THE INFORMATION i ^BROKER EPA Headquarters Library (PM2I1A) WSM2904 382-5922 HOFFMAN'S HIGHLIGHTS LIMITED INFORMATION SERVICE DURING MAY The EPA Headquarters Library will be closed during May for rehabilitation of the library facility. Although the book collection will not be accessible, the library staff will continue to provide referral, database search, and other reference services from a limited service station at the WIC. For library serv- ice and further information call 382-7067 or 382-4089 or E-mail Library.hq. HAVE YOU HEARD A GOOD BOOK LATELY? / Did you know that the library has a collection of audiotapes on management topics? Among the titles are three from Tom Peters: "Thriving on Chaos", 'The New Masters of Excellence", and "Winning Strategies for the Real World". You can borrow tapes for as long as two weeks. Contact Anne Twitchell at 382-5922 for more information. RISK ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION The recent issue of Risk Assessment, Management, Communication: A Guide to Selected Sources (EPA/IMSD/88-002b), is available from the library and the Public Information Center. The Guide will also be available from the National Technical Information Service. For more information contact the Reference Desk at 382-5921. • Look for the CENTERFOLD on Radon in Schools which will appear in the May issue of the Information Broker. THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 ------- WHAT'S AVAILABLE IN THE HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY As part of our ongoing effort to collect books and journals relevant to EPA staff needs, the following is a list of o IT latest acquisitions. We have organized it by program area for your convenience. AIR & RADIATION Asbestos Abatement: Risks and Responsibilities. Washington, DC: Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., 1987. RA1231.A8A82 Dickson, David; Marshall, Eliot. "Europe Recognizes the Ozone Threat." Science. Vol. 243, No. 4896, March 10,1989. p. 1279. Elmer - DeWitt, Phillip. "A Drastic Plan to Banish Smog." [L.A. seeks to dear smudged skies by the year 2009.] Time. Vol. 133, No. 13, March 27,1989. p. 65. Heintzenberg, Jost. "Arctic Haze: Air Pollution in Polar Regions." Ambio. Vol. 18, No. 1, 1989. pp. 50-55. "High Noon for the Ozone Layer." The Economist. Vol. 310, No. 7592. March 4,1989. pp. 15-16. Hileman, Bette. "Global Warming." Chemical & Engineering News. Vol. 67, No. 11, March 13,1989. pp. 25-44. Kerr> Richard A. "Arctic Ozone Is Poised for a Fall." Science. Vol. 243, No. 4894, February 24,1989. pp. 1007-1008. \ Larson, Susan M.; Cass, Glen R. "Characteristics of Summer Midday Low-Visibility Events in the Los Angeles Area." Environmental Science & Technology. Vol. 23, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 281-289. Lemonick, Michael D. "First Aid for the Ozone Layer." Time. Vol. 133, No. 11, March 13, 1989. p. 50. "Living in the Greenhouse." The Economist. Vol. 310, No. 7593, March 11,1989. pp. 87-88. Marshall, Eliot. "EPA's Plan for Cooling *he Global Greenhouse." Science. Vol. 243, No, 4898, March 24,1989. pp. 1544-1545. THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 Page 2 ------- Maxwell, J. Barrie; Barrie, Leonard A. "Atmospheric and Climatic Change in the Arctic and Antarctic." Ambio. VoL 18, No. 1,1989. pp. 278-282. O'Sullivan, Dermont; Zurer, Pamela. "Saving the Ozone Layer: Key Issues Face Tough Negotiations." Chemical & Engineering News. Vol. 67, No. 11, March 13,1989. pp. 4-5. Saltzman, Amy; Silberner, Joanne. "When Each Day is a Sick Day." U.S. News & World Report. Vol. 106, No. 10, March 13,1989. pp. 65-67. Tilton, Beverly E. "Health Effects of Tropospheric Ozone." Environmental Science & Tech- nology. Vol. 23, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 257-263. Zurer, Pamela S. "Arctic Ozone Loss: Fact-Finding Mission Concludes Outlook Is Bleak." Chemical & Engineering News. Vol. 67, No. 10, March 6,1989. pp. 29-31. WATER Bonner, W. Nigel. "Environmental Assessment in the Antarctic." Ambio. Vol. 18, No. 1, 1989. pp. 83-89. Cairns, John Jr.; Patrick, Ruth, eds. Managing Water Resources. [Papers presented at the International Covocation for World Environmental Regeneration.] New York, NY: Praeger, 1986. TD365.M265 Canadian Water Quality Guidelines. Ottawa: Task Force on Water Quality Guidelines of the Canadian Council of Resource and Environment Ministers, March 1987. TD365.C36 v Cheremisinoff, Paul N. "Water and Wastewater Treatment-Fundamentals and Innovations." Pollution Engineering. Vol. 21, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 94-99. Clean Lakes Program: 1987 Annual Report. Washington, DC: Office of Water Regulations & Standards, USEPA, 1987. EPAX 8904-0006 Copeland, Claudia. Clean Water: Section 404 Dredge and Fill Permit Program: Updated 11/181 86. Washington, DC: Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Division, Congres- sional Research Service, Library of Congress, 1986. 15pp. KF3043.L525C66 2 Effectiveness of Agricultural and Silvicultural Nonpoint Source Controls: Final Report. Seattle, WA: USEPA, 1988. EPAX 8903-0038 Egan, James T. "POTWs and EPA: A Partnership for the Future." Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. Vol. 61, No. 2, February 1989. pp. 162-167. THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 PageS ------- The First Progress Report Under the 1987 Chesapeake Bay Agreement. Annapolis, MD: Chesap- eake Executive Council, 1988. QH76.5.C48C52 Goldman, Harvey J.; MacKenzie, David. "Infrastructure Financing: Realities and Perspec- tives." Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. Vol. 6, No. 2, February 1989. pp. 176-179. Hammer, Johan. "Freshwater Ecosystems of Polar Regions: Vulnerable Resources." Ambio. Vol. 18, No. 1,1989. pp. 6-22. Huber, Carl V. "A Concerted Effort for Water Quality." Journal of the Water Pollution Con- trol Federation. Vol. 61, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 310-315. Lake and Reservoir Restoration Guidance Manual. Washington, DC: Criteria and Standards Division, USEPA, 1988. EPAX 8812-0073 Lead in School's Drinking Water. Washington, DC: Office of Drinking Water, Office of Wa- ter, USEPA, 1989. EPAX 8904-0013 Nichols, Alan B. 'Two Views of The Chesapeake." Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. Vol. 61, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 278-282. Powicki, Christopher. "New Sludge Proposal Stirs Controversy." Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. Vol. 61, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 270-274. Setting Priorities: The Key to Nonpoint Source Control. Washington, DC: Office of Water Regulations and Standards, USEPA, 1987. EPAX 8711-0004 Smolen, M. D. Interfacing Nonpoint Source Programs with the Conservation Reserve Guidance for Water Quality Managers. Washington, DC: Office of Water Regulations & Standards, USEPA, 1988. EPAX 8903-0036 Sugden, D.E. "The Polar Environment." Ambio. Vol. 18, No. 1,1989. pp. 2-5. Water Resources: An In-Depth Look at Overflow Dredging on the Great Lakes. Washington, DC: Community & Economic Development Division, US General Accounting Office, 1988. TC187.U55 Windom, Herbert L., et al. "Natural Trace Metal Concentration in Estuarine and Coastal Marine Sediments of the Southeastern United States." Environmental Science & Technology. Vol. 23, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 314-320. U.S. EPA Nonpoint Source Strategy: Agency Wide and Regional Strategies. Washington, DC: Office of Water Regulation & Standards, USEPA, 1986. EPAX 8903-0043 THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 Page 4 ------- Water Pollution: Stronger Enforcement Needed to Improve Compliance at Federal Facilities. Wash- ington, DC: US General Accounting Office, 1988. TD420.U56 Willwerth, James. "A Swamp Makes Waste to be Sweet Again." [...designed a wetland as a natural sewage - treatment plant]. Time. Vol. 133, No. 12, March 20,1989. pp. 14-16. Young, Euan C. "Ecology and Conservation of the Polar Regions." Ambio. Vol. 18, No. 1, 1989. pp. 23-33. HAZARDOUS & SOLID WASTE Note: The Library has a special collection and database to improve access to Haz- ardous Waste Information. For more information, contact Monique Currie. Airola, Teuvo M.; Kosson, David S. "Digital sAnalysis of Hazardous Waste Site Aerial Photographs." Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. Vol. 61, No. 2, February 1989. pp. 180-183. Antonopoulos, A. A., ed. Biotechnological Advances in Processing Municipal Wastes for Fuels and Chemicals. Park Ridge, NJ: Noyes Data Corp., 1987. HW TD796.2.B56 Assessing Contractor Use in Superfund: A Background Paper of OTA's Assessment on Superfund Implementation. Washington, DC: Office of Technology Assessment, US Congress, 1989. HWKF849.A77 "Environmental Costs of Keeping Baby Dry." Science News. Vol. 135, No. 9, March 4, 1989. p. 141. EPA Activities and Accomplishments Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 1986 Through Fiscal Year 1987 Report to Congress. Washington, DC: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, USEPA, 1987. HW EPAX 8903-0009 Experience In Incineration Applicable to Superfund Site Remediation. Cincinnati, OH: Office of Research & Development, USEPA, 1988. HW EPAX 8903-0035 A Forum Concerning the Establishment of a Clearinghouse for CERCLA/RCRA Cleanup Technologies [Sponsored by USEPA and Center for Environmental Management, Tufts University.] April 22-23,1987. Washington, DC: USEPA, 1987. HW EPAX 8904-0001 Goldman, L. J., et al. Design, Construction, and Evaluation of Clay Liners for Waste Manage- ment Facilities. Washington, DC: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, USEPA, 1988. HW EPAX 8903-0042 THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 PageS ------- Guide to Technical Resources for the Design of Land Disposal Facilities. Cincinnati, OH: Office of Research & Development, USEPA, 1988. HW EPAX 8903-0031 1988/1989 Hazardous Materials, Substarces and Wastes Compliance Guide. Kutztown, PA: Transportation Skills Program, 1988. HW KF3945.T72H38 Hazardous Waste Incineration: Questions and Answers. Washington, DC: Office of Solid Waste, USEPA, 1988. HW EPAX 8903-0010 Issues in Medical Waste Management: Background Paper. Washington, DC: Office of Technol- ogy Assessment, US Congress, 1988. HW RA969.45.U54 Kolaczkowski, S. T., Crittenden, B. D., eds. Management of Hazardous and Toxic Waste in the Process Industries. New York, NY: Elsevier Applied Science, 1987. HW TD811.5.M34 Longest, Henry. ''Hazardous Waste: Building Public Confidence in Superfund." Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. Vol. 61, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 299-303. Making Superfund Work Recommendations to Improve Program Implementation. Alexandria, VA: Clean Sites, 1989. HW KF3945.Z9M34 Questions and Answers on Land Disposal Restrictions for Solvents and Dioxin. Washington, DC: Office of Solid Waste, USEPA, 1987. HW EPAX 8904-003 Richardson, G. N.; Koerner, R. M. Geosynthetic Design Guidance for Hazardous Waste Landfill Cells and Surface Impoundments. Cincinnati, OH: Office of Research & Development, USEPA, 1987. HW EPAX 8903-0014 The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program: Technology Profiles. Cincinnati, OH: Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory, Office of Research & Development, USEPA, 1988. HWTD811.5.S842 Tardiff, R. G.; Rodricks, J. V., eds. Toxic Substances and Human Risk: Principles of Data Interpretation. New York, NY: Plenum Press, 1987. HW RA1199.4.S73T69 "Waste Minimization and Waste Reduction." Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federa- tion. Vol. 61, No, 2, February 1989. p. 184. Waste-to-Energy Compendium. Washington, DC: Biofuels and Municipal Waste Technol- ogy Division, Department of Energy, 1988. HW TD796.W37 THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 Page 6 ------- PESTICIDES & TOXIC SUBSTANCES Ember, Lois. "Issue of Pesticide Safety For Children Draws Debate." Chemical & Engineer- ing News. Vol. 67, No. 11, March 13,1989. pp. 13-14. . Protecting Groundwater: A Guide for the Pesticide User, [slides] New York Water Resources Institute, Cornell University Cooperative Extension and Office of Pesticide Information and Coordination, 1988. TD427.P35P7 Raloff, J. "Pesticide/Food Risk Greatest Under Age 6." [...dispute over.-.cancer danger from Alar highlights...how uncertain risk assessment is]. Science News. Vol. 135, No. 9, March 4,1989. p. 133. Roberts, Leslie. "Alar: The Numbers Game." Science. Vol. 243, No. 4897, March 17,1989. p. 1430. Roberts, Leslie. "Is Risk Assessment Conservative?" Science. Vol. 243, No. 4898, March 24,1989. p. 1553. Satchell, Michael. "Uncle Sam's Toxic Folly." U.S. News & World Report. Vol. 106, No. 12, March 27,1989. pp. 20-22. Silberner, Joanne. "The Great Global Food Fright." U.S. News & World Report. Vol. 106, No. 12, March 27,1989. pp. 56-59. MANAGEMENT Note: The Library has a special collection of Management books, journals, audio- tapes and videotapes. For more information, contact Anne Twitchell, at 382-5922. Field, Richard H. G.; Van Seters, David A. "Management By Expectations (MBE): The Power of Positive Prophecy." Journal of General Management. Vol. 14, No. 2, Winter 1988. pp. 19-33. Harrison, J. Richard; Torres, David, L; Kukalis, Sal. "The Changing of the Guard: Turn- over and Structural Change in the Top - Management Positions." Administrative Science Quarterly. Vol. 33, No. 2, June 1988. pp. 211-232. Pearce, C. Glenn. "Doing Something About Your Listening Ability." Supervisory Manage- ment. Vol. J4, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 29-35. Ryan, George R. "Dealing With Survivors of a Reorganization." Research Technology Management. Vol. 32, No. 2, March-April 1989. pp. 40-42. THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 Page 7 ------- GENERAL Annual Report - Resources for the Future. Washington, DC: Resources for the Future, 1988. HC103.7.R4 Booth, William. ""Monitoring the Fate of the Forests from Space/' [Remote sensing...powerful tool—deforestation, global warming; why isnt any one doing it.] Sci- ence. Vol. 243, No. 4897, March 17,1989. pp. 1428-1429. Budiansky, Stephen. "The Ancient Contract." [How animals tamed us - a theory of coevolution....] U.S. News & World Report. Vol. 106, No. 11, March 20,1989. pp. 75-79. Fairless, Billy J.; Bates, Dale, I. ''Estimating The Quality of Environmental Data." Pollution Engineering. Vol. 21, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 108-111. Fienberg, Stephen E.; Tanur, Judith, M. "Combining Cognitive and Statistical Approaches to Survey Design." Science. Vol. 243, No. 4894, February 24,1989. pp. 1017-1022. Hajnal, Peter I., ed. International Information: Documents, Publications, and Information Sys- tems of International Governmental Organizations. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1988. Z688.I57I56 'Its Our Forest to Burn If We Want To." The Economist. Vol. 310, No. 7593, March 11, 1989. pp. 42-43. Johnson, A. L; Pettersson, C. B., eds. Geotechnical Applications of Remote Sensing and Remote Data Transmission. Philadelphia, PA: ASTM, 1988. TA703.5.G46 Lambright, W. Henry. "Science, Technology, and Public Administration: The Government -University Nexus." Public Administration Review. Vol. 49,N. 2, March/April, 1989. pp. 206-207. Lewin, Roger. "Hidden Complexities in the Risks of Extinction." Science. Vol. 243, No. 4896, March 10,1989. p. 1294. MacKerron, Conrad B. "Reilly Wants Industry to Help With Solutions." [...daunting list of environmental problems]. Chemical Week. Vol. 144, No. 11,-March 15,1989. p. 17. May, Peter J. "Policy Analysis: Past, Present, and Future." Public Administration Review. Vol. 49, No. 2, March/April 1989. pp. 210-212. Me Clave, David. "US - Soviet Cooperation in Environmental Protection." Environmental Science & Technology. Vol. 23, No. 3, March 1989. pp. 266-267. THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 PageS ------- Nichols, Alan B. "How Well Does the Media Cover the Environment?" Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. Vol. 61, No. 2, February 1989. pp. 168-175. Perry, Nancy J. "Good News About Infrastructure." Fortune. Vol. 119, No. 8, April 10, 1989. pp. 94-100. Reasenberg, Paul A; Jones, Lucile. "Earthquake Hazard After a Mainshock in California." Science. Vol. 243, No. 4895, March 3,1989. pp. 1173-1176. Seltzer, Richard. "Deterioration of Global Environment Accelerates." Chemical & Engi- neering News. Vol. 67, No. 10, March 6,1989. pp. 32-33. THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 Page 9 ------- QUESTION OF THE MONTH QUESTION: What are the major effects of an oil spill? ANSWER: Major oil spills frequently result in extensive damage to plant and animal life, unsightly fouling of beaches and waterways, and economic hardship for individuals and communi- ties. It has been estimated that as many as 15,000 spills occur annually, dumping as much as 10 million gallons of oil into the rivers, lakes and oceans. Since 1970 more than 150 major spill incidents occurred worldwide, including the infamous Torrey Canyon, Argo Merchant Amoco Cadiz and Exxon Valdez spills. The total effects of a spill depend on several variables including the amount and type of oil, climatic and meteorological conditions, shoreline energy conditions (waves and tides), and the species of plant and animals native to the area. In addition, state-of-the-art cleanup techniques and procedures can be more damaging to the environment than the oil itself, for example the chemicals contained in emulsifiers and dispersants may be more toxic than oil. The ecological recovery of a spill area can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few years, depending on these variables, but there may also be serious long-term consequences which remain undetected for decades. Spilled oil can wreak havoc among the plant and animal inhabitants of a spill area. One immediate effect of the oil is that it reduces animals' natural insulation, which protects them from hyper-thermia. Without this protection they can die within of few hours of their contact with the oil. In both plants and animals it affects growth patterns, disrupts feeding and reproduction, impairs vital biological processes and decreases the rate of photosynthesis. The economic consequences of a spill can be as tragic as the ecologic ones. Those who depend on an unpolluted environment for their livelihood may feel the effects for years, and the economic ripples can reach far beyond local boundaries. It will take decades to calculate the economic impact of the recent spill near Valdez, Alaska. For Further Reading: Oil Spills (ORD Research Summary). February 1979. Washington, DC: Office of Research and Development, U.S. EPA. THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 Page 10 ------- WHATS HAPPENING Here's a selection of conferences which might be of interest. For more information on these conferences contact Dozina Taylor, 382-5922. IMPROVE YOUR COACHING AND COUNSELING SKILLS. May 24-26,1989, Washing- ton, DC. Three day course for improving productivity and morale. Topics covered in- clude: evaluating performance, implementing change, and correcting problem behavior. For information call: 518/891-0065. Or, write to: American Management Association, Fulfillment Services, PO Box 319, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. DEVELOPING HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS. June 12-14,1989, New York, NY. Three day course explores a variety of on-the-job applications and helps managers plan and develop a blueprint for successful implementation of the team approach. For more infor- mation call the AMA Registrar at 518/891-0065, or write: American Management Associa- tion, Fulfillment Services, PO Box 319, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. HAZMAT INTERNATIONAL. June 13-15,1989, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Conference/Exhibition for professionals working with hazardous materials and wastes. Includes exhibits displaying systems, equipment, and technology for hazardous materials and waste management; conference sessions explaining current trends, tech- niques and methods of management of HazMat and environmental protection programs; and workshops demonstrating how to implement technological and operational improve- ments along with regulatory compliance. Contact: Tower Conference Management Ca, 800 Roosevelt Road, Bldg E, Suite 408, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5835, or call: 312/469-3373. TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT: REGULATION, ENFORCEMENT AND COM- PLIANCE. May 23-24,1989, Hotel Washington, Washington, DC. One-and-a-half-day course will provide overview of TSCA and then focus on latest developments relating to reporting requirements, PMNs, SNURs, Testing Procedures, and enforcement issues. A course text book supplements the structured program. For more information contact Gov- ernment Institutes, Inc., 966 Hungerford Drive, #24, Rockville, MD 20850, or call 301/251- 9250. SECOND INTERNATIONAL LANDFILL SYMPOSIUM. October 9-13,1989, Hotel Com- plex Baia di Conte, Porto Conte (Alghero), Italy. Sponsored under the aegis of the Interna- tional Solid Wastes Association, the symposium aims to upgrade scientific and technical knowledge on land fill, specifically problems regarding lining technology, leachate man- agement and disposal of combustion residues. For information contact Giovanna Musini, ISWA Italian Section, Viale feonzo 14/1,20135 MILANO (Italy), or telephone (interna- tional) +39.2.5512155. THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 Page 11 ------- INCINERATION OF HAZARDOUS AND NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE. June 5-8,1989, Chicago, IL. This four day course will discuss how hazardous and non-hazardous waste can be eliminated by incineration, and also permitting and auxiliary equipment require- ments for material handling, energy recovery and pollution abatement. Obtain more information by phone: 201 /613-4500, or write to The Center for Professional Advance- ment, PO Box 964, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-0964. LEAK DETECTION AND MONITORING METHODS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS. June 12-13,1989, Omni Hotel, San Diego, CA. Seminar will focus on the various techniques for testing tanks — both internal to the tank and its piping and in the immediate environment external to the tank, then give advice on how to choose between internal and external leak detection methods. For more information telephone Ursula S. Thomas at 215/643-5466, or write her at JACA Corp. Environmental Engineers & Consultants, 550 Pinetown Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034. IZTEC '89,3D CONGRESS AND FAIR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY. Novem- ber 21-23,1989, Linz, Austria. This international trade fair for environmental technologies will serve as an information exchange for experts as well as for people who take an interest in active environmental protection, and for users of environmental technologies. Informa- tion available: Trend Commerz GmbH, A-4021 Linz/Austria, FOB 765, telephone: 732/27 4575. HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY STAFF Head Librarian Mary Hoffman Head Reference Librarian Anne Twitchell Reference Librarian Steve Hirsch Reference Librarian Monique Currie Reference Librarian Sheila Richard Reference Librarian-Water Athena Stone Acquisitions Librarian Melissa Skorupka Interlibrary Loan Librarian Leida Torres Cataloging Librarian Gretl Cox INFOTERRA/Translations Linda Spencer For Library tours (Wednesdays, 9:00-9:30) and database information call Sheila Richard, 382-5922 or send an E-Mail inquiry to EPA3211. Contact Nancy Langford at 475-7751 for information about the Public Information Center (PIC). THE INFORMATION BROKER/APRIL 1989 Page 12 ------- |