Solid Waste And
Emergency Response
(OS-120)
580/CE91-C02
August 1991
&EPA
Bibliography Of Materials
On The Emergency
Planning And Community
Right-To-Know Act
(Title III Of SARA)
Printed on Recycled Paper
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This is a selected bibliography of materials that are
related to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
of 1986. The bibliography was prepared by EPA's Chemical
Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office and the Office of
Toxic Substances.
Unless otherwise noted, all of the following materials can
be obtained by sending a written request to:
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Information Hotline
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OS-120
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(For orders from NTIS, add a $3.00 fee per order for
handling.)
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Special Note for LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEES:
Greetings! We hope this bibliography will be helpful to you as
you work to implement Title III in your communities. Here is a
list of Title III "Best Sellers" from the bibliography. No LEPC
bookshelf should be without this basic material:
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-
to-Know Act (Title III, the law) page 1
Chemicals in Your Community page 1
The Title III Fact Sheet page 1
NRT-1, Hazardous Materials Planning Guide page 7
NRT-1A, Criteria for Review of Hazardous
Materials Emergency Plans page 7
NRT-2, Developing a Hazardous Materials
Exercise Program page 7
Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis page 7
Handbook of Chemical Hazard Analysis
Procedures page 7
Community Right-to-Know Reporting
Requirements: Final Rule page 11
The List of Lists page 2
It's Not Over in October page 2
The National Governor's Association "SERC
Book"—a Status of State Actions page 4
When All Else Fails page 25
Risk Communication About Chemicals in
Your Community page 26
CAMEO page 29
Why Accidents Occur page 23
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CONTENTS
Page
General Title III Materials 1
Emergency Planning, Notification and Training 6
(Sections 301 - 305) Resources
Reporting Requirements for Material Safety Data Sheets, 10
Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
(Sections 311 - 312) Resources
Toxic Release Inventory (Section 313) Resources 11
Trade Secrecy Provisions 23
Prevention Resources 23
Enforcement of Title III 25
Risk Communication and Community Awareness Resources 26
Waste Minimization Resources 28
Databases 29
Toxic Release Inventory Analysis Resources 30
APPENDIX
A Partial Listing of Federal Register Notices on
Title III of SARA 32
Applicable Code of Federal Regulations Sections 34
IV
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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF
MATERIALS ON THE EMERGENCY
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT (TITLE IH OF SARA)
GENERAL TITLE HI MATERIALS
"Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986," Title m of
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), P.L. 99-499.
This is the law enacted by the U.S. Congress which calls for
State and local emergency planning activities, establishes
citizens' right-to-know about chemicals in the community, and
mandates that facilities report about the presence and emissions
of chemicals.
"Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (Title HI) Factsheet,"
February 1990 (revised periodically).
A 9-page summary of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act of 1986. This document includes the
requirements of each section, the facilities covered by each
section and a chart of key dates for Title III.
"Chemicals in Your Community: A Citizen's Guide to the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to-Know Act" (OSWER-90-002), September 1988.
This booklet is intended to provide a general overview of
the Title III requirements and benefits for all audiences. Part
I of the booklet describes the provisions of Title III and Part
II describes more fully the authorities and responsibilities of
the groups of people affected by the law.
"List of State Emergency Response Commissions/Title HI Contacts".
The EPA's periodically revised list of State Emergency
Response Commission contacts. The name, title, address and phone
number contacts for each State as well as some U.S. territories
are listed.
"Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986; Questions
and Answers," June 1, 1989 (revised periodically).
This document has been developed to expedite facility
reporting and to provide additional explanation of the reporting
requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act of 1986.
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"Title m List of Lists (Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to Reporting
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act)" (EPA
560/4-91-011), January 1991 (Revised on a yearly basis).
A consolidated list of certain chemicals subject to
reporting under Title III of SARA and CERCLA. This document
lists by CAS number the extremely hazardous substances with their
threshold planning quantities, a partial listing of CERCLA
hazardous substances with associated reportable quantities
(including the RCRA hazardous wastes from the P and U lists), and
the Section 313 toxic chemicals.
A diskette version of the Title III List of Lists is available
from:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487-4650
Order Number: PB91-506964
$ 80
"It's Not Over in October: A Guide for Local Emergency Planning Committees;
Implementing tile Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of
1986" (OSWER-90-004), September 1988.
The purpose of this booklet is to offer suggestions to Local
Emergency Planning Committees to help them implement Title III.
The booklet describes the function of Local Emergency Planning
Committees and provides ideas and examples based on past Local
Emergency Planning Committees, EPA and Federal Emergency
Management Agency experiences.
"Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals, Title HI and Communities: An Outreach
Manual for Community Groups" (EPA 56-1-89-002), September 1989.
This document was produced by Georgetown University Medical
Center's Institute for Health Policy Analysis under a cooperative
agreement with EPA's Office of Toxic Substances. It was prepared
for State and local officials and community groups that implement
the law. It is intended to be a practical guide for those who
have little or no previous experience in the field of
communication and whose resources are limited. The manual
contains three major sections: Part 1 discusses emergency
planning, Part 2 suggests ways to keep people motivated, and Part
3 is a how-to section, discussing specific tasks such as ways to
present speeches and write press releases related to Title III.
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"Successful Practices in Title in Implementation".
1. (OSWER-88-006.1), January 1989.
2. (OSWER-89-006.2), August 1989.
3. (OSWER-89-006.3), December 1989.
4. (OSWER-90-006.1), March 1990.
5. (OSWER-90-006.2), July 1990.
6. (OSWER-90-006.3), September 1990.
7. (OSWER-91-006.1), February 1991.
This is a series of EPA bulletins providing examples of
Title III programs and practices that are innovative or have
proven to be effective. The purpose of these bulletins is to
share information on successful practices with Local Emergency
Planning Committees, State Emergency Response Commissions, fire
departments, and Title III implementing agencies throughout the
country with the hope that such information will prove to be
useful to other State Emergency Response Commissions and Local
Emergency Planning Committees as their programs develop and
evolve.
"Chemicals, The Press, and The Public: A Journalist's Guide To Reporting on
Chemicals in the Community," 1989.
This guidebook gives journalists insights into reporting on
the information disclosed under Title III. It reviews the key
provisions of Title III and methods to obtain Title III related
chemical information.
This document is available by written request to:
Environmental Health Center
National Safety Council
1050 17th St., NW, Suite 770
Washington, DC 20036
"Information Resources Directory," (OPA 003-89), Office of Information
Resources Management, Fall 1989.
The Information Resources Directory contains general
reference information, as well as listings and descriptions of
environmental information resources, such as computer software
and databases from both EPA and non-EPA sources. Contact
individuals by subject area are also included. Information is
also included on EPA's 30 libraries nationwide. A final section
of the directory contains information on EPA's dockets, hotlines,
bulletin boards, and clearinghouses.
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This document is available by written request or by
contacting:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487-4650
Order number: PB90-132192 ACS
$29.50
"The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: A Status of State
Actions," 1990.
This document, published by the National Governors'
Association, describes State Emergency Response Commissions and
provides information on how States have addressed key issues. It
is updated annually.
This report is available by sending a pre-paid written
request to:
National Governors' Association
Hall of the States
444 North Capitol St., Suite 250
Washington, DC 20001-1572
$15.00 — single copies are available gratis to
government officials.
"What It Means to You: A Videotape on the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act," October 1989.
"What it Means to You" is a 15 minute videotape that
explains to businesses and community members actions they can
take to learn about chemicals in the community and steps they can
take to plan for the possibility of chemical accidents. Viewers
also learn how to obtain information about releases of toxic
chemicals that may take place.
This videotape is available by contacting:
Color Film Corporation
Video Division
770 Connecticut Ave.
Norwalk, CN 06854
800-882-1120
3/4" - $28.95, Beta I and Beta II - $20.65,
VHS - $21.50
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"Why You Need to Learn About Hazardous Materials," American Medical
Association, 1990.
This is a brochure introducing Title III to the physician.
This brochure is available by written request to:
American Medical Association
Department of Biomedical Science
515 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
"Title IH: What It Means To You," 1987.
This brochure briefly explains the main provisions of Title
III and tells how citizens can participate in and obtain
information from their Local Emergency Planning Committees.
This document is available by written request to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Attention: Title III Coordinator
841 Chestnut Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107
"The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: A Framework for
Action".
Developed jointly by the EPA, U.S.D.A.'s Extension Service,
and Oklahoma State University's Cooperative Extension Service,
this video aids rural public agencies in learning about and
implementing risk management practices. The video stresses that
small communities can better manage risk if they become involved
with their Local Emergency Planning Committees and use the
information now available under the Act.
Other materials have been prepared as part of the USDA
Extension Service's ongoing training on risk management.
This video and other training materials are available by
contacting:
Department of Agricultural Communications
Public Information Building
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078-0222
405-744-6853
Video number: VT-249
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EMERGENCY PLANNING, NOTIFICATION AND
TRAINING (Sections 301 - 305) RESOURCES
"Extremely Hazardous Substances List and Threshold Planning Quantities;
Emergency Planning and Release Notification Requirements;11 Final Rule;
52 FR 13378 (April 22, 1987).
This Federal Register contains the final rule on Sections
302 and 304 of Title III, the emergency planning and emergency
notification sections. This document does not contain the
extremely hazardous substances list; that list is an appendix to
this Federal Register and is distributed separately.
"Designation of Extremely Hazardous Substances as CERCLA Hazardous
Substances;" Proposed Rule; 54 FR 3388 (January 23, 1989).
This Federal Register proposed to designate 232 extremely
hazardous substances listed pursuant to Title III of SARA as
hazardous substances under CERCLA. Currently, 134 extremely
hazardous substances are already CERCLA hazardous substances.
This proposed rule is intended to reduce potential confusion
concerning different SARA Title III and CERCLA requirements by
ensuring consistent procedures for reporting releases of all
extremely hazardous substances.
"Reporting Continuous Releases of Hazardous Substances;" Final Rule;
55 FR 30166 (July 24, 1990).
This Federal Register presents the EPA's interpretation of
the CERCLA section 103(f)(2) reporting requirements. Section
103(f)(2) OF CERCLA provides relief from the reporting require-
ments of section 103(a) for a release of a hazardous substance
that is continuous, stable in quantity and rate, and either is a
release from a facility for which notification has been given
under section 103(c) or is a release for which notification has
been given under section 103(a) for a period sufficient to
establish the continuity, quantity, and regularity of the
release. Relief from reporting under section 103 also applies to
notification required under section 304 of SARA Title III.
"Extremely Hazardous Substance List; Availability of Documents on Flammables
and Explosives;" Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; 55 FR 35012
(August 27, 1990).
In this Federal Register EPA provides advance notice that it
is considering proposing a rule that specifies criteria that will
be used to add chemicals to the extremely hazardous substance
list under Section 302 of Title III. The EPA also announces the
availability of technical background documents on the potential
criteria for listing explosives and flammables.
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"List of Extremely Hazardous Substances" (OSWER-EHS-1), March 1, 1988.
The complete list of extremely hazardous substances as
defined under Section 302 of Title III. This document lists the
chemicals alphabetically and by CAS number. The reportable
quantity and threshold planning quantity of each chemical is also
listed.
"Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide" (NRT-1), March 1987.
The purpose of this guide is to assist communities in
planning for hazardous materials incidents. This guide outlines
the development of planning teams and hazardous materials
emergency plans. It also addresses approaches to plan appraisal
and continuing planning.
"Criteria for Review of Hazardous Materials Emergency Plans" (NRT-1A),
May 1988.
This document contains a set of criteria which may be used
by the Regional Response Teams (RRT) under the provisions of
Section 303(g) of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act of 1986.
"Developing a Hazardous Materials Exercise Program: A Handbook for State and
Local Officials" (NRT-2), September 1990.
This handbook was prepared by the National Response Team to
provide State and local governments with practical advice for
developing a comprehensive hazardous materials exercise program.
The purposes of this handbook are many: To emphasize the value of
exercises in testing and improving emergency plans and training
emergency response personnel; to provide pointers for selecting
the appropriate exercise type and exercise objectives based on
community risk, capability, available resources, and level of
support from elected officials; to apply lessons learned from
other exercises and actual incidents; and to describe Federal and
private sector support and assistance available for conducting
hazardous materials exercises.
"Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis" (OSWER-88-001), December 1987.
This document provides technical assistance to Local
Emergency Planning Committees in assessing the lethal hazards
related to airborne releases of extremely hazardous substances.
This guide should be used with NRT-1.
"Handbook of Chemical Hazard Analysis Procedures," FEMA/EPA/DOT.
This handbook expands "NRT-1" and "Technical Guidance for
Hazardous Analysis" by including information on explosive,
flammable, reactive and otherwise dangerous chemicals. By
introducing these additional methodologies on how to plan for
these and other dangerous chemicals, this handbook serves as a
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stepping stone from "NRT-1" and "Technical Guidance for Hazardous
Analysis" to a more comprehensive approach to emergency planning.
This document is available by written request to:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publications Department
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20472
"1990 Emergency Response Guidebook", DOT P 5800.5.
This guidebook lists over 1,000 hazardous materials by name
and DOT number. General hazards and isolation distances for
these materials are also discussed. Information regarding the
guidebook is also listed on the Hazardous Materials Information
Exchange (HMIX), described on page 29 of this document.
This document is available by telephoning: 1-800-PLAN FOR
to obtain information about distribution for your area. In
Illinois, call 1-800-367-9592.
"Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Advisory: Swimming Pool
Chemicals: Chlorine" EPA/OSWER 90-008.1, Series 8, No. 1.
This is a brief advisory to Local Emergency Planning
Committees about special attention to be paid to swimming pool
chemicals in the summer. The advisory contains a brief
description of how pool chemicals work and some suggested steps
for LEPCs and facilities.
This advisory is the first in a series of special advisories
to LEPCs. The advisories deal with chemicals in common use.
"Guide to Exercises in Chemical Emergency Preparedness Programs"
(OSWER-88-006), May 1988.
The purpose of this guide is to provide local and State
officials with a self-contained manual for use in conducting a
wide range of chemical emergency exercises. It includes three
technical assistance bulletins (numbers one, two, and three)
published by the EPA:
1. Introduction to Exercises in Chemical Emergency
Preparedness Programs
2. A Guide to Planning and Conducting Table-Top Exercises
3. A Guide to Planning and Conducting Field Simulation
Exercises
These materials which are a compilation of Technical Assistance
Bulletins 1, 2 and 3, are current; however, NRT-2 described
above, replaces this guide and includes this information.
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"Computer Systems for Chemical Emergency Planning" (Technical Assistance
Bulletin 5) (OSWER-89-005), September 1989.
This bulletin was developed to assist local planners to
identify computer systems applicable to SARA Title III. The
bulletin provides a checklist to help State Emergency Response
Commissions and Local Emergency Planning Committees identify
computer systems applicable for local planning.
"Tort Liability in Emergency Planning" (Technical Assistance Bulletin 7)
(OSWER-89-007), January 1989.
This document was developed to assist interested persons in
various emergency planning, preparedness or prevention activities
by Dr. John Pine of Louisiana State University. The bulletin
addresses concerns raised by members of Local Emergency Planning
Committees about the liability that may arise from their planning
and administrative duties. Liability and protection from
liability is discussed from the Federal and State employee
perspective.
"Proceedings from the 1989 National Conference on Hazardous Materials
Training," Sponsored by the National Response Team.
This document contains the proceedings and recommendations
from the March 22 - 30, 1989, National Conference on Hazardous
Materials Training held at the National Emergency Training Center
in Emmitsburg, MD.
"Acute Hazardous Events Data Base (1989) Final Report," Industrial Economics,
Incorporated, Cambridge, MA, December 1989.
The Acute Hazardous Events Data Base (AHE/DB) has been
assembled as one component of EPA's ongoing effort to assess and
respond to the dangers posed to the U.S. public and workers by
sudden, accidental releases of toxic chemicals. The current
AHE/DB contains 6,190 records representing 10,933 events which
occurred in the United States over the five year period from 1982
to 1986. The AHE/DB is composed of four relational data bases
that are maintained on IBM AT-compatible personal computer
equipment. These data bases contain information transcribed from
existent chemical release event reports, information on
facilities involved in the AHE/DB events and, information on the
chemicals involved in the events reported in the AHE/DB.
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This document is available by written request or by
contacting:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487-4650
"Digest of Federal Training in Hazardous Materials" (FEMA 134), July 1987.
This document provides information on Federal training in
hazardous materials. Information provided includes: the agency
offering the course, target audiences and selection criteria,
duration of the course, scope and content, methodology/presenta-
tion modes, prerequisites, scheduling and delivery, and agency
contact. This document is periodically updated; a new version is
expected in late 1991.
This document is available by written request to:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Emergency Training Institute
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEETS, EMERGENCY AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL
INVENTORY FORMS (Sections 311 -312) RESOURCES
"Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms and Community
Right-to-Know Reporting Requirements;11 Final Rule; 52 FR 38344
(October 15, 1987).
This is the final rule on Sections 311 and 312 of Title III, the
community right-to-know sections. This Federal Register contains
the MSDS and inventory reporting requirements, the Tier I and
Tier II forms and instructions for these forms. These Forms are
updated in the July 26, 1990 Federal Register notice. (See
p. 11.)
"Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms and Community
Right-to-Know Reporting Requirements; Implementation of Reporting
Requirements for Indian Lands," Proposed Rule; 54 FR 12992 (March 29, 1989).
This is the proposed rule on the final reporting threshold
for Sections 311 and 312 of Title III, the community
right-to-know sections. The Federal Register also proposes
clarification of policy on multi-establishment facilities and
reporting for sub-surface operations.
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"Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms and Community
Right-to-Know Reporting Requirements;" Interim Final Rule and Supplemental
Notice to Proposed Rule; 54 FR 41904 (October 12, 1989).
This is an interim final rule on the reporting thresholds
for Sections 311 and 312 of Title III, the community
right-to-know sections. The Federal Register extends, for
manufacturing facilities, the reporting thresholds established
for the first two years of reporting under the final October 15,
1987 rule. In the Supplemental Notice, EPA clarifies and
solicits comments on its intent to establish uniform reporting
thresholds for all facilities required to submit reports under
Sections 311 and 312.
"Community Right-to-Know Reporting Requirements;11 Final Rule; 55 FR 30632
(July 26, 1990).
In this Federal Register, the EPA promulgated final
reporting thresholds under sections and established uniform
effective dates for all facilities subject to reporting
requirements under sections 311 and 312 of SARA. EPA also
finalized several other provisions proposed in the March 29, 1990
NPRM, including the revision of the definition of "facility", the
treatment of mixtures in threshold calculations, and the
implementation of Title III by Indian Tribes on Indian lands.
Updated Tier I and Tier II Forms are also included.
"Community Right-to-Know and Small Business" (OSWER-S8-005),
September 1988.
This illustrated brochure is directed towards businesses
that may have requirements under Sections 311 and 312 of Title
III. The brochure provides background information on Title III
and the community right-to-know reporting requirements (Sections
311 and 312). It describes the requirements for small businesses
and helps them determine if they need to comply.
TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY (Section 313) RESOURCES
"Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-to-Know;" Final Rule;
52 FR 4500 (February 16, 1988).
This is the final rule on Section 313 of Title III, toxic
chemical release reporting.
"The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act: Section 313
Release Reporting Requirements" (EPA 560/4-91-002), December 1990.
This 24 page brochure alerts businesses to their reporting
obligations under Section 313 and helps them determine whether
their facility is required to report. The brochure contains the
Section 313 EPA Regional contacts, the Section 313 toxic chemical
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list and a description of the Standard Industrial Classification
(SIC) codes subject to Section 313. This brochure was originally
distributed to a large number of manufacturing facilities in the
U.S.
"Supplier Notification Requirements11 (EPA 560/4-91-006).
This pamphlet assists chemical suppliers who may be subject
to the supplier notification requirements under Section 313 of
Title III. The pamphlet explains the supplier notification
requirements, gives examples of situations which require
notification, describes the trade secret provision, lists the
Regional Section 313 contacts and contains a sample notification.
"Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Reporting Package for 1990" (EPA
560/4-91-001), January 1991 (Revised on a yearly basis).
This package includes the revised Form R and Instructions
for calendar year 1990 reporting, Questions and Answers document,
common errors in previously reported Form R's, and other helpful
appendices.
"Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Magnetic Media Submission Instructions11
(EPA 560/4-91-008), January 1991 (Revised on a yearly basis).
This document provides specifications for the use of
magnetic media to submit EPA Form R. The structural record
specifications for each section of Form R are presented. These
specifications must be followed exactly for the EPA to accept the
magnetic media submission.
"Common Synonyms for Chemicals Listed Under Section 313 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986" (EPA 560/4-91-005),
January 1991.
This glossary is divided into two parts. Part I is a
listing by CAS number of each Section 313 toxic chemical,
followed by common synonyms for that chemical. Part 2 contains
names and synonyms in an alphabetical listing. This glossary
enables the trade and common names of a substance to be matched
to that substance's CAS number or to other synonyms.
"Estimating Releases and Waste Treatment Efficiencies for the Toxic Chemical
Release Inventory Form" (EPA 560/4-88-002), December 1987.
This manual provides an overview of the general methods that
may be used to estimate releases subject to the reporting
requirements. Examples of the application of most of the methods
discussed are included. Sources of additional information on
release estimation are also provided.
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"Industry Specific Technical Guidance Documents for Estimating Releases,"
January - July 1988.
These documents were developed to assist specific industries
with completion of Part III (Chemical Specific Information) of
the toxic chemical release inventory reporting Form R. The
documents include general information on the toxic chemicals used
and process wastes generated, along with examples of release
estimate calculations.
Monofilament Fiber Manufacture
(EPA 560/4-88-004a), January 1988.
Electrodesposition of Organic Coatings
(EPA 560/4-88-004C), January 1988.
Semiconductor Manufacture
(EPA 560/4-88-004e), January 1988
Electroplating Operations
(EPA 560/4-88-004g), January 1988,
Printing Operations (EPA
560/4-88-004b), January 1988.
Spray Application of Organic
Coatings (EPA 560/4-88-004d),
January 1988.
Formulation of Aqueous
Solutions (EPA 560/4-88-004f),
March 1988.
Textile Dyeing
(EPA 560/4-88-004h), February
1988.
Paper and Paperboard
Production (EPA
560/4-88-004k), February 1988.
Wood Preserving
(EPA 560/4-88-004p), February
1988.
Presswood & Laminated Wood Products
Manufacturing
(EPA 560/4-88-004i), March 1988.
Roller, Knife and Gravure Coating
Operations (EPA 560/4-88-004j),
February 1988.
Leather Tanning and Finishing
(EPA 560/4-88-0041), February 1988.
Rubber Production and
Compounding (EPA 560/4-88-004q),
March 1988.
"Section 313 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; Guidance for
Food Processors" (EPA 560/4-90-014), June 1990.
This manual was designed to assist facilities in the food
processing industry (SIC Code 20) _ understand and comply with the
requirements under Section 313 of EPCRA. The manual provides a
working understanding of the reporting requirements under Section 313
and release estimating techniques that can be used at facilities in
the food processing industry.
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"Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Technical Guidance for Releases
of Aqueous Solutions of Ammonia Under Section 313," USEPA, OTS, March 1990.
This document provides guidance on the reporting of aqueous
ammonia releases in order to assist facilities in understanding and
complying with Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act of 1986.
"Section 313 Reporting: Issue Paper; Clarification and Guidance for the Metal
Fabrication Industry," Office of Toxic Substances, U.S. EPA, January 1990.
This Issue Paper has been prepared to assist the metal
fabrication industry to comply with the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of SARA Title III. This document includes clarification
of the threshold determinations and reporting requirements for metal
fabricators and describes in detail the more complex issues involved
in Section 313 reporting.
"Toxics in the Community: National and Local Perspectives" (EPA 560/4-90-017),
September 1990.
This report is a summary and analysis of the 1987 and 1988 Toxic
Release Inventory (TRI) data. Included in this report is information
on health and environmental effects of certain TRI chemicals, analysis
of selected individual facilities, and data from other sources.
"The Toxics-Release Inventory: A National Perspective" (EPA 560/4-89-005),
June 1989.
A compilation of information on the release of toxic chemicals by
manufacturing facilities in 1987. The report summarizes the first
year of Toxics Release Inventory data, and analyzes where toxic
chemicals are being released, along with the amounts and types of
releases.
"Directory of 1987 Toxics Release Inventory Submitters", USEPA.
This is a directory of the 1987 Toxics Release Inventory
reporting facilities. The tape contains the following information for
each reporting facility: facility name and address, the public contact
and phone number, SIC code(s), Dunn and Bradstreet number, and TRI
Facility Identification Number; also parent company name and parent
company Dunn and Bradstreet number.
This magnetic tape is available by written request or by
contacting:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487-4650
Order number: PB89-186118
$220 at 6250 bpi density (9 track, ASCII or EBCDIC)
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"1987 Toxic Release Inventory".
A complete listing of facilities and information submitted to the
EPA for the first reporting year (1987) of the Toxic Chemical Release
Inventory. This information is available in several forms: magnetic
tape, CD-ROM, and COMfiche.
The magnetic tape version (including tape documentation) of this
information is available by written request or by contacting:
National Technical Information Superintendent of Documents
Service Government Printing Office
5285 Port Royal Rd. North Capitol St.
Springfield, VA 22161 Washington, DC 20402-9325
703-487-4650 or 202-275-0186
Order number: PB89-186068 $375 (ASCII, 9 track tape,
$1770 (ASCII or EBCDIC,1600 bpi) IBM compatible, 1600 bpi,
$1250 (ASCII or EBCDIC, 6250 bpi) 3 reels)
The CD-ROM has the complete National 1987 Toxic Releases
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"1988 Toxic Release Inventory".
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reporting year (1988) of the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory.
The 1988 tapes were enhanced with data fields that sum
environmental releases and transfers. Also all coded responses
are decoded or translated.
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TRI facility identification number
Facility name and address
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Parent company name
Chemical name and Chemical Abstracts Service Registry number
Aggregated chemical releases to air, land, underground
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owned treatment works
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State/county Federal Information Processing Standards code
Various EPA assigned waste permitting identification
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"1989 Toxic Release Inventory".
This magnetic tape contains the complete listing of facilities
and information submitted to the EPA for the third reporting year
(1989) of the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory. The 1989 tapes were
enhanced with data fields that sum environmental releases and
transfers. Also all coded responses are decoded or translated.
This tape (including documentation) is available by written request or
by contacting:
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20402-9325
202-275-0186
$500 (ASCII, 9 track tape,
1600 bpi, IBM compatible,
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"Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Directory of Public Libraries," US EPA,
February 1990.
This directory lists the public libraries in States and
territories which have received copies of the 1987 Toxic Release
Inventory on microfiche.
The directory is available by written request or by contacting:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487-4650
Order Number: PB90263120/AS
$23 (Paper); $8 (Microfiche)
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"Form R: A Better Understanding," U.S. EPA, 1990.
This one hour and fifteen minute video was developed by EPA
Region 3. The video contains three major parts; Part 1 presents
a detailed analysis of Section 313 of SARA, Part 2 is a walk
through explanation of the Form R; and in Part 3 of the video an
expert briefly describes techniques for estimating toxic chemical
emissions.
This video is available by written request or by contacting:
National Technical Information Service
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Order number: PB90-780446
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TRADE SECRECY PROVISIONS
"Trade Secrecy Claims for Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Information; and Trade Secret Disclosures to Health Professionals;" Final Rule;
53 FR 28772 (July 29, 1988).
The final rule containing the procedures for claims of trade
secrecy, for EPA's handling of such claims, for submission and
handling of petitions requesting reviews of trade secrecy claims
and for disclosure to health professionals of information claimed
as trade secret. This Federal Register contains the
substantiation form and instructions.
PREVENTION RESOURCES
"Review of Emergency Systems: Final Report to Congress" (OSWER-305B),
June 1988.
This document details the approach, findings and
recommendations of the EPA's review of emergency systems as
required under Section 305(b) of SARA Title III. This report
documents the surveys, evaluations, site visits and expert panels
which contributed to the Review.
"Why Accidents Occur: Insights from the Accidental Release Information
Program" (Technical Assistance Bulletin 8) (OSWER-89-008.1), U.S. EPA,
July 1989.
This bulletin focuses on the causes of accidents from the
information collected under the Accidental Release Information
Program. The purpose of the bulletin is to present insights
taken from the program to Local Emergency Planning Committees to
help in communications with local facilities.
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"Chemical Accident Prevention, Smaller Operations: Focus Group Findings"
December 1990 (In Press).
This report describes a pilot project conducted for EPA to
determine what kind of information smaller operations need
concerning chemical accident prevention and chemical process
safety management. In addition, the focus groups examined
incentives that would encourage smaller enterprises to institute
prevention practices. The report reflects the views of owners
and managers of smaller businesses that manufacture, store,
distribute, or use hazardous chemicals in any other ways in their
operations.
"Clean Air Act Amendments".
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 include provisions for
Prevention of Accidental Releases under Title III Section
112b-(r). These provisions build upon EPA's existing initiatives
to reduce the number and severity of chemical accidents and are a
logical extension of SARA Title III. The accidental release
provisions include:
o a general duty clause requiring owners and operators of
fixed facilities to identify hazards, to design and
maintain a safe facility, and to minimize the
consequences of accidental releases
o a requirement for EPA to adopt "reasonable regulations
and appropriate guidance" for the prevention and
detection of accidental releases.
o a list of at least 100 chemicals, with reporting
thresholds, that will determine which facilities are
covered by the regulations
o risk management plans prepared by facilities as part of
the regulations, which must include a hazard
assessment, prevention program, and emergency response
program
o establishment of an independent Chemical Safety and
Hazard Investigation Board
o a study on potential effects of hydrofluoric acid and
its uses and recommendations for the reduction of its
hazards
o research program on hazard assessments and research on
non-regulatory strategies for preventing, detecting,
and monitoring accidental releases.
o promulgation by OSHA of a standard for process safety
management in the workplace
Copies of these provisions of the statute are available from the
Hotline.
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"Guidance Manual for EPA Chemical Safety Audit Team Members",
December 1990.
This document provides guidance to the US EPA Regional
Offices on implementing the EPA Chemical Safety Audit Program.
It provides information on the purpose and intent of the audit
program and scope of activities associated with conducting
audits. It is also a useful document for industry and state and
local organizations to gain a better understanding of program
scope and intent and of how this program can benefit ongoing
activities in the area of chemical process safety management and
accident prevention.
"Accidental Release Information Program Implementation Guide", June 1990.
This document provides guidance to U.S. EPA Regional Offices
on the implementation of the Accidental Release Information
Program (ARIP). The purpose and specific responsibilities of the
various participants in the program are detailed in this
guidebook to assist in the collection of accidental release
information and to promote the use of the collected information.
It is also a useful document for industry, state, and local
organizations to gain a better understanding of the program scope
and intent.
(With OMB approval of a revised program, this document will
be shortly updated).
ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE III
"When All Else Fails! Enforcement of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act" (OSWER 89010), September 1989.
This 12 page pamphlet is a self-help manual for Local
Emergency Planning Committees. The pamphlet contains
information on State and local authorities to request information
from facilities and provides tips to help Local Emergency
Planning Committees ensure that facilities covered by SARA Title
III are complying with the law. The material presented outlines
the enforcement authorities granted to citizens, local
governments, States, and EPA.
"Superfund Programs; Regulations Governing Citizens Suits;" Proposed Rule;
54 FR 3918 (January 26, 1989).
This Federal Register is proposed in order to prescribe the
manner in which notice of citizens suits is to be provided as
required by Section 310 of CERCLA and Section 326 of SARA Title
III. The rule prescribes the manner of service of the notice,
contents of the notice, and the timing of the notice.
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RISK COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS
RESOURCES
"Explaining Environmental Risk," USEPA, November 1986.
This document provides tips on communicating environmental
risks to both the media and the general public in an effective
and understandable way. The booklet was written by Peter
Sandman, a noted expert on risk communication.
"Seven Cardinal Rules of Risk Communication," USEPA, April 1988.
This brochure provides guidelines which should be used to
adequately communicate risk.
"Report of a Conference on Risk Communication and Environmental
Management" (Technical Assistance Bulletin 4), U.S. EPA, May 1988.
This bulletin contains a summary of the presentations
presented at a risk communication and environmental management
conference at Temple University. The bulletin presents opinions
and judgement from the "experts" in the field and do not
necessarily reflect EPA policy.
"Risk Communication About Chemicals In Your Community: A Manual For
Local Officials11 (EPA 230/09-89-066), EPA/FEMA/DOT/ATSDR.
This workshop manual will help local officials learn how to
respond to public questions about chemical risks. The manual also
contains additional assistance and information about hazardous
materials.
A facilitator's manual and guide is also available.
"Chemical Releases and Chemical Risks: A Citizen's Guide to Risk Screening"
(EPA 560/2-89-003), September 1989.
This pamphlet describes risk screening, a tool that
government agencies use to identify the chemical releases that
may require further investigation. It also explains how citizens
can find answers to questions they may have about releases of
toxic chemicals in their community.
"Risk Assessment, Management, Communication: A Guide to Selected Sources,"
U.S. EPA, 1987-1989.
This bibliography includes many journal articles and some
monographs on risk assessment, management, and communication, and
includes a section on "Informing the Public".
This document is available by written request to:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487-4650
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Document Order Number
Guide PB87-185500
1st Update PB87-203402/AS
2nd Update PB88-100102
3rd Update PB88-128178
Volume 2, N. 1 PB88-210596
Volume 2, N. 2 PB89-189641
"Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Risk Screening Guide" (EPA 560/2-89-002),
July 1989.
The purpose of this two volume guide is to describe some of
the challenges raised by the toxic chemical release inventory
data and to suggest ways of approaching them. The guide suggests
steps that can be taken to answer two key issues of concern,
namely: l.) setting risk based priorities for followup
investigation of TRI facilities and chemicals within geographic
areas of interest, and 2.) identifying data needs and approaches
for collecting information necessary to respond to health and
ecological questions from the public. The guide was written for
those involved in interpreting and explaining environmental
pollution, exposures, and health risks to the general public,
especially at the local or sub-State level.
This document is available by written request or by
contacting:
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5285 Port Royal Rd.
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Order Number: Volumes 1 and 2: PB90-122128/AS
Paper copy: $39.00, microfiche: $11.00
"Hazardous Substances in Our Environment: A Citizens' Guide to
Understanding Health Risks and Reducing Exposure" (EPA 230/09-90-081),
September 1990.
This citizen's guide explains how risk is estimated and what
is being done or what can be done to reduce risk. Sources of
information are also included. (125 pages)
This document is available by written request from:
Public Information Center
PM-211-B
US Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
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"Understanding Environmental Health Risks and Reducing Exposure: Highlights
of a Citizens' Guide" (EPA/230-09-90-082).
This brochure introduces the above guide, summarizes
information about understanding community risk, and includes
ordering information for the above citizens' guide. This
brochure is also available from the EPA Public Information
Center, as listed above.
"Public Knowledge and Perceptions of Chemical Risks in Six Communities:
Analysis of a Baseline Survey" (EPA 230-01-90-074), January 1990.
This study, conducted by Georgetown University Medical
Center for EPA, examines citizens' attitudes about chemicals and
chemical risk in the community.
This document is available by request from:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4650
Order Number: PB90-217316/AS Paper copy: $23
Microfiche: $8
"Chemical Advisories," U.S. EPA, 1984-1986.
This series of fact sheets warns manufacturers, employees,
and homeowners of the hazards of the following substances:
2-nitropropane; used motor oil (in English and Spanish);
nitrosamines; p-tert-Butyl benzoic acid; 4,4'-methylene
bis(2-chloroaniline); toluenediamines; and used oil burned in
space heaters.
Source:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Toxic Substances (TS-799)
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
202-554-1404
WASTE MINIMIZATION RESOURCES
Waste minimization or reduction means reducing waste at its
source, before it is generated. The following publication
promotes waste reduction as a general policy.
"Waste Minimization Opportunity Assessment Manual" (EPA 625/7-88/003),
July 1988.
This manual describes the recommended procedure for
identifying waste minimization applications.
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This manual is available by written request to:
ORD Publications Office
Center for Environmental Research Information
26 West Martin Luther King Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45268
DATABASES
CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations)
This is a software package designed to provide State and
local managers with a tool to manage information about hazardous
materials in or near their communities, and to help first
responders and emergency teams plan for the safe handling of
chemical accidents. CAMEO was developed by the EPA and NOAA and
is available in Macintosh and DOS versions. CAMEO can be of
great assistance to LEPCs and SERCs in implementing Title III.
CAMEO's programs, which can be used independently or jointly as
one system, have four principal components: a chemical database,
a data management system, an air plume model, and a mapping
program. The database contains over 3000 chemicals and includes
chemical-specific information from commonly-used sources,
addressing fire and explosion hazards, firefighting techniques,
first aid, health effects, and spill cleanup procedures. CAMEO
is a tool for managing information collected in planning for
responding to a chemical emergency. The user can enter
information submitted under Title III to assist in developing
emergency plans. CAMEO can also be used to retrieve information
in response to requests. CAMEO also contains a mapping program
that makes use of the Bureau of the Census1 Tiger files. Maps of
the local area can be entered or loaded from digitized map files
and can be customized. CAMEO's air plume disperson model is a
tool for estimating the movement and spread of a chemical
released to the atmosphere.
This system is available by contacting:
Environmental Health Center
National Safety Council
1050 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-293-2270
"TOXLESE11, National Library of Medicine.
Available online through a modem connection or in a medical
library, this database provides citations, and often abstracts
for journal articles and monographs. Topics are human and animal
toxicity studies, effects of environmental chemicals and
pollutants, and adverse drug reactions.
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For information:
National Library of Medicine
MEDLARS Management Section
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
800-638-8480
"TOXNET", National Library of Medicine.
Also available online, this collection of databases contains
technical information on hazardous substances and research
results on potential carcinogens. In addition, the 1987 and 1988
Toxic Release Inventory database is available on this online
service.
For information:
National Library of Medicine
Specialized Information Services Division
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
800-638-8480
"Hazardous Materials Information Exchange (HMIX)," U.S. DOT and FEMA.
HMIX is a clearinghouse designed to provide Federal, State,
local and private-sector organizations with a means of sharing
information about prevention of, preparation for, and mitigation
of hazardous material emergencies.
For information contact:
Research and Special Programs Administration
Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal, State and Private-Sector Initiatives Division
400 Seventh St., SW
DHM-52, Room 8434
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-4900
TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY ANALYSIS RESOURCES
"Toxic Dump" U.S. EPA.
IBM-Compatible PC Software used to convert TRI data (in
ASCII format) downloaded from NLM's TOXNET system into dBASE
compatible files. The software can also load data from EPA state
diskettes. The conversion module of the software is stand-alone,
a second module can be used with dBASE III+ or compatible
software to produce reports.
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"ROADMAPS TO SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON CHEMICALS LISTED
IN THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
ACT; SECTION 313 (FOR MICROCOMPUTERS)", U.S. EPA, July 14, 1989.
The ROADMAPS database is a PC-based index to information
sources within and outside EPA and contains information on
chemical toxicity and major regulations related to the SARA
Section 313 chemicals. (5 1/4 inch diskettes, double density,
360k, IBM compatible, dBASE III clipper compiler format.)
This database is available through written request or by
contacting:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4650
Order Number: PB90501487
$180.00
[Documentation only - PB90174855 ($17 paper; $8
microfiche)
"CCINFO disc," Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety.
CCINFO disc is a compact disk with several toxic substance
databases. New Jersey's Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets are also
accessible through this service. Subscribers receive four
updated disks a year.
For information contact:
CCINFO disc
Inquiries Service
Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety
250 Main St., East
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8NIH6
416-572-2981
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APPENDIX
A Partial Listing of FEDERAL REGISTER Notices on Title m of SARA.
DATE
April 22, 1987
CITE
52 FR 13378
October 15, 1987 52 FR 38344
December 17, 1987 52 FR 48072
February 16, 1988 53 FR 4500
February 25, 1988 53 FR 5574
July 29, 1988
53 FR 28772
January 23, 1989 54 FR 3388
January 26, 1989 54 FR 3918
SUBJECT
Extremely Hazardous Substances
List and Threshold Planning
Quantities; Emergency Planning
and Release Notification
Requirements; Final Rule.
Emergency and Hazardous Chemi-
cal Inventory Forms and Commu-
nity Right-to-Know Reporting
Requirements; Final Rule.
Extremely Hazardous Substances
List; Final Rule.
Toxic Chemical Release Re-
porting; Community Right-to-
Know; Final Rule.
Extremely Hazardous Substances
List; Final Rule.
Trade Secrecy Claims for Emer-
gency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Information; and
Trade Secret Disclosures to
Health Professionals; Final
Rule.
Designation of Extremely
Hazardous Substances as CERCLA
Hazardous Substances; Proposed
Rule.
Superfund Programs; Regula-
tions Governing Citizen Suits;
Proposed Rules.
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A Partial Listing of FEDERAL REGISTER Notices on Title m of SARA,
(Cont'd).
DATE CITE
March 29, 1989 54 FR 12992
August 14, 1989
54 FR 33418
October 12, 1989 54 FR 41904
February 15, 1990 55 FR 5544
July 24, 1990
July 26, 1990
August 27, 1990
55 FR 30166
55 FR 30632
55 FR 35012
SUBJECT
Emergency and Hazardous Chemi-
cal Inventory Forms and Commu-
nity Right-to-Know Reporting
Requirements; Implementation
of Reporting Requirements for
Indian Lands; Proposed Rule.
Reportable Quantity Adjust-
ments; Delisting of Ammonium
Thiosulfate; Final Rules.
Community Right-to-Know Re-
porting Requirements; Interim
Final Rule and Supplemental
Notice to Proposed Rule.
Extremely Hazardous Substances
List; Final Rule.
Reporting Continuous Releases
of Hazardous Substances; Final
Rule.
Community Right-to-Know Re-
porting Requirements; Final
Rule.
EHS List; Availability of
Documents for Flammables and
Explosives.
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Applicable Code of Federal Re
40 CFR 355 - Section 301 - 304 Reporting Requirements and List of
Extremely Hazardous Substances with Threshold
Planning Quantities.
40 CFR 370 - Sections 311 - 312 Reporting Requirements.
40 CFR 372 - Section 313 Reporting Requirements.
40 CFR 350 - Sections 322 - 323 Reporting Requirements and
Disclosure Provisions.
40 CFR 300 - National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan.
40 CFR 302 - CERCLA Reporting Requirements and Applicable
Reportable Quantities.
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