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OS WER Directive Initiation Request
1. Directive Number
9380.1-0,
2. Originator Information
Name of Contact Person
Don White
Mail Code
WH548-A
Office
HRSP
Telephone Number
475-fifiOO
3. Title
Superfund Technology Transfer Program - DRAFT
4. Summary of Directive (Include brief statement of purpose)
Outlines the steps OERR and OWPE will take to ensure that Superfund technical and
research information will be delivered to the appropriate audiences. Outlines
coordination with ORD's Superfund-related technology transfer activities.
5. Keywords
Superfund, CERCLA. Technology Transfer. Policv. Procedure
6a. Does this Directive Supersede Previous Directives)? | | Yes [jjj No What directive (number, title)
b. Does It Supplement Previous Directives)?
Yes
No What Directive (number, title)
7.. Draft Level
DA- Signed by AA/DAA
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Signed by Office Director
C — For Review & Comment
In Development
This Request Meets OSWER Directives System Format
8. Signatu
9. Name and Title of Approving Offici^
Henry L. .Longest II
Date
Date
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0 Provide feedback on the effectiveness of the overall Superfund
technology transfer program;
0 Coordinate appropriate technology transfer activities conducted
by Headquarters at the Regional office; and
0 Establish and maintain a technology transfer network with
State hazardous waste management programs.
As you can see, these responsibilities may require a
significant amount of time. Your Superfund Branch Chief has
informally designated a staff person for this position (see
attached list.) At this time, we are asking you to carefully
review these tasks and responsibilities and officially confirm
your Regional Technology Transfer Contact. It is suggested that
this person be an experienced Regional staffer who is familiar
with the technical issues and the information needs of the Superfund
project staff—remedial, removal and enforcement.
A detailed description of the Regional offices' roles and
responsibilities in the SITE program will be sent for your review
in another month; we will be asking for your Regional contact for
that program, also.
In addition, the Office of the AA for OSWER is currently
developing a technology transfer overview plan which will provide
a general framework around which individual program technology
transfer implementation strategies will be shaped to insure con-
sistency and coordination. The Superfund Technology Transfer
Strategy will be consistent with this overview plan. The OSWER
plan will be available for your review shortly.
I would appreciate both your comments on this draft technology
transfer document and your regional designees by October 15. If
you have further questions, you may call either Don White at
(FTS) 475-8600 or Jane Powers (FTS) 382-4668. Thank you for your
cooperation and participation.
Attachments
Addressees;
Director, Office of Emergency & Remedial Response, Region II
Director, Hazardous Waste Management Division, Region III
Director, Air and Waste Management Division,
Regions IV, VI, VII & VIII
Director, Waste Management Division, Regions I & V
Director, Toxics and Waste Management Division, Region IX
Director, Hazardous Waste Division, Region X
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
SEP 16666
OFFICE OF
SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
OSWER Directive 9380.1-1
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Regional Roles in the Superfund Technology Transfer
Program Strategy
FROM: Henry L. Longest II, Director
Office of Emergency and Remedial
TO: Addressees
The Technology and Community Relations Branch within the
Hazardous Response Support Division (HRSD) is preparing a Superfund
technology transfer strategy for the remainder of FY86 and FY87.
Among other things, it will list the ongoing and planned detailed
technical and summary reports to be prepared by OERR and OWPE.
It will also list all planned technology transfer activities
including seminars, training programs, conference papers, journal
articles, etc.
A draft of the technology transfer strategy is attached for
your review. The strategy is based on the results of the technology
transfer needs survey we conducted in the Regional offices this
spring and the needs and recommendations of Headquarters' program
offices. This draft sets out the roles and responsibilities of
HQs and Regional staff for technology transfer activities. Among
other things, this draft attempts for the first time to explain
in detail what duties the Regional Technology Transfer Contact
will have. As outlined in the strategy, the contact would:
0 Act as a clearinghouse for technical information within the
the Region;
0 Monitor regional needs for technical information and the
appropriate delivery mechanisms and communicate these to OERR;
• Work with the Regional library to ensure that staff have knowledge
of and access to the hazardous waste collection;
0 Provide feedback to the Superfund Technology Transfer Coordinator
on the use and effectiveness of technical reports and technology
transfer activities;
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SUPERFUND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hazardous Response Support Division
Technology and Community Relations Branch
August 11, 1986
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 OERR Technology Transfer Needs Survey
3 Audiences for Superfund Information and
Their Specific Information Needs
4 Roles and Responsibilities
5 Standard OERR Technology Transfer
Activities and Procedures
6 Technology Transfer Implementation/Action Plan
7 Technology Transfer Program Evaluation
and Revision (to be added in second draft)
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SUPERFUND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM
1 INTRODUCTION
The ongoing implementation of the Superfund program has
resulted in an expanding flow of technical information on
site remediation. Both research and field experience are
providing new data and analysis techniques that are
applicable to a wide audience. To be useful, however, this
growing body of knowledge must be readily available to those
who need it in a style and format that meets their needs.
In July 1985, the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response (OSWER), recognizing the need for technology
transfer on hazardous waste management issues, established a
Joint OSWER/ORD Technology Transfer Task Force to develop
and implement such a program. The purpose of the task force
is:
". . .to facilitate the transfer of research and other
technical information reflecting current knowledge and
research findings so as to make measurable improvements
in the performance of OSWER programs and to meet OSWER
programmatic goals."
In support of OSWER1s ongoing technology transfer efforts,
the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response (OERR) has
developed this Superfund technology transfer program. This
program outlines the steps that OERR and OWPE will take to
ensure that Superfund technical and research information
will be delivered to the appropriate audiences. It also
outlines coordination with ORD's Superfund-related
technology transfer activities.
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1.1 Technology Transfer Objectives
The objectives of the Superfund technology transfer program
are to:
o Develop a comprehensive Superfund technology
transfer program that will identify audiences and
information needs and will establish responsibili-
ties and schedules for the delivery of technical
information.
o Ensure that hazardous waste technology transfer
activities are well coordinated among all program
components.
o Establish an interactive communication process
between the users of technical information and
those that provide it.
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o Establish methods for monitoring, quantifying, and
evaluating the effectiveness of technology
transfer projects and activities.
Methods for achieving these objectives are explained in the
following sections. First, the results of the recently com-
pleted OERR needs assessment are described in Section 2.
Targeted audiences, or user groups, are described in
Section 3 along with the most effective mechanisms for
providing information to each group. In Section 4, the
technology transfer roles and responsibilities of each
Superfund program office are outlined. Standard technology
transfer activities and procedures to be implemented for all
information developed by the Superfund program are presented
in Section 5. In Section 6, an action plan is proposed that
outlines technology transfer activities planned for the
remainder of FY 86 and FY 87. Methods to monitor, quantify,
and evaluate the technology transfer program have not yet
been developed. When complete, they will be presented in
Section 7.
1.2 Users of the Superfund Technology Transfer Program
The Superfund technology transfer program will be
implemented by the Technology and Community Relations Branch
of the Hazardous Response Support Division. A Superfund
technology transfer contact will be designated to coordinate
all activities outlined in the strategy.
OERR has developed this technology transfer program for the
entire Superfund program. Thus, all offices producing
Superfund materials should agree to adhere to the procedures
described in this strategy and should coordinate their
Superfund efforts through OERR's technology transfer
contact. A consistent, coordinated Superfund technology
transfer program that includes OERR, OWPE, ORD, the regional
offices, and, where applicable, OSW, will be a key step in
enhancing overall program performance. All of the above
offices will be asked to designate a Superfund technology
transfer contact to work with OERR on these activities.
1.3 Interaction With Other Technology Transfer Programs and
Activities
Other technology transfer programs currently exist or are in
the planning stages. The Superfund technology transfer
program is intended to complement and coordinate with these
other programs. Significant ongoing activities are briefly
outlined below.
OSWER has recently developed a technology transfer strategy
that outlines a framework for creating other technology
transfer programs within OSWER. The Superfund technology
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transfer program is consistent with the goals and intent of
the OSWER strategy and is designed as an action plan for
implementing technology transfer for Superfund.
A technology transfer program for the Superfund Innovative
Technology Evaluation (SITE) program is now being developed
and will be implemented by OERR and ORD. It will be
coordinated by the OERR technology transfer contact. It is
designed specifically to disseminate results of the SITE
program and is actually a subset of the Superfund technology
transfer program.
ORD technology transfer activities are coordinated through
the Center for Environmental Research Information (CERI).
CERI and OERR will work together to implement the Superfund
technology transfer program. CERI's role and responsibili-
ties are discussed in Chapter 4.
The ORD/OSWER research committee was established to set
research priorities and monitor ORD research activities. A
technology transfer subgroup was recently formed to
recommend priority technology transfer needs to the research
committee for inclusion in future budgets and work plans.
This subgroup serves in a review and advisory capacity and
will act as a liaison for ORD and OERR on planned research
activities.
1.4 Program Implementation
The Superfund technology transfer program is now available
for review and comment by interested program offices. Once
a final program has been developed, a memorandum from the
Office of the Director will establish the roles and respon-
sibilities of each implementing office. The memorandum will
also lay out the standard technology procedures to be
followed by each program office.
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2 OERR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NEEDS SURVEY
As part of its early participation on the OSWER/ORD
Technology Transfer Task Force, OERR conducted a needs
survey. This survey of EPA and state Superfund staff,and
their contractors was developed to determine their
technology transfer needs. An analysis of the results,
entitled Draft OERR Report on the Results of the Technology
Transfer Needs Survey, was prepared in June 1986. It
describes the participants' views on available technology
transfer products, future technology transfer needs, and
preferred delivery mechanisms.
2.1 Needs Survey Methodology
The needs survey was conducted through questionnaires and
personal interviews with EPA regional Superfund staff, state
hazardous waste management staff, and contractors. Partici-
pants were asked to rate the utility of currently available
information, to rank potential technology transfer products
and activities, and to indicate the most effective methods
of disseminating information. Questionnaires were mailed to
participants, after which a group meeting was held to
discuss the questions and to develop a consensus.
Individual responses to the survey were also collected at
these meetings. Interviews were conducted in EPA Regions I,
II, IV, V, IX, X, and in the States of California, Georgia,
New Hampshire, and New Jersey. Because of time and
budgetary constraints, EPA Regions III, VI, VII, and VIII
were sent questionnaires only; no interviews were conducted.
In'" addition, questionnaires were mailed to EPA contractors.
A total of 137 questionnaires were received by EPA.
2.2 Needs Survey Results
Information Needs
The needs survey asked those working in the Superfund
program to identify the technical information they most need
to improve program performance. Table 2-1 indicates the
respondents' top five choices of additional technical
information. Their responses indicate that site-specific
case study information on new alternative and innovative
technologies is the most requested material.
Each of the top five choices in Table 2-1 indicates that
there is a need for information about how technologies are
being used and how they can be applied at other Superfund
sites. Therefore, future technical studies need to focus on
the practical applications of existing and new technologies.
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Table 2-1
Most Requested Technology Transfer Products
(Based on the Technology Transfer Needs Assessment)
1. Technologies Currently Used at Superfund Sites
(Case Studies)
2. Technology Demonstration Projects at Superfund
Sites—Soil Washing, Soil Incineration, Soil Aeration,
Solidification, and Biological Treatment
3. Site Design Experience with Contaminated Soils
4. Emerging and Innovative Technologies
5. Expanded Analysis of Mobile/Transportable Systems and
In-situ Treatment
In addition, guidance materials on less clearly established
policy issues, such as the relationship between CERCLA and
RCRA requirements, and on sampling and cleanup actions
(e.g., how much sampling should be done, and how clean a
site should be) were also requested. This request for
additional guidance is consistent with the survey's rating
of current, available information: the RI/FS Guidance
Manual was most frequently selected as "very useful" by
survey participants.
A need for technical information about how to manage
specific wastes was also identified. A decision matrix, an
expert computer system, or an EPA "response group" were all
mentioned during interviews as effective ways to provide
such information to those in the field.
Overall, participants requested technical information that
can be applied to Superfund sites they are working on.
Participants were least interested in receiving information
that was general in nature or was not perceived as
applicable to their ongoing work.
The lowest ranked items of potential technology transfer
products were:
o Treatment capacity studies
o Site management practices in foreign countries
o Comparison of CERCLA/RCRA wastes
o Waste classification systems
o Recycling of Superfund wastes
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Simply stated, Superfund personnel want more technical
information on alternative technologies and how to apply
those technologies to their particular sites.
Distribution Needs
The needs survey found that technical information is
currently difficult to find, hard to obtain, and cumbersome
to assimilate. Many survey participants were unaware of
currently available materials. It became clear that
Superfund staff have limited time to search for and review
information. As a result they require a technology transfer
program that:
o Notifies them of the availability of technology
information
o Provides short abstracts and summaries of
available information
o Allows easy access to hard copies of detailed
technical reports that are relevant to their
projects
Superfund personnel first need to be notified of available
information. The needs survey indicated that bulletins,
newsletters, key word indices, and annotated bibliographies
were all thought to be effective methods of making users
aware of available information. Because computers are not
currently used by all regions, a computerized "events
bulletin board" would be less effective at this time.
Second, the distribution of annotated bibliographies, short
report summaries, and abstracts would provide encapsulations
of more detailed reports, and enable technical.staff to
quickly peruse available literature for the most relevant
materials. Summaries need to highlight the applicability of
the findings to specific types of hazardous waste sites
whenever possible. Participants felt that this was
important to help them filter through the reams of reports
and technology transfer information that will be available.
The third need identified by participants was for access to
hard copies of more detailed technical reports and
technology transfer materials. The needs survey found that
this information is often not readily available to project
personnel. Survey participants cited the need for a
centralized distribution system, or clearinghouse, for all
information.
Survey participants were asked to rank the technology
transfer activities they would find most useful. The top
five activities are shown in Table 2-2.
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Table 2-2
Most Requested Technology Transfer Activities
(Based on the Technology Transfer Needs Assessment)
1. Superfund Experts Directory (directory of people with
expertise in specific technologies)
2. Technology Information Bibliography/Clearinghouse
3. Technology Transfer Newsletter
4. Technology/SITE Case Study Seminars
5. Seminars on Various Technology Transfer Topics
The needs survey found that personal contact with EPA
experts was an important method by which project staff
currently obtain information. It was suggested that this
"networking" could be facilitated by providing Superfund
personnel with the addresses and phone numbers of key
contacts and experts.
Another major request from survey participants was for
additional training in the form of seminars. Most
participants expressed the opinion that large, national,
centrally located conferences were not an effective way to
disseminate technical information because the regional and
state offices lack the money and time to send more than
token representatives to these events. Those who attend do
not always share the information acquired. In general,
seminars and workshops taken to the regional offices were
perceived as much more effective. More personnel are able
attend, and information can be covered in greater detail.
The high ranking of Technology/SITE Case Study Seminars and
Seminars on Various Technology Transfer Topics occurred
because respondents perceived these as being held in the
regions.
The needs survey also found that states are not currently
receiving much information on Superfund, nor are they
receiving training. This is of particular concern as states
take on greater responsibilities in hazardous waste
management. Methods are needed to tie states into the
dissemination of technical information.
2.3 How the Needs Assessment Affected the Technology
Transfer Program
The Superfund technology transfer program outlined in this
document is based on the results of the needs survey. A
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summary of the activities planned to meet the needs
identified in the survey follows. Additional details are
provided in Sections 5. and 6.
Technical Studies
Table 2-1 listed the top five technical studies requested by
Superfund staff. Most of these identified needs are being
met by studies that are either currently underway or will
begin once reauthorization has occurred and funding becomes
available.
o Technologies Currently Used at Superfund Sites
(Case Studies). HRSD is scheduled to begin a
series of case studies of technologies currently
in use at Superfund sites. Work will start once
reauthorization has occurred.
o Technology Demonstration Projects at Superfund
Sites—Soil Washing, Soil Incineration, Soil
Aeration, Solidification, and Biological
Treatment. The SITE program purrently being
conducted by ORD and OERR will result in
demonstrations of innovative and alternative
technologies at Superfund sites. In addition, it
is likely that more demonstrations will occur as a
regular part of the current RI/FS process. Most
demonstrations, however, are not expected to begin
until after reauthorization has occurred.
o Site Design Experience with Contaminated Soils.
No specific study has been planned to respond to
this identified need. However, a variety of
ongoing and planned activities will provide
additional information on this topic. HSCD is
currently preparing a guidance document on cleanup
options applicable to contaminated soils. It is
also expected that both the case studies and the
SITE program noted above will include additional
site design information on contaminated soils.
o Emerging and Innovative Technologies. No specific
study is being planned in response to this
identified need. However, the SITE program will
provide additional information on the results of
field demonstrations of innovative technologies.
Once FY 1987 funding levels are known, the need
for additional studies on emerging and innovative
technologies will be reviewed.
o Expanded Analysis of Mobile/Transportable Systems
and In-situ Treatment. Additional information on
both of these topics is currently being compiled.
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It is expected that both the case studies project
and the SITE demonstrations will yield additional
information. The agency's Mobile Treatment Unit
Task Forces are also examining permitting and
regulatory considerations and impediments for
mobile/transportable systems. They have recently
published Mobile Treatment Technologies for
Superfund Wastes, a summary of available treatment
technologies and vendors. An appendix to the
report, Superfund Treatment Technologies! A
Vendor Inventory, provides additional information
on vendor capabilities.
Technology Transfer Activities
The most requested technology transfer activities were
previously listed in Table 2-2. The Superfund technology
transfer program includes steps to respond to each of these
top-ranked items:
o Superfund Experts Directory. OERR and ORD will
work together to update ORD's current Experts
Directory and to assure appropriate distribution.
o Technology Information Bibliography/Clearinghouse.
A bibliography is currently being prepared by OERR
for distribution to all regional and state
Superfund staff and contractors. It will include
document abstracts. Hazardous waste document
collections have been started in regional
libraries to provide access to the documents
included on the bibliography.
o Technology Transfer Newsletter. Steps are
currently underway to begin publication of a
technology transfer newsletter once
reauthorization has occurred. It will be
published by OERR in cooperation with ORD.
o Technology/SITE Case Study Seminars. No specific
seminars have been scheduled to meet this
identified need. However, a series of seminars
will be conducted in the later stages of the SITE
program to share the results. In addition, the
results of the proposed case studies project will
be reviewed to determine whether a seminar series
is appropriate.
o Seminars on Various Technology Transfer Topics.
ORD is currently completing a series of
10 regional seminars entitled "RCRA/CERCLA
Alternative Treatment Technologies." Five
additional seminars will be held in FY 87 in five
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major metropolitan areas. CERI has also scheduled
the following series of three seminars for the
remainder of FY 86 and FY 87:
Hazardous Waste Combustion Sampling and
Analysis. Sessions are scheduled in
Philadelphia, Dallas, and Chicago.
Permitting Hazardous Waste Incinerators.
Sessions are scheduled in Rosemont
(Illinois), Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta,
Philadelphia, and San Francisco.
Groundwater Monitoring System Design for
Waste Management Facilities. Sessions are
scheduled in Boston and Newark.
Seminars on additional topics will be developed
and scheduled once FY 87 funding levels are known
and seminar priorities are established.
A list of suggestions received from survey participants is
shown in Table 2-3. Proposed actions are also noted.
(Table 2-3 will be completed for inclusion in the final
report.) A three-tiered information distribution process
has been developed in response to the needs identified
through the interviews and questionnaires.
1. Notify: A notification system will be established to
make all Superfund personnel aware of available
materials.
2. Summarize; Summaries of all reports and technical
materials will be provided for project staff to quickly
review.
3. Distribute; All Superfund informational materials will
be made readily available to those in the field.
A further explanation of this networking and distribution
process is contained in Section 5.
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3 AUDIENCES FOR SUPERFUND INFORMATION AND THEIR SPECIFIC
INFORMATION NEEDS
The audiences for technical information are many and varied.
This section briefly discusses the information needs for
each major user group.
3.1 EPA Regional and State Superfund Staff
The primary audiences for technical information are the
managers of Superfund cleanup activities who supervise the
work of contractors and potentially responsible parties
(PRPs). This group includes both program and project
managers, each with specific information needs. Because
most of the technical work is performed by contractors,
Superfund staff must be educated consumers of technical
services. They must have ready access to both summary and
detailed information.
Program Managers
Program managers are responsible for assuring that EPA
requirements and policy are being implemented by their
staff. Most cleanup decisions are initially made by project
staff; program managers need to understand how these
decisions were reached and how they relate to EPA policy and
regulations. Primary needs for this group include copies of
all EPA guidance documents, summary materials, and
information abstracts. The needs survey indicated that
program managers are interested in receiving summary
materials rather than detailed technical reports. This is
consistent with their role as reviewers and decisionmakers.
Program managers also place a high value on national
conferences and seminars as an effective way to receive
technical and policy information.
Project Managers
Project managers include removal and enforcement staff.
They need information that can be immediately applied to
their particular sites. The needs survey established that
time is a limited resource for project managers; they need
to be able to quickly find relevant information. Informa-
tion not relevant to their immediate needs is likely to be
ignored.
The three-tiered information distribution process cited in
Section 2.3 is very important to project managers. They
must be notified of the information that is available, while
being able to quickly differentiate between what is relevant
and what is not.
This group also needs training in a variety of technical
subjects. The needs survey established that regional
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training programs are thought to be most useful. Another
finding was that many project managers are relatively
inexperienced. More than one-half of the respondents had
spent 2 years or less in the program. This accentuates the
importance of comprehensive training programs for project
managers.
State Considerations
During the needs survey, state personnel expressed concern
that they do not receive most Superfund information. Most
state participants expressed a desire to be tied into the
Superfund technology transfer program. Consideration should
be given to including the states in the dissemination of all
program materials.
3.2 EPA Headquarters Staff
Staff involved in policy development and implementation and
remediation planning and decisionmaking must have access to
appropriate technical information. All major program
offices should receive technical resource materials so that
they may easily access relevant information.
The OSWER Assistant Administrator's Office, ORD, OWPE, and
OSW must all receive notification of Superfund technical
information that is available or under development. Summary
information should also be circulated to these groups. They
particularly need to be aware of technical information being
generated by other programs and policy guidance being issued
that affect their programs.
It is also important that the Superfund technology transfer
contact be aware of Superfund-related technical information
and technology transfer activities planned by these offices.
This two-way communication will ensure that technical
information reaches all those who need it.
The Office of External Affairs (OEA) needs to receive copies
of all materials that are available to the public. They
also need to receive notification materials so that they can
be apprised of ongoing activities.
3.3 Other Federal Agencies
Other federal agencies that have a major interest in
Superfund-generated materials include the Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), and the Department of Defense. They
require both technical and policy materials at both the
management and staff level. A Superfund technology transfer
contact should be established in each of these agencies to
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ensure that applicable technical information can flow back
and forth.
3.4 Engineering Community
In general, the professional engineering community requires
the most detailed level of technical information since they
conduct the site investigations and evaluate and design the
remedial activities. Along with EPA regional and state
Superfund staffs, this user group needs detailed technical
information as. well as appropriate guidance and policy
documents. Because this group often guides EPA's project
managers through the selection of cleanup alternatives, the
inclusion of contractors in technical training programs
should also be considered. A networking system using both
personal contact with major agency contractors and contact
with professional and trade associations will be developed.
3.5 Public
The public can be divided into three categories: (1) the
general public, (2) site-specific communities, and
(3) environmental and other interest groups. The general
public should be aware of major program developments and
their effects on Superfund. However, most of this notifica-
tion will be handled through news releases rather than
product distribution. Site-specific communities will be
made aware of program information through the community
relations program and the regional community relations
coprdinators. The technology transfer contacts will provide
copies of materials to headquarters, regional, and state
community relations coordinators for use at appropriate
sites.
Environmental and other public interest groups need both
technical and policy information. A carefully coordinated
networking system will be established to ensure that the
major organizations routinely receive appropriate technology
transfer products. Contact with these groups will be
coordinated with the Office of External Affairs, the
Superfund community relations staff, and the Assistant
Administrator's office. It may be appropriate to ask each
of the major environmental and public interest groups to
identify a contact person to receive technology transfer
information.
3.6 Other Audiences
Clean Sites, Inc., will have an interest in most Superfund-
generated information, including both technical guidance and
policy documents. As other audiences are identified, their
information needs will be identified.
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4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Superfund technology transfer program will involve many
different offices within EPA Headquarters and in the
regions. Primary responsibility for implementation will
rest with OERR and OWPE. Coordination with ORD's wide range
of activities will also be critical to the program's success.
This section describes how these offices will interact and
discusses contact points, networking arrangements, and
communication flow. Once this draft program has been
reviewed and discussed with the respective offices, final
roles and responsibilities will be determined.
4.1 Headquarters Staff
OERR
OERR will coordinate implementation of the Superfund
technology transfer program. A technology transfer
coordinator and informal implementation group will be
established under the Technology and Community Relations
Branch (TCRB) of the Hazardous Response Support Division
(HRSD). The group will be managed by the technology
transfer coordinator. The technology transfer group will be
made up of representatives from OWPE, HRSD, HSCD, ERD, PAS,
and the Office of the Director. TCRB will provide staff and
contractor assistance to the group. The technology transfer
group will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and
implementing the Superfund technology transfer program. The
technology transfer coordinator will also act as a liaison
between regional technology transfer contacts and other EPA
offices involved with the program. The coordinator will
also be OERR's representative to the technology transfer
task force and to the research committee's technology
transfer subgroup.
All technical materials prepared under the Superfund program
will pass through the Superfund technology transfer group
for possible inclusion in the technology transfer program.
The group will implement the action plan described in
Section 6.
The technology transfer group will assure that materials
produced for the Superfund program are appropriately
reviewed by other offices within OERR. All information
resource materials will be distributed by CERI in
coordination with OERR. The technology transfer group will
assure that all appropriate offices receive copies of
information resource materials.
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Policy Analysis Staff (PAS)
The PAS will be kept apprised of all technical product and
activity development. The technology transfer coordinator
will brief PAS periodically on the status of technology
transfer activities. Copies of all technical reports and
technology transfer materials will be distributed to PAS.
OERR Director's Office
The Director of OERR will be apprised of all technology
transfer activities through the Technology and Community
Relations Branch weekly activities report. All materials
will also be routed to the Director's office before final
distribution.
HSCD
HSCD will prepare a variety of remedial-related technical
reports and technology transfer products such as the ROD
updates. OERR and ORD will assist with distribution as
appropriate. The Superfund technology transfer coordinator
will assure that copies of all technical reports and
technology transfer products prepared by other offices are
distributed to HSCD.
Emergency Response Division (ERD)
ERD will be responsible for preparation of removal-related
technical information and technology transfer products.
OERR and ORD can assist with distribution as appropriate.
ERD staff also must receive summary information and
technical reports on alternative technologies and other
remedial actions that have an impact on or application to
the removal program.
Office of External Affairs (PEA)
OEA will review all information intended for distribution to
the general public. OERR will provide copies of all
materials intended for external distribution to OEA.
Office of the Assistant Administrator (OSWER)
The Assistant Administrator's office will be informed of all
technology transfer activities. Copies of all materials
will be routed to the AA's office.
Office of Waste Programs Enforcement (OWPE)
OWPE has primary responsibility for enforcement policy,
guidance, and information. As a result, they will be a
major participant in the Superfund technology transfer
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program. Their Superfund-related technology transfer
activities will be coordinated with Superfund's technology
transfer coordinator. OERR will ensure that all
program-wide technology transfer materials include
appropriate input from OV7PE. Technical reports and related
documents generated by OWPE will follow the standard
procedures outlined in Section 5.
Office of Solid Waste (OSW)
With the increasing interaction between RCRA and CERCLA,
careful coordination of OERR and OSW technology transfer
activities is needed. The Superfund technology transfer
coordinator will work closely with his/her counterpart at
OSW to assure adequate coordination. Each program will
inform the other of upcoming research, technical reports,
and technology transfer activities. Opportunities to
maximize the interface between the programs, while avoiding
duplication of effort, will be sought. OSW will be provided
with copies of all Superfund technical reports and
technology transfer products.
4.2 Office of Research and Development
Coordination between OERR and ORD is an important element of
the Superfund technology transfer program. Much of the
research and technical data to be distributed will be
generated by ORD. In addition, many of the technology
transfer activities, such as seminars and training programs,
will be conducted by ORD. Thus, coordination of ORD's
on'going participation in the overall Superfund technology
transfer program will be key to the program's success.
CERI will be the focal point of technology transfer
coordination within ORD and will coordinate all Superfund-
related technology transfer activities with OERR. In
addition to its coordination function, CERI will track
Superfund-related research and technical reports being
conducted by ORD and will prepare technology transfer
products to accompany the ORD reports.
CERI will also play a major role in the distribution of
Superfund technology transfer materials. ORD document
numbers will be assigned to each Superfund technical
document. A comprehensive mailing list, keyed to specific
user groups, will be initially developed by OERR (in
cooperation with CERI) and maintained by CERI. CERI will
coordinate bulk printing and distribution of all Superfund
technical documents and technology transfer products.
(Joint OERR/ORD technology transfer activities for the SITE
program are outlined in the SITE technology transfer
strategy.)
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4.3 Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM)
OIRM has established hazardous waste document collections in
each of the regional libraries and at headquarters. These
collections are repositories for all Superfund information
materials. The regional libraries will notify regional
staff of the availability of information. The regional
technology transfer contacts will monitor the libraries to
assure that information is available. As described above,
ORD document numbers will be used to catalog all materials
in the hazardous waste collection.
OIRM will produce mini-abstracts for use in computer-based
systems. These mini-abstracts will be based on the
abstracts and summaries accompanying each document.
OERR, OWPE, and ORD will be responsible for periodic updates
of Superfund information materials maintained by OIRM.
4.4 Regional Staff
A regional technology transfer contact will be designated in
each region. These contacts will:
o Act as a clearinghouse for technical information
within the region
o Monitor the region's needs for technical
information and the appropriate delivery
mechanisms and communicate these to OERR
o Work with the regional library to ensure that
staff have knowledge of and access to the
hazardous waste collection
o Provide feedback to the Superfund technology
transfer coordinator on the use and effectiveness
of technical reports and technology transfer
activities
o Provide feedback on the effectiveness of the
overall Superfund technology transfer program
o Coordinate appropriate technology transfer
activities conducted by headquarters or the
regional office
o Establish and maintain a technology transfer
network with state hazardous waste management
. programs
The regional technology transfer contact is expected to
require a significant amount of time to complete the above
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tasks. It is recommended that the regional technology
transfer contact be an experienced regional project manager
who is familiar with the technical issues and the needs of
Superfund project staff. The support and participation of
the regional technology transfer contacts and their manage-
ment of regional training programs and other activities will
also be needed to successfully implement this technology
transfer program.
The regional office Superfund management will be routinely
informed of activities being planned and initiated under the
technology transfer program. Close interaction between the
regional technology transfer contact, the regional office,
and OERR is strongly encouraged. For instance, the
Superfund technology transfer coordinator will conduct
frequent (e.g., monthly) telephone briefings with the
regions.
Regional libraries will create hazardous waste document
collections. These collections will maintain two copies of
all information materials for immediate access by regional
personnel. They will also arrange to obtain, through CERI
or NTIS, any materials requested by regional personnel.
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5 STANDARD OERR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACTIVITIES AND
PROCEDURES
As discussed in Section 2, the three-tiered information
distribution process developed to address the primary needs
of the regions is:
1. Notify—Superfund staff must know what information is
available and how to obtain it. A comprehensive,
coordinated notification process will be implemented.
2. Summarize—Staff must be able to easily determine which
information is useful to them and which is not.
Summaries of Superfund program information will be
produced.
3. Distribute—Hard copies of program materials must be
readily available to those seeking the information. A
broad-based, comprehensive distribution system will
accomplish this.
The Superfund technology transfer group will implement the
above information distribution process. The group will also
establish the tracking and reporting systems listed below:
1. A tracking system for all ongoing Superfund research,
technical guidance documents, and technical reports
will be maintained. The proposed content, due date,
and contact person will be listed.
2/ A semi-annual list and schedule of all Superfund
technology transfer products and activities will be
produced and distributed.
Standard activities and procedures to implement the
information distribution system are outlined below.
5.1 Notification Activities
Several activities will be conducted for each information
product developed by the Superfund program. These
activities will be designed to notify all appropriate user
groups of the existence of Superfund information.
Notification will always include personal contacts and
sources through which additional information can be
obtained. The following notification activities are
planned:
1. Enter documents and products into an annotated
bibliography—An annotated bibliography of all
available program materials will be maintained by CERI.
For technical documents produced by OERR and OWPE, the
Superfund technology transfer group will develop
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annotated descriptions. (ORD will prepare annotated
descriptions for all ORD products.) Annotating will be
drawn from abstracts developed by the authors of the
materials. CERI will distribute the annotated
bibliographies, indexed by key topics, to all user
groups on a regular basis.
2. Place notice of new available information in the
technology transfer newsletter—The technology transfer
newsletter will include descriptions of new reports,
technology transfer activities for ongoing projects,
and notification of new studies and research projects.
As discussed in Section 6, this newsletter will be
prepared by the Superfund technology transfer group and
will be disseminated to all appropriate user groups.
3. Issue press advisories about new items—Press
advisories will be issued to trade newsletters and
journals (e.g., Inside EPA, Hazardous Materials
Intelligence Report, Hazardous Waste Report) concerning
all new research and technical documents and
appropriate technology transfer activities.
4. Notify regional contacts about products—Frequent
telephone contact will occur between the Superfund
technology transfer coordinator and the regional
technology transfer contacts. During these
discussions, the regional contact will be apprised of
all new products. Regional Superfund management will
also be briefed on new information and activities.
5.2 Summarization Activities
To make the assimilation of material easier, and to help
project personnel determine which information is relevant to
their projects, summaries of all Superfund documents and
activities, Including technical reports, technical guidance
and policy documents, decisionmaking aids, and training
programs, will be developed by the authors of these
materials. It is expected that this will frequently be done
by contractors as part of their efforts to produce the
technical documents. Two types of summary items will be
prepared:
1. Summary Abstracts—Summary abstracts will not exceed
two paragraphs in length. They will summarize the
information contained in the original report, document,
or activity and will briefly discuss the item's
application to Superfund-related issues, problems, or
site-specific application.
These abstracts will be used in annotated
bibliographies and are intended to allow others to
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quickly review the item to determine whether it is
applicable to their needs. Abstracts will be submitted
by the authors of.all materials to the Superfund
technology transfer coordinator.
2. Technical Executive Summaries/Topical Briefs—For all
major reports and documents, the author or originating
office will prepare a technical executive summary or
topical brief. In general, these summaries should not
exceed four pages in length. These executive summaries
will include a description of the product or activity,
the final results, and all major conclusions and
recommendations. They will be submitted to the
Superfund technology transfer coordinator, who will
disseminate them (via CERI) to the appropriate user
groups. Executive summaries will also include names of
individuals that readers can contact for additional
information.
5.3 Distribution Activities
A standard procedure will be followed for the distribution
of all Superfund technical materials. The Superfund
technology transfer group will have overall responsibility
for information distribution. They will rely heavily on the
assistance of CERI for printing and mailing of materials.
The technology transfer coordinator will direct all
distribution activities. OERR and OWPE materials available
for distribution, i.e., technical reports, executive
summaries, etc., will be submitted to the technology
transfer coordinator. The coordinator, in concert with the
originating office, will determine printing needs, targeted
audience, and distribution lists. The coordinator will then
forward the materials to CERI for printing and distribution.
(CERI will also be responsible for distribution of ORD
materials as is the current practice.)
CERI will maintain the Superfund technology transfer mailing
list after its initial development by OERR. In general,
CERI will distribute materials to all user groups, including
OIRM and the regional libraries. On a case-by-case basis,
the Superfund technology transfer group may take
responsibility for distribution to certain user groups,
e.g., some materials may be distributed directly from the
regional technology transfer contacts to their state
counterparts.
The technology transfer group will:
o . Assure that the abstracts and executive summaries,
or topical briefs, are clear and concise
o Obtain ORD document numbers
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o Incorporate the materials into the annotated
bibliography maintained by CERI
o Determine the intended audience and appropriate
delivery technique for each report in consultation
with the author, program office, and/or CERI
o Incorporate appropriate materials into the
technology transfer newsletter
o Issue press advisories announcing the availability
of new materials (in cooperation with OEA)
o Incorporate briefings on these items into
regularly conducted phone conversations with
regional contacts and agency management
o Initiate appropriate technology transfer
activities, including notification and
dissemination of materials, coordination of
training seminars, and preparation of additional
required activities such as journal articles and
conference papers
The Superfund technology transfer group will be responsible
for distributing all program materials to other headquarters
offices. In consultation with CERI, the Superfund
technology transfer group will determine which user groups
should receive the materials and establish appropriate
dissemination techniques.
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6 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IMPLEMENTATION/ACTION PLAN
This action plan outlines the technology transfer activities
and technical studies that comprise the Superfund technology
transfer program for FY 1986-87. Tables 6-1 and 6-2 }ist
the activities currently underway or planned to be completed
during that timeframe. They also list activities that were
identified as a high priority in the needs survey but for
which no current action is planned. It is expected that
these items will be reviewed once FY 1987 appropriations are
known, and steps will be taken to meet the identified needs.
Each table identifies primary audiences, expected activities,
staff responsibilities, and schedules for each expected
technology transfer product.
6.1 Current Technology Transfer Products
A variety of technology transfer activities are currently
scheduled to occur during FY 1986-87. These activities have
program-wide applicability, pulling together information
from a wide variety of available sources. They include both
activities identified during the regional needs survey and
activities to meet needs identified by the Superfund tech-
nology transfer group and CERI. Some of these activities,
such as the bibliography and the alternative technologies
fact sheet, are currently underway. Others will be started
once reauthorization has occurred. (Additional technology
transfer activities planned by OWPE, HSCD, ERD, and PAS will
be added based on information gained from each program
office.)
When FY 1987 funding allocations are known, it is expected
that additional technology transfer activities will be
added.
6.2 Current Technical Studies
Technical studies planned for the remainder of FY 86 and the
beginning of FY 87 are listed in Table 6-2. All of these,
with the exception of the Recycling/Waste Exchange, were
identified as high-priority items during the needs survey.
(Additional studies to be conducted by HSCD, ERD, PAS, and
OWPE will be added based on discussions with those program
offices.)
Preparation of conference papers and journal articles will
be an important element of the Superfund technology transfer
program. Often, it is possible at the beginning of a
technical study to identify topics for articles or papers.
This is particularly true for studies that evaluate a range
of generic alternatives, such as a report on alternatives to
treating groundwater contamination.
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The originating office should review each new technical
report and identify possible journal articles or conference
papers. Specific conferences and publications should be
targeted, and this information should be included in the
tracking system described in Section 5.
In some instances, the outcome of the research or study must
be known before the need for papers or articles can be iden-
tified. This is particularly true for research projects or
demonstrations where the success of the outcome is unknown.
In these instances, the originating office should identify
the need for papers and articles as soon as feasible and
inform the Superfund technology transfer group of their
plans.
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Table 6-1
Action Plan for Current Technology Transfer Activities
Products
Primary Audience
Technology Transfer Activities
Responsibilities
Schedule
Technology Transfer
Newsletter
EPA/State Superfund Staff
EPA Headquarters
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Professional/Academic
Community
• .Environmental and
Other Interest Group*
Clean Sites, Inc.
Information fro» other technology transfer
activities and technical studies will be
condensed Into easy reference Material.
The newsletter will provide short encap-
sulations of current projects, schedules,
and references for additional Information.
It will be 2 to 4 pages In length.
The Superfund technology transfer
group will develop the newsletter.
The comprehensive Balling list
maintained by CERI will be used to
mall the newsletter. CERI will
distribute the newsletter.
The newsletter will be produced
bimonthly. The first Issue will
be produced In December 1986.
Annotated
Bibliography of
Important Technical
Documents
EPA/State Superfund Staff
EPA Headquarters
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Professional/Academic
Community
Environmental and other
Interest Groups
Clean Sites, Inc.
An annotated bibliography, with 3- to
5-sentence descriptions of each Item and
Indexed by key terms, will be compiled. An
Initial list of Important documents will be
developed for those technical documents that
are most Important to those In the field.
This list will be the base upon which a more
extensive bibliography will be developed
during FY 87.
The Superfund technology transfer
group will develop the annotated
bibliography of program Information
In consultation with ORD. CERI will
use the comprehensive mailing list to
distribute the bibliography.
The annotated bibliography of
the program Information will be
completed by October 1986.
Superfund Expert*
Directory
EPA/State Superfund Staff
EPA Headquarters
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Pro fesslonal/Academic
Community
Clean Site*, Inc.
A directory of EPA experts, those knowledge-
able in specific technical areas or about
specific technologies. Is currently being
developed by OERR and ORD. This list will
provide personal contacts to enable those
working In the field to obtain Information
on different topics and answers to questions
about technologies and technical Issues.
This will aid the networking that is now
apparently the most common method of
locating needed Information.
OERR and ORD will develop this
directory jointly. Once the list of
experts Is compiled and reviewed,
CERI will publish the list and
distribute It to the user groups
through the comprehensive mailing
list.
The directory of Superfund
experts will be Issued In
October 1986. It will be
updated semlannually.
Seminars on
Various Technology
Transfer Topics
EPA/State Superfund Staff
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
A series of seminars/training courses 1*
being developed by ORD and CERI, with the
assistance of the Superfund technology
transfer group. These seminars will travel
to the regions to enable more EPA and state
program staff to attend.
ORD and CERI will coordinate the
development of the seminar series.
OERR and OWE will provide support
to ORD and feedback on how the
seminars are being received.
Training seminars will occur
throughout the remainder of
FT 86-87. (A detailed list
will be Included in the final
program document.)
Alternative
Technology Slid*
Presentation
EPA State Superfund Staff
EPA Headquarters
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Professional/Academic
Community
Public
Clean Sites, Inc.
This slide presentation has been developed
by OERR and designed to present bow EPA Is
applying alternative technologies at
Superfund sites, and what considerations
must be taken Into account with the use of
alternative technologies. The presentation
Is designed to be versatile for use with
different audiences. Different "modules"
have been developed for different levels of
complexity. OERR will make this presenta-
tion as frequently as speaking engagements
can be arranged.
Superfund staff will make this
presentation to many audiences.
The slldepresentatlon is designed to
be given by different people; others
will be encouraged to use the presen-
tation whenever It Is appropriate.
The slide presentation Is
expected to be used throughout
FT 87 and updated as necessary.
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Products
Priam? Audience
Technology Transfer Activities
Responsibilities
Schedule
Alternative
Technologies
Fact Sheet
EPA/State Superfund Staff
(for distribution to
others)
Other Federal Agencies
Profess1onal/Academic
Community
Public
A 6-page fact sheet summarizing the
application of alternative technologies '
Is being developed for the general public
and others concerned with EPA's application
of alternative technologies. Additional
1* to 2-page fact sheets describing Indi-
vidual technologies are also scheduled.
OERR's technology transfer group It
now completing this fact sheet.
They will distribute It to the
regions, OEA, and the community
relations coordinators. Additional
fact sheets will be prepared by
OERR and OWE.
The first two fact sheets (a
general fact sheet and an
Incineration fact sheet) will be
available for public distribu-
tion In October 1986. Two
others are scheduled In early
FY 87.
Rod Workshops
EPA/State Superfund Staff
EPA Headquarters
Other Federal Agencies
This workshop/seminar has been
developed and used to Instruct those
who have responsibilities Involving
RODs on now the documents Bust be
prepared. Several workshops have
been conducted at central locations.
HSCD has developed the workshop and
will continue to conduct It. The
Superfund technology transfer group
will use notification techniques to
assure that project personnel are
aware of opportunities to receive
this training.
Schedules for additional workshops
workshops are unspecified at this
tine. Additional workshops are
expected to be conducted In
FY 87.
NOTE:Additional materials will be added based on discussions with program offices.
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Table 6-2
Action Plan for Current Technical Studies
Technical Stud?
Primary Audience
Technology Transfer Activities
Responsibilities
Schedule
Technologies
Currently Dsed
at Superfund
Studies/Case
Studies
EPA/State Superfund Staff
' EPA Headquarters: OERR,
OSNER/AA's office, ODD,
OHPE, OSW
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Professional Academic
Community
Clean Sites, Inc.
Case studies of technologies that have been
used at Superfund sites and how well they
have worked will be produced. A contractor
has been selected to prepare the case
studies once funding has been Identified.
In addition to a report document, the case
studies nay serve as the basis of a series
of seminars, conference presentations, or
journal articles.
The HRSD contractor will be respon-
sible -for the preparation of the case
studies. Management will occur
through HRSD. CERI will distribute.
Unspecified at this tine.
Technology
Demonstration
Projects at
Superfund Sites
(SITE)
EPA/State Superfund Staff
EPA Headquarters: OCRR,
OSHER/AA'S office, ORD,
OHPE, OEA, OSH
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Professional/Academic
Comounlty
Environmental and Other
Interest Groups
Clean Sites, Inc.
The Superfund Innovative Technology
Evaluation (SITE) program has been
established to demonstrate promising
alternative technologies at Superfund
sites. A separate technology transfer
strategy has been developed by OERR:
SITE Technology Transfer Strategy.
A broad-based dissemination effort is
planned for results of these
demonstration projects.
OERR has established a technology
transfer group under the
Technology and Community Relations
Branch of the Hazardous Response
Support Division, which has prime
responsibility for Implementing
the SITE technology transfer
program.
Results from the first
demonstration projects
can be expected In FY 87.
Recycling/Haste
Exchange
EPA/State Superfund SUff
EPA Headquarters
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Professional/Academic
Community
Clean Sltea, Inc.
This study evaluates the potential for
recycling Superfund hazardous waste;
the study is currently underway.. When
it is completed, the results will be
communicated to those responsible for
selecting and implementing remedial
actions at Superfund sites. If the
results of the study arm positive,
proactive technology transfer activities
will be initiated to advocate the
recycling of hazardous waste from
Superfund sites. This will involve the
publication of journal articles,
conference presentations, and training
seminars.
HSCD will be responsible for
Implementing appropriate tech-
nology transfer activities.
The project is conducted by a
contractor for HRSD.
The study is expected to
be completed in FY 87.
Guidance on
Groundwater
Contamination
EPA/State Superfund Staff
EPA Headquarters: OERR,
OSWER/AA's office, ORD,
OHPE, OSH
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Environmental and other
Interest Groups
Clean Sites, Inc.
This guidance Is Intended to set forth the
policy for selecting performance criteria
for remedial actions addressing groundwater
contamination. Hide dissemination to those
responsible for the selection and imple-
mentation of Superfund remedial activities
will be required. Direct distribution of
this document will be implemented. In
addition, techniques to Inform user groups of
significant policy considerations will be
used: training seminars, policy
memorandums, etc.
HSCD will submit the completed
guidance document to the Superfund
technology transfer group. OERR
In coordination with CERI, will
implement the distribution of the
document. The Superfund technology
transfer group will develop other
technology transfer activities in
conjunction with HSCD.
The final guidance will be
distributed in October 1986.
Guidance on Soil
Contamination
EPA/State Superfund Staff
EPA Headquarters: OERR,
OSWER/AA's office, ORD,
OHPE, OSH
Other Federal Agencies
Engineering Community
Environmental and other
Interest Groups
Clean Sites, Inc.
This guidance is Intended to establish
options for source control of contaminated
soils} a range of acceptable options will
be set forth. Hide dissemination to those
responsible for the selection and implemen-
tation of Superfund remedial activities will
be required. Direct distribution of this
document will be Implemented. Techniques to
Inform user groups of significant policy
considerations will be used: training
HSCD will submit the completed
guidance document to the Superfund
technology transfer group. CERI
will implement the distribution of
the document. The Superfund tech-
nology transfer group will develop'-*^
other teclinology transfer activities
In consultation with HSCD.
The final guidance will be
distributed In December 1986
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