with appropriate actions.
MEASURE: Provide a quarterly report on the compliance status of EPA
consent decrees by Region and statute. Regional reports
include both the names and numbers of:
a. Active consent decrees
b. Active consent decrees in compliance
c. Active consent decrees in violation where formal
enforcement action has commenced
d. Active consent decrees in violation where formal
enforcement action is planned but has not commenced
e. Active consent decrees in violation with no formal
enforcement action planned or necessary
f. Active consent decrees for which current status is
unknown or not reported
OBJECTIVE: Monitor judicial enforcement activity levels.
MEASURE: Report quarterly on the cumulative number of EPA civil
actions. Report the cumulative totals for all programs
for the following:
a. New referrals to HQ from Regions
b. New direct referrals to DOJ from Regions (including
re-referred PRN's)
c. New pre-referral negotiations cases initiated
d. Consent decree enforcement cases
STARS CODE: E/C-1
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: E/C-2'
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Program Area:
FY 1994
Civil Judicial Enforcement
GOAL: Ensure vigorous enforcement against violations of environmental statutes.
OBJECTIVE: Follow-though on active case docket. Provide support to
program offices, Regions, and the Department of Justice in
bringing high quality cases to a timely conclusion.
MEASURE: For pre-FY 1994 cases (fixed universe) specify the number
of civil cases pending at the Department of Justice or
filed in the Courts at the beginning of the fiscal year
(including direct referrals). Each quarter, report
current status of cases by statute:
a. Cases concluded after filing
b. Cases concluded before filing
c. Cases filed in court
d. Cases pending at the Department of Justice or at the
U.S. Attorney
e. Cases not concluded more than 2 years since filing
MEASURE: For 1994 case referrals (dynamic universe) specify the
number of new civil cases referred to the Department of
Justice since the beginning of the fiscal year (including
direct referrals and re-referred PRNs). Each quarter,
report cumulatively by statute:
a. Cases concluded after filing
b. Cases concluded before filing
c. Cases filed in court
d. Cases pending at the Department of Justice or at the
U.S. Attorney .
e. Cases returned to Regions
STARS CODE: E/C-3
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: E/C-4
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Program Area:
FY 1994
Civil Judicial
Enforcement
GOAL: Encourage timely processing and settlement of enforcement actions.
OBJECTIVE: Ensure timely processing of proposed judicial consent
decrees.
MEASURE: Report -quarterly on the average review time by HQ for
proposed consent decrees (by Statute) (target = 35 days).
OE will provide quarterly reports on:
a. Number of consent decrees reviewed by OE and
forwarded to DOJ
b. Number of consent decrees reviewed by OE and declined
or returned to Region
c. Average review time in days
d. Range of time needed to review consent decrees
(minimum and maximum)
OBJECTIVE: Provide .information on the timely disposition of cases.
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MEASURE: Report the average time from initiation to disposition of
cases concluded (with a consent decree or litigation) in
FY 1994 (Q4 only).
OBJECTIVE: Provide support to Program offices, Regions, and the .
Department of Justice in achieving high quality
settlements.
MEASURE: Of the Superfund cases concluded since the beginning of
the year, report the total number of 106 and 107 case
conclusions and joint 106 and 107 case conclusions.
STARS CODE: E/C-5
TARGETED: Q2,Q3,Q4
REPORTED ONLY: NO
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: E/C-6
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: E/C-7
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Civil Judicial Enforcement
E/C-1 Judicial Consent Decree Tracking and Follow-up: For Agency consent decree tracking
and follow-up procedures, please refer to the OE Directive on Consent Decree Tracking
and Follow-up (January 11, 1990, memorandum from James M. Strock)
Regions will report on the compliance status of EPA consent decrees ea^ch quarter.
This includes both the name and number of: (a.) active consent decrees; (b.) active
consent decrees in compliance; (c.) active consent decrees in violation where formal
enforcement action has commenced; (d.) active consent decrees in violation where
formal enforcement action is planned but has not yet commenced; and (e.) active
consent decrees in violation with no action planned or deemed necessary at this time
(e.g., facility is expected to return to compliance without enforcement action).
For the purposes of reporting on consent decree tracking and follow-up, the following
definitions apply:
1. Reportable Violation - A decree will be reported as in violation if any term or
condition of the decree is not complied with as of the end of the quarter.
2. Appropriate Enforcement Action - Formal enforcement actions include motions for
contempt, motions to enforce the order, motions for specific performance, collection
of penalties, decree modifications and contractor listing.
3. Final Compliance Determinations - Cases where the final compliance date in the
decree has been reached and the source is not meeting the final compliance limits or
conditions of the decree, the decree shall be reported in category (c) , (d) or (e) of
measure E/C-1, depending on the circumstances. If the Region has determined that the
source will not be able to meet the final terms of the decree, and enforcement action
is planned, the Region will continue to report the decree in category (d) until one
of the acceptable enforcement actions previously defined has been commenced. At that
time, the decree will be reported as violation with enforcement action commenced and
shall remain in that category until it is returned to compliance with the decree. If
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Civil Judicial Enforcement
(cont.) the Region has determined that the final terms of the decree will be met, the Region
will report the violation in category (e) in violation with no action planned at this
time. When the final terms of the decree are met, the decree will be reported in the
compliance category.
4. Consent Decree Tracking for Multiple Facility Consent Decrees - Consent decrees .
covering more than one facility will be reported as a single consent decree. Actions
taken to address violations at more than one facility covered by the same decree will
be reported and counted individually for internal Agency accountability and resources
distribution purposes. Actions against multiple facilities covered by the same
decree will be accounted for in the significant noncomplier lists and the enforcement
actions tracked in STARS.
E/C^-2 Monitor judicial enforcement activity levels: The "new referrals to HQ from Regions"
category reports the number of civil judicial cases referred to HQ from the Regions
during the fiscal year, irrespective of whether they have also been referred to DOJ
during the year. Over the last few years, the number of referrals to HQ has
decreased as most cases are referred directly to DOJ. The number of (a) referrals to
HQ and (b) the number of direct referrals to DOJ added together equal the total
number of newly initiated Regional referrals during the year, and show what type of
referrals (direct and indirect) were made. These two outputs are drawn from the
DOCKET by selecting Regional cases using the "date to DOJ" field and the RFIN
(referral indicator) field which is coded either RD (referral [direct] to DOJ), RH
(referral to HQ).
Also reported in this measure are the number of PRN-type cases which were newly
initiated (mini-lit report to DOJ) during the fiscal year, but which were not later
also referred to DOJ, (i.e^_, no full litigation package or signed consent decree was
referred subsequently during the year). PRNs which were initiated during the year
ami later also referred would be counted in the "direct referrals to DOJ" category.
In effect., PKI-] c.i.ses are counted a: PKNs until the Recjion tefers a full litigation
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Civil Judicial Enforcement
(cont.) package or a signed consent decree; at that point they are counted as direct
referrals. (If', the Region completes a full litigation report in the place of a
mini-lit report, but for the purposes of handling the case as a PRN, it is counted as
a PRN..) . .
The last category of referral activity reported in this measure is the number of
referrals made to DOJ to enforce against consent decree violations. These cases are
not counted as new civil referrals (in DOCKET they are amendments to previous
(existirig) cases) but are credited as consent decree enforcement (actions) cases and
reported separately from new civil referrals.
(Note that the above categories are mutually exclusive and together represent the new
Regional civil judicial activity during the year.
E/C-4 Follow-though on active case docket: Dynamic Universe - This measure reports the
number (and status) of new civil judicial cases referred to DOJ during the fiscal
year (i.e.,for FY 1994 from 10/1/93 to 9/30/94). This referral total includes: (a)
all direct referrals to DOJ during the year; (b) Regional referrals to HQ which were
referred to DOJ during the year, irrespective of what year the case was originally
referred to HQ; and, (c) all PRNs re-referred to DOJ during the year irrespective of
what year they were initiated. This often means that cases referred by the Region to
HQ late in one fiscal year are credited as new civil referrals to DOJ in the
following year when the EPA referral to DOJ occurs. The number of new referrals to
DOJ reported in this measure is used as the official Agency count of referrals to DOJ
since it, in fact, measures the actual number of referrals to DOJ that occur during
the year.
Starting in FY91, the method of counting all civil referral categories was adjusted
to provide appropriate 'referral credit for both nyjlti-media and multi-facility cases.
In these cases, violations under different programs/Statutes are combined in ->
multi-media referrals so that a holistic enforcement response can be made by EPA.
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Civil Judicial Enforcement
(cont.) Since these violations are discrete problems which were historically generally
enforced separately, each discrete enforceable separate program component counts as a
civil referral credit. Similarly, cases which combine actions against separate
facilities in a unified referral package are given referral credit for each facility
with a discrete enforceable violation.
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Program Area:
FY 1994
Multi-Media Enforcement
GOAL: Integrate a cross-program/multi-media perspective into all stages of environmental
enforcement planning and decision-making.
OBJECTIVE: Encourage application of multi-media/cross-program
enforcement approaches to achieve additional health and
environmental protection results, deterrence, and
efficiency which could not have been achieved by
traditional single-media approaches alone.
MEASURE: Inspections:
l.a. The number of consolidated multi-media inspections at
privately-owned facilities.
b. The number of times each program participated in a
consolidated inspection reported in l.a.
c. The number of consolidated multi-media inspections at
Federal facilities.
d. The number of times each program participated in a
consolidated inspection reported in I.e.
2.a. The number of coordinated multi-media inspections at
privately-owned facilities.
b. The number of times each program participated in a
coordinated inspection reported in 2.a.
c. The number of coordinated multi-media inspections at
Federal facilities.
d. The number of times each program participated in a
coordinated inspection reported in 2.c.
3. The number of sing.le-media inspections where a
multi-media checklist has been completed.
STARS CODE: E/C-8
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Multi-Media Enforcement
GOAL: Integrate a cross-prog'ram/multi-media perspective into all stages of environmental
enforcement planning and decision-making.
(cont.) Enforcement Activity:
4.a. The number of consolidated or coordinated civil
judicial referrals to DOJ at privately-owned facilities.
b. The number of consolidated or coordinated civil
judicial referrals to DOJ at Government Owned Contractor
Operated (GOCO) Federal facilities.
5.a. The number of consolidated or coordinated
administrative enforcement actions at privately-owned
facilities.
b. The number of consolidated or coordinated
administrative enforcement actions at Federal facilities
(including GOCOs).
6.a. The number of civil judicial referrals and civil
administrative enforcement actions coordinated at
privately-owned facilities.
b. The number of civil judicial referrals and civil
administrative enforcement actions coordinated at Federal
facilities.
Settlements:
7. The number of single-media cases with settlements
containing multi-media elements.
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Multi-Media Enforcement
E/C-8 Multi-Media Enforcement
Background: ' Multi-media referrals are those civil judicial cases where: (a).more
than one statute is cited in the complaint, and (b) the different citations pertain
to discrete environmental violations. Examples of "discrete" environmental
violations are: the same facility has smokestack emissions in violation of
applicable SIP limits, and a hazardous waste storage area with leaking drums, and an
recent discharge into a river for which it holds no NPDES permit. For the purposes
of this report CWA/NPDES and CWA/404 will be considered different statutes.
Specific Definitions for Multi-Media Enforcement Measures (E/C-8):
1. (l.a. & l;c.) A consolidated inspection occurs when a single'inspection covers
two or more programs. A consolidated inspection might be conducted by one fully
trained inspector. Single program inspections using a multi-media checklist should
not be credited.
2. (l.b. & l.d.) Report, for each program, the number of that program's inspections
which were completed as part of one of the consolidated multi-media inspections
counted in measure la.
3. (2.a. & 2.c.) To count as a "coordinated" inspection or action, no more than
three months may have elapsed between inspection by one program and subsequent
inspection by another program. The coordinated inspection must be a result of prior
collaboration and planning between programs.
4. (2.b. & 2.d.) Provide, for each program, the number of that program's inspections
which were completed as part of one of the coordinated multi-media inspections
counted in measure 2a.
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Multi-Media Enforcement
[cont.) 5. (4.a. & 4.b.) A consolidated referral is a referral in which at least two
discrete'environmental problems, from different programs, are combined into one
referral package or an additional violation (from a different program) is added as an
amendment to an existing judicial referral or complaint. A coordinated referral is a
separate referral package related to an existing referral or complaint for which the
consent decree negotiation/resolutions are to jointly resolved but for which the
referral or complaint have not been combined.
6. (4.a. & 4.b.) Civil judicial referral counts will be reported by OE using the
Agency civil DOCKET and OE reporting method. Referral credit will be given for each
program which has a discrete environmental violation included in the civil judicial
multi-media case.
7. (5.a. & 5.b.) The type of administrative actions to be credited are actions which
meet the STARS criteria of the program for which credit is included, generally
administrative orders. (For example, warning letters and NOVs are not usually
counted as administrative actions in STARS). Federal facility compliance agreements
are creditable actions.
8. (4,5., and 6) Enforcement actions (civil or administrative). brought under more
than one statutory authority, but which address an environmental problem in only one
program are not to be included in the count of multi-media actions.
9. (7) Includes single-media settlements with multi-media Supplemental Environmental
Projects, multi-media .pollution prevention projects, and/or settlement provision
addressing an environmental problem under a different program that was not part of
the original case referral.
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Program Area:
FY 1994
Criminal Judicial Enforcement
GOAL: Ensure vigorous, timely, and high quality enforcement against violations of environmental
statutes.
STARS CODE: E/C-9
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
OBJECTIVE: Provide support to program offices and Regions in
developing criminal enforcement actions.
MEASURE: Report cumulatively by principal statute on the status of
EPA criminal actions. Report will include the following:
a. Number of new investigations opened.
b. Number of open investigations as of end of quarter.
c. Number of investigations closed prior to referral to
OCE.
d. Cumulative number of new referrals to from the
Regions to OCE.
e. Cumulative number of new referrals to DOJ from OCE.
f. Cumulative number of cases returned withdrawn.
g. Number of individuals arrested by apprehension or
indictment during the fiscal year (Q4 only).
h. Number of individuals charged during the fiscal year
(Q4 only).
OBJECTIVE: Provide support to program offices, Regions, NEIC/Office
of Criminal Investigations, and the Department of Justice
in bringing high quality cases to a timely and successful
conclusion.
MEASURE: For pre-FY 1994 cases (fixed universe) specify the number .
of criminal case referrals in progress at DOJ at the
beginning of the fiscal year. Each quarter, report the
current status of cases by principal statute.
a. Number of referrals to DOJ by OE
b. Number of referrals under review at DOJ
STARS CODE: E/C-10
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Program Area:
FY 1994
Criminal Judicial Enforcement
GOAL: Ensure vigorous, timely, and high quality enforcement against violations of environmental
statutes.
(cont.) c. Number of referrals under a grand jury investigation
d. Number of referrals in which charges have been filed
e. Cumulative number of referrals closed following
prosecution
f. Cumulative number of referrals closed by DOJ without
prosecution
MKASURE: For 1994 case referrals (dynamic universe) specify the
number of new criminal referrals at DOJ since the
beginning of the fiscal year. Report cumulatively by
principal statute:
a. Cumulative number of referrals to DOJ by OE
b. Number of referrals under review at DOJ
c. Number of referrals under a grand jury investigation
d. Number of referrals in which charges have been filed
e. Cumulative number 6f referrals closed following
prosecution
f. Cumulative number of referrals closed by DOJ without
prosecution
OBJECTIVE: Encourage timely processing of criminal enforcement
actions.
STARS CODE: E/C-11
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
MEASURE: Of the criminal cases referred to DOJ during the fiscal
year, report the:
a. Average time from opening of criminal investigation
to referral to OCE
b. Average time from referral to DOJ until charges are
filed
STARS CODE: E/C-12
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Program Area:
FY 1994
Criminal Judicial Enforcement
GOAL: Ensure vigorous, timely, and high quality enforcement against violations of environmental
statutes.
OBJECTIVE: Monitor the quality
strategic value of criminal cases.
MEASURE:
For all criminal cases which are concluded during the
fiscal year, report the following cumulative totals by
principal statue:
a. Number of referrals resulting in a conviction (plea
ot verdict)
b. Number of referrals for which all charges were
STARS CODE: 'E/C-13
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
c.
d.
e.
f.
g-
h.
dismissed or all defendants were acquitted
Number of defendants charged
Number of defendants convicted
(after
Number of defendants acquitted or dismissed
charges)
Number of defendants sentenced
Amount of fines assessed (before suspension)
Months of incarceration ordered (before suspension)
OBJECTIVE: Monitor State enforcement activity on cases referred to
States by EPA's criminaL enforcement program.
MEASURE: The following measures refer only to cases in which EPA
has performed a significant amount of the criminal
investigatory work prior to referral to a State (State is
intended to include States, other nations, Indian tribes,
and local governments).
a. Number of EPA referrals to States
b. Number of individuals arrested
c. Number of defendants charged
d. Number of defendants convicted
STARS CODE: E/C-14
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Program Area:
FY 1994
Criminal Judicial Enforcement
GOAL: Ensure vigorous, timely, and high quality enforcement against violations of environmental
statutes.
(cont.
e. Number of defendants acquitted or dismissed
f. Number of defendants sentenced
g. Amount of fines assessed
h. Amount of fines assessed (after suspension)
i. Months of incarceration ordered
j. Months of incarceration ordered (after suspension)
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Criminal Judicial Enforcement
E/C-9 Criminal Enforcement .
1. Open Investigations: The agent determines that evidence may exist that shows the
violation of an environmental statute or regulation. A preliminary investigation
results in the opening of a case. A project number is requested from1 OCI and all
investigatory activities are charged to that number. An OCI docket number is
assigned and a case form is submitted for entering the investigation in the EPA
Criminal Docket. Subsequent activities are charged against the project number and
described in the EPA Criminal Docket.
2. Investigations Closed Prior to Referral to EPA-OCE: Investigation has shown:
that the allegations were unfounded; the case should be referred for administrative
civil action, the case should be referred to another agency or law enforcement
office; or there is lack of prosecutorial merit. Includes cases in which the
investigation is suspended and the information in the closed investigations retained
for intelligence purposes.
E/C-10 Criminal Enforcement - Follow-Through on Active Case Docket
1. Fixed Universe: All criminal cases at DOJ/USA or filed in court at the beginning
of FY1994 are included in fixed universe. Cases do not enter or exit the fixed
universe after October 1, 1993. The purpose is to measure the federal government's
progress in moving cases through DOJ and the court system to conclusion (i.e., closed
following prosecution and closed without prosecution) by taking a snapshot of the
fixed universe at the beginning of year and at the end of each quarter.
2. Dynamic Universe: All cases referred the DOJ after the beginning of the fiscal
year are included in the dynamic universe. The measure reports at the end of each
quarter the cumulative number of new cases referred to DOJ (i.e., the dynamic
universe to date) and the status of these cases in the DOJ/judicial process.
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Program Area:
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement
GOAL: Carry out a vigorous Federal facilities compliance and enforcement program.
OBJECTIVE: Establish and implement cross-program/multi-media
enforcement program at Federal facilities to achieve
additional protection of human health and the environment,
deterrence, and timely and appropriate enforcement with
greater efficiency than the traditional single-media
approaches.
MEASURE: Federal Facility Inspections and Enforcement Actions .
a. The number of single-media inspections performed at
Federal facilities.
b. The number of Federal facilities that are in
non-compliance with any environmental statutes and
regulations.
c. The number of single-media administrative enforcement
actions.
STARS CODE: FFE-1
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement
FFE-1 A. Report the number of single statute inspections performed, including those that
used multi-media screening checklists.
B. Report the number of facilities that are in non-compliance with, all environmental
statutes and regulations.
C. Report the number of completed single-media -administrative enforcement actions at
Federal facilities. Federal Facility Compliance Agreements are creditable
administrative enforcement actions. Warning letters and NOVs should not be counted
as completed administrative enforcement actions in STARS.
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Program Area:
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement
NOTE: The following measures (datapoints FFE-2 through FFE-7) are located electronically within
the OSWER program section of the STARS database as OSWER-13 through OSWER-18.
GOAL: Ensure a protective and efficient response program at Federal agency Superfund sites.
MEASURE: Target and report number of sites where a Record of
Decision, first and subsequent, has been signed by either
the Regional Administrator or the Assistant Administrator
for OE.
MEASURE: Target and report number of sites where a remedial action,
first and subsequent, has been completed. Credit is given
where a final inspection has been conducted, the remedy is
Operational and Functional and a RA report has been
prepared and approved by EPA.
MEASURE: Report the number of remedial action activities initiated
at Federal facilities.
STARS CODE:' FFE-2
TARGETED: Q4
REPORTED ONLY: Q2
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: FFE-3
TARGETED: Q4
REPORTED ONLY: Q2
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: FFE-4
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
MEASURE: Report the number of removal, expedited response or RCRA
corrective actions initiated at Federal facilities
pursuant to an IAG/FFA or other enforceable document.
STARS CODE: FFE-5
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
MEASURE: Report the number of disputes resolved at Federal
facilities.
STARS CODE: FFE-6
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
MEASURE: Report the number of base closure decisions completed at
Federal facilities.
STARS CODE: FFE-7
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: 'ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement
FFE-2 Federal Facilities Records of Decisions: Federal facilities are required to complete
a Record of Decision (ROD) to select a remedy. The EPA must.agree with the Federal
facility on the remedy, or the Administrator must select the remedy. Credit for this
measure 'is given on the date the Regional Administrator or the AA for OE signs the
ROD. This date is tracked in CERCLIS as the RI/FS Completion date.
FFE-3 Federal Facilities Remedial Actions: A remedial action is the implementation of
response measures intended to ensure protection of human health or the environment.
Federal facilities conduct remedial actions to reduce potential or actual threats
pursuant to a ROD. Credit is given for this measure when the Federal facility
initiates substantial continuous physical on-site remedial action pursuant to a ROD
or other decision document under an IAG/FFA or other enforceable agreement. Interim
response actions can be credited to this measure.
FFE-4 Federal Facilities Remedial Actions: A remedial action is the implementation of
response measures intended to ensure protection of human health or the environment.
Federal facilities conduct remedial actions to reduce potential or actual threats
pursuant to a ROD. Credit is given for this measure when the final inspection has
been conducted, the remedy is Operational and Functional and a RA report has been
prepared and approved by EPA.
FFE-5 Federal Facilities Removal Actions: Removal actions are conducted in response to
emergency, 'time-critical, and non-time-critical situations at NPL and non-NPL sites.
A Federal facility removal action is credited when on-site removal activity is
initiated pursuant to an Action Memorandum or other appropriate decision document.
Expedited Response Actions can be credited to this measure.
FFE-6 A dispute resolution is necessary when the Federal agency, state and/or EPA make an
effort to resolve an IAG/FFA dispute, informally or formally. Credit is given for
this measure when the document resolving the issue is signed (e.g., letter of
agreement, agreement document).
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement
FFE-7 A base closure decision is when EPA is involved with land transf-er decisions and
clean parcel determinations at closing or realigning military bases. Credit is given
for this measure when EPA responds to the Facility after review of a proposed lease
or other land transfer document or date EPA concurs on a clean parcel identified
under Community Environmental Response Facilitation Act (CERFA).
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OSWER 13 FEDERAL FACILITIES W/RODs 1ST
SIGNED BY RA OR AA/OE
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Universe Target
__
__
--
__
__
__
__
--
--
__
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
--
--
--
& SUBSEQ
(FFE-2)
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
7
7
5
11
3
4
2
5
11
13
National
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NOTE: While this is an Office of Enforcement measure, it
(datapoint FFE-2) is located electronically within the
OSWER program section of the STARS database as OSWER-13.
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OSWER 15 FEDERAL FACILITIES W/REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
, VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
National
1ST & SUBSEQUENT COMPLETED
Quarter 2 Quarter 3
Cumulative Cumulative
Universe Target Target
__
--
"--
__
__
__
__
--
--
(FFE-3)
Quarter
4
Cumulative
Target
0
0
2 ,
4
2
0
0
8
2
0
18
NOTE: While this is an Office of Enforcement measure, it
(datapoint FFE-3) is located electronically within the
OSWER program section of the STARS database as OSWER-15,
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
FY 1994 MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
FOR THE
STRATEGIC TARGETED ACTIVITIES FOR RESULTS SYSTEM
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GOAL:
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
FY 1994
Program Area: Red Border Review
STARS CODE: GC-1
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
OBJECTIVE: Assist program offices in developing regulations by
ensuring final Red Border review is accomplished in a
timely manner.
ACTIVITY: Red Border Review
MEASURE: OGC will complete its response to Red Border Review
documents within three weeks for at least 80% of the
reviews and within a maximum of four weeks for all
reviews.
Indicate total number of Red Border Review documents
received for concurrence by OGC.
By media, indicate number and percent of Red Border Review
documents reviewed in three weeks and reviewed in four
weeks.
Indicate number of Red Border Review documents not
reviewed in four weeks with explanation.
Indicate total number of Red Border Review documents not
receiving OGC concurrence with explanation.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES, AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994 MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
FOR THE
STRATEGIC TARGETED ACTIVITIES FOR RESULTS SYSTEM
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Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances
Strategic Targeted Activities for Results System Measures
FY 1994 Code Crosswalk
Computer Code STARS Code
Computer Code STARS Code
OPTS-1
OPTS-2", 3
OPTS-4
OPTS-5
OPTS-6
OPTS-7,8
OPTS-9,10
OPTS-11
OPTS-12-16
OPTS-17,22
OPTS-23,28
OPTS-29,32
OPTS-33,35
OPTS-36-43
OPTS-44
OPTS-45
P-l
P-2
P-3
P-4.
P-5
P-6
P-7
P-8
T-l
T-2
T-3
T-4
T-5
PTE/E-1
P/E-1A
T/E-1A
OPTS-46
OPTS-47
OPTS-48
OPTS-49
OPTS-50
OPTS-51
OPTS-52
OPTS-53,54
OPTS-55, 57
OPTS-58-62
OPTS-63,64
OPTS-65,66
OPTS-67,68
OPTS-69, 71
OPTS-72
OPTS-73,74
E/E-1A
P/E-1B
. T/E-1B
E/E-1B
P/E-1C
T/E-1C
E/E-1C
P/E-2
P/E-3
P/E-4
T/E-2
T/E-3
T/E-4
T/E-5
E/E-2
E/E-3
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Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances
DELETED MEASURES: '
P-6A States, Territories, and Tribes developing Generic State Management Plans
P-7A States developing Worker Protection Implementation Plans
T-7 Decentralization of the Toxics Program
ADDED MEASURES:
T-2A Number of cases entering RM1 assessment
T-2E Total number of Post-RM2 starts.
>.
T-2F Total number of Post-RM2 completions, and the disposition of each case.
T-3E Number of chemicals forwarded for final disposition.
T-4A Cross-media and cross-program activities which incorporate pollution
prevention principles
T-4C Outreach to state and local governments to encourage pollution prevention in
their toxics programs
T-5A LeadState accreditation program assistance
T-5B Title X Lead activity coordinating efforts
T-5C Lead information dissemination efforts
T/E-4 Workers protected due to facility inspections and actions
T/E-5 Number of inspection sites visited with 5(e) orders in effect and in
violation; pounds of 5(e) chemicals not introduced due to enforcement actions
NOTE: Reporting of data points T/E-4 and T/E-5 by the Regions is voluntary.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
GOAL: Risk Reduction
OBJECTIVE: Restrict or ban the use of pesticides posing unreasonable
effects to human health and the environment.
MEASURE: Publication of reregistration eligibility decisions or
"other appropriate regulatory action."
MEASURE: Product reregistration decisions - Completed
MEASURE: Product reregistration decisions - Suspensions.
MEASURE: Complete special review (or other risk management;
decisions.
STARS CODE: P-l
TARGETED: Q2,Q3,Q4
REPORTED ONLY: NO
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: P-2A
TARGETED: Q2,Q3,Q4
REPORTED ONLY: NO
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: P-2B
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: P-3
TARGETED: Q2,Q3,Q4
REPORTED ONLY: NO
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
P-l
P-2A
P-2B
Reregistration Eligibility Documents: For all lists, this would be the. Phase 5
determination required by Section 4(g) (2) (A) as to whether pesticides containing a
given active ingredient are eligible for reregistration . For chemicals deemed
eligible for reregistration, the document would be the equivalent of a registration
standard and would, also call in product specific data. For those, List^ B, C and D
chemicals, and List A chemicals following the inventory based DCI, which are deemed
ineligible, there may be a range of actions from another DCI to a referral to special
review. Whatever the "non-eligibility" determination is, it would be announced in
the Federal Register and would be a completion under this measure.
N.
Definition: Product reregistration decisions - Completed: FIFRA Sec. 4(g)(2)(C)
requires the Administrator to determine whether to reregister a product in accordance
with the requirements of Section 3(c) (5) within 14 months after issuance of a
determination of eligibility (i.e. a Reregistration Eligibility Document) for an
active ingredient. If the Administrator decides that a pesticide product meets the
conditions of Sec. 3(c)(5), a notice of reregistration will be issued. However, if
a product does not meet these conditions, the Administrator may take one of three
actions suspend, cancel, or amend the product. Cancellations and amendments are
included in the term "product reregistration decisions.- completed."
Product reregistration. decisions - Suspensions: FIFRA Sec. 4(g)(2)(C) requires the
Administrator to determine whether to reregister a product in accordance with the
requirements of Section 3(c) (5) within 14 months after issuance of a determination of
eligibility (i.e. a Reregistration Eligibility Document) for an active ingredient.
If the Administrator decides that a pesticide product meets the conditions of Sec.
3(c) (5), a notice of reregistration will be issued. However, if a product does not
meet these conditions, the Administrator may take one of three actionssuspend,
cancel, or amend the product. Suspensions are included in the term "product
reregistration decisions - suspensions." Suspensions are included in the measures as
a means of accounting for the universe of product reregistration activities.
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DEFINITION
OjTFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
P-3 Special Review Decisions: In addition to Position Documents, Special Review
accomplishments include other actions which require intensive resources from Special
Review Branch as well as other Agency offices for resolution. The Special Review
Branch routinely has the lead in many regulatory activities which demand significant
resources and impact OPP policy and pesticide registration. For example, major
Federal^Register status reports, such as those prepared for 2,4-D, are resource
intensive and serve much the same purpose as Position Documents in keeping the public
informed of our findings. Special projects within the program which are not
necessarily chemical specific consume significant time and resources. These projects
serve to develop or refine existing policies concerning how OPP views the
risk/benefit analysis approach to risk reduction. Finally, Special Review activities
which focus on encouraging major voluntary risk reduction measures by the registrant
are considered as Special Review accomplishments.
In addition to issuance of Position Documents, the following types of resource
intensive resolutions are applicable to chemicals in Special Review and are included '
in Special Review decisions and accomplishments:
(1) returning the chemical to the pesticide registration process:
(a) after deciding not to initiate a Special Review before a Grassley-Allen letter
is issued or,
(b) after deciding not to initiate a Special Review subsequent to the issuance of a
Grassley-Allen letter;
(2) voluntary cancellation by the applicant;
(3) negotiated settlement or modifications to the terms and conditions of the
registration with the registrant whether the chemical:
(a) is in Special Review, or
(b) is being considered for Special Review;
(4) draft and final Notice of Intent to Cancel;
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
(5) major status reports explaining the Agency's position on a chemical or class of
chemicals,.either in Special Review or being considered for Special Review, or
interpretation of Special Review criteria;
(6) policy documents which are the result of special projects intended to refine
current risk/benefit analysis methodology;
(7) significant voluntary risk reduction measures achieved through discussions
between the Agency and registrant for chemicals in Special Review or being
considered for Special Review.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
GOAL: Risk Reduction
OBJECTIVE: Prevent unreasonable risks from pesticide active
ingredients and products and encourage use of safer
pesticides.
ACTIVITY:
MEASURE:
Complete"" final decisions on new active ingredients and
applications for registration in a timely manner and
report on the overdue active ingredients and applications.
New Active Ingredients Final Decisions (New Chemicals/New
Biochemicals/ Microbiological Reviews).
Process
final decisions on tolerance petitions within
quarterly targets and report on the backlog of overdue
petitions. (See above note under the new active
ingredient definition thdt follows for information on
emergency exemptions.)
STARS CODE: P-4
TARGETED: Q2,Q3,Q4
REPORTED ONLY: NO
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: P-5
TARGETED: Q2,Q3,Q4
REPORTED ONLY: NO
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
~-'FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
P-4 New Active Ingredients: OPP defines the following as "final decisions" for purposes
of measuring performance in the registration program:
a) wi'th'drawal by applicant;
b) denial or registration;
c) unconditional registration; and
d) conditional registration.
New Chemicals - Applications for registration of a pesticide active ingredient that
is not currently registered under FIFRA. Final decisions may result in denial,
unconditional registration, conditional registration or administrative denial.
NOTE: Registration of a food-use chemical, i.e. a chemical that might leave a
residue on a food or feed item, reguires the establishment of a tolerance or
exemption from tolerance.
New Biochemical/Microbiological - Application for registration of new biochemical or
microbial products not currently registered with the Agency, whether for food use or
non-food use. Included under these activities are:
biochemical products (pheromones, insect or plant growth regulators and hormones
used as pesticides);
microbial products (viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi any living organism
introduced into the environment to control the population or biological
activities of another life form that is considered a pest under FIFRA) ; and
biotechnical products (genetically engineered microbial pesticides, or GEMP).
Each biotechnical product will undergo a risk assessment and risk/benefit
analysis.
NOTE: As with other new pesticides, registration of a new food-use biochemical
requires the establishment of a tolerance level or an exemption.
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
P-5 Tolerance petitions decisions: An FFDCA tolerance petition decision applies to all
requests for tolerance levels and exemptions from requirement of a tolerance for
pesticide residues in or on raw agricultural commodities, processed foods and minor
uses. EPA is required by law to process tolerance petitions in L80 days; however,
OPP has set an administrative deadline of 240 days to better reflect increases in the
complexity of submissions.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
GOAL: To highlight state/territory/tribe progress in developing and implementing state
management plans intended to prevent pesticide contamination of ground water. [Falls within the
pollution prevention goal of OPP's Four-Year Strategy.]
OBJECTIVE: Develop and implement geographic plans that will
effectively manage, the use of pesticides to prevent
unreasonable risks to human health and the environment and
to protect the integrity of the ground water resource.
MEASURE: List the^states, territories, and tribes that have
submitted complete Generic State Management Plans (SMPs)
MEASURE: List the states, territories, and tribes that have draft
Generic State Management Plans (SMPs) which have an
established formal link to the states to develop
Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Programs
(CSGWPP).
STARS CODE: P-6A
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: P-6B
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE .OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
~ FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
P-6 EPA's Pesticides and Ground-Water Strategy was issued in October 1991. A central
goal of the Strategy was to provide states, territories and tribes the opportunity to
manage the use of pesticides in ways that protect ground-water resources. Through
the implementation of State Management Plans (SMPs) for pesticides, states promote
the environmentally sound use of pesticides that would otherwise pose a high risk to
ground water resources.
The associated guidance documents to implement the Strategy were reviewed by state
agriculture, water, health, and environmental agencies in draft form in July, 1992.
These draft guidance documents, known collectively as the Pesticide State Management
Plan Guidance for Ground-Water Protection, with its Appendices, established the
components of SMPs and provided approaches and methods to assist states in developing
and implementing SMPs. Final Guidance is expected to be issued in early FY 1994.
Although EPA can require SMPs only through a chemical-specific regulatory action,
states, territories and tribes were strongly encouraged to take the initiative
voluntarily and develop Generic SMPs (GSMPs). These GSMPs establish the framework
for SMPs that address specific pesticides (Pesticide Specific SMPs). The proposed
SMP Rule, due out in January, 1994, will identify chemicals for which EPA-approved
Pesticide Specific SMPs will be required to continue the use of the pesticides. As
with Generic State Management Plans, once the proposed SMP Rule comes out, states,
tribes and territories will be strongly encouraged to take the initiative in
developing Draft Pesticide Specific SMPs before they are required under the Final SMP
Rule.
Additionally, EPA is currently developing the Comprehensive State Ground Water
Protection Program (CSGWPP) approach that will integrate all ground water protection
activities within a state to avoid duplication of effort as well as to provide a
coordinated approach to ground water protection. The Pesticides and Ground-Water
Strategy is one of the first EPA programs to be developed based on principles
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
P-6 (cont) consistent with the comprehensive approach. In this respect, SMPs should be
considered a program-specific subset of a CSGWPP and states are expected to
coordinate the development of SMPs with Comprehensive Programs.
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OFF!C_E_0 F_PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
GOAL: To highlight state/territory/tribe preparation for implementing the final worker
protection standards. [Falls within the reducing exposure and environmental burden goal of
OPP's Four-Year Strategy.] ' '''/
OBJECTIVE: Implementation of the revised Worker Protection Standards
(WPS) and an effective Worker Protection Program that
protects^workers from exposure to pesticides.
MEASURE: List the states that have submitted completed Worker
Protection Implementation Plans to the region.
MEASURE: List the states that are actively pursuing the projects
described in their Worker Protection Implementation Plans.
STARS CODE: P-7A
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: P-7B
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE' OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
P-7
In FY 1994, the Agency goal for the Final Worker Protection Standards will be to
disseminate information on the new Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and to continue
to assist -states in developing and providing safety training required by the Worker
Protection Standard.
Successful implementation of the WPS and related product label changes will require
continued national public outreach to inform workers and employers about
requirements. Training materials and technical assistance will be directed through
regional, state, territory and tribal programs to tailor them to local conditions.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
' " FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
GOAL: To highlight state/territory/tribe progress in integrating compliance data into program
development.
OBJECTIVE: Utilize information from field inspection and
investigations to target improvements in state
Certification and Training Programs to better ensure
protection of human health and the environment.
MEASURE: List the states/tribes/territories that have analyzed STARS CODE: P-8
enforcement/inspection information and make modifications TARGETED: NO
in the Certification program based on these analyses. REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticides
P-8 In FY 1994, states tribes and territories conducting Certification programs under 40
CFR Part 171, will begin a process of integrating inspection and investigation
results into reviews of their Certification and Training programs. This effort
incorporates the concepts of the Pesticide Field Data Plan initiated by the Office of
Compliance Monitoring. ' k
Frequent interaction is encouraged between the Lead Agency for pesticide programs and
trainers for certification (generally the Cooperative Extension Service). Such
interaction is particularly important when training offered is a means of obtaining
certification of recertification credit or is used in lieu of examinations for
certification.
Processes should be developed so that information from inspections and investigations
regarding the use of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) can be tabulated and analyzed
in order to target areas for improvement in the Certification and Training program
examinations, instructional materials and courses, or both.
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. OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
GOAL: To reduce risk from new and existing chemicals and to promote pollution prevention.
OBJECTIVE: Stimulate pollution prevention by reviewing new chemicals
and imposing controls as necessary prior to their entering
into commerce.
ACTIVITY: New Chemical control activities - regulatory.
:'.KA.SURE: Report the number of valid new chemical notices received
(includes New Chemical PMN's, Biotech-PMNs, Low Volume
Exemptions, Polymer Exemptions, and Test Market
Exemptions).
MEASURE: Report the number of PMNs received with Pollution
Prevention Practices/Activities reported.
MEASURE: Report the number of new chemical notices targeted for
regulatory review/action.
MEASURE: Report the number of PMN cases resulting in final action:
(I) number of Section 5(e) orders issued, modified, and
revoked, (2) number of new chemical SNURs promulgated, and
(3) number of notices withdrawn in face of regulatory
action.
STARS CODE: T-1A
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q_3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-1B
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-1C
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-1D
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
'Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
MEASURE: Receipt of test data as a result of triggered Section 5(e) STARS CODE: T-1E
consent orders and "bans pending upfront testing" TARGETED: NO
decisions. REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office o.f Pollution Prevention and Toxics
T-l Chemical companies are required to notify EPA prior to the manufacture of any.'new
chemical. This premanufacture notification (PMN) provides EPA with an opportunity to
review the chemical and impose whatever controls or restrictions are necessary to
protect human health and the environment, prior to the chemical e.ntering into
commerce^. Consequently, the PMN review process provides the Agency's major
opportunity for pollution prevention with respect to toxic chemicals in commerce.
This measure reports on the number of new chemical notices received, which includes:
New Chemical PMNs, Biotech PMNs, Low Volume Exemption applications, Polymer
Exemptions, and Test Market Exemptions. It provides a report on the number of PMNs
received with the pollution prevention form completed. This measure also reports on
the number of notices that are targeted for regulatory review or action, and on the
number and type of control actions taken on new chemicals which pose a threat to
public health or the environment. Finally, OPPT will report on the test data
received as a result of Section 5(e) consent orders and "banned pending upfront
testing" decisions.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
GOAL: To reduce risk from new and existing chemicals and to promote pollution prevention.
OBJECTIVE: Initiate and implement actions to control/reduce the risks
from hazardous exis'ting chemicals. Initiate actions to review
significant uses of chemicals, and, where appropriate, take
regulatory or non-regulatory actions to control exposure to existing
chemicals which may pose an unreasonable risk from their use. ,
ACTIVITY: Existing-. Chemicals Screening/Control Activities
MEASURE: Report the number of cases entering RM1 assessment. STARS CODE: T-2A
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
MEASURE: Report the number of cases where an RM1 decision is made,
and the disposition of each case (i.e., case closure, TSCA
§ 4 testing recommendation, advance to RM2, other).
MEASURE: Report the total number of RM2 starts.
MEASURE: Report the total number of RM2 completions, and the
disposition of each case.
STARS CODE: T-2B
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-2C
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-2D
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
~ FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
MEASURE:
MEASURE;
Report the total number of Post-RM2 starts.
Report the total number of Post-RM2 completions, and the
disposition of each case.
Note: The term "case" refers to either a single chemical
or a chemical cluster. A "cluster" is a group of
chemicals that is approached as a unit when assessing
potential hazards and exposures, and possible risk
management decisions. For cases that are clusters, the
approximate number of chemicals addressed in the cluster
should be provided. These numbers will always be
approximate, as the makeup of clusters is fluid; chemicals
may be added or deleted at any time.
STARS CODE: T-2E
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-2F
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Tj^2 The Existing Chemicals Program in EPA's Office of Pollution .Prevention and Toxics
(OPPT) screens,- tests, assesses, and manages risks posed by chemicals currently in
production. Risk management encompasses any actions, regulatory or nonregulatory, to
control, reduce or eliminate the likelihood of harm to human health or the
environment. Prior to having a full characterization of risk on which to base
regulatory actions, a number of actions can be taken which encourage risk reduction
on the part of manufacturers and users of toxic chemicals. Examples include letters
to manufacturers or users alerting them to the risk and listing chemicals on the
Master Testing List. These types of non-regulatory actions can be particularly
effective in encouraging voluntary pollution prevention.
OPPT will provide reports on regulatory and non-regulatory control actions taken on
existing chemicals. The actual reporting unit will be the number of cases affected.
by these actions and their dispositions. Proposed, as well as final regulatory
actions, are being reported because a significant amount of risk management action
can occur as a result of proposal, to the point that no promulgation is necessary or
justified. Rules emphasizing eco-risk will be noted as they occur.
T-2A Measure T-2a will report on the number of cases entering RM1 assessment.
T-2B Measure T-2b will report on the dispositions of cases that exit the RM1 process.
These cases may be: 1) discontinued from RM1 review due to low concern, low risk
reduction potential, impending regulation, or addition to a cluster; 2) referred to
another program or agency for consideration/action; 3) sent for testing or testing
follow-up; 4) forwarded to RM2 for risk management or risk management follow-up.
T-2C Measure T-2c will report the total number of RM2 starts, and will indicate if the
case is a single chemical or a cluster. If the case is a cluster, it will indicate
the approximate number of chemicals involved.
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
T-2D Measure T-2d will report the total number of RM2 completions, and the disposition of
each case- (e.g., TSCA § 9 referral, TSCA § 4 testing, case closure, recommended for
Post-RM2, etc.). This measure will indicate if the case is a single chemical'or a
cluster. If the case is a cluster, it will indicate the approximate number of
chemicals involved.
T-2E Measure^T-2e will report the total number of Post-RM2 starts, and will indicate if
the case is a single chemical or a cluster. If the case is a cluster, it will
indicate the approximate number of chemicals involved.
T-2 F Measure T-2f will report the total number of Post-RM2 completions, and the
disposition of each case (e.g., voluntary or non-regulatory action, TSCA § 6, TSCA §
5 SNUR, etc.). This measure will indicate if the case is a single chemical or a
cluster. If the case is a cluster, indicate the approximate number of chemicals
involved.
NOTE: A "case" refers to either a single chemical or a cluster of chemicals. A
"cluster" is a group of chemicals that is approached as a unit when assessing
potential hazards and exposures, and possible risk management decisions. Review of
chemical clusters provides an opportunity, for example, to examine the risks
associated with chemicals used in particular industry sectors or processes and define
opportunities for pollution prevention (such as process changes or chemical
substitution) to minimize risk associated with activities using these chemicals.
This information can then be used as a basis for hazard communication, technology
transfer, and possible .regulatory actions.
In reporting on cases which are clusters, OPPT will provide the approximate number of
chemicals addressed in the cluster. These numbers will be approximate, as the makeup
of chemical use clusters is fluid, with chemicals being added or deleted at any time
during the review process.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994.
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
GOAL: To reduce risk from new and existing chemicals and to promote pollution prevention.
OBJECTIVE: To significantly expand the base of toxicity data on
chemicals to support risk reduction decisions by EPA and
others..
ACTIVITY: Chemical Testing Program'
MEASURE: Report the number of proposed actions.
N.
'.-'.': A:.HIRE: Report the number of final actions.
MEASURE: Report the number of chemicals undergoing testing. The
chemicals will undergo review to determine what data gaps
exist, and additional testing will then begin. This
includes the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development's (OECD's) Screening Information Data Set
testing program.
MEASURE: Report the number of chemicals with test programs
completed.
STARS CODE: T-3A
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-3B
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-3C
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-3D
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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pJTICE.OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
MEASURE: Report the number of chemicals forwarded for final STARS CODE: T-3E
disposition. TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
MEASURE: Report the number of chemicals with final dispositions; STARS CODE: T-3F
and the outcome of each disposition. TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE' OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
T-3 The Master Testing List is EPA's mechanism for identifying and prioritizing chemicals
in need of testing. Chemical testing may be required as a result of TSCA Section 4
actions,- or prompted by EPA involvement in non-regulatory actions. Test results will
provide EPA with information used to determine whether risk management actions are
necessary for specific chemicals. , '
This measure reports on: (1) the number of proposed testing actions, (2) the number
of final testing actions, (3) the number of chemicals undergoing testing, (4) the
number of chemicals with test programs completed, (5) the number of chemicals
forwarded for final disposition, and (6) the number of chemicals with final
dispositions, and the outcome of each disposition.
NOTE: The full range of OPPT's testing activities includes not only the information
gathered in this measure, but also that testing information compiled for measure T-l
regarding the New Chemicals program activities.
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.OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
GOAL: To encourage t6xics pollution prevention (P2) efforts in the Regions.
OBJECTIVE: Encourage toxics P2 efforts in the Regions.
ACTIVITY: Pollution Prevention Activities
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MEASURE: Highlight projects within the Division, including
cross-media and cross-program activities, which
incorporate pollution prevention principles.
::;.;\:.;URE: Describe activities related to 33/50 Program
implementation and outreach, as well as new initiatives
related to the 33/50 Program, such as State or local
voluntary reduction efforts. Please include assistance or
involvement with companies, industry associations, State
and local governments, the environmental community,
academia, and the general public.
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MEASURE: Outreach to States and Local Government. Describe any
assistance to States or local governments to encourage and
advance ppllution prevention in their toxics programs.
Recount any assistance provided to Regional P2 staff to
identify potential state p2 grant recipients.
MEASURE: Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Data. Describe technical
assistance activities and other activities to assist the
regulated community and federal facilities in
understanding Executive Order 12856. Provide information
on any other assistance provided by the Division .to assist
in understanding the new pollution prevention reporting
requirements, accurately completing the TRI form, and
reducing TRI emissions.
STARS CODE: T-4A
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-4B
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-4C
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-4D
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
T-4D cont.. Detail any efforts the Region has made to critically
evaluate the 1991 TRI data, including changes to Form R,
and communicate the meaning of this new data to the public
and the. regulated community. Review any effort to
encourage and facilitate the use of TRI data, especially
the Pollution Prevention information, by other regional
programs, the public, press, and States. Briefly describe
any measurement systems based on TRI data that have been
created by the Region to track pollution prevention
progress.
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
T-4
Pollution Prevention: In keeping with the Agency's goal to make pollution 'prevention
a working principle in the mainstream operations of EPA, this measure is designed to
encourage the incorporation of this principle into the toxics programs. The measure
reports on cross-media and cross-program pollution prevention activities, 33/50 and
related^voluntary initiatives, outreach to States and local governments, and Toxic
Release Inventory (TRI) data.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
GOAL: To encourage states to develop lead (Pb) programs.
OBJECTIVE: Encourage , States to develop accreditation programs,
encourage coordination of Title X activities within the
Region and in State and local governments, and encourage
outreach efforts to States and other constituencies in the
Regions .
ACTIVITY: Lead (Pb) Activities.
>.
MEASURE: Describe assistance activities aimed at the development of
state accreditation programs for inspections and abatement
personnel, including assistance to States developing
legislation. Highlight efforts to encourage States to
adopt the EPA model accreditation plan.
MEASURE: Review efforts to coordinate regional lead activities in
support of Title X and other lead activities, including
coordination with other EPA divisions in the Region, and
with State and local governments.
MEASURE: Outline efforts to disseminate educational and
informational material to States and other constituencies
in the Regions, including efforts that enable appropriate
parties to field requests for information from the public
and from professional communities.
STARS CODE: T-5A
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4:
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-5B
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
STARS CODE: T-5C
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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DEFINITION
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
T-5
Lead (Pb):. ' This measure is designed to encourage the States t;o consider the ,
development of their own State accreditation programs and to encourage outreach
efforts in the Regions. The measure reports on state accreditation programs,
coordination of lead activities in the Region, and education and outreach efforts
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OFFICE OF 'PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticide, Toxic Substance and EPCRA Section 313 Enforcement
GOAL: Use innovative techniques such as supplemental environmental projects '(SEP) and
compliance audit program (CAP) whenever appropriate to achieve environmental benefits through
our compliance program.
OBJECTIVE: Promote .creative approaches to environmental protection
through the use of Supplemental Environmental Projects
(SEPs).
ACTIVITY: Cases settled with SEPs.
N.
MEASURE: Specify, on a cumulative basis, the following information
for each settled case containing one or more settlement
term that is a SEP:
Total number of cases settled with one or more SEP
Average cost incurred by the company to implement all
of the SEP settlement terms in a settlement
agreement*
Average penalty reduction, per closed case, directly
associated with the settlement term(s) identified as
SEPs*
Total number of settlement terms identified as SEPs
(Aggregated for TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA)
Total number of SEP settlement terms negotiated by
SEP category** (Aggregated for TSCA/FIFRA/EPCRA)
* The FTTS/NCDB systems will calculate the data.
** SEP categories include Cleanup, Disposal, Environmental
Audits, Outreach, Source Reduction, Training, Waste
Minimization. (Waste Minimization and Source Reduction
can be achieved via either process modification,
technological improvement or recycling.)
STARS CODE: P/E-1
T/E-1
E/E-1
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Program Area:
FY 1994
Pesticide Enforcement
GOAL: Attain and sustain compliance by maintaining an enforcement.presence in the regulated
community, identifying noncompliance in a risk based manner and taking effective enforcement
actions in an impartial and consistent manner.
OBJECTIVE: Establish and maintain a strong compliance/enforcement
presence in the regulated community.
ACTIVITY: Inspections for Significant Activities
MEASURE: Specify the cumulative number of State inspections,
including inspections at Federal Facilities, aggregated
from the following categories identified on EPA form
5700-33H and the number of EPA inspections (Regions 7 and
8 only) aggregated from comparable categories:
Agricultural use
Agricultural follow-up
Nonagricultural use
Nonagricultural follow-up
Restricted use pesticide dealers
Producer Establishments
Exports
Note: All.Federal data will be reported in real time.
State data will be reported one quarter behind (i.e. First
quarter state accomplishments are included in the second
quarter STARS report).
STARS CODE: P/E-2
TARGETED: Q4
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticide Enforcement
GOAL: Attain and sustain compliance by maintaining an enforcement presence in the regulated
community, identifying noncompliance in a risk based manner and taking effective enforcement
actions in an impartial and consistent manner.
OBJECTIVE: Establish and maintain a high level of compliance in the
regulated community.
ACTIVITY: State Enforcement Actions
MEASURE: Specifyxthe cumulative number of State formal enforcement
actions and/or proceedings for the same inspectional
categories as those in measure P/E - 2. The five actions
to be aggregated in this number include:
Civil Complaints Issued
Criminal Actions Referred
License/Certificate Suspension
License/Certificate Revocation
License/Certificate Conditioning or Modification
In addition, separately specify the cumulative number of
Warning Letters Issued and Stop-Sale Orders Issued
resulting from the group'of inspectional categories in
measure -P/E.- 3.
Note: State data are reported one quarter behind (i.e.
First quarter state accomplishments are included in the
second quarter STARS report).
STARS CODE: P/E-3
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE .OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Pesticide Enforcement
GOAL: Attain and sustain compliance by maintaining an enforcement presence in the regulated
community, identifying noncompliance in a risk based manner and taking effective enforcement.
actions in an impartial and consistent manner.
OBJECTIVE: Respond to noncompliance and promote future compliance
through^ issuance of appropriate enforcement actions.
ACTIVITY: EPA Enforcement Actions Under FIFRA
MEASURE: For the enforcement actions listed, specify on a
cumulative basis, the total number of:
Civil Complaints issued
Warning letters issued
SSUROs issued
Recalls issued
Import Detentions issued
STARS CODE: P/E-4
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF 'PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Toxic Substances Enforcement
GOAL: Attain and sustain compliance by maintaining an enforcement presence in the regulated
community, identifying noncompliance in a risk based manner and taking effective enforcement
actions in an impartial .and consistent manner.
OBJECTIVE: Establish and maintain a strong compliance/enforcement
presence in the regulated community.
ACTIVITY: State & Federal Inspections Conducted Under TSCA
MEASURE: Separately specify, on a cumulative basis, the number of
TSCA inspections conducted by EPA and State inspectors.
Note: Inspections conducted at federal facilities are
included in the above data. A separate breakout will be
provided on the FTTS and NCDB STARS charts. The breakout
of inspections by TSCA program will instead be provided as
non-STARS management information.
Annual targets have been established via the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) process (federal activities) and the Grant
process (state activities).
STARS CODE: T/E-2
TARGETED: Q4
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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FY 1994
Program Area: Toxic Substances Enforcement
GOAL: Attain and sustain compliance by maintaining an enforcement presence in the regulated
community, identifying noncompliance in a risk based manner and taking effective enforcement
actions in an impartial and consistent manner. .'
OBJECTIVE: Respond to noncompliance and promote future compliance
through issuance of appropriate enforcement actions.
ACTIVITY: EPA Enforcement Actions Under TSCA
: ' ;-.:'.URF,: For the enforcement actions listed below, specify on a
cumulative basis, the number of:
Administrative Complaints issued
Notices of Noncompliance issued
Enforcement actions taken against federal facilities are
included in the above data. A separate breakout of this
information will be provided in the FTTS and NCDB STARS
charts.
STARS CODE: T/E-3
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: Toxic Substances Enforcement
GOAL: Reduction in risk to human health
OBJECTIVE: Prevent or reduce human exposure to harmful substances
(general public, workers, consumers)
ACTIVITY: Determine the number of workers protected through a TSCA
§5(e) compliance program
MEASURE: Separately specify, on a cumulative basis, the following
information collected during TSCA §5(e) inspections:
Number of workers protected due to facility being
inspected and being in compliance with the existing
TSCA §5(e) order.
Number of workers protected due to EPA actions
(including civil actions, corrective actions, NONs,
case initiatives, negotiation of SEPs, and other
enforcement actions) to prompt the facility to return
to compliance.
Note: The collection of this data will be done through
FTTS/NCDB. Additional data are being collected outside of
STARS, such as proximity to sensitive ecosystems and
minority populations. Reporting forms are available to
the Regions. The accomplishment data for this measure
will be reported from Headquarters on a national basis.
Note: Reporting of these data by the Regions is voluntary.
STARS CODE: T/E-4
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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~~ FY 1994
Program Area: Toxic Substances Enforcement
GOAL: Reduction in risk to the environment
OBJECTIVE: Prevent or reduce environmental exposure to harmful
substances
ACTIVITY: Inspection of sites with §5(e) orders, and identification
of pounds of TSCA §5(e) chemicals not introduced into the
environment as a result of enforcement actions
MEASURE: Separately specify, on a cumulative basis, the following
information:
Number of inspection sites visited with §5(e) orders
in effect.
Number of inspection sites with §5(e) orders found to
be in violation.
Number of pounds of §5(e) chemicals not introduced
into the environment due specifically to either
enforcement actions issued, case initiatives and/or
supplemental environmental projects (SEPs) negotiated
Note: The collection of this data will be done through
FTTS/NCDB. Additional data are being collected outside of
STARS, such as proximity to sensitive ecosystems and
minority populations. .Reporting forms are available to
the Regions. The accomplishment data for this measure
will be reported from Headquarters on a national basis.
Note: Reporting of these data by the Regions is voluntary.
STARS CODE: T/E-5
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FY 1994
Program Area: EPCRA Section 313 Enforcement
GOAL: Attain and sustain compliance by maintaining an enforcement presence in the regulated
community, identifying noncompliance in a risk based manner and taking effective enforcement
actions in an impartial and consistent manner.
OBJECTIVE: Establish and maintain a strong compliance/enforcement
presence i.n the regulated community.
ACTIVITY: Federal Inspections Conducted under EPCRA §313
MEASURE: Specify< on a cumulative basis, the number of EPCRA
inspections conducted.
Annual targets have been established via the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) process.
STARS CODE: E/E-2
TARGETED: Q4
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q_3
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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FY 1994
Program Area: EPCRA Section 313 Enforcement
GOAL: Attain and sustain compliance by maintaining an enforcement presence in the regulated
community, identifying noncompliance in a risk based manner and taking effective enforcement.
actions in an impartial and consistent manner.
OBJECTIVE: Respond to noncompliance and promote future compliance
through, issuance of appropriate enforcement actions
ACTIVITY: EPA Enforcement Actions Under EPCRA §313
MEASURE: For the enforcement actions listed below, specify on a
cumulative basis, the number of:
Administrative Complaints issued
Notices of Noncompliance issued (Headquarters
reporting only)
STARS CODE: E/E-3
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED ONLY: Q2,Q3,Q4
SUNSET: ANNUALLY
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HQ
OPTS 1 REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY DECISIONS OR
APPROPRIATE REG. ACTIONS CU (P-l)
Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative
Universe Target Target Target'
407 17 27 38
OPTS 2 PRODUCT REGISTRATION DECISIONS
COMPLETED CU (P-2A)
Universe
HQ
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
125
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
145
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
903
OPTS 4 SPECIAL REVIEW & OTHER RISK
MANAGEMENT DECISIONS CU (P-3)
Universe
HQ
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
4
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
6
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
HQ
OPTS.5 NEW ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FINAL DECISIONS
(CHEM/BIOCHEM/MICROBIOLOGICAL) CU (P-4)
Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Cumulative Cumulative
Universe Target Target Target
--5 7 10
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Tarqet
10
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OPTS 6 TOLERANCE PETITIONS FINAL
DECISIONS COMPLETED CU (P-4)
Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative
Universe Target Target Target
HQ 15 22 30
. ' OPTS 53 FIFRA - tf INSPECTIONS FOR SIGNIFICANT
ACTIVITIES (FEDERAL) (R7&8) CU (P/E-2A)
Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative
Region Universe Target Target Target
VII -- -- 187
" VIII -- -- 155
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OPTS 54 FIFRA - ft INSPECTIONS FOR SIGNIFICANT
ACTIVITIES (STATE-LAGGED) CU (P/E-2B)
Region
'1
II
III
- IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative
Universe Target Target Target
1/521
1,026
1,720
5,000
3,376
3,603
1,283
1,500
2,164
902
National
22,095
10 3
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OPTS 63 TSCA - # STATE INSPECTIONS
Region Universe
I
II
.III
IV
V
VI
" VII
VIII
IX
X
CU (T/E-2A) .
Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative
Target Target Target
-- . 400
-- 90
160
' 138 "
375
124
215
107
30
0
National
1,639
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OPTS 64 TSCA - ft EPA INSPECTIONS
'
Region
I
II
III
- IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
CU (T/E-2B)
Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative
Universe Target Target Target
46
156
68
116
. 114
66
106
53
63
117
National
905
1 0 !>
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OPTS 72 EPCRA - # INSPECTIONS
CU (E/E-2)
Region
I
II
'- III
IV
, V
VI
s vii
VIII
IX
X
Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Cumulative Cumulative Cumulative
Universe Target Target Target
-- 32
109
83
135
75
50
65
39
70
34
National
692
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994 MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
FOR THE
STRATEGIC TARGETED ACTIVITIES FOR RESULTS SYSTEM
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Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Strategic Targeted Activities for Results System Measures
FY 1994 Code Crosswalk
Computer Code STARS Code
Computer Code
OSWER-1
OSWER-2-
OSWER-3
OSWER-4
OSWER-5
OSWER-13
OSWER-14
OSWER-15
OSWER-16
OSWER-17
OSWER-18
OSWER-20-22
OSWER-23
OSWER-24
OSWER-30-32
OSWER-33,34
OSWER-35
OSWER-36 '
OSWER-40
OSWER-41
OSWER-42
OSWER-43
SSA-2
RDT-1
ACT-5
ACT-6
ACT-7
FFE-2
FFE-4
FFE-3
FFE-5
FFE-6
FFE-7
ENF-2
ENF-4
ENF-6
OPA-1
OPA-2
OPA-3
OPA-4
CEP-1
CEP-2
CEP-3
C/E-1
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
OSWER-
50
51
52,53
60,61
62
63
64
70
71
75,76
80-82
83,84
85
86,87
88,89
90-93
STARS Code
R/C-1
R/C-2
R/C-3
R/J-1
R/J-2
R/J-3
R/J-4
R/PM-2
R/PM-3
R/D-1
R/E-1
R/E-2
R/E-3
R/E-4
R/E-5
R/E-6
OSWER-100,101 UST-1
OSWER-102-104
-105-107 UST-2
OSWER-108 UST-3
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
NOTE: OE's Office of Federal Facility Enforcement STARS measures (FFE-2 through FFE-7) are
located electronically within the OSWER STARS database at OSWER-10 through OSWER-16.
OSWER's section of GOCM's holds the STARS measures and definitions as well as OE's section.
DELETED MEASURES: . . .
S/C-1 Remedial Action Contract Awards at NPL Sites
ADDED MEASURES:
SSA-2 Site Screening and Assessment Decisions
x
ENF-2c Negotiations Completed at Enforcement Lead NPL Sites
R/E-lb Civil Judicial Actions Issued Year-to-Date
R/E-lc Criminal Referrals Year-to-Date
R/E-2a Facilities Currently in Significant Non-Compliance
R/E-4a TSDFs with No Violations of the Compliance Schedules for Class I Violations
R/E-6a LDFs with an Inspection in FY 1994
i
R/E-6b TSDFs with an Inspection in FY 1994
R/E-6c Generators (SQG and LQG) with and Inspection in FY 1994
R/E-6d Hazardous Waste Tansporters with an Inspection in FY 1994
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CHANGED MEASURES: .
S/C-2 Remedial Actions Completed at NPL Sites
to
ACT-6 Early and Long-Term Actions Completed at NPL, NPL Caliber and Non-NPL Sites
S/C-4 NPL Sites with a First Removal Action or RI/FS Started
to
ACT-5 NPL,'NPL Caliber and Non-NPL Sites with First Early Action or Long-Term
Action Started
S/C-5 Remedial Program Remedies Selected and Action Memoranda Signed for Removal
Actions at NPL Sites
to
RDT-1 Program Remedies Selected (RODs) and Action Memoranda Signed for Early
Actions at NPL, NPL Caliber and Non-NPL Sites
S/E-3a S.122g De Minimis Settlements and PRPs
to
ENF-4 S.122g De Minimis and De Micromis Settlements and PRPs
CEP-2 ARIP Questionnaires Returned by Facilities having Releases
to
CEP-2 Report and Describe the Activities which EPA Conducted to Increase Compliance
C/E-1 Administrative Complaints Referred to Office of Regional Counsel
to
C/E-1 Administrative Complaints Issued From the Program Office and/or Referred to
Office of Regional Counsel
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GOAL:
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Superfund
(4) Prepare for and respond to hazardous releases.
OBJECTIVE: (4.2) Improve site identification and remediation.
ACTIVITY: Address-worst sites and worst problems. Site
assessment activities.
MEASURE: Report the number of site screening and assessment
decisions.
ACTIVITY: Early and Long Term Actions
MEASURE: Report the number of NPL, NPL caliber and non-NPL
sites where either a first early action or long-term
action has started. This measure reports combined
Fund and Enforcement activities.
MEASURE: Report the number of early and long-term actions
completed at NPL, NPL caliber, and non-NPL sites.
This measure reports combined Fund and Enforcement
activities.
MEASURE: Report the number of NPL.sites that have completed
all response actions. The reporting vehicle for this
measure is completion of the site through one or
several early or long-term action(s) or through a no
action Record of Decision.
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
SSA-2
N
Q2,3,4
FY 1995
ACT-5
N
Q2,3,4
FY 1995
ACT-6
N
Q2,3,4
FY 1995
ACT-7
Q2,4
Q2,4
FY 1995
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GOAL:
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Superfund
(4) Prepare for. and respond to releases of hazardous substances .into the
environment.
OBJECTIVE: (4.2) Improve identification and remediation of hazardous waste sites.
ACTIVITY: Respond in a timely and effective manner through the decision .document.
MEASURE: Report the number of program remedies selected (ROD)
and action memoranda signed for early
actions at NPL, NPL caliber and non-NPL sites. This
target ^tracks combined Fund and Enforcement
activities.
STARS CODE: RDT-1
TARGETED: Q2,4
REPORTED: Q2,4
SUNSET: FY 1995
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GOAL:
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Superfund
National Program Environmental Indicator
Identify progress toward permanent site cleanup and controlling threats to
people and the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATOR: Progress through Environmental Indicators
DEFINITION: The'Progress through Environmental Indicators reporting me'asure documents the
number of sites where the following types of results have been achieved:
Reducing Immediate Threats: Controlling Threats to People and the
Eavironment
Progress Toward Permanent Cleanup Goals
These results may be achieved through implementing emergency removal and/or
remedial action projects. Results are reported for each of the media
affected at a site. These media include contaminated land, surface water,
and ground water.
Progress toward final cleanup goals applies where the cleanup actions taken
will not require further action for the wastes addressed. This progress is
reported as Media Clean, part of Media Clean, and Media Cleanup Underway.
Reduction of acute threats applies where the action taken will require
additional action for the wastes addressed or where the action taken reduces
exposures but does not treat, remove or contain contaminated materials.
DATA SOURCE: The data will be reported through CERCLIS.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Superfund Enforcement
(4) Prepare for and respond to hazardous releases.
OBJECTIVE: (4.2) Improve site identification and remediation by maximizing (maintaining and
accelerating) Potentially Responsible Party participation in the RD/RA process
through the use of enforcement tools. :
ACTIVITY: Report completed enforcement negotiations for: removal, RD, and RA at NPL and Non-
NPL sites. Accomplishments in the categories of ENFR-l(a) a,nd ENFRrl (b) will
count against a single target.
MEASURE: Negotiations Completed (NPL). Report the number
of negotiations completed at enforcement lead NPL
sites. Negotiations completed at NPL sites will
include the number of: consent decrees (CDs) reached
under Section 106 or §106/107 (For: RD, RA, or Non-
Time-Critical [NTC] removal) and referred to the
Department of Justice (DOJ) or HQ; and administrative
orders (UAOs & AOCs) issued under Section 106 or
§106/107 at NPL sites, (For: RD, RA, or NTC
removals).
MEASURE: Injunctive Referrals. Report the number of RD/RA
Injunctive Referrals: Referrals, under Section 106 or
106/107, to compel PRPs to conduct RD and or RA.
STARS CODE: ENF-2(a)
TARGETED: Y
REPORTED: Y
SUNSET: 1997
STARS CODE: ENF-2(b)
TARGETED: N
REPORTED: Y
SUNSET: 1997
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area : Superfund Enforcement:
(4) Prepare for and respond to hazardous releases.
OBJECTIVE: (4.2) Improve site identification and remediation.
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
ENF-2(c)
Y
N
1997.
MEASURE: Negotiations Completed (Non-NPL).Report the # of
negotiations completed at enforcement lead Non-NPL
sites. Negotiations completed at Non-NPL sites will
include the number of: consent dec-rees (CDs) reached
under Section 106 or §106/107 (For:RD/RA,RA only, or
Non-Time-Critical [NTC] removal) and referred to DOJ
or HQ; the administra-tive orders (UAOs & AOCs)
issued under Section 106 or §106/107 at Non-NPL
sites, (for: RD, RA,or NTC removal) .
ACTIVITY: "Increase reimbursement/cost recovery of Superfund Trust Fund dollars," by
encouraging Regions to use alternative approaches to resolving cost recovery
claims. Report and target the number of Cost Recovery Actions/Decisions Taken
greater than or equal to $200,000. Report the number of Cost Recovery
Actions/Decisions Taken less than $200,000.
MEASURE: Past Costs Addressed >$200K. Target and report:
the number of §107 or §106/107 injunctive referrals
for cost recovery, the number of consent decrees for
RD/RA that include a cost recovery component, the
number of cashout settlements that include recovery
of past costs, the number of decision documents
prepared not to pursue cost recovery claims, the
number of administrative cost recovery settlements,
the number of cost recovery claims submitted to
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), the number of
bankruptcy case filings, and the number of debt
collection procedures initiated.
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
ENFR-6
Y
N
1997
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Superfund Enforcement
(4) Prepare for arid respond to hazardous releases.
OBJECTIVE: (4.2). Improve identification and remediation of hazardous waste sites.
ACTIVITY: Address the "fairness issue" for small volume waste
contributors using Section 122 (g) de. minimis or
demicromis settlements with small volume waste
contributors to encourage de minimis and demicromis .
settlements with as many qualified parties as
possible. Target and report the number of
settlements reached under Section 122 (g), and report
the number PRP signatories to each settlement.
MEASURE: Section 122(g) Settlements. Target and report
the total number of §122(g) de minimis and demicromis
settlements. Report the number of potential
responsible party (PRP) signatories to each
settlement. Accomplishments in both the §122 (g) de
minimis and demicromis settlement categories will be
counted against a combined target.
STARS CODE: ENFR-4
TARGETED: Y
REPORTED: Y
SUNSET: 1997
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FY 1994
Superfund Enforcement Definitions
ENFR-2 Cleanup Negotiation Completions
This measure includes all negotiations completed at NPL and Non-NPL sites. Only negotiation
completions at NPL sites are targeted.
Cleanup negotiations are completed at NPL sites when: I) A consent decree is
referred under Sections 106, or 106/107 for potentially responsible parties (PRPs) to
conduct or pay for Remedial Design (RD) , Remedial Actions (RA) , or a Non-Time-Critical (NTC)
removal. It includes mixed funding and cash out settlements for RD, RA, or NTC removal.
Credit for the Consent Decree referral is the date on the Regional Administrator's
transmittal memo to Headquarters (HQ) or to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as recorded in
CERCLIS. 2) A unilateral administrative orders (UAO) is issued under Section 106 for RD,
RA, or NTC removal. Credit for the UAO is based on the signature date of the UAO by the
Regional Administrator or his designee. This measure includes UAOs issued for PRP lead non-
time-critical removals. 3) An administrative order on consent (AOC) is signed for remedial
design or a non-time-critical removal. Credit is based on the signature date of the AOC as
entered in CERCLIS. 4) A RD/RA injunctive referral under Section 106 or 106/107, to compel
PRPs to conduct RD and/or RA. Credit for the referral is the date on the Regional
Administrator's transmittal memo to HQ or DOJ as recorded in CERCLIS. (Referrals for
preliminary relief or penalties do not count toward this measure.) 5) When funds are
obligated for a Fund financed RD, RA, or NTC removal. If funds are not available and the .
Region determines a UAO is not appropriate, and HQ concurs (in writing), the negotiation
completion date is the date of the HQ memorandum concurring with the Regional decision not
to issue a UAO, as entered in CERCLIS. This is a targeted measure.
Cleanup negotiations, are completed at Non-NPL sites when: 1) A consent decree is
referred under Sections 106, or 106/107 for potentially responsible parties (PRPs) to
conduct or pay for Remedial Design (RD), Remedial Action (RA), or a Non-Time-Critical (NTC)
removal. It includes mixed funding and cash out settlements for RD, RA, or NTC removal.
Credit for the Consent Decree referral is the date on the Regional Administrator's
transmittal memo to Headquarters (HQ) or to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as recorded in
CERCLIS. 2) A unilateral administrative orders (UAO) is issued under Section 106 for RD,
RA, or NTC removal. Credit for the UAO is based on the signature date of the UAO by the
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Superfund Enforcement Definitions
ENFR-2 Cleanup Negotiation Completions (cont.)
Regional Administrator or his designee. This measure includes UAOs issued for PRP lead non-
time-critical removals. 3) An administrative order on consent (AOC) is signed for remedial
design or a non-time-critical removal. Credit is based on the signature date of the AOC as
entered in CERCLIS.' 4) A RD/RA injunctive referral under Section 106 or 106/107, to compel
PRPs to conduct RD and/or RA. Credit for the referral is the date on the Regional
Administrator's transmittal memo to HQ or DOJ as recorded in CERCLIS. (Referrals, for
preliminary relief or penalties do not count toward this measure.) 5) When funds are
obligated for a Fund financed RD, RA, or NTC removal. If funds are not available and the
Region determines a UAO is not appropriate, and HQ concurs (in writing), the negotiation
completion date is the date of the HQ memorandum concurring with the Regional decision not
to issue a UAO, as entered in CERCLIS. This is not a targeted measure.
ENFR-6 Past Costs Addressed >=$2QQK
This measure is for the number of Cost Recovery Actions/Decisions taken on cases with
estimated past costs greater than or equal to $200,000. Cost Recovery Actions/Decisions
>$200,000 will be targeted. Cost Recovery Actions/Decisions are for: 1) injunctive (§107
or §106/107) referrals for Fund-financed removals, RI/FS, RD or RA. 2) settlements for past
costs under a consent decree, 3) settlements for past costs through a cashout, 4)
preparation of a decision document not to pursue cost recovery, 5) administrative cost
recovery settlements (including RI/FS and Removal consent orders where past costs are
recovered), 6) initiation of Alternative Dispute Resolution for cost recovery, and 7)
Bankruptcy filings.
Credit for settlement referrals will be given for only those cases where there has been
no previous injunctive referral. Credit for the referral is the date on the Regional
Administrator's transmittal memo to HQ or to DOJ as recorded in CERCLIS. Where a judicial
referral is targeted and an administrative settlement greater than $200,000 is achieved,
credit will be given on the date of issuance or the date the administrative settlement is
transmitted to HQ or DOJ for concurrence (total anticipated site costs greater than
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Superfund Enforcement Definitions
ENFR-6 Past Costs Addressed >=$2QOK (cont.)
$500,000). Credit is given for each referral and not the number of sites covered by the
referral. Credit for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is based on the actual start date
entered in CERCLIS. No additional credit will be given for an administrative settlement
reached as a result'of ADR. Credit for bankruptcy filings is based on the date (as entered
in CERCLIS) the case is filed with the court.
ENFR- 4: Section 122(g) Settlements
This measure includes all Section 122 (g) settlements and the number of PRPs to each
settlement as reported by site. §122 (g) settlements are separated into the categories of de.
minimis settlements and demicromis settlements. These are the number of settlements
(AOCs/CDs) by site, and the number PRP signatories to each settlement reached under Section
122 (g) . Credit for a final de minimis settlement is when: an AOC is signed by the Regional
Administrator or his designee (as recorded in CERCLIS), and for a Consent Decree, when the
Regional Administrator (RA) or designee signs the transmittal memo to Headquarters or to the
Department of Justice (as recorded in CERCLIS). For demicromis settlements, credit is given
when an AOC is signed by the Regional Administrator or his designee (as recorded in
CERCLIS), and for a Consent Decree, "when the Regional Administrator (RA) or designee signs
the transmittal memo to Headquarters or to the Department of Justice (as recorded in
CERCLIS). This is a targeted measure.
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT*
FY 1994
Program Area: Federal Facilities Enforcement
*NOTE: The following measures are located electronically within the OSWER section of the
STARS database as OSWER - 13 through OSWER - 18, and the data comes from CERCLIS.
They are the responsibility of and are reported through the. Office of Enforcement,
GOAL: (4) Prepare for and repond to hazardous releases. Carry out a vigorous Federal
facilities compliance and enforcement program.
OBJECTIVE: (4.2) improve site identification and remediation. k
ACTIVITY: Ensure a protective and efficient response program at
Federal agency Superfund sites
MEASURE: Target and report number of sites where a Record of
Decision, first and subsequent, has been signed by
either the Regional Administrator or the Assistant
Administrator for OE.
MEASURE: Target and report number of sites where a remedial
action, first and subseqeted. Credit is given where
a final inspection has been conducted, the remedy is
Operational and Functional and a RA report has been
prepared and approved .by EPA.
STARS CODE;
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
FFE-2
Q4
Q2,4
FFE-3
Q4
Q2,4
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT*
FY 1994
Program Area: Federal Facilities Enforcement
*NOTE: The following measures are located electronically within the OSWER section of the
STARS database as OSWER - 13 through OSWER - 18, and the data comes from CERCLIS.
They are the responsibility of and are reported through the Office of Enforcement
MEASURE: Report number of remedial action activities initiated
at Federal facilities.
MEASURE: Report the number of removal, expedited response or
RCRA corrective actions initiated at Federal
facilities pursuant to an IAG/FFA
or other enforceable document.
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE;
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
FFE-4
NO
Q2.,4
FFE-5
NO
Q2,4
MEASURE: Report the number of disputes resolved at Federal
facilities.
MEASURE: Report number of base closure decisions completed at
Federal facilities.
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
FFE-6
NO
Q2,4
FFE-7
NO
Q2,4
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT*
FY 1994
Federal Facilities Enforcement Definitions
*NOTE: The following measures are located electronically within the OSWER section of the
STARS database as OSWER - 13 through OSWER - 18, and the data comes from CERCLIS.
They are the responsibility of and are reported through the Office of Enforcement.
MEASURE : FFE-2
Federal facilities are required to complete a Record of Decision (ROD) to 'select a remedy.
The EPA must agree with the Federal facility on the remedy, or the Administrator must select
the remedy. Credit for this measure is given on the date the Regional Administrator or the
AA for OE signs the ROD. This date is tracked in CERCLIS as the RI/FS Completion date.
x
MEASURE: FFE-3
A remedial action is the implementation of response measures intended to ensure protection
>i human health or the environment. Federal facilities conduct remedial actions to reduce
potential or actual threats pursuant to a ROD. Credit is given for this measure when the
Federal facility initiates substantial continuous physical on-site remedial action pursuant
to a ROD or other decision document under an IAG/FFA or other enforceable document. Interim
response actions can be credited to this measure.
MEASURE: FFE-4
A remedial action is the implementation of response measures intended to ensure protection
of human health or the environment. Federal facilities conduct remedial actions to reduce
potential or actual threats pursuant to a ROD. Credit is given for this measure when the
final inspection has been conducted, the remedy is Operational and Functional and a RA
report has been prepared and approved by EPA.
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT*
FY 1994
Federal Facilities Enforcement Definitions
*NOTE: The following measures are located electronically within the OSWER section of the
STARS database as OSWER - 13 through OSWER - 18, and the data comes from CERCLIS.
They are the responsibility of and are reported through the Office of Enforcement.
MEASURE: FFE-5
Removal actions are cbnducted in response to emergency, time-critical, and non-time-critical
situations at NPL and non-NPL. A Federal facility removal action is credited when on-site
removal activity is initiated pursuant to an Action Memorandum or other appropriate decision
document. Expedited Response Actions can be credited to this measure. (RCRA Corrective
Action info.)
MEASURE: FFE-6
A dispute resolution is necessary when the Federal agency, state and/or EPA make an effort
to resolve an IAG/FFA dispute, informally or formally. Credit is given for this measure
when date the document resolving the issue is signed (e.g., letter of agreement, agreement
document).
MEASURE: FFE-7
A base closure decision is when EPA is involved with land transfer decisions and clean
parcel determinations at closing or realigning military bases. Credit is given for this
measure when EPA responds to the Facility after review of a proposed lease or other land
transfer document or date EPA concurs on a clean parcel identified under Community
Environmental Response Facilitation Act (CERFA).
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Oil Pollution Act Program
GOAL: (3) To prevent harmful releases of hazardous substances into the environment.
OBJECTIVE: (3.2) Reduce catastrophic or harmful releases of hazardous substances.
ACTIVITY: Oil Facility Response Plans Reviewed and Approved
MEASURE: Report the number of Oil Facility Response Plans with
Review Cycle Started. The plan has been received and will
be called the Initial Plan.
MEASURE: Report the number of Oil Facility Response Plans with
Review Cycle Completed. The plan has been reviewed and
will be called the Interim Plan.
MEASURE: Report the number of Oil Facility Response Plans Formally
Approved and accepted as the Final Plan.
STARS CODE: OPA-1A
TARGETED: N
REPORTED: ' Q2,3,4
SUNSET: 1995
STARS CODE: OPA-IB
TARGETED: N
REPORTED: Q2,3,4
SUNSET: 1995
STARS CODE: OPA-1C
TARGETED: N
REPORTED: Q2,3,4
SUNSET: 1995
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
ProaranL Area: Oil Pollution Act Program
GOAL: (4) To prepare for and respond in a timely and effective manner to releases of
hazardous substances.
OBJECTIVE: (4.3) To improve the preparedness of State and local entities to respond to
release of petroleum and hazardous material into the environment.
ACTIVITY: Oil Spill Cleanups
MEASURE: Report the number of OPA-funded oil spill cleanups started
MEASURE: Report the number of OPA-funded oil spill cleanups
completed.
ACTIVITY: Enforcement Actions
MEASURE: Report the number of Administrative Penalty Enforcement
Actions for violations under the Clean Water Act S.
311 (b) (3) , and S.31K j) .
MEASURE: Report the number of Judicial Penalty Enforcement Actions
for violations agains spill and spill prevention
regulations.
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
OPA-2A
N
Q2,3,4
1995
OPA-2B
N
Q2,3,4
1995
OP A-3
N
Q2,3,4
1995
OP A-4
N
Q2,3,4
1995
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Oil Pollution Act Program Definitions
Oil Facility Response Plans Recieved, Reviewed,, and Approved This counts the number of oil
facility response plans received, reviewed and approved by the regions. Under the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), facilities which store oil and have the potential to cause
"substantial harm" to the environment must prepare a response plan for the worst case
discharge. This is divided into three counts:
OPA-1A: An oil. facility response plan has been received and logged in by the region; this
is the initial plah.. . ' " '
OPA-1B: A complete review cycle including thorough plan review and interfacing with the
facility has been done; this is the inyterim plan.
OPA-1C: Formal approval of the response plan has been completed; the plan is final.
N.
Oil Spill Cleanups Federalized oil spills cleaned up using OPA funds. A single incident
should be counted only once regardless of how many times an EPA OSC or TAT goes back on-
scene or how many phases ther response entails.
OPA-2A: An oil spill cleanup occurs when there is mobilization on-scene and obligation of
monies to carry out the cleanup.
OPA-2C: Completion of the oil spill cleanup is defined as demobilization of EPA operations
and submittal of OSC report to NPFC..
Administrative Penalty Enforcement Actions for Spill and Prevention Regulation Violations
OPA-3: The number of administrative enforcement actions resulting from violations of
§311 (b) (3.) and §311(j) of the Clean Water Act. An administrative action is
counted on the date that the complaint is filed in the administrative docket.
Judicial Penalty Enforcement Actions for Spill and Prevention Regulation Violations
OPA-4: The number of judicial enforcement casesd initiated by the regions. A judicial
case is counted on the date of the referral letter/cover memo to the Department of
Justice.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Program
(4) To prepare for and respond in a timely and effective manner to releases of
hazardous substances.
OBJECTIVE: (4.31 To improve the preparedness of State and local entities to respond to
release of1 petroleum and hazardous material into the environment.
ACTIVITY:
MEASURE:
Technical assistance and training activities
Report and describe technical assistance and
training activities which EPA conducted,
sponsored, developed, assisted in developing,
participated in, or presented.
STARS CODE:CEP-1
TARGETED: YES
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: FY 1995
OBJECTIVE
ACTIVITY:
MEASURE:
(3) To prevent harmful releases of hazardous substances into the environment.
.(3.2) Reduce catastrophic or harmful releases of hazardous substances.
Compliance activities
Report and describe the activities which EPA
conducted to increase compliance.
STARS CODE: CEP-2
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: FY 1995
OBJECTIVE: (3.1)Improve release prevention practices and
technologies.
ACTIVITY: Chemical safety audits
MEASURE: Report on number of chemical safety audits conducted.
STARS CODE: CEP-3
TARGETED: YES
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: FY 1995
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: CERCLA/EPCRA Enforcement
GOAL: (3) To prevent harmful releases of hazardous substances into the environment.
OBJECTIVE: (3.2) Reduce catastrophic or harmful releases of
hazardous substances.
ACTIVITY: Penalty Enforcement Actions
MEASURE: Report the number of administrative complaints STARS CODE: C/E-1
issued from the program office and/or referred TARGETED: Y
to the Office of Regional Counsel. REPORTED: Y
SUNSET: FY 1995
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Program Definitions
CEP-1: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The provision of expertise to improve preparedness capabilities and to stimulate initiatives
taken by SERCs, Tribes, LEPCs, and labor, environmental trade and professional organizations
to prevent accidental releases of chemicals. It includes consultation (in the field with
the recipient), workshops, or other means. It does not include the provision of equipment;
telephone conversations, except where the assistance involves a series of lengthy calls and
written material is prepared or provided as a follow-up to the call; or update reports
provided at conferences or meetings. This assistance includes, but is not limited to:
o Assistance in projects which enhance capabilities of SERCs/Tribal
Emergency Response Commissions/LEPCs which have not been established or are not
fully unctioning such as review of an LEPC, followed by appropriate
technical assistance.
o Assistance in projects which enhance capabilities of LEPCs in high risk areas.
o Assistance in projects which increase the integration of preparedness efforts and
response activities such as the coordination of Title III plans across local
emergency planning district boundaries, as well as coordination of Title III plans
with other plans (e.g., OPA facility plans and Area Plans).
o Assistance in conducting table-top, full field, and/or functional exercises to
test or evaluate a contingency plan.
o Assistance in projects to ensure environmental equity at the LEPC level.
o Assistance in the use of CAMEO for planning and/or information management
activities.
o Assistance in development and implementation of section 112 (r) program for States,
Tribes, and Pacific Territories.
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FY 1994
Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Program Definitions
TRAINING '
Formal educational presentations using instructional materials and techniques. In-house EPA
training for EPA employees or EPA contractors will not count toward meeting this measure.
In order to meet this measure, EPA must have developed and/or presented the training
activity. The term "EPA" refers to the CEPP program.
Regional activities which are undertaken to increase compliance with EPCRA sections 302-312
and CERCLA section"* 103. This includes, but is not limited to:
o Implementation of the various elements of a "compliance sweep" of facilities (a)
within a specific geographic area, (b) handling specific hazardous substances,
and/or (c) handling a large amount of hazardous substances. Elements would
include providing computer generated lists to LEPCs of potentially subject
facilities, assisting LEPCs with mass mailings, etc. Report each element once
completed.
o Developing and/or conducting compliance training for industry or the public
sector* for a local emergency planning district.
The activity cannot be counted until complete. Upon request, Regions must be able to
provide information on the effort of the compliance activity.
"Training under this measure is different from CEP-1 in that it is focused on training
industry on how to properly comply with the law and regulations. Public sector (e.g.
LEPCs) training shall be in a "train the trainer" format in that it is expected that
the public sector employee will assist industry to comply at a later date.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Program Definitions
An on-site review of a particular process or chemical handling and management operations at
a site from a chemical process safety standpoint. This includes the preparation of, and
submittal to Headquarters of a final report and report profile based on the audit. The
audit covers procedures, equipment., training, contingency planning, and process safety
management.
C/E-1
Referred means that the administrative complaint issued from the program office and/or being
submitted to the Office of Regional Counsel is in near final form, that all evidence
supporting the counts alleged in the complaint be documented in the case file, that all
penalty calculations be documented in the case file, and that a memorandum be sent from the
division requesting ORC review of the complaint.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
RCRA Subtitle C: Permitting and Closure
GOAL:
OBJECTIVE;
ACTIVITY:
MEASURE:
(2) Ensure the environmentally sound management of solid and hazardous waste.
.(2.1) Create a more effective and rational RCRA Subtitle C program.
Track operating permit final determinations and permit modifications at RCRA
TSDFs..
ACTIVITY:
MEASURE:
ACTIVITY:
MEASURE:
Number of RCRA TSDFs to receive operating permit
final determinations during fiscal year.
Track progress of closure activity at RCRA TSDFs
Number of RCRA TSDFs to receive closure plan
approval during fiscal year.
Track progress of Post-Closure permitting
activity at closed and closing Land Disposal
units at RCRA TSDFs
i
Number of Post-Closure Part B applications
called in.
MEASURE: Number of Post-Closure final determinations.
STARS CODE;
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
R/C-la
NO
YES
2/94
R/C-2a
NO
YES
2/94
R/C-3a
NO
YES
2/94
R/C-3c
NO
YES
2/94
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE;
' FY 1994
RCRA Subtitle C: Permitting And Closure Definitions
R/C-la
Number of RCRA TSDFs to receive operating permit final determinations during fiscal year.
Count only one permit per facility per date. A single permit covering multiple processes
(e.g., Land Disposal and Storage and Treatment) at a single facility will be 'counted only
once. Facilities receiving two permits will be counted twice.
R/C-2a
Number of RCRA TSDFs to receive closure plan approval during fiscal year. Count only one
closure plan approval per facility per date. A single closure plan covering multiple
processes (e.g., Land Disposal and Storage and Treatment) at a single facility will be
counted only once. Facilities receiving two closure plan approvals will be counted twice.
R/C-3a
Number of RCRA TSDFs Post-Closure applications called-in during fiscal year. Count only one
Post-Closure application called-in per facility per date. Facilities with two separate Post-
Closure applications called-in will be counted twice.
R/C-3c
Number of RCRA TSDFs Post-Closure final determinations made during fiscal year. Count only
one Post-Closure final determination during fiscal year per facility per date. Facilities
with two separate Post-Closure final determinations during the fiscal year will be counted
twice.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
RCRA Subtitle C: Corrective Action
GOAL: (4) Prepare for and respond to in a timely and effective manner to releases of
hazardous substances J.nto the environment.
OBJECTIVE: (4.1) Develop an integrated cleanup program
ACTIVITY: Track progress of facilities through two of the three corrective 'action pipeline
stages.
MEASURE: STAGE I: Information Collection and Study at
N High NCAPS Priority Facilities.
MEASURE: STAGE II: Remedy Development and Selection at
High NCAPS Priority Facilities.
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
R/J-la
NO
YES
2/94
R/J-lb
NO
YES
2/94
ACTIVITY: Track progress toward completing key activities in the corrective action program.
MEASURE: Number of TSDFs evaluated for near term actions
to reduce risk and control containment releases
(i.e., stabilization evaluations).
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
R/J-2
NO
YES
2/94
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
RCRA Subtitle C: Corrective Action
MEASURE: Number of TSDFs with actions initiated to reduce
and control the.spread of containment releases.
(Actions are Stage III at High NCAPS priority
facilities and near term risk reduction (i.e.,
stabilization measures underway) at H/M/L
NCAPS facilities).
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
R/J-3
NO
YES
2/94
MEASURE: Number of Stage I, II, or III actions at High
Overall Environmental Priority TSDs that
are a Medium or Low NCAPS priority.
STARS CODE: R/J-4
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: 2/94
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
RCRA Subtitle C: Corrective Action Definitions
R/J-la
Stage I: Information Collection and Study at NCAPS high priority facilities. Consider the
following activities' to be part of this Stage of the corrective action process: RFI
Workplan Approved (CA150), RFI Approved (CA200). This measure will count the number of
facilities which have moved into this stage for the first time. The facility must also have
received at least one stabilization measures evaluation (CA225) to count for this measure.
Facilities should generally only move into this stage if they are not feasible candidates
for stabilization and are still of high corrective action (NCAPS) priority.
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R/J-lb
Stage II: Remedy Development and Selection at NCAPS high priority facilities. Consider the
following activities to be part of this Stage of the corrective action process: CMS
Workplan Approved (CA300), CMS Approved (CA350), Remedy Selected (CA400), Corrective
Measures Design Approved (CA450). Count facilities which have moved into this stage of
process for the first time. The facility must also have received at least one stabilization
measures evaluation (CA225) to count for this measure. Facilities should generally only
move into this stage if they are not feasible candidates for stabilization and are still of
high corrective action (NCAPS) priority.
This measure will count the number of facilities which have received at least one
stabilization measures evaluation (CA225).
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
RCRA Subtitle C: Corrective Action Definitions
This measure will count the sum of: (1) the number of H/M/L corrective action (NCAPS]
priority facilities with stabilization measures implemented (CA600) at one of more areas,
and (2) the number o'f high corrective action (NCAPS) priority facilities which have moved
into Stage III for the first time. Stage III Remedy Implementation, incorporates the
following activities': CMI Workplan Approved (CA500) , CMI Completed (CA550) 1 Facilities
should generally only move into Stage III if they are not feasible candidates for
stabilization and are still of high corrective action (NCAPS) priority. Stabilization
measures implemented at an area (as defined in RCRIS) of a facility while that area is in
Stage III, should be considered Stage III remedy implementation activities.
This measure will count the completion of Stage I, II, and III activities at medium and
low corrective action (NCAPS) priority facilities which are also a high overall
environmental priority. The Stage I, II, and III activities will be counted as specified in
R/J-la, R/J-lb and R/J-3. A facility with activities in more than one Stage in a single
quarter will be counted as completing activity in the furthest along Stage. These
facilities will then be checked against facilities listed as high overall environmental
priority according to the EPR event in the Program Management module of RCRIS to identify
the subset of facilities to be counted for this measure.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
Program Area: Municipal Solid Waste Proaram
GOAL: 12) Ensure the environmentally sound management of solid and hazardous waste.
OBJECTIVE: (2.5) Ensure .the proper.management of municipal solid wastes in all States/Tribes
ACTIVITY: Submittal 'of State/Tribal final application for
determination of adequacy of State/Tribal MSWLF
permit program. ' ».'*
MEASURE: Number of States/Tribes submitting final
applications for determination of adequacy
ACTIVITY: Regional final determination of adequacy of
State/Tribal permit programs.
MEASURE: Number of Regional final determinations of
adequacy completed (include both determinations
of adequacy and determinations of inadequacy).
STARS CODE: R/D-la
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: 2/94
STARS CODE: R/D-lb
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: 2/94
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
Municipal Solid Waste Program Definitions
R/D-la
Number of States/Tribes submitting final complete applications for determination of
adequacy; report by State/Tribe.
R/D-lb '
Number of determinations Region publishes in the Federal Register; report number of
determinations by adequate and inadequate, State/Tribe and Partial vs. Full.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
RCRA Subtitle C: Biennial Report
(2) Ensure the environmentally sound management of solid and hazardous wastes.
OBJECTIVE: (2.2) States actively plan for adequate capacity to ensure the safe management
of their wast.es .
ACTIVITY: Track progress of/States Submission of the 1991 Biennial Report.
MEASURE: Number of States for which the Regions provides
an initial 1991 Biennial Report data submission
to Headquarters by July 1, 1994.
STARS CODE: R/PM-2
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: 2/94
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
FY 1994
RCRA Subtitle C: Waste Minimization
(1) Minimize the quantity and, toxicity of waste created, by commercialf industrial
and governmental activity.
OBJECTIVE: (1.1) Significantly increase source reduction activities by industries and
municipalities to prevent the generation of hazardous, municipal, and industrial
wastes.
ACTIVITY: Track Regional and State waste minimization ,
initiatives as an effective gauge of movement in
this priority area of the RCRA program.
MEASURE: Describe^waste minimization activities undertaken
as part of the waste minimization strategy.
STARS CODE;
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
R/PM-3
NO
YES
2/94
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MEASURE:
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: RCRA Enforcement
(2) Ensure the environmentally sound management of solid and hazardous waste,
(2.1)Create a more effective and rational RCRA Subtitle C Program.
MEASURE
MKASURE
Report the number of formal administrative actions
issued year-to-date (including 3008 (a), 3008 (h),
3013 and 7003).
Report the number of civil judicial actions issued
year-to-date.
Report the number of criminal referrals, year-to-
date.
*STARS CODE:R/E-la
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: ' . '
*STARS CODE:R/E-lb
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
*STARS CODE:R/E-lc
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
MEASURE: Report the total number of facilities currently in
significant non-compliance.
MEASURE: Report the number of SNCs that have had formal
actions and have not returned to compliance with
any violations which caused them to be in SNC.
*STARS CODE:R/E-2a
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
*STARS CODE:R/E-2b
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
* These measures support the required enforcement core information as outlined in the
Deputy Administrator's memo of January 14, 1993.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: RCRA Enforcement
(2) Ensure the environmentally sound management of solid and hazardous waste,
OBJECTIVE: (2.1) Create a more effective and rational RCRA Subtitle C Program.
MEASURE:
Report, year-to-date, the number of enforcement
settlements which incorporate pollution prevention
or pollution reduction activities (administrative
and judicial orders).
MEASURE: Report, year-to-date, the number of TSDFs in full
physical compliance
(no outstanding Class I violations)
MEASURE: Report, year-to-date, the number of TSDFs where
there are no violations
of the compliance schedules for Class I violations.
*STARS CODE:R/E-3
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:'
*STARS CODE:R/E-4a
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
*STARS CODE:R/E-4b
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
MEASURE: Report the ratio of TSDs with subsequent
violations of the same type after a FY '91 final
enforcement action to TSDFs without subsequent
violations of the same type after a FY '91 final
enforcement action.
*STARS CODE:R/E-5a
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
* These measures support the required enforcement core information as outlined in the
Deputy Administrator's memo of January 14, 1993.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: RCRA Enforcement
GOAL: (2) Ensure the environmentally sound management of solid and hazardous waste,
OBJECTIVE: (2.1) Create a more effective and rational RCRA Subtitle C Program.
MEASURE: Report the ratio of TSDs with subsequent violat-
ions of the same type after a FY'92 final
enforcement action to TSDs without subsequent
violations of the 'same type after a FY'91 final
enforcement action.
MEASURE: Report, year-to-date, the number of Land Disposal
facilities that received an inspection in FY'94.
(State and Region combined)
MEASURE: Report, year-to-date, the number of Treatment,
Storage facilities that received an inspection in
FY'94. (State and Region combined)
MEASURE: Report, year-to-date, the number of Generators
(SQG and LQG) that received an inspection in
FY'94.(State and Region combined)
STARS CODE:R/E-5b
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET: .'
*STARS CODE:R/E-6a
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
*STARS CODE:R/E-6b
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
*STARS CODE:R/E-6c
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
MEASURE: Report, year-to-date, the number of Hazardous
Waste Transporters that received an inspection
in FY194. (State and Region combined)
*STARS CODE:R/E-6d
TARGETED: NO
REPORTED: YES
SUNSET:
* These measures support the required enforcement cote information as outlined in the
Deputy Administrator's memo of January 14, 1993.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
RCRA Enforcement Definitions
R/E-la
This measure reports the number of formal administrative actions issued year-to-date
including §§3008 (a),-3008 (h), 3013 and 7003.
R/E-lb
This measure reports the number of civil judicial actions referred to the Department of
Justice or State Attorney General.
R/E-lc
N.
This measure reports the number of cases referred for possible criminal action.
R/E-2a
This measure reports the number of SNCs in existence as of October 1, 1993. In this measure
SNCs are defined as: (1) For the period prior to 1988**, LDFs with Class I violations for GW,
FR and C/PC; or (2) For FY '88 - '89, LDFs with Class I violations for GW, FR and C/PC or
corrective action compliance schedules at all TSDFs; or (3) For FY '90, TSDFs that are
classified as High Priority Violators (HPVs) according to the revised Enforcement Response
Policy (ERP). Included are those TSD facilities that are designated HPVs because of land
disposal restriction violations; or (4) For FY '91 and beyond, any TSDF, Generator or
Transporter identified as a High Priority Violator according to the Enforcement Response
Policy.
** Pre-fiscal 1987 data will not be pulled.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
RCRA Enforcement Definitions
R/E-2b
From the universe of SNCs in existence as of October 1, 1993 which have been out-of-
compliance for three or more years, this measure reports the number of SNCs that have had
formal actions that have not returned to compliance with all violations which caused them to
be in SNC. In this measure SNCs are defined as: For the period prior to 1988, LDFs with
Class I violations, for GW, FR and C/PC; or (2) For FY '88 - '89, LDFs with Class I
violations for GW, FRand C/PC or corrective action compliance schedules at 'all TSDFs; or
(3) For FY '90, TSDFs that are classified as High Priority Violators (HPVs) according to the
revised Enforcement Response Policy (ERP). Included are those TSD facilities that are
designated HPVs because of land disposal restriction violations; or (4) For FY '91 and
beyond, any TSDF, Generator or Transporter identified as a High Priority Violator according
to the Enforcement Response Policy.
This measure reports the number of EPA enforcement settlements which require the performance
of a specific pollution prevention or waste minimization projects (administrative and
judicial orders). It only includes the following projects: pollution prevention, pollution
reduction, environmental restoration, environmental auditing and enforcement-related
environmental public awareness.
R/E-4a
This measure reports, year-to-date, the number of TSDFs in full physical compliance with no
outstanding Class I violations.
R/E-4b
This measure reports, year-to-date, the number of TSDFs where every outstanding Class I
violation is on a compliance schedule as a result of a formal enforcement action and there
are no violations of any of the compliance schedules.
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QFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
RCRA Enforcement Definitions
R/E-5a
The purpose of this measure is to determine whether formal (initial or final) enforcement
actions deter non-compliance. The universe of facilities for this measure is all TSDFs that
had at least one formal enforcement action issued against them in FY "91 (October 1, 1990
September 30, 1991) .' From this universe, the measure compares the number of TSDFs that had
a subsequent violation of any type addressed in any of the FY '91 actions against the .number
of TSDFs that did not' have a subsequent violations of any type.
R/E-5b
The purpose of thi§ measure is to determine whether formal (initial or final) enforcement
actions deter non-compliance. The universe of facilities for this measure is all TSDFs that
had at least one formal enforcement action issued against them in FY '92 (October 1, 1991
September 30, 1992). From this universe, the measure compares the number of TSDFs that had
a subsequent violation of any type addressed in any of the FY '92 actions against the number
of TSDFs that did not have a subsequent violations of any type.
R/E-6a
This measure reports, year-to-date, the number of LDFs including operating, permitted or
closing land disposal facilities (except Underground Injection Control [UIC] facilities)
inspected in FY '94. This would include Federal/State/Local/ Commercial LDFs as identified
under §3007 (c), (d) and (e) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Inspection to be counted are
Compliance Evaluation Inspections (CEIs).
R/E-6b
This measure reports,- year-to-date, the number of TSFs including operating or permitted
treatment and storage facilities inspected in FY '94. this would include
Federal/State/Local/Commercial TSFs as identified under §3007 (c), (d) and (e) of the Solid
Waste Disposal Act. Inspection to be counted are Compliance Evaluation Inspections
(CEIs).
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
RCRA Enforcement Definitions
R/E-6c
This measure reports, year-to-date, the number of Generators, LQGs and SQGs,. inspected in FY
'94. Inspections to be counted are Compliance Evaluation Inspections (CEIsj .
R/E-6d
This measure reports, year-to-date, the number of Transporters inspected in FY '94.
Inspections to be counted are Compliance Evaluation Inspections (CEIs).
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OBJECTIVE
MEASURE:
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Underground Storage Tanks
(4) Prepare for and respond to releases of petroleum and hazardous substances.
.(4.3) Enhance state capabilities to clean up petroleum & hazardous substances at
sites .
Number of .'states submitting complete applications for
state program approval.
MEASURE: Number of states with authorized programs.
OBJECTIVE: (4.2) Improve identification and remediation of
petroleum and hazardous substances at sites.
MEASURE: Number of site cleanups for petroleum releases
initiated, by either responsible parties or states
(Report separately for responsible party lead, state
lead with Trust Fund money, and state lead with no
Trust Fund money) .
MEASURE: Number of site cleanups for petroleum releases
completed, by either responsible parties or states
(Report separately for responsible party lead, state
lead with Trust Fund money, and state lead with no
Trust Fund money.)
MEASURE: Number of sites where a. release has been confirmed.
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED.:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE;
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED:
SUNSET:
UST-la
N
Y
FY 1994
UST-lb
N
Y
FY 1994
UST-2a
N
Y
FY 1994
UST-2b
N
Y
FY 1994
UST-3
N
Y
FY 1994
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Office of Underground Storage Tanks Definitions
UST-1(A) Number of states submitting complete applications for state program approval.
The state has submitted an application for program approval and that the Region has
determined that the application is "complete" in accordance with the application components
required by the regulations. Information reported should indicate whether the state
application is for a partial program (either petroleum or chemical USTs) or a complete
program (both petroleum and chemical USTs). Quarter 2,3, and 4 are reported cumulatively.
UST-1(B) Number of states with authorized programs.
The state program has been approved by the Regional Administrator according to the
regulations to operate in lieu of the federal program. This measure includes interim
authorizations. Information reported should indicate whether the state programs
authorization is for a partial program (either petroleum or chemical USTs) or a complete
program (both petroleum and chemical USTs). Quarters 2,3, and 4 are reported cumulatively.
UST-2 (A) Number of site cleanups for petroleum releases initiated,, by either responsible
parties or states (Report separately for responsible party lead, state lead with Trust Fund
money, and state lead with no Trust Fund money).
The total number of specific sites at which the state or responsible party under its
supervision has initiated management of petroleum-contaminated soil, OR removal of free
petroleum product, OR management or treatment of dissolved petroleum contamination caused by
a release from an UST. Site investigations and emergency responses do not qualify as
cleanup actions. Report responsible-party lead, state lead with Trust Fund money, and state
lead with no Trust Fund money cleanups separately. This measure includes all cleanups
initiated by a state, whether involving federal funds under a LUST Trust Fund cooperative
agreement or involving only state funds. (This is a cumulative measure. The number in the
first quarter of FY 1994 should include those sites with actions initiated from FY 1988
through FY 1993.)
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Office of Underground Storage Tanks Definitions
UST-2 (B) Number of site cleanups for petroleum releases completed,, by either responsible
parties or states (Report separately for responsible party lead, state lead with Trust Fund
money, and state lead with no Trust Fund money).
This means the total' number of specific sites of a petroleum release from an UST at which
the state has determined that no further cleanup actions are necessary at the site. Report
responsible party lead, state lead with Trust Fund money, and state lead completed by a
state, whether involving federal funds under a LUST Trust Fund cooperative agreement or
involving only state funds. (This is a cumulative measure. The number in the first quarter
of FY 1994 should include those sites with cleanups completed prior to FY 1994.)
UST-3 Number of sites where a release has been confirmed.
Confirmed releases are the number of sites where the owner/operator has identified a
release, reported the release to the State/local or other designated implementing agency
(e.g., fire department) and the State/local implementing agency verifies the release
according to State procedures such as a site visit (including State contractors), or a phone
call, follow-up letter or other reasonable information that confirms the release (e.g.,
failed tank tests).
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FY 1994
Program Area: Underground Storage Tanks
National Program Environmental Indicator
GOAL:
t
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATOR: Prpgress towards proper environmental management is gauged through
previous measures.
DEFINITION:
DATA SOURCE:
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OSWER 2 REMEDIES SELECTD (RODs) & ACTION MEMOS
' FOR EARLY ACTIONS AT SF SITES (RDT-1)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
''P
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
5
10
6
6
30
10
12
10
6
1
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
20
',' 41
39
26
50
20
34
22
26
15
National
96
293
155
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OSWER 5 NPL SITES W/ ALL RESPONSE ACTIONS CMPLTD
(NO ACTION ROD/SEVERAL ACTIONS) (ACT-7)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
i
0
o'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
2
1
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
3
7
5
4
16
4
4
3
3
2
National
18
51
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OSWER 13 FEDERAL FACILITIES W/ RODS 1ST & SUBSEQ
SIGNED BY RA OR AA/OE (FFE-2)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
.0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
' 0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
7
7
5
11
3
4 .
2
5
11
13
National
68
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OSWER 15 FEDERAL FACILITIES W/ REMEDIAL ACTIONS
1ST & SUBSEQUENT COMPLETED (FFE-3)
Region
I
II
III
IV -
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
0
0
2
4
2
0
0
8
2
0
National
18
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'OSWER 20 NEGOTIATIONS COMPLETED AT ENFORCEMENT
LEAD NPL SITES U/ S.106,106/107 (ENF-2A)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
4
16
2
5
2
3
0 .
2
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
4
. ' 6
14
21
13
10 '
7
5
3
4
National
34
87
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OSWER 23 S.122(g) DE MINIMIS & DEMICROMIS
SETTLEMENTS (ENF-4)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
i
. o
o'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
' 0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
i
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quart
Cumula
Targ
1
3
5
5
9
2
3
2
3
0
National 0 05 0 33
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'OSWER 24. COST RECOVERY ACTIONS MADE TO ADDRESS
PAST COSTS >$200K (ENF-6)
Region
I
II
III
IV
VI L
VIII
IX
X
erse
0.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.' 0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
11
1
9
15
11
0
2
3
3
0
Quarter 3.
Cumulative
Target
13
5
10
22
19
0
4
5
5
1
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
16
' ' 17
11
25
26
2 .
6
8
0
2
National
55
84
113
161
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.OSWER 40 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & TRAINING ACTIVITS
BY EPA (REPORT & DESCRIBE) (CEP-1)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
o
'0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
20
21
22
24
23
20
9
13
24
20
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
30
33
34
36
35
30
13
28
37
30
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
40
45
48
48
47
40
18
43
49
43
National
196
306
421
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OSWER 42 CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDITS CONDUCTED ON-SITE
W/FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED (CEP-3)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
' o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
1
0
2-
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
2
, . V
1
4
6
4
3
3
2
4
3
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
.3
3
. 5
8
4
4
4
3
5
4
National
19
32
43
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OSWER 43 PENALTY ENFORC ACTIONS: FINAL COMPLAINTS
REFERRED TO ORC W/ EVIDENCE ETC. (C/E-1)
Region
I
II
III
IV
VII
VIII
IX
X
e.rse
0
0'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
I
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
4
4
2
10
6
4
15
1
2
3
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
6
6
3
15
9
8
22
3
4
4
Quart
Cumula
Targ
9
8
4
20
12
10
30
6
5
5
National
51
80
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OFFICE OF WATER
FY 1994 MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
FOR THE
STRATEGIC TARGETED ACTIVITIES FOR RESULTS SYSTEM
167
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Office of Water
Strategic Targeted Activities for Results System Measures
. , . FY 1994 Code Crosswalk
Computer Code STARS Code
Computer Code STARS Code
OW-1,2
OW-3-18
OW-19-25
OW-30-33
OW-34,35,40-48
OW- 4 9
OW-51-53
OW-54-59
OW-60-67
OW-68,69
OW-74-77
OW-78,81
OW-84,85
OW-86
OW-88,89
OW-90,91
OW-94,95
OW-96,99
OW-100
OW-105,106
OW-107,108
OW-109,112
OW-113,116
OW-117,118
OW-120
DW/E-1
DW/E-2
DW/E-3
DW/E-4
DW/E-5
WQ/E-6
WQ/E-7
WQ/E-8
WQ/E-9
WQ/E-10
WQ-14
WQ/E-9
WQ-13
WQ-15
WQ-16
WQ-17
DW-1
WH-1
GW-1
WQ-IA''
NEP-1B
WQ-2A
WQ-5
WQ-7A1
WQ/E-11
OW-121
OW-122
OW-123,125
OW-126
OW-127
OW-128
OW-129
OW-134
OW-135
WQ/E-12
WQ-6
WQ-3A
WQ-8
WQ-9
WQ-18
WQ-20
WQ-19
WQ-22
Environmental Indicators
(not reported thru STARS)
OW-500
OW-501
IW-1
IW-2
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OFFICE OF WATER
FY 1994
Program Area; Office Of Ground Water and Drinking Water
GOAL: PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION PROGRAM (PWSS): PROTECT THE QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER
OBJECTIVE: Protect public health through ensuring compliance
with drinking water standards. '
MEASURE; (a) Negotiate, with each State, annual targets for the
number of Significant NonCompliers (SNCs) and the
number of exceptions that will be appropriately
addressed through State or Regional actions, or
returned to compliance by June 1, 1994, and reported to
OGWDW by June 22, 1994 for each of the two categories
listed below. The target numbers will be based on the
number of SNCs occurring as of the compliance period
ending March 31, 1993, and the number of exceptions
existing as of June 1, 1993 (both will be contained on
the July 1993 SNC/Exception Report):
1) micro/turbidity SNCs and exceptions; and
2) chem/rad SNCs and exceptions
MEASURE: (b) Report, using the SNC/Exception Report format,
those systems identified as SNC/Exceptions that:
returned to compliance; had an appropriate enforcement
action taken against them; or remained unaddressed.
Report separately for each of the following groups:
1) micro/turbidity SNCs and exceptions
2) chem/rad SNCs and exceptions
MEASURE: Report by State those which have adopted new
regulations, States which have received EPA approval of
a primacy revision application, and States which have
received approvals for an extension.
STARS CODE: DW/E-1
TARGETED: Q 3
REPORTED ONLY:
SUNSET:
STARS CODE: DW/E-2
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET:
STARS CODE:
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY:
SUNSET:
DW/E-3
Q 2,3,4
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OFFICE OF WATER
FY 1994
Public Water System Supervision Program
DW/E-1 Each Region shall negotiate with each State, annual targets for the number of
SNCs and the number of exceptions that will be appropriately addressed or
returned to compliance by June 1, 1994. These annual targets shall include both
State and Regional commitments for the number of SNCs and exceptions that will
be appropriately addressed or returned to compliance. States and Regions shall
set two targets, one for the microbiological/turbidity SNCs and exceptions, and
one for the chemical and radiological SNCs & exceptions. The baseline for the
targets shall be the number of systems contained on the July 1993 SNC/Exception
Report which will be provided by OGWDW to the Regions in mid to late July 1993.
This report will include the systems identified as SNCs for the first time as of
the compliance period ending March 31, 1993, those systems previously identified
for which "timely and appropriate" has not expired, and the systems identified
by the Regions as exceptions as of June 1, 1993. Targets shall be set based on
the number of those SNCs and exceptions that will be appropriately addressed or
returned to compliance by June 1, 1994. Regions are to negotiate each State's
target based upon the State*s current compliance statistics and capabilities for
violation reduction. HQ will allow Regions/States to substitute higher priority
systems for those on the "fixed base list11 on a case by case basis, where the
number of SNCs/exceptions on the target list exceeds State/Regional capacity.
Where the target list does not exceed State/Regional capacity, all systems on
the target list must be addressed, as well as additional high priority systems.
An SNC is: (1) a community; (2) a non-transient non-community; or (3) a
transient non-community water system serving > 500 persons, which meets any of
the criteria listed on the following chart:
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SNC Definitions
Total Coliform Rule (TCRi MCL
MONTHLY MONITORING: * 4 acute/monthly
MCL violations in any It consecutive months.
QUARTERLY MONITORING: 2 3 acute/monthly MCL
violations in any 4 consecutive quarters.
ANNUAL MONITORING: 2 2 acute/monthly MCL
violations in any 2 consecutive periods.
Total Coliform Rule fTCRl M/R
MONTHLY MONITORING: In any 12 consecutive
months, meeting one of the following criteria:
2 4 major repeat M/R violations
2 4 combined major repeat M/R and MCL violations
2 6 combined major repeat M/R, major routine M/R,
and/or MCL violations
210 combined major/minor routine/repeat M/R and/or
MCL violations
QUARTERLY MONITORING: In any 4 consecutive
quarters, meeting one the following criteria:
2 3 major repeat M/R violations
2 3 major repeat M/R, major routine M/R and/or MCL violations
ANNUAL MONITORING: In any 2 consecutive one-year periods.
meeting one of the following criteria:
2 2 major repeat M/R violations
2 2 combined major repeat M/R, major routine M/R, and/or
MCL violations
Turbidity MCL
MONTHLY MONITORING: > 4 MCL violations in any 12
consecutive months.
QUARTERLY MONITORING: > 2 MCL violations in any 4
consecutive quarters.
Turbidity M/R and Combined M/R and MCL
Monthly MONITORING: In any 12 consecutive months, having
either of the following:
2 6 major M/R and/or MCL violations, or
210 major/minor M/R and/or MCL violations
QUARTERLY MONITORING: 2 3 major M/R and/or MCL
violations in any 4 consecutive quarters.
ANNUAL MONITORING: 2 2 major M/R and/or MCL
violations in any 2 consecutive one-year periods.
Chemical/Radiological MCL (excluding Nitrate)
Exceeds the short term acceptable risk to health level.
Nitrate MCL
> 10mg/l.
Chemical/Radiological M/R
Fails to monitor for, or report the results of any regulated
contaminant for 2 2 consecutive compliance periods.
Public Notification
Failure to provide public notification of the violation which
caused the system to become a SNC.
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SNC Definitions (continued)
Surface Water Treatment Rule (SVVTR)
UNFILTERED SYSTEMS
A system that has 3 or more major M/R violations in
any 12 consecutive months.
FILTERED SYSTEMS
The M/R and treatment technique SNC definitions for
filtered systems will become effective in FY 1993.
Lead and Copper Rule fPb/Cul
INITIAL TAP M/R
A system which does not M/R as required and does not correct
a violation within:
3 months for large systems
6 months for medium systems
12 months for small systems
OPTIMAL CORROSION CONTROL INSTALLATION
A system which fails to install optimal corrosion control on time
and has a 90th percenWe lead level of Z 30 ppb in Us most
recent monitoring period.
SOURCE WATER TREATMENT INSTALLATION ,
A system which fails to instal source water treatment on time
and has a 90th percentHe lead level of £ 30 ppb in its most
recent monitoring period.
PUBLIC EDUCATION
A system which fails to complete public education as required
and has a 90th percentile lead level 2 30 ppb in its most recent
monitoring period.
(1) A "major M/R violation (except for SWTR) occurs when no
samples are taken or no results are reported during a compliance
period. For SWTR, a major M/R violation occurs when at least 90%
of the required samples are not taken or results reported during a
reporting period.
(2) A "minor* M/R violation (except for SWTR> occurs when an
insufficient number of samples are taken or incomplete results are
reported during a compliance period. For SWTR, a minor violation
occurs when less than 100% but more than 90% of the required
samples are not taken or results reported during a reporting period.
(3) SNC definition is modified, if needed, to cover new regulations
as they are promulgated.
(4) For details on the SNC definition, please see the following
memorandum:
(a) "Revised Definition of Significant Noncomplier (SNC) and the
Model for Escalating Responses to Violations in the PWSS
Program." May 22,1990. (Water Supply Guidance #70]
(b) "Final SNC Definition for the TCR and proposed SNC
Definition for the SWTR." December 19,1990. (Water Supply
Guidance #80]
(c) "Final SNC Definition for the SWTR." February 28,1991.
(Water Supply Guidance #82]
(d) "Final Guidance for the Lead and Copper Definitions and
Federal Reporting for Milestones, Violations, and SNCs."
May, 1992.
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Public Water System Supervision Program
DW/E-2 This measure will report those systems, which met any of the SNC/exception
criteria, which returned to compliance, had an appropriate enforcement action
taken against them, or remain unaddressed. In addition to reporting system by
system follow-up information, Regions are to report summary numbers, one for
each of the following categories: 1) micro/turbidity SNCs; 2)
chemical/radiological SNCs; 3) micro/turbidity exceptions; and 4)
chemical/radiological exceptions.
"Returned to Compliance" for SNC/exceptions of a microbiological MCL and/or M/R
requirement, a turbidity MCL and/or M/R requirement, or a TTHM M/R requirement,
is having no violations (either MCL or M/R), of the same contaminant which
caused the system to become a SNC, during the six month period after the system
was identified as a SNC.
"Returned to Compliance" for SNC/exceptions of a chemical or radiological
analytical level is conducting analyses that demonstrate that the system no
longer exceeds the MCL.
"Returned to Compliance" for SNC/exceptions of a chemical (other than TTHM) or
radiological monitoring requirement is conducting the required monitoring and
determining that the system does not exceed the MCL.
An "appropriate enforcement action" for SNC/exceptions is any of the following:
(a) the issuance of a bilateral, written compliance agreement signed by both
parties, which includes a compliance schedule (only appropriate for use by
States).
(b) the issuance of a final State or Federal Administrative Order.
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DW-E-2
cont. (c) the referral of a civil judicial case to the State Attorney General, or
DOJ.
(d) the filing of a criminal case in an appropriate State or U.S. District
court.. . ,
Timeliness for SNCs is eight months after the system became an SNC. (Two months
for the State to determine, and become aware of, the system's SNC status and six
months in which to complete the follow-up/enforcement action).
An "exception" is a system which was: a) a SNC which has not returned to
compliance or was not addressed timely and/or appropriately, b) a SNC previously
addressed appropriately which fails by more than 60 days to meet a milestone of
a compliance schedule, or c) a SNC system appropriately addressed by referring a
civil or criminal case to the State AG but which has not been filed within 120
days of the referral.
Note: OGWDW will provide the form for this report.
DW/E-3 Regions will report those States which have adopted newly promulgated drinking
water regulations and the date these rules were adopted. Regions will also
report those States which have received EPA approval of their primacy program
revision application and the States which have received approval of any
extension.
Note: OGWDW will provide the form for this report.
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Underground Injection Control
GOAL: PROTECT UNDERGROUND SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER FROM ENDANGERMENT BY CONTROLLING SUBSURFACE
EMPLACEMENT OF FLUIDS THROUGH WELLS.
OBJECTIVE: Ensure that wells are operating safely and take
appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
MEASURE: Report, by Region, State and Tribe, progress against
quarterly targets for the number of wells that have
mechanical integrity tests (MITs) performed by
operators and verified by EPA, States and Indian Tribes
with primacy.
STARS CODE: DW-1
TARGETED: Q 2,3,4
REPORTED ONLY:
SUNSET:
MEASURE: Identify, by Region, for EPA, States and Indian Tribes
with primacy, the number of wells in significant
noncompliance and the number of wells that appear on
the Exceptions List from the date the violation becomes
an exception through the date the violation is
resolved, noting the date the final enforcement action
was taken, if any.
STARS CODE: DW/E-4
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET:
MEASURE: Report, by Region, for EPA, States and Indian Tribes
with primacy the number of Class IV and endangering
Class V injection well closures (by well type) achieved
under UIC authority or in conjunction with other
regulatory programs such as RCRA, UST, CERCLA, for
example, or under wellhead protection efforts.
STARS CODE: DW/E-5
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET:
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Underground Injection Control Definitions
DW-1 A complete MIT is composed of a two part test. The first part of a MIT is composed of a
test for significant leaks in the casing, tubing or packer typically consisting of a field
pressure test, monitoring of annulus pressure, etc.. Part, two of a MIT is composed of a
test for significant fluid migration into a USDW through vertical channels adjacent to the
well bore by utilizing cementing records, electric or cement bond logs, etc..
This measure tracks those wells in significant noncompliance, where timely and appropriate
enforcement actions have not been taken. The term "significant noncompliance" means: (a)
any violation by the owner/operator of a Class I or a Class IV well, (b) the following
violations by the owner/operator of a Class II, III or V well: (1) any unauthorized
emplacement of fluids (where formal authorization is required); (2) well operation without
mechanical integrity which causes the movement of fluid outside the authorized zone of
injection if such movement may have the potential for endangering a USDW; (3) well
operation at an injection pressure that exceeds the permitted or authorized injection
pressure and causes the movement of fluid outside the authorized zone of injection if such
movement may have the potential for endangering a USDW; (4) failure to perform an MIT when
requested; (5) the plugging and abandonment of an injection well in an unauthorized
manner; (6) any violation of a formal enforcement action, including an administrative or
judicial order; consent agreement; and/or judgement or equivalent State or Indian Tribe
action; (7) the knowing submission or use of false information in a permit application,
periodic report or special request for information about a well. NOTE: in the absence of
information to the contrary, MIT failures and pressure exceedances are presumed to be
SNCs.
The State or Region should take one of the following actions within 90 days after the SNC
is identified: (1) verify that the owner/operator has returned to compliance; (2) place
the owner/operator on an enforceable compliance schedule and track to ensure future
compliance; or (3) initiate a formal enforcement action against the owner/operator. A
formal enforcement action is any of the following: (a) the issuance of a proposed
Administrative Order by EPA; (b) the referral of a civil judicial case to the State
Attorney General or to DOJ by EPA; (c) the filing of a criminal case in an appropriate
State or U.S. District Court; or (d) the issuance of an equivalent State enforcement
action which meets the criteria for a formal action, e.g. pipeline severance.
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DW/E-4
cont.
The performance expectation is that all facilities on the Exceptions List should be
removed as quickly as possible. Only in unique situations should any facility appearing
on the Exceptions List in the first quarter remain on the list through the entire fiscal
year, and in such cases Regions and States should provide adequate documentation in each
case file regarding reasons for lack of resolution.
DW/E-5 (See: UIC Program Guidances #62 on ranking endangering Class V wells and #66 on Class IV
and the TC Rule.) *
Class IV includes any unauthorized hazardous waste (defined under RCRA) injection practice
that typically discharges directly into or above a USDW or violates CFR 144.13.
Endangering Class V well types ranked by priority for permit and enforcement actions
include industrial drainage, industrial waste disposal, motor vehicle facility waste
disposal and any other Class V well(s) that the Region has identified as special problems.
Well, closure describes a process to permanently discontinue injection of an unauthorized
and endangering fluid contaminant which is in violation of RCRA or SDWA or applicable
regulations. At this time, closure must include immediate cessation of injection of
unauthorized waste stream and may require additional actions to satisfy both SDWA and
RCRA, such as:
Remove injection fluids deposited in well, sludge and any visibly contaminated soil.
Segregate hazardous waste streams from sanitary waste streams (septic system) and
redirect HW to holding tank.
Restrict injection to authorized waste stream.
Seal floor drain.
Obtain authorized sewer hook-up.
Remove well, injectate and contaminated soil; dispose in authorized facility.
Imminent threat to USDW may require monitoring and ground-water remediation.
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Program Area: COMPREHENSIVE STATE GROUND WATER PROTECTION PROGRAMS
PROMOTE COMPREHENSIVE STATE GROUND WATER PROGRAMS
OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the capability of States to develop/implement
programs which focus on the comprehensive protection of ground water
resources.
MEASURE;
Report, by State, progress made toward developing and
implementing activities that address identified gaps
in the elements established in the Comprehensive State
Ground Water Protection Guidance. NOTE: For those
Regions participating in the Pilot cross-program
measure in FY 1994, this office of Water measure may
be incorporated into that broader reporting effort.
STARS CODE: GW-1
TARGETED:
REPORTED: Q 4
SUNSET:
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FY 1994
Program Area: COMPREHENSIVE STATE GROUND WATER PROTECTION PROGRAMS
Each State will be moving forward during FY 1994 to address the gaps in its ground
water program to achieve a Core Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Program
(CSGWPP). These gaps were identified in State assessments conducted in FY 1993 and
early FY 1994. This measure tracks progress on a State by State basis, to determine
progress toward a Core CSGWPP. While not every State may complete all activities
fully in FY 1994, our expectation is that considerable progress should be achieved
with all States fully implementing a Core program by November 2, 1996.
It is recognized that the achievement of CSGWPPs is an Agency-wide objective and
will require multi-program commitment. A Pilot Cross-Program STARS measure used
in FY 1993 to track progress in this area is expected to continue to be used by the
Regional Offices in FY 1994. For those Regions participating in the Pilot Cross-
Program Measure in FY 1994, this Office of Water measure may be incorporated i'nto
that broader reporting effort.
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Program Area: Wellhead Protection
GOAL: PROTECT DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES USING GROUND WATER FROM CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY HARM THE
HEALTH OF PERSONS.
OBJECTIVE: Develop and implement a Wellhead Protection Program in all
States and Territories.
MEASURE: Report, by. Region/ the number of States and Territories .,STARS CODE: WH-1
that have an approved Wellhead Protection Program. TARGETED:
REPORTED: Q 2, 4
Report annually for States with (1) approved and (2) SUNSET:
unapproved WHPPs respectively, the number of PWSs and the
population served by these systems that have been protected
by (1) an approved local WHPP or (2) local initiatives that
afford equivalent resource protection approaches.
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Program Area: Wellhead Protection Definitions
WH-l This measure reports on the number of State Wellhead Protection Programs that have
been approved during the 1994 fiscal year. The 1986 amendments to the Safe
Drinking Water Act require that all States have an approved WHP Program (WHPP).
An approved program is one that is adequate in the six elements stated in the
statute and includes a public involvement process.
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This measure further requires an annual report on the number of PWSs, relying on
ground water sources, that have implemented a formal local wellhead protection
program. A formal local WHPP is only possible in a State with an approved program.
However, even in States not yet approved, local initiatives are underway that
essentially replicate the protective nature of a formal program in all but name.
Since these initiatives meet the objectives of the WHPP, it is worthwhile to track
their progress in extending resource protection despite,the absence of an approved
State program. These data are viewed as key Agency environmental indicators. To
maximize the use of this information and interface with FRDS, Regions will report
this information on both a State and local level (where available). The local
initiatives will be reported by size of system using the PWSS program's population
categorization scheme, as follows:
Large, Very Large Systems > 10,000
Medium " 3,300 - 10,000
Small " 500 - 3,300
Very Small " 25 - 500
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Prograro Area; Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance
GOAL: Reduce and eliminate pollution to the Nation's waters from point sources through aggressive
implementation and enforcement of Federal and State standards under the Clean Water Act.
OBJECTIVE: Assess toxicity control needs and reissue major
permits in a timely manner.
MEASURE: Track, against targets, the number of permits STARS CODE: WQ-13
reissued to major facilities during FY94 which have TARGETED: Q 4
had water quality based toxic limits included or REPORTED ONLY: Q 2
found to not need toxic limits through a water SUNSET: FY 96
quality based evaluation for toxics.
OBJECTIVE: Effectively implement approved local pretreatment
programs.
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MEASURE; Track, by Region, against annual targets, for STARS CODE: WQ-14
approved local pretreatment programs: 1) the number TARGETED: Q 4
audited by EPA and the number audited by approved REPORTED ONLY: Q 2
pretreatment States; and 2) the number inspected by SUNSET: FY 96
EPA and the number inspected by approved
pretreatment States.
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Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance
GOAL: Reduce and eliminate pollution to the Nation's waters from point sources through aggressive
implementation and enforcement of Federal and State standards under the Clean Water Act.
OBJECTIVE: Reissuance of priority municipal permits which
contain applicable sludge conditions.
MEASURE: Track, against universe, the number of permits issued
to priority sludge facilities containing sludge
conditions necessary to meet the requirements of CWA
Section 405. (Track and report against specific
identified universe.)
STARS CODE: WQ-15
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,
SUNSET: FY 96
OBJECTIVE: Encourage general permit activity.
MEASURE: Track, by Regions and State, the number of regulated
industrial facilities for which a NOI has been
submitted under an EPA or state-issued general
permit.
STARS CODE: WQ-16
TARGETED: N
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,4
SUNSET: FY 96
OBJECTIVE: Issue NPDES permits to Combined Sewer Systems with
Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) discharges.
MEASURE: Track, by Region and State, the number of Combined
Sewer Systems which have been placed on a compliance
schedule (through either a permit or an enforcement
action) to address CSO discharges and put CSO
controls in place.
STARS CODE: WQ-17
TARGETED: N
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,4
SUNSET: FY 96
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FY 1994
Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance
GOAL: Reduce and eliminate pollution to the Nation's waters from point sources through aggressive
implementation and enforcement of Federal and State standards under the Clean Water Act.
OBJECTIVE:
MEASURE:
MEASURE;
MEASURE;
OBJECTIVE:
MEASURE:
Maintain baseline program that ensures integrity of
Federal investment in municipal pollution control
and Federal grant program is phased out in an
expeditious and orderly manner.
Track, by Region, progress against quarterly targets
for net outlays for State Revolving Fund (SRF) and
construction grants.
Track, by Region, progress against quarterly targets
for the number of Step 3, Step 2+3, Marine CSO and
PL 84-660 projects administratively completed.
Track, by Region, progress against quarterly targets
for the number of Step 3, Step 2+3, Marine CSO and
PL 84-660 project closeouts.
Assess whether issued NPOES permits are effective.
Report, by Region and State, the number of pending
evidentiary hearing requests for major permits at
the end of the second and fourth quarters.
STARS CODE: WQ-18
TARGETED: Q 2,3,4
REPORTED ONLY:
SUNSET: FY 96
STARS CODE: WQ-19
TARGETED: Q 4
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2
SUNSET: FY 96
STARS CODE: WQ-20
TARGETED: Q 4
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2
SUNSET: FY 96
STARS CODE: WO-22
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,4
SUNSET: FY 96
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FY 1994
Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance
GOAL: Reduce and eliminate pollution to the Nation's waters from point sources through aggressive
implementation and enforcement of Federal and State standards under the Clean Water Act.
OBJECTIVE: Achieve and maintain high levels of compliance with the
NPDES program. .
MEASURE:
Report, by Region and State, the number of major
NPDES facilities, as well as the number of POTWs with
approved pretreatment programs. Of these, track by
Region and State the number and percent in
significant noncompliance for each universe.
Report, by Region and State, the number of major
NPDES facilities, as well as the number of POTWs with
approved pretreatment programs in significant
noncompliance on two or more consecutive quarters
without returning to compliance (Active Exceptions
List) list both new facilities (those in SNC for
two or more quarters) and unresolved facilities
(those facilities which are in SNC for three or more
quarters).
STARS CODE: WQ/E-5
TARGETED: N
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY 96
STARS CODE: WQ/E-6
TARGETED: N
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY 96
MEASURE: Report, by Region and State, the number of major
NPDES facilities, as well as the number of POTWs with
approved pretreatment programs that are on the
previous exceptions list, which have returned to
compliance, the number addressed by a formal
enforcement action (Resolved Exceptions List).
Identify reported Exceptions List facilities by name
and NPDES number and number of quarters in
significant noncompliance.
STARS CODE: WQ/E-7
TARGETED: N
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY 96
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Wastewater Enforcement arid Comoli a nce
GOAL: Reduce and eliminate pollution to the Nation's waters from point sources through aggressive
implementation and enforcement of Federal and State standards under the Clean Water Act.
OBJECTIVE: Achieve and maintain high levels of compliance in the
NPDES program. (continued)
MEASURE: For NPDES, Sludge and Pretreatment violators, report,
by Region, the total number of (a) EPA Administrative
Compliance Orders and the total number of State
equivalent actions issued; of these, report the
number issued to POTWs for not implementing
pretreatment; (b) Class I and Class II proposed and
final administrative penalty orders issued by EPA;
and (c) Administrative penalties imposed by States.
MEASURE: Report, by State, the active civil and criminal case
docket, the number of civil and criminal referrals
sent to the State Attorneys General, the number of
civil and criminal cases filed, the number of civil
and criminal cases concluded (identify the penalty
amount obtained by the State in the cases concluded).
OBJECTIVE: Identify compliance problems and guide corrective
action through inspections.
MEASURE: Track, by Region and State, against semi-annual
targets, the number of major facilities with NPDES
inspections; the number of Class I facilities
receiving sludge management inspections; and the «
number of pretreatment POTWs receiving pretreatment
compliance inspections, (combine EPA and State
inspections and report each of the above three
categories separately).
STARS CODE: WQ/E-8
TARGETED: N
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY 96
STARS CODE: WQ/E-9
TARGETED: N
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY 96
STARS CODE: WQ/E-10
TARGETED: Q 2,4
REPORTED ONLY: N
SUNSET: FY 96
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WQ-13 Measure WQ-13 is all major permits that include a water quality based
evaluation (i.e., whether limits on specific chemicals and whole effluent
toxicity are necessary with toxic limits established where necessary) and
with issuance dates (i.e., date signed by EPA or State permit authority)
during PY 94. ' "
WQ-13 is specifically designed to measure permits reissued which have had a
water quality based evaluation for toxics. Reissued permits can count
under WQ-13 if they have had either an evaluation and include toxic limits
or have had an evaluation and do not need toxic limits based on that
evaluation. A water quality based evaluation for toxics is an evaluation
by EPA or the State (or possibly by EPA through State overview) to
determine if a facility causes, contributes to, or has the reasonable
potential to cause an exceedance of a State numeric or narrative water
quality standard.
A water quality-based permit limit is a limit that has been developed to
ensure a discharge does not violate State water quality standards. Such
limits are expressed as maximum daily (or seven day average) and monthly
average values in Part I of the NPDES permit. They can be expressed as
concentration and/or mass values for individual chemicals and/or pollutant
parameters such as effluent toxicity. Effluent toxicity can also be
expressed in toxic units. Limits should be reflective of data available
through water quality-based assessments and should protect against impacts
to both aquatic life and human health.
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PCS will be used (major permits reissued) to track this measure where
either procedures are in place to review all permits for water quality
based toxics by the Region or the State or the Region provides oversight of
every major State-issued permit to ensure that standards are in effect.
Where this is not the case, the information must be reported manually.
As a matter of policy, EPA regards the 2/4/87 statutory requirements to
control point sources as a component of the ongoing national program for
toxics control. In the national toxics control program, all known problems
due to any pollutant are to be controlled (using both new and existing
statutory authorities) as soon as possible, giving the same priority to
these controls as for controls where only 307(a) pollutants are involved.
Known toxicity problems include violations of any applicable State numeric
criteria or violations of any applicable State narrative water quality
standard due to any pollutant (including chlorine, ammonia, and whole
effluent toxicity), based upon ambient or effluent analysis. States and
Regions will continue to issue all remaining permits, including those
requiring the collection of new water quality data where existing data are
inadequate to assess WQ conditions.
Performance Expectation: The goal of the State and EPA NPOES program is to
have reissued major and minor permits in effect on the date the prior
permit expires. Permit applications are due and should be acted upon
during the last six months of a permit's term. Most States and Regions,
should be able to reissue 100% of their expiring major permits. In cases
where unusual, complex and difficult issues prevent timely permit
reissuance, Headquarters is encouraging alternative approaches to address
the increasing backlog. These approaches include targeting a specific
watershed or attempting to even out the backlog by reissuing 20% of the
universe of majors for the State per year. These strategies are to be
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negotiated on a State-by-State basis and must include Headquarters in the
approval process.
Regional quarterly reports for these measures will be reported to the
Director of the Office of Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance.
WQ-14 A local pretreatment program audit is a detailed on-site review of an
approved program to determine its adequacy. The audit report identifies
needed modifications to the approved local program and/or the POTW's NPDES
permit to address any problems. The audit includes a review of the
substantive requirements of the program, including local limits, to ensure
protection against pass through and interference with treatment works and
the methods of sludge disposal. The auditor reviews the procedures used by
the POTW to ensure effective implementation and reviews the quality of
local permits and determinations (such as implementation of the combined
wastestream formula). In addition, the audit includes, as one component,
all the elements of a pretreatment compliance inspection (PCI).
In certain cases, non-pretreatment States will be allowed to conduct audits
for EPA. If a non-pretreatment State has the experience, training,
resources and capabilities to effectively conduct audits, these audits
could be counted. A determination of whether a non-pretreatment State
could conduct the audit for EPA will be worked out between EPA HQ and the
Region during the commitment negotiation process on a case-by-case basis.
The pretreatment compliance inspection (PCI) assesses POTW compliance with
its approved pretreatment program and its NPDES permit requirements for
implementation of that program. The checklist to be used in conducting a
PCI assesses the POTW's compliance monitoring and enforcement program, as
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well as the status of issuance of control mechanisms and program
modifications. A PCI must include a file review of a sample of industrial
user files. Note that this measures tracks "coverage" of approved
pretreatment programs, not the number of audits or inspections conducted,
which- may be greater than the number of programs since some programs may be
inspected/audited more than once a year.
Performance Expectation; At a minimum, audits should be performed at least
once during the term of the POTW's permit. Although an audit includes all
the elements of a PCI, as one component, the activity should not be counted
as both an audit and a PCI; it should be counted as an audit. In any given
year, all POTWs that are not audited should have a PCI as part of the
routine NPDES inspection at that facility, i.e. audits plus inspections
should equal 100 percent of approved POTWs, except where mitigating
circumstances prevent this. Mitigating circumstances will be approved
during negotiation process and could include the need to target audits to
support watershed initiatives or to conduct an in-depth audit. For
purposes of reporting, both audits and pretreatment compliance inspections
should be lagged by one quarter, i.e. same as NPDES inspections. Also,
where both an audit and an inspection are conducted for a POTW, for
purposes of coverage, only that audit will be counted.
WQ-15 Priority sludge facilities or "Class I Sludge Management Facilities" are:
1) pretreatment POTWs; 2) POTWS that incinerate their sludge; and 3) any
other POTWs with known or suspected problems with their sludge quality or
disposal practices. Sewage sludge permit applications are due in phases.
The first phase is due from facilities needing site-specific limits (e.g.,
incinerators). The second phase requires limited data from sludge-only
facilities within one year of publication of Part 503. The third phase
requires sewage sludge data from NPDES facilities at the time of their next
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NPDI8 permit renewal application. The sludge conditions nay be in another
permit (such as a permit issued under the Clean Air Act or a state permit).
States may issue permits which implement the newly promulgated Part 503
requirements for sewage sludge under a formally approved sludge program.
WQ-16 While there may be some. States that will have not received general
permitting authority nor issue general permits, this measure will begin to
measure the activity of EPA and authorized states to implement storm water
general permits. This measure will track the number of regulated storm
water facilities for which a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been submitted
under EPA or state-issued general permits (report by NPDES State with
general permitting authority and non-NPDES States where the EPA general
permits is issued).
WQ-17 EPA Regions and approved NPDES States issue NPDES permits to owners and
operators of combined sewer systems to control combined sewer overflow
(CSO) discharges to surface waters. Combined sewer systems are systems
designed to transport both sanitary and industrial wastewaters as well as
storm water runoff to POTW treatment facilities for treatment prior to
discharge to receiving water bodies. CSOs are discharges from a combined
sewer system in excess of the interceptor or regulator capacity and occur
before the headworks of the POTW's treatment facility. CSO discharges do
not receive primary or secondary treatment at the treatment facility.
WQ-18 Percents of cumulative net outlays for construction grants and State
Revolving Fund (SRF) to program commitment - the net sum of payments made
and recovered from PL 84-660 projects, PL 92-500 contract authority
projects, as well as projects funded with Talmadge/Nunn, FY 1977
supplemental, FY 1978 through FY 1992 budget authority, Section 205(g)
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funds. Section 205(m) funds, 604(b) funds, including all Title VI funds
appropriated expressly for SRF.
Performance Expectation - The cumulative Regional commitment will consist
of construction grants and SRF. The performance expectation for the
commitment will be ± 5%.
WQ-19 Number of Step 3, Step 2+3, Marine CSO, and PL 84-660 projects
administratively completed - A project is considered administratively
complete when a final audit is requested; or, for projects that cannot be
sent to OIG because of related ongoing projects, when all of the
administrative completion requirements have been satisfied.
Performance Expectation - The goal will be to begin FY 1994 with no
backlogged projects. An acceptable commitment would be the number of
projects that must be completed in FY 1993 in order to enter FY 1994 with
no backlogged projects, minus those projects the Region and Headquarters
mutually agree are not able to be administratively completed during FY
1993.
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A "backlogged11 project is defined as:
o A Step 3, Step 2+3, or PL 84-660 project awarded tomtorm 12/29/81
which has been physically complete for more than 12 Months, but
has not yet been administratively completed.
o A Step 3, Step 2+3, or Marine CSO project awarded after 12/29/61
which had initiated operations for more that 18 aontha. but has
not yet been administratively completed.
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WQ-20 Number of Step 3, Step 2+3, Marine CSO and PL 84-660 project closeouts - A
closeout occurs after: (1) An audit has been performed and all audit
findings have been resolved or a determination has been made by OIG that an
audit will not be performed; (2) Any disputes filed .under 40 CRP , Parts
30 and 31 have been resolved; (3) Funds owed the Government by the grantee
or vice versa) have been recovered (or paid); (4) A closeout letter has
been issued to the grantee.
Performance Expectation - Project closeout is expected to occur within 6
months of final audit resolution, project "screenout" or, for projects
under $1 million, within 6 months of administrative completion. However,
the time-based goal does not apply with:
o The grantee appeals a final decision in accordance with 40 CFR,
Parts 30 and 31; or
o The action official has referred the project to the servicing
finance office to establish an accounts receivable based on the
audit findings.
The estimated number of Step 3, Step 2+3, Marine CSO and PL 84-660 projects
awaiting closeout or awaiting audit resolution at the beginning of the
fiscal year plus any project planned for "screen out11 by OIG during the
fiscal year should be planned for closeout by the end of the fiscal year.
WQ-22 The term "evidentiary hearing" is meant to encompass not only EPA-issued
permit appeals pursuant to 40 CFR 124 but also any NPDES state-issued
permit appeals (whether adjudicatory or non-adjudicatory in nature). The
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meaning includes any and all administrative appeals to permit conditions
for major facilities, whether the appeals stay or do not stay permit
conditions. Evidentiary hearings for EPA issued permits are not considered
to be pending if they are on appeal to the Administrator.
An evidentiary hearing should be regarded as resolved once an ALJ decision
has been issued, a negotiated settlement has been reached, or the
evidentiary hearing request has been denied or withdrawn.
WQ E-5 A facility is reported to be in significant noncompliance for failure to
comply with NPDES permit requirements if it meet the criteria in the QNCR
Guidance Manual, 1985. An approved pretreatment program should be
identified as in significant noncompliance when it meets the criteria for
SNC identified in the PY 1990 Reporting an Evaluating POTW Noncompliance
with Pretreatment Requirements, issued September 27, 1989.
WQ E-6/7 NOTE; For STARS report the number only. As part of OWECAS, report both
the number and the name and the number of quarters the facility has been in
SNC.
Also, the name list must be submitted with the numbers; only the fact
sheet, with justification, will be reported by the 15th day of the
beginning of the next quarter. In regard to all major permittees listed in
significant noncompliance on the Quarterly Noncompliance Report (QNCR) for
any quarter, Regions/NPDES States are expected to ensure that these
facilities have returned to compliance or have been addressed with a formal
enforcement action by the permit authority within the following quarter
(generally within 60 days of the end of that quarter). In the rare
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circupatances where formal enforcement action is not taken, the
administering Agency is expected to have a written record that clearly
justifies why the alternative action (e.g.,enforcement action, permit
modification in process, etc.) was more appropriate. Where it is apparent
that the State will not take appropriate formal enforcement action before
the end of the following quarter, the States should expect the Regions to
do so. This translates for Exceptions List reporting as follows:
Exceptions Lists reporting involves tracking the compliance status of major
permittees listed in significant noncompliance on two or more consecutive
QNCRs without being addressed with a formal enforcement action. Reporting
begins on January 1, 1993 based on permittees in SNC for the quarters
ending June 30, and September 30, that have not been addressed with a
formal enforcement action by November 30. Regions are also expected to
complete and submit with their Exceptions List a fact sheet which provides
adequate justification for a facility on the Exceptions List. The fact
sheet should be submitted by the 15th day of the beginning of the next
quarter. After a permittee has been reported as returned to compliance or
addressed by a formal enforcement action, it should be dropped from
subsequent lists.
Reporting is to be based on the quarter reported in the QNCR (one quarter
lag).
Returned to compliance (refer to the QNCR Guidance for a more detailed
discussion of SNC and SNC resolution) for Exceptions List facilities refers
to compliance with the permit, order, or decree requirement for which the
permittee was placed on the Exceptions List (e.g., same outfall, same
parameter). Compliance with the conditions of a formal enforcement action
taken in response to an Exception List violation counts as an enforcement
action (rather than return to compliance) unless the requirements of the
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action are completely fulfilled and the permittee achieves absolute
compliance with permit limitations. The Exceptions List includes
pretreatment SNC.
Formal enforcement actions against non-federal permittees include any
statutory remedy such as Federal Administrative Order or State equivalent
action, a judicial referral (sent to HQ/DOJ/SAG), or a court approved
consent decree. A section 309(g) penalty administrative Order (AO) will
not, by itself, count as a formal enforcement action since it only assesses
penalties for past violations and does not establish remedies for
continuing noncompliance. Unless the facility has returned to compliance,
a 309(a) compliance order should accompany the 309(g) penalty order.
Formal enforcement actions against federal permittees include Federal
Facility Compliance Agreements, documenting the dispute and forwarding it
to Headquarters for resolution, or granting them Presidential exemption.
WQ E-8 Headquarters will report EPA Administrative Compliance Orders (AOs) and
State equivalent actions from PCS. All AOs must be entered into PCS by the
2nd update of the new quarter to be counted in the report. For
pretreatment, only AOs issued to POTWs should be counted here. Where an AO
or APO includes both pretreatment and NPDES violations, the AO/APO should
be counted once and considered a pretreatment AO/APO. For purposes of
counting State penalty orders, any order which proposes the assessment of a
cash penalty against a violator may be counted. Where the State has a two
step process (similar to EPA's process) the proposed order should be
counted.
WQ E-9 The active case docket consists of all referrals currently at the State
Attorney General and the number of referrals filed in State Court. A case
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is OMioluded when a signed consent decree is filed with the State Court;
th« case is dismissed by the State Court; the case is withdrawn by the
State Attorney General after it is filed in a state Court; or the State
Attorney General declines to file the case. OE will report the same data
for Federal referrals; State referrals will be reported to the Regions.
WQ E-10 As the inspections strategy states, all major facilities should receive the
appropriate type of inspection each year by either EPA or the state. As
part of the NPDES inspection for at least Class I facilities, verification
of sludge management practices should be conducted as appropriate. EPA and
States collectively commit to the number of major permittees inspected each
year with a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI), Compliance Sampling
Inspection (CSI), Toxic Inspection (TOX), Biomonitoring Inspection (BIO);
Performance Audit Inspection (PAI), Diagnostic Inspection (DIAG), or
Reconnaissance Inspection (RI). Reconnaissance Inspections will only count
toward the commitment when they are done on facilities that meet the
following criteria:
(1) The facility has not been in SNC for any of the four guarters prior to
the inspection.
(2) The facility is not a primary industry as defined by 40 CFR, Part 122,
Appendix A.
(3) The facility, is not a municipal facility with a pretreatment program.
Commitments for major permittee inspections should be wemi-annual targets
and are to reflect the number of major permittees inspected at least once.
The universe of major permittees to be inspected is defined as those listed
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a is major* in PCS. Multiple inspections of one major permittee will count
as only one major permittee inspected.
When conducting inspections of POTWs with approved pretreatment programs, c
pretreatment inspection component (PCI) should be added, using the
established PCI checklist. An NPDES inspection with a pretreatment
component will be counted toward the commitments for majors, and the PCI
will count toward the commitment for POTW pretreatment inspections. (This
will be automatically calculated by PCS.) Regions are encouraged to
continue CSI inspections of POTWs where appropriate. Industrial user
inspections done in conjunction with audits or PCIs or those done
independent of POTW inspections will be counted as IU inspections.
Tracking of inspections will be done at Headquarters based on retrievals
from the Permit Compliance System (PCS) according to the following
schedule:
INSPECTIONS
July l, 1993 through Sep. 30, 1993
July 1, 1993 through Dec. 31, 1993
July 1, 1993 through March 31, 1994
July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994
RETRIEVAL DATE
The First working day
after the second update in:
Jan. 1994
April 1994
July 1994
Oct. 1994
Inspections may not be entered into PCS until the inspection report with
all necessary lab results has been completed and the inspector's reviewer
or supervisor has signed the completed 3560-3 form.
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Notfj STARS only tracks the number of major permittees inspected. Regional
and State inspection plans should be established by FY 1993 in accordance
with guidance on inspection plans.
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Office of Wetlands. Oceans and Watersheds
GOAL: To protect, restore and maintain the nation's coastal and marine waters to sustain living
resources, protect human health and the food supply, and recover full recreational use of
shores, beaches and waters.
OBJECTIVE:
ACTIVITY;
MEASURE:
Improve the management of dredged materials.
Prepare environmental impact statements and rule
making packages for Ocean Dumping site designation.
Track, by Region, progress against quarterly targets
for:
number of final environmental impact statements,
and
number of sites designated.
STARS CODE: WQ-1
TARGETED: Q 4
REPORTED ONLY:
SUNSET:
ACTIVITY: Complete Comprehensive Conservation and Management
Plans (CCMPs) based on commitments in the State/EPA
Conference Agreements for each estuary project in
the National Estuary Program.
MEASURE; Track, by Regional progress, against semi-annual
accompl ishments :
- completion of draft CCMP
completion of final CCMP
STARS CODE: NEP-1
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,4
SUNSET:
As scheduled in EPA/ State Conference agreement.
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WQ-1 OCEAN DH
The number of final environmental impact statements (EISsl - it is expected that the Regions will
prepare EISs for dredged Material disposal sites based on the priorities set forth in the Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) between the Region and the Corps of Engineers District Office, and will
prepare EISs for other disposal sites based on national priorities. The preparation of final EISs
includes incorporating response to all comments received, and making necessary changes to finalize
the EIS, which nay include updating any of the surveys or special interagency activities, such as
endangered species considerations.
The number of ocean dumping sites designated - It is expected that the Regions will designate
dredged material disposal sites as set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
Region and the Corps of Engineers District Office, and designate other disposal sites based on
national priorities. In the preparation of a site designation documents, if the EIS Record of
Decision selects ocean dumping as preferred alternative, the site designation activity includes
promulgation of proposed rules and final rules. Also, it includes consultation with other Federal
and State agencies, preparation of Federal Register notices, hearings, and response to public
comments.
NEP-1 NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM
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It is expected that the Regions with estuary projects in progress will support the continuing
activities of the Management Conference as specified in the CWA. They are to manage the conduct of
the scientific and technical work necessary to the development of a Comprehensive Conservation and
Management Plan for the named estuary project in a timely and effective manner. Completion of the
draft and final CCMP is to be reported by the Office of Water to the Deputy Administrator on a semi-
annual basis.
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GOAL: NO NET LOSS OF THE NATION'S WETLANDS (BY FUNCTIONS AND ACRES)
OBJECTIVE: To build a stronger constituency for wetlands
protection and improve dialogues with affected sectors. Use
geographic targeting to address specific ecological problems,
take advantage of state and local capabilities.
ACTIVITY; To utilize non-regulatory and anticipatory approaches
in protecting wetlands
MEASURE; Number of public education and outreach initiatives
completed
MEASURE; Number of geographically targeted efforts completed,
(e.g., component of a Watershed Protection Approach project,
Section 404 enforcement initiative, etc.)
MEASURE; Number of comprehensive management and planning
initiatives completed, e.g., advance identifications,
greenways/river corridor management plans, special area
management plans
STARS CODE: WQ-2A
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY96
STARS CODE: WQ-2B
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY96
STARS CODE: WQ-2C
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY96
MEASURE; Number of State Wetlands Comprehensive Plans
initiated/funded/otherwise assisted
STARS CODE: WQ-2D
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY96
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GOAL: NO NET LOSS OF THE NATION'S WETLANDS (BY FUNCTIONS AND ACRES)
OBJECTIVE: Enforce the Section 404 program to improve rates of
compliance with program requirements
ACTIVITY; Manage an effective Section 404 complance/enforcement
program
MEASURE; Number of wetlands enforcement cases initiated
MEASURE; Number of wetlands enforcement cases resolved
STARS CODE: WQ/E-11
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY96
STARS CODE: WQ/E-12
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 2,3,4
SUNSET: FY96
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Wetlands Protection. Definitions
WQ-2 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES (GENERAL DEFINITION FOR FOLLOWING FOUR NON-REGULATORY/ANTICIPATORY
APPROACHES MEASURES)
The following four WQ-2 measures represent specific categories of activities that have historically
been combined under the title "Strategic Initiative (SI)," which can continue to be used as a
blanket descriptor. The SI encompasses a fairly wide range of strategic activities undertaken by a
Region to improve protection of wetlands and/or other critical aquatic habitats on a broad
(temporal/spatial) scale. An SI may be extensive involving increased EPA action on a broad
geographic scale in a major program activity area (e.g. increasing public outreach throughout a
State). Alternatively, it may be intensive in being targeted to a more limited geographical area
(e.g. enforcement in that area). At a minimum, an SI must include problem analysis, identification
of goals for the target wetlands, evaluation of options to achieve the goals, an action plan,
implementation, and evaluation of results. An SI should be a non-recurring project that is beyond
the scope of what are generally considered to be "normal," day-to-day activities. As a guide, an SI
should constitute a program component that represents one-tenth or more of the Region's wetlands
program resources. To "complete" an initiative means to have (1) implemented all components of the
action plan, with no more than the evaluation of results remaining to be done; and (2) submitted to
Headquarters a brief (e.g., one-page) summary of the project, including start- and end-dates,
approximate resources expended, activities undertaken, and anticipated benefits of the initiative.
These summaries will provide useful data to Headquarters on Regional activities and can serve as
valuable information-transfer vehicles among Regions.
It is understood that specific projects can cut across the definitions below, e.g., an Advance
Identification can, and should, involve a substantial public outreach component. Regions are
requested to avoid "double-counting" by choosing the most appropriate category under which to report
the completion of an initiative.
WO-2A NUMBER OF MAJOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES COMPLETED
Completion of a educational effort directed either to a specific sector of the regulated community
(e.g., agricultural community, fishing industry) or to residents of a particular geographic area
(e.g., communities in prairie pothole regions.)
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WQ-2B NUMBER OF GEOGRAPHICALY TARGETED EFFORTS COMPLETED I E.G.. COMPONENT OF A WATERSHED
PROTECTION APPROACJ^ PROJUPySECTION 404 ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE, ETC.)
Completion of a geographically targeted approach to wetlands protection issues. Examples include:
Completion of a wetlands protection component in a larger Watershed Protection effort,; Completion
of a Regional "hot spot" strategy; Completion of an intensive $404 enforcement/compliance effort in
a specific geographic area. Enforcement Initiatives are generally undertaken for their deterrent
value in areas with histories of particularly poor compliance or with particularly vulnerable
resources.
WO-2C NUMBER OF COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING INITIATIVES COMPLETED. E.G.. S404 ADVANCE
IDENTIFICATIONS. GREENWAYS/RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLANS. SPECIAL AREA MANAGEMENT PLANS
Completion of an Advance Identification as defined in 40 CFR Part 230.80 of the CWA §404(b)(l)
Guidelines and further described in the 1989 "Guidance to EPA Regional Offices on the Use of Advance
Identification Authorities Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act."
Completion of a management or planning initiative designed to provide the Region with a
comprehensive strategy for addressing a variety of wetlands protection issues. Examples include
development of greenway/river corridor management plans and special area management plans,
development of water quality standards for wetlands, and development of strategies for improved
interaction with State, Tribal, local, and/or other federal government bodies.
WO-2D NUMBER OF STATE WETLANDS COMPREHENSIVE PLANS INITIATED/FUNDED/OTHERWISE ASSISTED
Significant EPA assistance through a grant and/or technical assistance to a State that has initiated
the development of a State Wetlands Comprehensive Plan or Strategy.
WO/E-11 NUMBER OF WETLANDS ENFORCEMENT CASES INITIATED (TOTAL OF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES)^
Section 309(a) administrative compliance orders issued by EPA. As a general rule, such orders
should reguire the violator not only to stop the illegal discharge, but also where feasible to take
affirmative action to remove the fill/or restore the site.
Section 309(g) administrative penalty complaints issued by EPA.
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Civil section 404 cases that a Region refers, either independently or jointly with the Corps, to DOJ
for judicial action.
Criminal section 404 cases that a Region refers to DOJ for prosecution.
WO/E-12 NUMBER OF CASES RESOLVED fTOTAL OF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES)
Number of cases resolved through voluntary compliance, which occurs where the Region has not
initiated any formal enforcement action against an illegal discharger, but instead achieves
compliance through informal processes.
Number of section 309(a) compliance orders where the violator has complied with the terms of the
order.
Number of section 309(g) administrative penalty actions in which the respondent has paid the penalty
to the Region or, in those situations where payment is due and not forthcoming, where a federal
district court has issued a final order requiring payment of the assessed penalty.
Number of civil judicial referrals which have resulted in a federal district court entering a final
order in the '^0.
Number of criminal judicial referrals which have resulted in a federal district court entering a
final order in the case.
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Program Area; Wetlands Protection
GOAL: NO NET LOSS OF THE NATION'S WETLANDS (BY FUNCTIONS AND ACRES)
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATOR: Wetland Acreage
DEFINITION: Physical inventoryacreage as aggregated nationally, regionally and per community
type. Data is collected every ten years. Data is at such a macro-level that it is not now
universally useful below a national level. EPA will be exploring the feasibility and costs of
making the data more useful as an environmental indicator at the state, regional or watershed level
DATA SOURCE: National Wetlands Inventory Status and Trends, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Program Area: Watershed Assessment and Protection
GOAL: RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND PROTECT THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE NATION'S WATER RESOURCES
OBJECTIVE:
ACTIVITY:
Assess Regional/State progress in achieving
schedules for establishment of targeted TMDLs (total
maximum daily Iroad) and begin to determine the
extent to which nonpoint sources, ecological
restoration and habitat protection are being
incorporated into the TMDL process.
Identify and track compliance with the FY92 303(d)
schedule and begin to measure the extent to which
nonpoint sources, ecological restoration and habitat
protection are being incorporated into the TMDL
process.
MEASURE: Report, in the fourth quarter, by State: (1) the
total number of TMDLs initiated and submitted in
accordance with the 1992 list; (2) the number of
waterbodies targeted for TMDL development in the
1994 303(d) submittal; (3) the number of complex and
non-complex TMDLs anticipated; and (4) by Region,
information about one TMDL that includes one of the
following: combined point and nonpoint source
pollution problems, point and nonpoint source trade-
offs, ecological restoration or habitat protection.
STARS CODE: WQ-5
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 4
SUNSET: FY96
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GOAL: RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND PROTECT THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE NATION'S WATER RESOURCES
OBJECTIVE;
ACTIVITY;
MEASURE;
Assess progress in implementing the Coastal Zone
Management Act to control NPS pollution in coastal
waters.
State submission and EPA/NOAA approval of Coastal
NPS Programs
Identify, the number of coastal States actively and
directly assisted by EPA Regions in developing their
Coastal NPS Programs for submission to EPA and NOAA.
STARS CODE: WQ-6
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 4
SUNSET:
OBJECTIVE:
ACTIVITY;
Promote Watershed Protection Approach
Progress toward implementing watershed protection
projects and developing comprehensive framework
documents.
MEASURE: Report on selection and development of watershed
protection projects and the development of
comprehensive Regional or State Framework documents
for targeting and implementing watershed protection
projects.
STARS CODE: WQ-3
TARGETED:
REPORTED ONLY: Q 4
SUNSET:
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Program Area: Watershed Assessment and Protection
GOAL: RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND PROTECT THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE NATION'S WATER RESOURCES
OBJECTIVE:Reduce pollutant loadings from nonpoint sources to
State-identified priority waterbodies, including coastal
waters. ' ' '
MEASURE: Identify, by State, against targets, the number of STARS CODE: WQ-7
priority waterbodies identified in approved State TARGETED: Q 4
nonpoint source management programs with watershed REPORTED ONLY:
control programs actively underway. Report SUNSET:
separately the number of coastal priority waterbodies
with watershed control programs actively underway and
the number of all other priority waterbodies with
watershed control programs actively underway. For at
least one waterbody in each State, the Region will
identify the anticipated pollutant loading reductions
or quantified water quality improvement expected from
the watershed control program underway.
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Assessment and Watershed Protection. Definitions
WQ-5 TMDLs Thi* MMure continues a process started in FY 92 STARS measure WQ-5 and tracked
in FY 93 STARS measure WQ-5 for measuring environmental results in a subset of impaired and
threatened waterbodies. . Pursuant to CWA Section 303(d) and Office of Water program guidance issued
in 1990, every two years starting in April 1992, States are identifying water-quality limited
waterbodies still requiring TMDLs and a subset of these waterbodies for which TMpLs will be
developed during the subsequent two years. States should use the Waterbody System (WBS) Waterbody
Identification Number to identify the Section 303(d) targeted waterbodies. Regions will ensure that
they can determine the status of water quality in the individual targeted waterbodies using either
the WBS or an independent information system. This information collected in 1994 will be used as a
baseline for measuring changes in 1998. In 1996 Regions will report on environmental progress in
the 1992 targeted waters. Also in 1996, a different set of targeted waterbodies will be identified
and similarly evaluated on a four year cycle.
States should use the Waterbody System (WBS) Waterbody Identification Number to identify the
Section 303(d) targeted waterbodies. In FY 1992 Regions reported on water quality conditions for
the targeted waters. Regions will ensure that they can determine the status of water quality in the
individual targeted waterbodies using either the WBS or an independent information system. We
anticipate using a four year cycle for comparison of water quality conditions (e.g., the FY 1992
targeted waters will be re-evaluated in FY 1996). In FY 1994, a different set of targeted
waterbodies will be identified and similarly evaluated for environmental results on a four year
cycle.
The number of complex and non-complex TMDLs is also reported in this measure. A complex TMDL
includes multiple dischargers, use of sophisticated WQ models, situations requiring specific
Regional consideration, and situations where nonpoint source loads are critical factors in
developing the TMDL. The number of TMDLs targeted in 1994 would become the target measure for the
number of TMDLs initiated and completed in 1996.
As a means to determine progress in incorporating the watershed approach in TMDL development,
each Region should provide, by the end of the fourth quarter, information on a TMDL in progress or
completed that addresses either a combined point source and nonpoint pollution problem, point source
and nonpoint trading, ecological restoration or habitat protection.
WO-6 CONTROLLING COASTAL NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION Under requirements of Section 6217 of the
Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990/-States will be developing and then submitting
(to EPA and NOAA) coastal nonpoint pollution-control programs. EPA and NOAA have six months
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If approvable programs are not submitted by FY 1996, certain funding penalties will be levied
against States both on section 306 coastal management grants and section 319 nonpoint source grants.
FY 1993 will be the first full fiscal year during which States will begin developing their coastal
NFS programs for subsequent submission to EPA and NOAA. This measure will be used by Regions both
to project which States will be actively assisted in developing their programs. (In FY 1994, EPA
may track the actual submission and approval of coastal NPS programs. However, for FY 1993, we do
not anticipate many [if any] submissions. This measure therefore begins the process of encouraging
and helping states to address the development of needed coastal NPS programs.)
wo-7 NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTANT CONTROLS This measure tracks the degree to which States are
actively implementing NPS controls and management practices in the watersheds of the priority
waterbodies which they have identified in their approved NPS management programs as needing
protection from or abatement of NPS pollution. All States have approved management programs which
identify priority waterbodies requiring actions to abate or prevent NPS pollution. (As noted in the
$119 grant guidance, the 319 priority waters should be as consistent as possible with the §303(d)
targeted waters.) States have had available to them three annual Section 319 grant awards,
technical and financial support from other EPA programs such as the National Estuaries Program and
Clean Lakes Program and from other Federal agencies such as the Soil Conservation Service and Forest
Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management of the U.S.
Department of the Interior, as well as funding and technical support from State and local sources
enable them to initiate and expand implementation of controls and preventive actions.
This measure requires the Regions to identify the number of each State's priority watersheds in
which the State is actively implementing NPS controls or activities to prevent NPS pollution. This
measure further requires Regions to separately report the number of priority watersheds impacting
coastal waters with watershed control programs actively underway and the number of priority
watersheds affecting all other waters with watershed control programs actively underway. In order
to begin identifying pollutant loading reductions, the Regions will also note for one priority
waterbody in each State the anticipated load reductions or quantified water quality improvement that
should result from the watershed control program being actively implemented.
For the purpose of this measure, "active implementation" means that landowners/land managers
within the watershed have adopted or have formally committed to adopting approved best management
practices (BMPs) and/or BMP systems. Regions and States should note that this is a narrower
definitic- of "active implementation" than was used ^or FY 1992, reflecting the assumption that
States h had more time and resources with which I accomplish implementation and now should ve
controls or prevention strategies in place "on. the yrfbund" in a significant number of priority
watersheds. ' 71(]
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OFFICE OF WATER
FY 1994
Program Area; Watershed Assessment and Protection
GOAL: RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND PROTECT THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE NATION'S WATER RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATOR: Designated Use Support in Waterbodies Assessed Under Section 305 (b)
DEFINITION:
Report, in the fourth quarter, the total size of waterbodies assessed and whether they
are fully, partially or not supporting designated uses. States base this reporting on either
monitoring or evaluated data, according to EPA Guidance for Section 305(b) reports.
This measure requires that States report the total size of stream miles, lake acres,
estuary square miles, coastal miles, and Great Lakes shoreline miles assessed by the States,
Territories, Interstate Commissions, and qualified Indian Tribes. In addition, States report
the water quality status of the waters; i.e., whether designated uses are fully, partially,
or not supported, or whether the waters are fully supporting uses but threatened.
The Section 305(b) guidelines establish two categories of assessed waters: monitored
waters for which current site-specific monitoring data exist, and evaluated waters for which
there are other types of data such as land use information, volunteer monitoring data and
ambient data older than five years. These two categories provide a general level of
confidence for most of the water quality data. A waterbody is defined as a fixed hydrologic
unit as designated by the State. Waterbodies are limited to one type of water (e.g., river,
lake, estuary). Consult the Waterbody System (WBS) User's Guide for additional guidance.
DATA SOURCE: Guidelines for the Preparation of the 1992 State Water Quality Assessment and
future editions. Relevant data contained in State 305(b) Reports, the WBS,
and other State documents including State NPS Management Programs and
Assessments and Sections 106/604(b) Work Programs.
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OFFICE OF WATER
FY 1994
Program Areas; Water Quality Criteria, Standards
GOALS: RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND PROTECT THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE NATION'S WATER RESOURCES.
OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the scientific basis on which States STARS CODE: WQ-8
adopt and impleaent water quality standards to TARGETED: Q 2, 4
protect critical aquatic resources. REPORTED ONLY:
SUNSET:
MEASURE; Identify against targets, the State/Tribes
completing a Section 303(c)(l) triennial for
which EPA takes formal action (approval or
disapproval and request for promulgation)/
2] 6
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OFFICE OF WATER
FY 1994
Program Areas; Water Quality Criteria, Standards
WQ-8 CONDUCT WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TRIENNIAL REVIEWS
The FY 1994-1996 is a transitional phase for both the States and EPA in the water quality standards
program. During this period, EPA should complete the scientific foundation for reducing ecological
risk in the nations waters with sediment, wildlife and biological criteria and assist States and Tribes
lay the foundation for using the ecological criteria as part of their water quality-based risk
assessment and management decisions. While EPA completes ecological criteria and implementation
guidance. States should solidify the chemical-specific approach by clarifying policies and applying
appropriate tools to translate the standards into TMDLs and permit limits.
By September 30, 1996, States/Tribes should:
o Modify State/tribal water quality standards provisions to require the protection of threatened and
endangered species. Provisions for which coordination may be required include changes in or
revisions to: use designations, criteria to protect the designated uses of a waterbody or segment
thereof, the antidegradation policy and implementation procedures and general policies under 40
CFR §131.13, including but not limited to mixing zones, flows-and variances.
o implement acceptable antidegradation policy implementation procedures.
o refine or adopt new policies affecting application of the criteria, particularly metals, adopted
or promulgated under Section 303 (.c) (2) (B) of the CWA. Adoption of new policies or refinements in
existing policies or standards may include, but are not limited to. State-adopted water effect
ratio procedures for those 43 States which adopted sufficient criteria to meet the requirements
of Section 303(c)(2)(B) without Federal promulgation, anti-degradation and mixing zone policies,
wetland standards, etc.
o include appropriate nutrient criteria for fresh water utilizing existing models, site-specific
data and State-adopted dissolved oxygen criteria or other appropriate methods.
o identify contaminated sediment sites from the 1994 Contaminated Sediment Inventory and supplements
to target revisions in State/tribal water quality standards during the next triennium and to
target implementation of control programs.
21 7
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OFFICE OF WATER
FY 1994
Program Areas: Water Quality Criteria, Standards
GOALS: RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND PROTECT THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE NATION'S WATER RESOURCES
OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the scientific basis on which States STARS CODE: WQ-9
adopt and implement water quality standards to TARGETED: Q 4
protect critical aquatic resources REPORTED ONLY:
. . SUNSET:
MEASURES: Identify against targets States/Tribes that will
provide information on contaminated sediments
to supplement the 1994 Contaminated Sediment
Inventory.
218
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OFFICE OF WATER
FY 1994
Program Areas: Water Quality Criteria, Standards
WQ-9 SUPPLEMENT THE 1994 COMTAMINATED SEDIMENT INVENTORY
The Water Resources Development Act of 1992 requires the Agency to conduct a comprehensive national
survey of data regarding aquatic sediment quality and to report the findings by November, 1994 and
biennially thereafter. By involving the States in collecting the data on aquatic sediment quality, the
data will be more accurate and complete than if the Agency alone collected the data. Regions should
work with their States to supplement the 1994 Contaminated Sediment Inventory with State-generated or
identified data.
2I'J
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ow
% OF TARGET SYSTEMS ADDRESSED FOR
CHEM/RAD (DW/E-1)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
100
100
90
90
56
80
95
89
79
61
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
National
840
* no first quarter targets
221
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ow
% OF TARGET SYSTEMS ADDRESSED FOR
M/T (DW/E-1)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
I
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target,
99
64
90
97
100
100
100
100
78
89
Quarter 4
Cumulative
'Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
National
917
no first quarter targets
222
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OW 68 TOTAL # MAJOR NPDES PERMITEES INSPCTD
(WQ/E-101
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
. 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
160
170
290
546
400
254
100
87
83
99
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
. / Target
441
598
692
1,299
972
850
270
254
264
2.87
National
2189
5927
* no first quarter targets
223
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OW 69 TOTAL # CLASS I FAC'S RECVNG SLUDGE MGMT
(WQ/E-10)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
43
40
0
0.
0
25
20
2
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
110
122
4
0
64
101
60
4
4
0
National
130
469
* no first quarter targets
224 .
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OW 74 AUDITS OF APPROVED PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS
BY EPA (WQ-14)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
.Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
o
0
0
0
0
0
Q
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
u
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
15
9
18
6
4
14
13
7
5
3
National
94
no firs't quarter targets
22b
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OW 75 AUDITS OF APPROVED PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS
BY PRETREATMENT STATES (WQ-14)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0 .
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Targett
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quartt
Cumulal
Targ<
0
15
27
80
68
5
9
5
13
2
National
224
.* no first quarter targets
2.2 b
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OW 76 INSPECTIONS OF APPROVED PRETREATMENT
PROGRAMS BY EPA (WQ-14]
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
22
7
46
28
34
80
8
28
10
6
National
269
.* no first quarter targets
227
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OW 77 INSPECTIONS OF APPROVED PRETREATMENT
PROGRAMS BY PRETREATMENT STATES (WQ-14)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
, Target
18
41
18
218
139
21
39
9
65
26
National
594
.*. no tirst quarter targets
^28
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OW 84 NPDES MAJOR PERMITS REIS/MOD W/WQ BASED
LIMITS FOR TOXICS-EPA (WQ-13)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
' o
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
50
21
3
59
0
120
0
8
11
135
National
407
* no first quarter targets
229
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OW 85 NPDES MAJOR PERMITS REIS/MOD W/WQ BASED
LIMITS FOR TOXICS-NPDES STATES (WQ-13)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target,
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
45
116
144
231
230
20
72
48
68
12
National
986
no ^
quarter targets
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OW 94 EPA D.I. UIC WELLS TESTED FOR MECHANICAL
INTEGRITY (CUMULATIVE) (DW-1)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
653
1288
3056
1137
1830
0
986
690
3
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
80
100
200
147
200
0
25
80
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
176
150
300
244
300
0
225
110
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Ta'rget
0
226
200
300 .
341
400
0
420
160
3
National
9643
832
1505
2050
* no first quarter targets
231
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OW 95 PRIMACY UIC WELLS TESTED FOR MECHANICAL
INTEGRITY (CUMULATIVE) (DW-1)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
477
1130
12071
9440
14583
9485
17053
677
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
I
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
20
109
806
10,988
1,480
725
2,000
60
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target.
0
0
30
179
1,192
16,795
2,295
1,308
3,000
105
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
0
0
50.
269
1,867
22,018
3,090
2,037
4,007
150
National
64916
* no r^rst quarter targets
.32
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OW 105 OCEAN DUMPING SITE DESIGNATION:
# FINAL EIS (WQ-1A)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
. 0
National
* no fir'st quarter targets
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OW 106 OCEAN DUMPING SITE DESIGNATION:
# DREDG DISPOSL SITES DESIGNATED (WQ-1B)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Univ.erse
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
. 0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0 '
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
/ Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
National
no
quarter targets
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OW 117 NFS: # COASTAL PRIORIT WATERBODIES W/
WSHED CONTROL PROGS UNDERWAY (WQ-7A1)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter I
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
3
9
0
0 .
0
0
0
0
0
0
National
12
.* no first quarter targets
235
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OW 118 NFS: f ALL OTHER PRIORIT WATERBODIES W/
WSHED CONTROL PROGS UNDERWAY (WQ-7A2)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
'Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target,
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
7
7
0
0 .
0
0
0
4
0
0
National
18
* no .list quarter targets
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OW 119 NFS: DESCRIB POL. LOAD. REDUCS. OR WQ
IMPROVS, 1 / STATE (IN COMMENTS) (WQ-7B)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter .1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 .
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target k
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
National
10
.* no first quarter targets
237
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OW 126 # STATES COMPLETING TRIENNIAL REVIEW
(STATE NAME,COMP. DATE, IN COMMS) (WQ-8)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0 .
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
4
2
3
4
4
10
1
4
3
0
National
35
no .r'st quarter targets
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OW 127 # STATES/TRIBES PROVIDING INFO ON CONTAM
SEDIMENTS FOR 1994 CON SED INV (WQ.-9)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
1
1
1
1 '.
1
1
1
1
1
1
National
10
* no first' quarter targets
239
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OW 128 CUM. NET OUTLAYS FOR CONSTRUCTION GRANTS
AND STATE REVOLVING FUNDS (SRF) (WQ-18)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
o
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
. 0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
1,067
1,064
941
1,354
2,226
716
400
253
1,174
459
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target.-
1,573
1,702
1,438
2,014
3,392
1,133
640
490
1,790
736
Quarte:
Cumulat:
.Targel
2,030
2,307
2,005
2,637 .
4,643
1,537
910
667
2, 440
1,015
National
9654
* no ^ -St quarter targets
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OW 129 CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROJECTS WITH
PROJECT CLOSEOUT COMPLTED (WQ-20)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0 .
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
.Target
31
74
110
55
200
27
50
38
49
42
National
76
* no. first quarter targets
241
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OW 134 CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROJECTS ADM. COMPL.
(STEPS 3,2+3,7, MAR,CSO,PL87-660)(WQ-19)
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Universe
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 1
Target*
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
t
0
0
0
Quarter 2
Cumulative
Target
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 3
Cumulative
Target,
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quarter 4
Cumulative
Target
28
24
51
31
115
26
62
49
36
14
National
436
no 1 jt "quarter targets
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