«        UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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                           WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460
                              JUN  51990
                                                              OFFICE OF
                                                   SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:   Final Monthly Report—RCRA/Superfvnd  Industry Assistance
            and Emergency  Planning and Community Right-To-Know
            Information Hotline Report for March 1990

FROM:      Thea McManus, Project Officer
            Office of Solid Waste

TO:         See List of Addresses

This Report is prepared and submitted in support of Contract #68-01-7371.
I.  SIGNIFICANT QUESTIONS AND RESOLVED ISSUES—MARCH 1990

   A.  RCRA

   1.   Clarification of By-Product Versus Scrap Metal

   A manufacturer of computer circuit boards sends unused off-specification
   printed circuit boards and board trimmings from the production process
   off-site for reclamation.  The printed circuit boards are made of alternating
   layers of thin copper and fiberglass plates coated with tin lead; containing
   approximately 30% copper, 68% fiberglass, and 2% tin lead. How are the
   unused boards classified under 40  CFR 261.2, and are the trimmings by-
   products  or  scrap metal? Would these  materials be solid wastes under
   RCRA?

       The unused circuit boards are secondary materials.  Under 40 CFR
       261.2, the Agency  designates  those secondary  materials which are
       RCRA Subtitle C solid wastes when recycled.  According to Section
       261.2(c)(3), unused  off-specification commercial chemical  products
       listed in 40 CFR 261.33 are not considered solid wastes when sent for
       reclamation. Although the Agency does not directly address  non-
       listed commercial chemical products in the regulations, their status

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1.  Clarification of By-Product Versus Scrap Metal  (Cont'd)

    would be the same as those that are listed (see 50 FR 14219, April 11,
    1985). The unused  circuit boards are considered to be non-listed
    commercial chemical products, and thus, are not solid wastes when
    reclaimed.  If, however, the circuit boards had been used and were no
    longer fit for use, they would be considered spent  materials and
    defined as solid wastes when reclaimed.

    The  trimmings are inherently unfit for end use and will be
    reclaimed.  In the January 4, 1985 Federal  Register (50 FR 625), the
    Agency defines by-products as materials "that are  not  produced
    intentionally or separately, and that are unfit for end use without
    substantial processing." The printed circuit board trimmings meet
    the definition of characteristic by-product  rather than scrap metal, and
    are not  solid wastes  when reclaimed  under Section 261.2(c)(3).
    Although the trimmings are physically similar to scrap metal, to
    meet  the definition of scrap metal, the material must have significant
    metal content i-e., greater than 50% metal. In fact, examples given in
    the Preamble concerning scrap metal were virtually 100% metal.
    Materials defined as scrap metal under Section 261.1 are solid wastes
    when reclaimed, and, if hazardous, are  presently exempt  under
    Section 261.6(a)(3)(iv) from Subtitle C regulation.  The Agency has
    deferred hazardous  scrap metal from regulation until appropriate
    information  on types  of scrap metal and industry management
    practices is made available for study.

Source:         Mike Petruska, OSW     (202) 382-3139
Research:       Wally Moon
2.   Definition of Regulated Medical Waste Applicable to Intravenous
    Bags Generated by Veterinarians

A veterinarian sometimes administers sterile saline or dextrose solutions
to animals when he  treats these animals for various  illnesses (e.g.,
dehydration).  These sterile solutions are contained in intravenous bags
which  are  physically and  functionally identical to IV bags  that are
administered to human patients.   After the veterinarian's IV bags are
empty, can the veterinarian cut the IV bags so that they are no longer
recognizable and handle them as nonregulated medical waste?

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2.   Definition of Regulated Medical Waste Applicable to IV
    Generated by Veterinarians  (Cont'd)

    The listing description in 40 CFR 259.30UX3) identifies intravenous
    bags as regulated medical waste provided these bags are generated
    during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings
    or animals.   Intraveneous bags generated in the veterinarian's office
    during the  treatment of animals is therefore "regulated medical
    waste." (Note that IV bags were designated as regulated medical waste
    under Section 11002(a)(ll) and are thus not limited to IVs used in the
    treatment of humans. See 54 Federal Register 12341 (March 24,1989))

    Pursuant to  40 CFR 259.30(b)(iv)/ residues from  the treatment and
    destruction  of regulated medical waste are  excluded  from the
    definition of regulated medical waste once the waste has been both
    treated and destroyed. Despite the fact that the veterinarian cuts the
    IV bags into  strips so the IV bags are no longer recognizable medical
    waste, this  process would not meet the  definition of "treated
    regulated medical waste," as found at 40 CFR 259.10. Accordingly, the
    destroyed IV bags must be handled as regulated medical waste until
    subsequent treatment or final disposal of the regulated  medical waste
    occurs.

Contact:       Mary  Greene, OSW      (202) 475-7736
Research:     Jace S. Cuje'
3.   Treatment Standards for Methanol Which Does Not
    Meet the F003 Listing

A generator uses xylene for cleaning purposes.  At the point of generation
the generator determines that he has generated a F003 spent solvent waste,
subject to the land disposal restrictions.  The F003 listed waste has traces of
methanol in it where the methanol  was used  as a fuel.  Would  the
notification sent by the generator in 268.7(a)(l) to the treatment, storage or
disposal facilities (TSDFs) have  to include the corresponding treatment
standards for methanol as well as for xylene?

    No. The generator would only have  to  include  the treatment
    standards for the xylene and not for the methanol to be in compliance
    with Section 268.7(a)(l). The methanol in  this case was not used for
    its  solvent properties and would  not  meet any of the spent solvent
    listings, which  are  prohibited from  land  disposal  without  first
    meeting the treatment standards in 40 CFR 268, Subpan D. The spent

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3.   Treatment Standards for Methanol Which Docs Not
    Meet th* pnm IJ^tm   (Cont'd)
    solvent listings cover only those solvents that are used  for their
    solvent properties; which is to solubilize, dissolve or mobilize other
    constituents (51 FR 40606).  A solvent is considered spent when it is
    no longer fit  for  use without  being regenerated, reclaimed or
    otherwise reprocessed.  Where solvents were used as reactants or
    ingredients in the  formulation of commercial  chemical products,
    they are not included  in the listing (see December 31, 1985 Federal
    Register: 50 FR 53315 and  the original solvent listing background
    document, November 14, 1980).

    Supporting data should be maintained on-site in the generator's files.

Sources:       Rhonda Craig, OSW     (202) 382-7926
               Ron Josephson, OSW    (202) 382-4792
               Thomas  Ovenden,  OSW (202) 475-6715
Research:       Renee T. LaValle
4.   Used Oil Used for Dust Suppression or Road Treatment

A used oil exhibits the characteristic of EP Toxicity. Is the use of the used
oil for dust suppression or road treatment prohibited?

    Yes.  Used oil intended to be placed on the land is defined as  a
    material being  used in a  manner constituting disposal (Section
    261.2(c)(l)(A)).  Use of a material in a manner constituting disposal is
    a recycling activity (Section 261.2(c)(l). All substances recycled in this
    manner are considered solid  wastes (see 40 CFR Section 261.2 Table 1).
    Because the used oil exhibits the characteristic of EP Toxicity, it is
    considered a hazardous waste.  A  hazardous waste which is to be
    recycled is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Section  261.6.
    Specifically, Section 261.6(a)(2)(i) requires recyclable materials which
    are used in a manner constituting disposal  to be regulated under
    Subpart C of Part 266.    Thus, the used  oil  is  subject  to  the
    requirements of Section 266.230?) which states "the use of waste or
    used  oil or other material, which is contaminated with dioxins or any
    other hazardous waste (other than a  waste identified solely  on the
    basis of ignitability) for dust  suppression  or road treatment is
    prohibited."  This standard  was incorporated directly from Section
    3004(e) of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. The
    Agency interpreted this statement in a June 6, 1985 memorandum

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4.  Used Oil Used for Dust Suppression or Road Treatment (Cont'd)

    which states "~ the prohibition to apply to hazardous waste (whether
    or not it is part of a mixture).   Under this interpretation used  oil
    exhibiting EP Toxicity, for example, must not be used  as  a dust
    suppressant"  Therefore, a used oil exhibiting the characteristic of EP
    Toxicity  is prohibited from use  for  dust suppression or road
    treatment.

Source:        Mitch Kidwell, OSW     (202) 382-4805
Research:      Kent Morey
               Cynthia Hess
5.   On-Site Incineration of Medical Waste Generated Off-Site by
    Generators of Less than 50 Pounds per Month

A generator of less than 50 pounds per month of regulated medical waste
complies  with 40  CFR Section 259.51 (a),  and  is exempt  from  the
requirement to use a medical waste  tracking form.   The  generator
transports the waste to a  hospital which also generates regulated medical
waste. The hospital incinerates its waste on-site as well as the waste from
the small quantity generator, but accepts from off-site only waste which is
not required to be accompanied by a tracking form.  Is the hospital subject
to 40 CFR 259 Subpart I? *

    A hospital  which generates regulated medical waste and incinerates it
    on-site is subject to 40 CFR 259 Subpart G (on-site incinerators) (see 40
    CFR Section 259.60(a)), but not Subpart I (Treatment, Destruction  and
    Disposal Facilities). 40 CFR Section 259.80(b)(l) states that generators,
    other than intermediate.handlers, who incinerate regulated medical
    waste on-site are  not subject to 40 CFR  259  Subpart I, unless the
    generator  receives  regulated  medical waste  which  must  be
    accompanied by a tracking form (40 CFR Section 259.80(b)(2)).

    Therefore,  according to the medical waste regulations, a generator
    who  incinerates on-site both his own waste  and other generators'
    wastes which did  not need tracking forms, is subject to 40 CFR Part
    259 Subpart G, but not to Subpart I. Section 259.61 (a) (2) contains the
    recordkeeping requirements for  generators with on-site incinerators
    who accept regulated medical waste from generator(s) subject to the
    small generator exclusion in Section 259.51 (a).

Source:        Mary Greene, OSW      (202) 475-7736
Research:       Monica Genadio

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6.   Applicability of the Household Hazardous Waste Exclusion to Waste
    Generated bv Contractors

A homeowner hires a contractor to scrape old paint from his walls and
repaint them.  Paint chips from the walls are EP toxic for lead and are
disposed of in the household's waste stream. How are the chips regulated
under RCRA?

    The regulations  at 40  CFR  Section  261.4(b)(l) state that waste
    generated at a household is excluded from regulation as a hazardous
    waste. According to the November 13, 1984 Federal  Register, waste
    from building construction,  renovation and  demolition, even if
    generated at a household, is not covered under the household waste
    exclusion.   Household waste,  to be excluded  pursuant  to 40  CFR
    Section 261.4 (b) (1), must fulfill two criteria.  Household waste has to
    be generated "by individuals in their homes" and  "the waste stream
    must be composed primarily  of materials found  in the wastes
    generated by consumers in their homes." (49 FR 44978; November 13,
    1984)

    EPA does not distinguish between waste generated at a household by
    a homeowner and waste generated at a household by a person other
    then the homeowner. (See the March 24,1989 Federal Register: 54 FR
    12339 applying the household waste exclusion to  medical waste
    generated by  home health care providers.)  EPA  determines the
    applicability of the exclusion based upon the type of waste generated
    and the place  of generation.  Therefore, solid waste generated  at a
    home as part of routine residential maintenance  (as opposed to
    renovation, construction  or  demolition) would be part of the
    household waste stream and thus would not be  subject to the
    hazardous waste determination requirements of 40  CFR  Section
    262.11.

Source:        Carrie  Wehling, OGC    (202) 382-7706
Research:      Monica Genadio

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B.    EPCRA

7. .   Section 311X312 Exemptions

   A facility owner/operator uses chlorine to bleach flour at his/her facility.
   Would this facility owner/operator be exempt from reporting the chlorine
   used to bleach flour under SARA Title m Section 311/312?

       SARA Tide ID Section 311(e)(i) exempts any food, food additive, drug,
       or cosmetic regulated by the Food and Drug  Administration (FDA).
       EPA considers a substance to be regulated by the FDA as long as the
       substance is  used in  a manner  which is  consistent with the FDA
       regulations. FDA regulations (27 CFR 137.200) regulate the bleaching
       of flour with chlorine.  Chlorine, therefore, is  exempt from reporting
       under SARA Title HI Sections 311/312 when its use at a facility is
       consistent with this FDA regulation (i.e., the bleaching of flour).

   Source:        Kathy Jones, CEPPO            (202)475-4750
                  Dr. Robert Martin, FDA        (202) 472-1487
   Research:       Rob Rule
8.     SARA Section 313:  Waste Treatment Methods and Efficiencies

   A facility owner/operator is filling out a Form R for glycol ethers.  A waste
   stream containing glycol ethers is sent through several treatment steps,
   none of which are specifically intended to remove the glycol ethers.  In
   one of the treatment steps, non-glycol ether particulates are removed in a
   settling  pond.  During  the settling process, some of the glycol ethers
   present  in the waste stream unintentionally evaporate into the  ambient
   air. For purposes of Form R preparation, does the facility owner/operator
   report the glycol ether as being treated and, if so, what waste treatment
   efficiency estimate is reported?

       Part HI Section 7 of Form R is completed if a waste stream containing
       the glycol ethers is treated, regardless of whether the treatment
       methods actually remove the glycol ethers. If a treatment step is not
       intended to remove a toxic chemical, but does so anyway (possibly by
       some other mechanism than is intended), still report the treatment
       method that is used.  [For example, evaporation of  the glycol  ether
       occurs from  the  settling  pond, but the treatment  step should  be
       reported as "Pll Settling/Clarification" since this is  the intention of
       the treatment step.]   If, for whatever reason, glycol ethers are
       removed during treatment of a waste stream, the owner/operator
       should use the best information available at the facility to determine
       how much of :>e g;ycc; ethers are removed during the treatment

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8.     SARA Section 313: Waste Treatment Methods and Efficiencies
      (Confd)

       process(es) and use  this information to estimate a "treatment
       efficiency* for glycol ethers. On the above example, if it was known,
       e.g., by monitoring, that half of the glycol ethers in the waste stream
       evaporated during the settling/clarification step, and no glycol ether
       is removed in any other step, an overall treatment efficiency estimate
       of 50% would be entered under Part m Section 7.)

   Source:        Larry Longanecker, OTS  (202)382-3667
   Research:      Kenneth Mitchell, Ph.D.
   9.   SARA Title m Section 304: Facility Definition

   The definition of "facility" under SARA Title m Section 329 states that
   "(f)or purposes of Section 304, the term [i.e., facility] includes  motor
   vehicles, rolling stock, and aircraft" (emphasis added).  The term "rolling
   stock" is not defined further.  For purposes of SARA Title in Section 304,
   what items are covered by the term "rolling stock"?

       The term "rolling stock" is a generic term that is used in the railroad
       industry to  denote anything on  rail wheels.   The term includes
       locomotives, freight cars,  flat cars, and  other vehicles that use steel
       wheels on railroad tracks.  The term is not specifically defined in
       either Department of Transportation regulations or interpretations.

       For purposes of SARA Title HI Section 304 reporting, EPA interprets
       "rolling stock" to be the same items that fall within the scope of the
       generic term  as commonly understood by the railroad industry.

   Source:         Kathy Bishop, CEPPO    (202) 382-7917
                  Michael Giaquinto, DOT (202) 366-9186
   Research:      Bill Whittington

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10. SARA Section 313: Reporting Requirements

A new manufacturing facility has just been built but has not started
production.  However, the facility has used several SARA Section 313 toxic
chemicals in a reactor bed and distillation columns in order to prepare the
facility for manufacturing activities.  For purposes of reporting under
SARA Section 313, does the facility need to include the amount of these
toxic chemicals into threshold calculations even though the facility is not
yet in operation?

    Yes. Once a facility has been constructed, any toxic chemicals used to
    prepare production  equipment for manufacturing activities would
    count in threshold and release calculations.  That is to say, at the
    point construction activities have  been completed, the facility is a
    manufacturing  facility (even though production  may not have
    actually begun) and, at mat point, any  toxic chemicals  that are
    manufactured, processed or otherwise used are counted in threshold
    and release calculations.

    In addition, any work performed at the facility after the completion of
    construction activities is counted toward the  10 full-time employee
    threshold  (40 CFR 372.22).   (It follows from this discussion that
    neither the construction workers who built the facility nor any toxic
    chemicals they may have used during construction count toward any
    threshold under SARA Section 313.])

    [Note:  Once a portion of the facility is constructed, the entire facility
    is considered a manufacturing facility (for purposes of SIC code
    determination) and, from mat point, the construction workers' hours
    as well  as any toxic chemicals they use for  construction activities
    would count toward threshold and release calculations.]

Source:        Sam Sasnett, OTS        (202) 382-3821
Research:      Ming Tan
               Ken Mitchell, Ph.D.

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IL    ALTIV1T1HS—MARCH 1990

   1.  The RCRA/Superfund and  Emergency Planning and Community
      Right-to-Know Hotline responded to 14,574 questions and requests for
      documents in March. The breakdown is as follows:

                               RCRA Superfund UST  CEPP

   Information Calls              4,514     1,123      450  4,310 = 10,397
   CaU Document Requests        1,440      227      155   742 =  2,564
   Written Document Requests      275       10       3   224 =   512
   Referrals	*704	**397 =  1.101
   Totals                         6,933     1,360      608  5,673 = 14,574
A.    RCRA/Superfund Industry Assistance Hotline Activities

   2.  On March 6, 13, 20, and 27, Denise Sines, Hotline Project Director,
      attended the OSWER Communications Meetings.

   3.  On March 19, Denise Sines, Hotline Project Director, and Deborah
      Doherty, Hotline Section Manager, met with Karen Ellenberger and
      Beverly Thomas, OUST, regarding Hotline UST projects.

   4.  On March 20,  Joe Nixon,  Senior Program Manager, attended  the
      OSWER Communications Meeting.

   5.  On March 1, Steve Cochran, OSW, briefed the Hotline on the final
      Toxicity Characteristic rule.

   6.  On March 2, Susan Mooney,  OSW, briefed the Hotline on  EPA's
      Report to Congress on Methods to Manage and Control Plastic Wastes.

   7.  On March 8 and 21, Deborah Doherty, Hotline  Section Manager,
      attended the OUST Staff meetings.

   8.  On March 22,  Susan Brugler  and Rich LaShier, OSW, briefed  the
      Hotline on the current mixed waste definitions and regulations.

   9.  On March 23,  Gwen Herron, Hotline Section Manager, met with
      Maureen Doughtie, OUST,  to  discuss OUST Regional training and
      currently available UST training materials.

   •This number represents All referrals made by the RCRA/Superfund/UST section of the
      Hotline.
   —This number represents All referrals made by the CEPP section of the Hotline.

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A.    ROU/S«p«rfand  Industry Assistance Hotline Activities (Cont'd)

   10. On March 28, Harley Hopkins, GRC, briefed the Hotline on  the
      technical aspects of installing ground-water monitoring wells.

   11. On March 29, Dave  Hamnett, OUST, briefed the Hotline on  the
      extension to the UST financial assurance compliance dates.
B.    Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know
      Information Hotline Activities

   12. On March 21, Denise Sines, Hotline Project Director, met with Derry
      Koralick  and  B.J. Boyd,  TRI, concerning the  SARA Title III
      Clearinghouse.

   13. On March 1, BUI Whittington, Information Specialist on the  Title HI
      Hotline, attended the TRIMS staff meeting on the status of Section 313
      activities.

   14. On March 2, Ken Mitchell, Section Manager  of the Title HI Hotline,
      and Bill Whittington and Henley Jones, Information Specialists on the
      Title HI Hotline, attended the TRI Task Force Meeting on the release of
      the 1988 TRI data.

   15. On March 6, Tami McNamara, Information Specialist on the  Title III
      Hotline,  attended  the Title HI Implementation Workgroup meeting
      on the status of Title HI activities.

   16. On March 7, Ken Mitchell, Section Manager  of the Title HI Hotline,
      met with Laurie Solomon/CEPPO and Lee Ann duFief/OTS on the
      status of the Tide m Hotline.

   17. On March 8, Dan Irvin, Information Specialist on the Title in Hotline,
      attended  the TRIMS  staff meeting on the status of  Section 313
      activities-

   18. On March 8, Ken Mitchell, Section Manager  of the Title III Hotline,
      Tami McNamara, Information Specialist on the Title III Hotline, and
      Ruth Polk, of  Geo/Resource Consultants, Inc., met with  Kim
      Jennings/CEPPO, Dorothy McManus/CEPPO, and Bob Janney/OTS to
      plan the preparation and distribution of  the combined "OTS/CEPPO
      Staff Update".

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B.    Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know
      Information Hotline Activities (Cont'd)

   19. On March 12, Tami McNamara, Information Specialist on the Title HI
      Hotline, attended the TRI Data Release meeting on issues related to
      the release of the 1988 TRI data.

   20. On March 13, Bill Whittington, Information Specialist on the Title HI
      Hotline, attended the Regional Section 313 coordinators conference
      call on the status of Section 313 activities.

   21. On March 14, Rob Rule, Information Specialist on the Title IH Hotline,
      attended the conference call with Regional Council on the status of
      Tide ffl enforcement and legal issues.

   22. On March 14, Ken Mitchell, Section Manager  of the Title HI Hotline,
      and Denise Sines, Project Manager of the Title HI Hotline, met with
      Laurie Solomon/CEPPO and Lee Ann duFief/OTS, on the status of the
      Titie m Hotline.

   23. On March 15, Ken Mitchell, Section Manager  of the Title HI Hotline,
      attended the TRIMS staff meeting on  the  status of Section 313
      activities.

   24. On March 19, Henley Jones, Information Specialist on the  Tide  III
      Hotline, attended a conference call on issues related to 'Teak Release"
      data under Section 313.

   25. On March 20, Tami McNamara, Information Specialist on the Title HI
      Hotline, attended the TRI Data Release meeting on issues related to
      the release of the 1988 TRI data.

   26. On March 20, Rich Whitnngton, Information Specialist on the Tide HI
      Hotline, attended the CEPPO staff meeting on the status of program
      office activities.

   27. On March 21, Bill Whittington, Information Specialist on the Title HI
      Hotline, attended the Outreach Subcommittee meeting on the status
      of the Title in communication strategy.

   28. On March 21, Dan Irvin, Ming Tan, Sicy Jacob, Tami McNamara,
      Henley Jones, Bill  Whittington, Rob Rule, and Rich  Whittington,
      Information Specialists on the Title in Hotline, assisted OTS in the
      preparation of Notice of Technical  Errors (NOTES) for Section  313
      Form R submissions.
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Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know
Information Hotline Activities (Cont'd)

   29. On March 22, Ken Mitchell, Section Manager of the Title HI Hotline,
      met with Laurie Solomon/CEPPO and Lee Ann duFief/OTS, on the
      status of the Title m Hotline.

   30. On March 27, Tami McNamara, Information Specialist on the Title El
      Hotline, attended the TRI Data Release meeting on issues related to
      the release of the 1988 TRI data.

   31. On March 28, Ken Mitchell, Section Manager of the Title III Hotline,
      met with Lee Ann duRef/OTS, on the status of the Title m Hotline.

   32. On March 28, Rob Rule, Information Specialist on the Title in Hotline,
      attended the Outreach  Subcommittee meeting on  the status of the
      Title m communication strategy.

   33. On March 29, Bill Whittington, Henley Jones, and Rich Whittington,
      Information Specialists on  the Title in Hotline, assisted OTS in the
      review of 1988 Form  R submissions.

   34. On March 29, Bill Whittington, Information Specialist on the  Title IH
      Hotline,  attended  the NRT meeting on  the status  of  Federal
      preparedness and response activities.

   35. On March 29, Ken Mitchell, Section Manager of the Title III Hotline,
      and Henley  Jones, Information Specialist on  the  Title  III Hotline,
      attended the Regional Title III Outreach Coordinators conference call
      on the Status of the Title HI communication strategy.

   36. On March 29, Bill Whittington, Henley Jones, Rich Whittington, Ming
      Tan,  Dan Irvin,  Tami McNamara,  Sicy  Jacob,  and  Rob  Rule,
      Information Specialists on  the Title in Hotline, assisted OTS in the
      review of 1988 Form  R submissions.

   37. On March 30, Bill Whittington, Henley Jones, Rich Whittington, Ming
      Tan, Tami McNamara, and Rob Rule, Information Specialists on the
      Title  in  Hotline, assisted OTS in the review of 1988 Form R
      submissions.

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PL ANALYSES OF QUESTIONS—March 1990
                             RCRA/Superfund Hotline
Summary of Calls by EPA Region
Region 1
Reg ion 2
Region 3
Region 4
Regions
Regions
5.3%
10.0%
21 .0%
9.6%
18.0%
9.6%
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
International Calls
4.1%
5.7%
12.6%
4.0%
0.0%
Calls
Manufacturers
Generators
Transporters
TSDFs
EPAHQ
EPA Regions
Federal Agencies
State Agencies
Local Agencies
Used Oil Handlers
USTO/O
RCRA
General Information
§3010 Notification
§260.10 Definitions
§260.22 Petitions/Delistinq
§261.2 Solid Waste Definition
§261.3 Hazardous Waste Definition
§261 C Characteristic Haz. Waste
§261 D Listed Haz. Waste
§261 .4 Exclusions
§261.5 Small Quantity Generators
§261.6 Recycling Standards
§261.7 Container Residues
§262 Generator-General
§262 100-1000 kg/mo
§262 Manifest Information
§262 Accumulation
§262 Recordkeeping & Reporting
§262 International Shipments
§263 Transporters
6.3%
13.0%
1 .0%
4.2%
1 .3%
2.0%
2.4%
2.2%
1 .5%
0.6%
3.7%

509
48
51
17
53
220
485
* 274
106
42
31
1 7
98
22
42
100
37
1 0
1 9
Consultants
Attorneys
Laboratories
Univ ./Researchers
Trade Associatons
Insurance Co.'s
Environmental Groups
Press
Citizens
Other

§266 C Use Constituting Disposal
§266 D HW Burned for Energy Rec.
§266 E Used OH Burned for Energy
Recovery
§266 F Precious Metal Reclamation
§266 G Spent Lead— Acid Battery
Reclamation
Subtitle D: Municipal Solid Waste
Asbestos/PCBs/Radon
Corrective Action
Dioxins
Household Hazardous Waste
Medical/Infectious Waste
Liability/Enforcement
Minimum Technology
Mixed Radioactive Waste
Used Oil
Waste Minimization
Solid Waste Recycling
34.0%
10.7%
1 .7%
2.3%
1 .0%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
6.4%
1 .7%

1 0
21
*2
10
1 7
251
21
73
22
30
67
227
4
33
55
41
30
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RCHA-TSOF/264 and 265
A Scooe/ApoicatMlitv
B General Facility Standards
C Preparedness/Prevention
0 Contingency Plans
E Manifest/Recordkeeoing/Rptg.
F Ground-Water Monitorinq
G Closure/Post Closure
H Rnancial Requirements
1 Containers
J Tanks
K Surface Impoundments
L Waste Piles
M Land Treatment
N Landfills
Liquids in Landfills
0 Incinerators
P Thermal Treatment
Q Chem., Phys., Biol Treatment
Underground Storage Tanks
General
§280.10 Applicability
5280.11 Interm Prohibition
6280.12 Definitions - General
UST
Regulated Substance
§280 B New UST Systems - General
§280.20 Performance Stds.
§280.21 Upgrading
§280.22 Notification
§280 C General Operatinq Req.
5280 D Release Detectwn
5280 E Release Roc. & Investigation
53
16
4
7
6
46
43
43
31
71
16
3
2
1 1
4
26
2
0

85
31
2
14
18
17
10
10
5
10
9
35
1 2
R Underground Injection
X Miscellaneous
§268 General
§268 Solvent & Dioxins
§268 California List Wastes
§268 Schedled Thirds
§269 Air Emissions Standards
§270 A General »
§270 B Permit Application
§270 D Changes to Permits
§270 F Special Permits
§270 G Interim Status/LOIS
§271 State Programs
§124 Administrative Procedures
DOT Requirements
OSKA Reguirements/HW Training
Test Methods/HW Technologies
RCRA Document Requests
SUBTOTAL

§280 F Corrective Action Petroleum
§280 G Corrective Action
Hazardous Substances
§280 H Out-of-Service/Closure
§280 I Financial Responsibility
§281 State UST Programs
Liability
Enforcement
LUST Trust Fund
Other Provisions
UST Document Requests
UST SUBTOTAL

1
3
215
90
141
120
30
31
13
8
6
1 8
33
3
9
32
252
1,440
5,954

1 8
7
39
90
1 0
1 4
7
4
3
155
605


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CERCLA
Access & Information Gatherinq
Administrative Record
Allocations from Fund
ARARs
CERCUS
Citizen Suits
Clean-Up Costs
Clean-Up Standards
Community Relations
Contract Lab Proaram (CLP)
Contractor Indemnification
Contracts
Definitions
Emergency Response
Enforcement
Exposure Assess^Risk Assess.
Federal Facilities
Fund Balancinq
General
Grants
Hazardous Substances
Health/Toxics
MRS
Liability
Mandatory Schedules
Natural Resource Damages
NBARs
NCP
Notification
NPL
Written Request Responses
Hotline Responses
Referred to EPA Proaram Offices
Resoorse Form Sent
Response Form Sent/FOIA
Form Letter Sent/Need More Info.
Requests Filled - RCRA
- CERCLA
-UST
- CEPP
SUBTOTAL
78
5
3
24
83
3
18
20
1 1
6
2
3
9
2
31
7
8
3
48
4
41
8
31
22
0
4
2
171
, 32
127
0
0
0
0
0
275
1 0
3
224
512
Off-Site Policy
On-Site Policy
O3H*
PA/SI
PRPs
Public Participation
Radon
RCRA Interface
RD/RA
Remedial
Removal
Response
RI/FS
ROD
R3
SARA Interface
Settlements
SITE Program
State Participation
State Program
Taxes
Title lll/Right-to-Know
CERCLA Document Requests
CERCLA SUBTOTOAL
Referrals
Referrals - EPA HQ
Other Hotlines
Regions
State
GPO/NTIS/PIC/
ORD/Dockets
Other
Written Requests Referred
to other Federal Agencies
Written .Requests Referred externally
(state, oraanizations, etc.)
SUBTOTAL

3
2
2
1 1
13
1
0
8
6
8
7
4
9
71
79
1
1 6
1 2
1 6
1
7,
401
227
1,350

23
100
101
142
236
60
5
37
704

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           Emergency Planning Community RlgmMo-Know Monnafion Hotline
                    Daily/Monthly Summary P*port Itorcfc  tMO
                                           Total Document Requests: 742
                                           Total Written Requests:   224
Distribution of Calls by EPA Regions
Reqion 1 8.4%
Reqion 2 8.7%
Reqion 3 16.6%
Reqion 4 14.1%
Reqion 5 23.7%
International 0.05%
Manufacturers
20 Food 4.90%
21 Tobacco 0.00%
22 Textiles 1.50%
23 Apparel 0.20%
24 Lumber & Wood 0.70%
25 Furniture 0.70%
26 Paper 1.30%
27 Printinq & Publishinq 1.50%
28 Chemicals 12.50%
29 Petroleum & Coal 2.10%
30 Rubber and Plastcs 2.20%
31 Leather 0.10%
32 Stone, Clay & Glass 0.90%
33 Primary Metals 3.60%
34 Fabricated Metals 5.90%
35 Machinery (Excludinq Electrical 2.10%
36 Electrical & Electronic Equipmer 4.30%
37 Transportation Equipment 2.80%
38 Instruments 1.30%
39 Misc.. Manufacturinq 1 .9C%
Not Able to Determine 0.80%
ITOTAL Mfq. (%) 51.00%
Title III General
SUBTOTAL (%) (9.5%) 291

§301-3 Emergency Planning 84
SERCs 52
Notification 2 2
TPQs 26

Reqion 6 7.5%
Reqion 7 4.5%
Reqion 8 3.4%
Reqion 9 9.0%
Reqion 10 2.6%
Unknown 1 .0%

Distributors 2.70%
Handlers 2.50%
Attorneys 4.50%
Consultants/Engineers 12.60%
Laboratories 1 .20%
Trade Associations . 0.90%
Public Interest Groups 0.90%
Universities/Academia 3.00%
Insurance Companies 0.20%
Hospitals 0.80%
State Aqencies/SERC 1.80%
Fire Departments 1.10%
EPA 1 .60%
Local Officials 1 .>0%
LEPC 1 .50%
Farmers 0.10%
Federal Agencies 1.20%
Media/Press 0.60%
Union/Labor 0.00%
Citizens 4.60%
Indians 0.00%
Other 4.10%



Mixtures 9
Extremely Hazardous Substances 5 5
Delistinq EHS 3 1
Exemptions 2 2
(SUBTOTAL (%) (6.30%) 301
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 §311/1312
General
MSDS Reporting Requirements
Tier l/ll Regulations
Thresholds
OSHA Expansion
Hazard Categories
Mixtures
Exemptions
365
257
284
174
1 0
32
25
42
[SUBTOTAL (%) (26.60%) 1 , 1 8 9|
 §313
 General
 Form R
 Thresholds
 Phase II
 Phase III
 Workshop (Training)
 Petitions
 Health Effects
 Database
 Mass Balance Study
[SUBTOTAL (%)
                     (49.30%)
 Referrals
[SUBTOTAL DOCUMENT REQUESTS:
                                   998
                                   819
                                   170
                                    50
                                    84
                                    66
2,206|
CSHA
Preparedness Staff
OTS Staff
RCRA/Superfund Hotline
Regional EPA
TSCA Hotline
Other
SUBTOTAL REFERRALS
71
0
5
117
> 1 5
29
160
397
                                   742|
Training: General
§305 Training Grants
§305 Emergency Systems Review
§126 (SARA) Training Regulations
I SUBTOTAL (%) (0.30%)
CEPP: Interim Guide
Interim Guide
Chemical Profile
NRT-1
Hazard Analysis
Risk Communication
Title III Workshops
Information Management
Prevention ARIP
Other
SUBTOTAL (%) (0.63%)
Trade Secrets
(SUBTOTAL (%) (0.10%)
Enforcement
[SUBTOTAL (%) (0.10%)
Liability
I SUBTOTAL (%) (0.00%)
Release Notification
General
Notification Requirements
Repbrtable Quantities
RQsvs.TPGs
CERCLA vs. §304
Transportation
Exemptions
SUBTOTAL (%) (6.40%)
4
0
1
9
14|

0
4
7
2
6
0
0
0
16
35

7

6|
\
0

82
41
54
30
31
2
21
261!

TOTAL RCRA/SUPERFUND/UST/TITLE
CALLS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS
and REFERRALS 1 4
Ill
T574
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IV.   PUBLICATIONS - MARCH 1990

RCRA

    The foDowing documents are available through the OUST Docket at
    (202) 475-9720:

       "A Compatibility Guide for Regulated Hazardous Chemical
       Substances and USTs."

       "Straight Talk on Tanks: Common Questions on Leak Detection"
       No. 90A on the UST order form.


    The following documents are available through the Hotline:

       "Environmental Fact Sheet on the Toxicity Characteristic Rule."  The
       Order No. is EPA/530/SW-89-045.

       "Disposal Tips for Home Health Care." The Order No. is
       EPA/530-SW-90-014A.

       "Environmental Factsheefc EPA Proposes a Conditional Migration
       Variance for DOE's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant."  The Order No. is
       EPA/530-SW-90-035.

       "Methods to Manage and Control Plastic Wastes:  Report to Congress,
       Executive Summary." The Order No. is EPA/530-SW-89-051A.


    The following documents ape available from the sources indicated:

       "Methods to Manage and Control Plastic Wastes:  Report to Congress"
       is available from the National  Technical Information Service (NTIS).
       The Order No. is FB-90-163-106.

       "Waste Audit of the Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Industry"
       is available from  the California Department of Health Services.

       "Project Summary: Persistence of Pathogens  in Lagoon-Stored
       Sludge" is available from ORD at (513) 569-7562. The Order No. is
       EPA/600/52-89/015.

       The Handbook of Suggested Practices for  the Design and Installation
       of Ground-Water Monitoring Wells" is available from NWWA at
       (614)761-1711.

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RCRA (Cont'd)
       "BDAT Background Document for EPA/530-SW-90-012 Series"
       (entire set) is available from NTTS.  The Order No. is PB90-166-380.

       "Proposed Amendment to the Final BDAT Background Document
       for Wastes from the Production of Chlorinated Aliphatic
       Hydrocarbons (F014)" is available from NTIS. The Order No. is
       PB90-166-554.

       "Promoting Source Reduction and  Recyclability in the Marketplace"
       is available from NTIS. The Order No. is PB90-163-122.

       "Yard Waste Composting:  A Study of Eight Programs" is available
       from NTIS. The Order No. is PB90-163-114.

       "State Solid and Hazardous Waste Agencies" is available from the
       RCRA Docket  The Order No. is SW-393.

       "Strength jn Numbers, A Manual for Recycling in Multifamily
       Housing" is available from the Association  of N.J. Environmental
       Commissions.

       "Consumer's Resource Handbook" is available from the Consumer
       Information Center, Pueblo, CO., 81009.

       "Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Household
       Hazardous Wastes Management (November 6-8,1989; Orlando
       Florida)" is available from NTIS. The Order No. is PB90-163-189.

       "Fostering Municipal Solid Waste Source Reduction and Recycling"
       is available from Cooperative Environmental management at
       (202) 475-9741.
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CERCLA

The following documents are available through the CERCLA Docket at
(202)382-3046:

   "Evaluation of the Potential Carcinogenicity of Benzene."

   "Use of CERCLA Section 106 Unilateral Enforcement for Remedial
   Design and Remedial Actions: Strategy for FY 1990." The OSWER
   Directive No. is 9870.1A.

   "PRP Search Supplement Guides for Sites in the Superfund Remedial
   Program" The OSWER Directive No. is 9834.3-2A.
The following documents are available through the sources indicated:

   "Assessment of International Technologies for the Superfund
   Applications - Technologies for the Superfund Applications -
   Technology Identification and Selection" is available from ORD.  The
   Order No. is EPA/600/52-89/017.

   "Cleaning Excavated Soil Using Extraction Agents: A State of the Art
   Review" is available from ORD.  The Order No. is
   EPA/600/S2-89/034.

   "Nature and Extent of Ecological Risks at Superfund Sites and RCRA
   Facilities" is available from NTIS.  The Order No. is PB-90-137-316.

   "National Priorities List, Supplementary Lists and Supporting
   Materials, February 1990? is available from the Public Information
   Center (PIC) at (202) 382-2080. The Order No. is HW-10-13S.

   "Guidance on Use of Stipulated Penalties in  EPA Settlement
   Agreements" is available from Elise Hoerath at 382-2843.

   Tracking Superfund; Where the Program Stands" is available from
   the Hazardous Waste Treatment Council at (202) 783-0840.

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                              RCRA/Superfund Hotline
             Naaonal ToD Free # 800/424-9346, Washington DC Metro # 202/382-3000
V. FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES - MARCH 1990
Former Notices With Open Comment Periods
December 20,1989 (54 FR 52190)
(proposed rule)
December 20,1989 (54 FR 52207)
(proposed rule)
December 20,1989 (54 FR 52209)
(proposed guidelines)
December 20,1989 (54 FR 52251)
(proposed rule)
January 18,1990 (55 FR 1770)
(notice)
Under the Clean Air Act, EPA proposes the addition of
two test methods to Appendix A, Part 60: Method 23
"Determination of Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans from
Stationary Sources: and Method 26 "Determination of
Hydrogen Chloride Emissions from Stationary Sources."
Method 26 is used  to measure hydrogen  chloride
emission from municipal waste combustion facilities.
Comments were accepted until March 5,1990.

Under the Clean Air Act, EPA proposes to add a new
performance specification to allow the performance
testing of carbon monoxide continuous emissions
monitoring systems at municipal waste  combustion
facilities.  Comments were accepted until
March 12,1990.

Under the  Clean  Air Act, EPA  proposes to add
regulations to limit emissions from new, modified, and
reconstructed municipal waste combustors. Comments
will be accepted until March 1,1990.

Under the  Clean  Air Act, EPA  proposes to add
regulations to limit emissions from new, modified, and
reconstructed municipal waste combustors. Comments
were accepted until March 1,1990.

Agency for Toxic Substances  and  Disease  Registry
announces the  expected availability  of  the ATSDR
Medical Waste Tracking Act Report, "The Public Health
Implications of Medical Waste: A Report to Congress"
for review and comment. The draft report is expected to
be available to the public on or about January 31,1990.
Comments were accepted 60 days starting from the
actual date of release to the public.

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                              RCRA/Superfund Hotline
             National ToD Free # 800/424-9346, Washington DC Metro # 202/382-3000
January 23,1990 (55 FR 2248)
(proposed rule)
January 26,1990 (55 FR 2776)
(proposed rule)
February 8,1990 (55 FR 4400)
(reopening comment period with
notice of data availability)
February 9,1990 (55 FR 4604)
(immediate final rule)
February 14,1990 (55 FR 5265)
(notice)
EPAisproposingtograntapetition submitted by Hoechst
Celanese Corporation (formerly Virginia Chemicals
Company), Bucks, Alabama, to exclude certain solid
wastes generated at its facility from the lists of hazardous
wastescontainedin40CFR261.31 and261.32. Comments
were accepted until March 9,1990.

OSHA is proposing  a new  rule  containing  the
accreditation procedures for training programs required
in 29 CFR1910.120. Comments and information must be
received on or before April 26,1990. Requests for public
hearings must be received on or before March 27,1990.

This notice reopens the comment period for amending
Subtitle C or  RCRA hazardous  waste testing and
monitoring regulations by incorporating  the Third
Edition of 'Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste
Physical/Chemical Methods," (SW-846).    EPA is
considering in addition to the option of promulgating
the rulemaking as proposed (January 23, 1989, 54 FR
3212),  a number of technical modifications  and/or
clarification to the Third Edition of SW-846, and the
inclusion of specific QC procedures.  Additionally, the
Agency is considering deleting Appendices ffl and X, 40
CFR Part 261. Comments were accepted until MarcN 12,
1990.

EPA is approving specified RCRA non-HSWA final
authorization revisions to the New Mexico hazardous
waste management program.  Final authorization will
be effective April 10,1990, unless adverse public comment
shows the need for further review.  Comments were
accepted until March 11,1990.

EPA is giving notice of its intent to grant an exemption
to Allied-Signal, Inc., Danville, Illinois for the continued
injection of EP-Toxic Arsenic wastes (D004), otherwise
prohibited from land disposal under RCRA. Comments
were accepted until March 26,1990.
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                              RCRA/Superfund Hotline
             National Toll Free # 800/424-9346, Washington DC Metro * 202/3*2-3000
February 20,1990 (55 FR 5861)     EPA has received a complete application from the State of
(notice and request for comments)  Mississippi requesting final approval of its underground
                                storage tank (UST) program under  Subtitle I of the
                                Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).  EPA
                                has reviewed Mississippi's application and made the
                                tentative  decision  that their  program  satisfies all
                                requirements necessary for final approval. A public
                                hearing will be held April 3,1990.  Comments will be
                                accepted until April 13,1990.

February 22,1990 (55 FR 6308)     The EPA will transfer to its contractors information which
(notice and request for comments)  has been, or will be submitted to EPA under the authority
                                of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
                                The EPA contractors are conducting cost and economic
                                analyses  of  RCRA waste programs  and regulations,
                                analyses of environmental and human health effects, cost
                                and risk comparative analyses, regulatory support, data
                                collection and management which may include support
                                to the RCRA Confidential Business Information Docket.
                                Some of the information may have a  claim of busine**
                                confidentiality. The transfer of information will occur
                                sooner than  March  1,1990.

February 22,1990 (55 FR 6309)     The EPA will transfer to its contractors information v^hich
(notice and request for comments)  has been submitted "under the "Rulemaking Petitions"
                                Regulations  (40 CFR 260.20 and 260.22) and under the
                                Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of
                                1984. These firms will use this information to review and
                                assess  the  completeness of the  delisting  petitions
                                submitted. Some of the information may have a claim of
                                business confidentiality. The transfer of information will
                                occur no sooner than March 1,1990.

February 23,1990 (55 FR 6444)     EPA gives notice in accordance with CERCLA that a
(notice and request for comments)  proposed administrative cost recovery  settlement
                                concerning the Edwards Road  site in Coalburg, West
                                Virginia,  was issued by the Agency  on December 29,
                                1989. Comments were accepted until March 26,1990.

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                              RCRA/Soperfund Hotline
             Ndaonal Tofl Free * 800/424-934^ Washington DC Metro # 202/382-3000
February 23,199IB (55 FR 6444)
notice and request for comment)
EPA gjves notice in accordance with CERCLA that a
proposed  administrative cost recovery settlement
concerning the Spectron, Inc. site in Elkton, Maryland,
was issued by the Agency on AugustZl, 1989. Comments
were accepted until March 26,1990.
March Federal Registers Notices

March 1,1990 (55 FR 7318)
(final rule)
March 1,1990 (55 FR 7320)
(final rule)
This notice announces a decision to approve final
authorization for Texas' RCRA  hazardous  waste
program. Final authorization for Texas'RCRA hazardous
waste program. Final authorization for Texas'program
revisions became effective March 15,1990.

This notice announces a decision to approve final
authorization for Illinois'  RCRA hazardous  waste
program.  Final authorization  for Illinois'  program
revisions shall be effective April 30,1990, unless EPA
publishes a Federal Register withdrawing this immediate
final rule.  Comments will be accepted until April 2,
1990.
March 2,1990 (55 FR 7507)
(notice)
This notice announces the intent to delete  Reeser's
Landfill Site from the National Priorities List. Comrrtents
will be accepted until April 1,1990.
March 6,1990 to FR 78%)      >  New York has applied for final authorization of revisions
(immediate fins" rule and request  to its hazardous waste program under RCRA. EPA has
for comment)                    reviewed New York's application and has made a
                                decision, subject to public review and comment, that
                                New York's hazardous waste program revision satisfies
                                all of the requirements necessary to qualify for final
                                authorization.  Final Authorization for New York shall
                                be effective May 7,1990, unless EPA publishes a prior
                                Federal  Register action withdrawing this immediate
                                final rule. Comments will be accepted until April 5,
                                1990.

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                              RCRA/Superfund Hotline
             National Toll Free * 800/424-9346, Washington DC Metro * 202/382-3000
March 6,1990 (55 FR 7934)         EPA gives notice that an exemption to the land disposar-
(notice or final decision on petition)  restrictions, under RCRA as amended by HSWA, has
                                been granted to the Upjohn Company, for its two Class I
                                injection wells located at Kalamazoo, Michigan.  As
                                required by 40 CFRPart 148, the company has adequately
                                demonstrated to a reasonable degree of certainty, mere
                                will be no migration of hazardous constituents from the
                                injection zone for as long as the waste remains hazardous.
                                This final decision allows the continued underground
                                injectionbytheUpjohnCompanyforthespecificrestricted
                                hazardous  wastes, identified as F001, F002, F003, F005,
                                D001, and D007, exclusively into the injection wells at the
                                Kalamazoo Facility,  specifically identified  as  wells
                                number 3 and 4. This decision constitutes final EPA
                                action  and there is no administrative appeal process
                                available for this final petition.

March 8,1990 (55 FR 8527)         EPA gives notice of intent to grant an exemption from the
(notice and request for comments)  ban on disposal of hazardous wastes K062 and D010
                                through injection wells to the Bums Harbor Plant of
                                Bethlehem Steel Corporation of Chesterton, Indiana. Af
                                a comprehensive review, the EPA has determined
                                there is a reasonable degree of certainty that none of the
                                wastes injected will migrate out of the injection zone over
                                the next 10,000 years. Comments will be accepted \mtil
                                April 16,1990.

March 8,1990 (55 FR 8611)         This notice announces the lodging of a proposed consent
(notice of proposed consent decree)  decree U.S. v. Coleman Evans Wood Preserving Co.,
                                et al.. for the Coleman Evans Site, located outside of
                                Jacksonville, Florida. Comments, will be accepted until
                                April 9,1990.

March 8,1990 (55 FR 8611)         This notice announces the lodging of a proposed consent
(notice of proposed consent decree)  decree U.S. v. Bell Petroleum Services, Inc., et al., for the
                                Odessa Chromium I site located in Odessa, Ector County,
                                Texas. Comments will be accepted until April 9,1990.

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                                            Hotline
             Nation*: Toll Free # 800/424-9346, Washington DC Metro # 202/382-3000
March 8,1990 (55 FR 5666)
(final rule)
March 9,1990 (55FR 5948)
(final rule)
March !2,1990 (55 FR 9127)
(notice)
March !2,1990 (55 FE 9128)
I notice)
The EPA is promulgating revisions to the National Oil
and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan
(NCP).  The  revisions  to the NCP  are intended  to
implement regulatory changes necessitated by SARA,
as well as to clarify existing NCP language and  to
reorganize the NCP to coincide more accurately with the
sequence of response actions.

The EPA is today making corrective amendments to a
final rule adopting 47 analytical testing methods for use
in meeting the regulatory requirements under Subtitle C
of RCRA, published on September 29, 1989 (54 FR 40260-
40269).  This correction  adds a list of the 47 analytical
testing methods to the Section of the regulations that
incorporates  these  methods  by  reference,  40 CFR
260. 11 (a).  This amendment also corrects Tables 2 and 3
of Appendix m to 40 CFR Part 261.
    * i

This notice announces the compliance schedule to adopt
necessary  program  modification's for the Wisconsin
State hazardous waste final authorization program.

This  notice announces  a decision to approve Rhode
Island's State hazardous waste program revisions for
final authorization.  The effective date was Marcn 26,
1990
March 13, 1990. (55 FR 9374)
(notice)
March ;4. 1990 (55 FR 96SS)
1 notice'1

March !6,1990 (55 FR 9752)
•inotice and request fc: comment)
This notice announces the lodging of a consent decree
pursuant to CERCLA in U.S. v. Akzo Chemicals, Inc.,
and ICI Americas. Inc. Comments Will be accepiod until
April 13, 1990.

This notice announces  the nomination of the United
Heckathorr. Co. site on the National Priorities List (NPL).

This notice announces :hat a proposed  administrative
cost  recovery settlement  concerning the Enterprise
Avenue Site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was issued
by the Agency or. October  11, 1989. Comments will be
accepted until -April 15, 1990.

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                               RCRA/Superfund Hotline
             Nabmal ToE Free # 800/424-9346, Washington DC Metro # 202/382-3000
March 16,1990 (55 PR 9880)         EPA is today publishing a compliance schedule for the
(notice)                           State of Ohio to modify its hazardous waste program in
                                 accordance with 40 CFR«271.21 (g) to adopt Federal
                                 program modifications.  Ohio will comply with the
                                 schedule today to complete program revisions for the
                                 Federal corrective action regulations (50 FR 28702, July 15,
                                 1985). Ohio expects to submit an application to the EPA
                                 requesting authorization for the Federal corrective action
                                 regulations by September 1,1990.

March 16,1990 (55 FR 98SO)         EPA is codifying Minnesota's authorized State program
(final rule)                       in 40 CFR Part 272. The purpose of today's notice is to
                                 codify EPA's approval of recent revisions to Minnesota's
                                 program.

March. 19,1990 (55 FR 10076)       The State of New Mexico has applied for final authorization
(notice ar.d request for comment)   of revisions to its hazardous waste program under RCRA.
                                 The EPA has reviewed the New Mexicofapplication and
                                 has made a tentative determination, subject to public
                                 review and comment, that the New Mexico hazard
                                 waste program revision satisfies all of the requirem
                                 necessary to qualify for final authorization. Comment
                                 will be accepted until April 18,1990.
March 19,1990 (55 FR 10110)        The purpose of this RFA is to solicit proposals which will
(request for applications)           result in the development  of innovative cost effective
                                 methods for the treatment of heavy-metals at Superfund
                                 sites. Applications will be received until May 11,1990.

March. 22.. 1990 (55 FR 10707)        The Department  of Justice (DOJ) gives notice that on
ir.ouce and request :or comrr.ent)    March 9, 1990, a proposed Consent Decree in United
                                 States v. Browning Ferris Industries - Chemical Services.
                                 Inc., and CECOS International, was lodged with theJJnited
                                 States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
                                 The complaint in this enforcement action was filed on
                                 March 17,1988, against the defendants under Section 3COS
                                 of RCRA seeking evil penalties and injunctive relief for
                                 violations of the OT  Bating regulations for interim status
                                 hazardous waste fa,:~ities. The complaint seeks injunctive
                                 relief against the defendants to require  them to comph
                                 with all applicable  laws and conduct  a ground-way

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                  RCRA/Superfund Hotlire
National Toll Free a 800/42*-934o. Wash~g-on DC Metro
                                                          202/382-3000
March 26,1990 (55 FR 11015)
(notice)
March 26,1990 (55 FR 11054)
(notice of availability and review)
March 27,1990 (55 FR 11188)
(final rule)
March 27/1990 (55 FR 11192)
(immediate final rule and request
for comment)
                    Idaho has a pplied for final authorization of its hazardous
                    waste program under RCRA including a request for
                    interim authorization for the corrective action provisions
                    of HSWA.  Tne EPA has reviewed Idaho's application
                    and made  the determination that Idaho's  hazardous
                    waste program satisfies all of the requirements necessary
                    to qualify for final and interim authorization. Thus, EPA
                    is granting final and interim authorization to Idaho to
                    operate its program, subject to the authority retained by
                    EPA in accordance with HSWA.   Final and interim
                    authorization for Idaho will become effective at 1 p.m.,
                    on April 9,1990.

                    The EPA is announcing the availability of a new financial
                    assistance  program for  solid  waste  management
                    assistance:  training,  education,  studies,   and
                    demonstrations Limited funds arebeingmade available
                    under the authority of Section 8001 of the Solid Waste
                    Disposal Act.  EPA will  award  grants/cooperative
                    agreements to State and local governments and  other
                    non-profit  entities for  projects  intended to promote
                    integrated solid waste management. States choosing to
                    include this program in their intergovernmental review
                    process must notify EPA no later than April 25,1990.

                    EPA is granting a final exclusion, from  the list of
                    hazardous  wastes  contained in 40 CFR  261.31  for
                    hazardous waste F006 located at the Boeing Commercial
                    .Airplane Company, Auburn, Washington.  This action
                    responds to a delisting petition submitted under 40 CFR
                    260.20.

                    The State of Arkansas has arrlied for final authorization
                    e: revisions to i:s hazardous waste program under RCRA.
                    EPA has reviewed  the Arkansas application and has
                    made a decision, subject to public review and comment,
                    that the Arkansas hazardous waste program revision
                    application  satisfies all  of the requirements for  final
                    authorization.  Final authorization for the Arkansas
                    revisions snail be effective May 29.1990. Comments \\ill
                    '-o 3 r-Ti-r-.fr>.-	"--H A—,—"1 ~>C.  1 OOP

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                               RCRA/Sur«Tfund Hotline
              NjRonai Toll Free * SOO/424-9346. Washington IX Metro * 202/382-3000
March 28,1990 (55 FR 11452)
I nonce)
DO] gives notice that a proposed Consent Decree in
United States v. Hitco, Inc. between the United States, on
behalf of the EPA, and Hitco, Inc., was lodged on February
20, 1990 with the United States  District Court for the
Northern District of Illinois. The Consent Decree resolves
claims of the United States against Hitco,  Inc. under
RCRA. Comments will be accepted until April 27,1990.
March 28,1990 (55 FR 11566)
(notice and request for comment)
March 29,1990 (55 FR 11798)
(final rule)
March 30,1990 (55 FR ::909)
(immediate final rale)
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR) anr.ounces the priority data needs for phenol,
chloroethane, carbon tetrachloride and isophorone. All
four substances are listed in ATSDR's second priority
group of hazardous substances.  Comments will be
accepted until May 14,1990.

EPA is today  promulgating the Toxicity Characteristic
(TC). Today's rule replaces the Extraction Procedure
(EP) leach test with the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedure (TCLP); adds 25 organic chemicals to the lis^
of toxic constituents  of concern;  and  establishes
regulatory levels for these organic  chemicals based on
health based concentration thresholds and a dilution/
attenuation factor that was developed using a subsurface
fate and transport model.  The effective date of this rule
will be September 25,1990,for large quantity generators,
and March 29,1991, for small quantity genera tors (SQG's).

The State of Oregon has applied for final authorization
of revisions to its hazardous waste program under RCRA.
EPA intends  to  approve Oregon's hazardous  waste
program revision. Final authorization for Oregon shall
be effective May 29,1990. Comments  will be accepted
until AoriiSC. 1990.

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                                RCRA/Superfund Hotline
              National Toll Free # 800/424-9346, Washington DC Merro # 202/382-3000
March 30,1990 (55 FR 11911)        On February 21, 1989, EPA published in the Federal
(immediate final ru2e)              Register notice of its decision to codify Wisconsin's then
                                  authorized hazardous waste program (see 54 FR 7422).
                                  Effective June 6,1989 and January 22,1990, EPA granted
                                  authorization to Wisconsin for additional revisions to
                                  the State hazardous waste program (see 54 FR 22278 and
                                  54 FR48243). In this notice, EPA is codifying the currently
                                  authorized State hazardous waste program in Wisconsin.
                                  Comments will be accepted until April 30,1990.

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List of Addressees:
EdAbrams,OS-332
Kate Anderson, OS-520
Wayne Anthofer, OS-305
Devereaux Barnes, O5-340
Beth Behrens, EPA-NEIC
Frank Biros, OS-500
Kathy Bishop, OS-210
John Bosky, EPA-Kansas City
Susan Bromm, OS-500
Karen Brown, PM-220
Karen Burgin, OS-100
Edmond J. Burks, Region 4
David Bussard, OS-330
Diane Buxbaum, Region 2
Jayne Carlin, Region 10
Carlton Chase, PM-214F
Richard Clarizio, Region 5
Don R. Clay, OS-100
Steve Cochran, OS-332
Kathy Collier, RTF, NC
Elizabeth Cotsworth, OS-MS
Hans Crump, OS-210
Becky Cuthbertson, OS-332
Gordon Davidson, OS-500
Elaine Davies, OS-100
JefferyDenit,OS-300
Lee DuFief, TS-779
Dave Eberly, OS-343
Chris Elias, California Department of Health
Karen EUenberger, OS-420
Terry Feldman, A-108
Tim Fields, OS-210
Lisa Friedman, LE-132S
John Gilbert, EPA-Cin., OH
Diane Glass, SA-ALC/EM, Kelly AFB, TX
Al Goodman, EPA-Portland, OR
Mary Greene, OS-332
Lloyd Guerri, OS-500
Matt Hale, OS-340
Lynn Hansen, OS-305
Penny Hansen, OS-230
Bill Hanson, OS-220
Cheryl Hawkins, OS-200
Susan Hazen, TS-779
Irene Homer, VVH-595
Barbara Hostage, OS-210
Hotline Staff
Bob Israel, TS-779
AMnK.Joe,Jr.,GRC
Kath Jones, OS-210
Gary Jonesi, LE-1345
Ron Josephson, OS-333
Jur. Jowett, OS-210
Thadjuzczak, OS-100
Mitch Kidwell, OS-332
Richard Kinch, OS-322
JuHeKLus,OS-5!0
Vv'dliam Kline, OS-322
Bob Kievit, EPA-Olympia. WA
Robert Knox, OS-130
Mike Kosakowski, OS-510
Walter Kovalick, OS-200
Tapio Kuusinen, PM-223
Steve Leifer, LE-134S
Steve Levy, OS-301
Larry Longanecker, TS-779
Henry Longest, OS-200
Jim Loomis, FL Emergency Response Commission
Sylvia Lowrance, OS-300
Tom Lueders, Region V, 5HS-26
James Makris, OS-120
Joseph Martone, A-104
Andrea McLaughlin, OS-333
Chet McLaughlin, Region 7
Scott McPhilamy, Region 3
Royal Nadeau, Region 2
Chae Pak, Region 10
Mike Petruska, OS-332
Mark Phillips, Region 3
Lawrence Pratt, ANR-464
Steve Provant, EPA-Boise, ID
Barbara Ramsey, A-104
Carl Reeverts, WH-550E
John Riley, OS-210
Emily Roth, OS-332
Suzanne Rudzinski, OS-342
Dale Ruhter, OS-320
William Sanjour, OS-332
Sam Sasnett, TS-779
Pam Sbar, LE-134S
Robert Scarberry, OS-333
Mike Shannon, OS-310
Mike Shapiro, ANR-445
Jay Silberman, US Coast Guard, Honolulu, HI
Laurie Solomon, OS-210
Elaine Stanley, OS-500
Jack Stanton, A-101
Beverly Thomas, OS-420
Jim Thompson, OS-520
Steve Torok, EPA-Juneau, AK
Betty VanEpps, OS-240
L. C. Waldo, DOE (DP-122!
Hubert Watters, OS-210
Bruce Weddle, OS-301
Steve Willhelm, Region  7
Howard Wilson, PM-273
Denise Wright, OS-333
Russ Wyer, OS-330
Tish Zimmerman, OS-220
Hazardous Waste !».~5:^n Directors. Regions I-X
Hazardous Waste Management Branch Chiefs. Regions I-X
Resnorxa] Counsel, Res-en; i-X

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