ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
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HEADQUARTERS
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U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
AUDIOVISUAL SUPPORT BRANCH
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JANUARY 1978
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INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Protection Agency uses closed circuit television to disseminate
information, to train personnel, and to document events and environmental subjects.
This catalog is a guide to videotapes of television material filed in the EPA Closed
Circuit Television Videotape Library.
HOW TO ORDER
To obtain EPA tapes not listed in Section IV, use Request for EPA Produced
Videotape forms, in Section V. Order should be timed to reach Videotape
Library no less than two weeks before tape is needed.
Those wishing to keep a copy of the tape for their own use should send either a
three-quarter inch color cassette or a one-half inch color reel-to-reel tape of adequate
length with their request. Due to legalities, tapes in Section IV, Miscellaneous,
cannot be copied on the borrower's tape. These tapes are available for loan only and
reproducing by the borrower is not permitted. UseRequestfor Non EPA Produced
Videotape forms in Section V.
Videotapes may be kept on loan a maximum of 15 days unless special arrange-
ments have been made with the Closed Circuit Television Office. The borrower is
responsible for any tape(s) lost or damaged while in his/ her possession.
When ordering, be sure to provide your complete mailing address and phone
number. Please return the loaned tape promptly to the following address:
Closed Circuit Television Office
(Attention: Tape Library)
USEPA PM215, Room 2435
401 M Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20460
(202) 755-0805
ABBREVIATIONS
% %" U-Matic Videotape Cassette
y-i y-i" reel-to-reel videotape
C color videotape
B&W black and white videotape
4:45 minutes and seconds
4:43:25 hours, minutes and seconds
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CONTENTS
Section I Subject Area
Page
Air Quality 1
Contracts 2
Energy 3
Enforcement 3
Grants 4
International Activities 6
Noise 7
Personnel 7
Pesticides 8
Planning and Management -.9
Public Awareness Programs 10
Radiation 10
Research and Development 11
Safety and Health 13
Solid Waste 13
Water Quality 14
Section II Titles, Alphabetical Listing
(with concise descriptions of subject matter) 17
Section III Events
(contains press conferences, hearings, ceremonies, etc., listed by
year) -39
Section IV Miscellaneous, Alphabetical Listing
(variety of videotapes—with synopsis—not produced in the EPA
Closed Circuit Television Office) 43
Section V Order Forms 47
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SECTION I - SUBJECT AREA
AIR QUALITY
AMENDMENT TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT #7-001
30:00, %C, 1974
CATALYTIC CONVERTER #7-002
30:00,3/4C, 1975
HOW MANY MILES PER GALLON #2-002
20:00, %C, 1974
UNLEADED GASOLINE: WHAT! WHERE! WHY! #2-001
30:00,3/4C, 1975
STAGE ONE VAPOR RECOVERY #2-003
20:53, %C, 1976
STAGE TWO VAPOR RECOVERY IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA #2-004
10:28, %C, 1975
COKE OVEN EMISSION, U.S. STEEL AND J&L STEEL #2-005
15:45, %C, 1976
STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH SEMINARS: FLUOROCARBONS
AND THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE #1-005E&F
1:35:10(2 tapes), %C, 1976
ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT #6-001
1:00:00, 1/2Q 1974
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CONTRACTS
CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SERIES
Small Purchases #14-001
20:08, %C, 1977
Source Evaluation and Selection Process #14-002
20:09, %C, 1977
Introduction to the Policy and Review Element of the
Procurement Organization, Part I #14-003
17:15, %C, 1977
Introduction to the Policy and Review Element of the
Procurement Organization, Part II: Accomplishments
and Objectives for Fiscal Year 1977 #14-004
15:20, %C, 1977
Introduction to the Procurement Organization #14-005
13:02, %C, 1977
Small Business #14-006
14:27, %C, 1977
Minority Business #14-007
23:50, %C, 1977
Overview of Research Triangle Park's Contracts
Management Program #14-008
12:04, %C, 1977
Contracts Management Cost Review and Policy
Branch #14-009
12:03, %C, 1977
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ENERGY
ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT #6-001
1:00tOO, !/2C, 1974
EPA'S ENERGY PROGRAMS: INTERVIEW WITH DR. STANLEY
GREENFIELD #1-007
16:56, %C, 1974
UNLEADED GASOLINE: WHAT! WHERE! WHY! %g #2-001
30:00, %C, 1975
HOW MANY MILES PER GALLON #2-002
20:00,3/4C, 1974
•CATALYTIC CONVERTER #7-002
30:00, %C, 1975
THERMO EFFLUENT LIMITS #8-001
1:00:00, 3/4C, 1974
ENFORCEMENT
UNLEADED GASOLINE: WHAT! WHERE! WHY!
30:00, %C, 1975
HOW MANY MILES PER GALLON
20:00,3/4C, 1974
STAGE ONE VAPOR RECOVERY
20:53, %C, 1976
STAGE TWO VAPOR RECOVERY IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
10;28, HC, 1975
COKE OVEN EMISSION: U.S. STEEL AND J&L STEEL
15:45, y4C, 1976
NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT CENTER, DENVER
COLORADO
3:00:00(3 tapes), %C, 1976 (Unedited/Video Only)
APPROACH TO FEEDLOT ORDER
22:12, %C, 1975
PROPOSED FEEDLOT REGULATION
21:00, %C, 1975
PESTICIDES MISUSE REVIEW COMMITTEE (PMRC)
39:13, %C, 1977
NOISE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
26:05,3/SC, 1976
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#2-001
#2-002
#2-003
#2-004
#2-005
#2-006A,B,&C
#2-007
#2-008
#4-006
#10-003
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GRANTS
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS SERIES
Financing Water Pollution Control Works in the
U.S.
54:23, %C, 1976
EPA Regulations, Guidance, Procedures
43:40, %C, 1976
State Planning Process
37:13, %C, 1976
Pre-Application Information
42:35, %C, 1976
Step 1 Grant Applications and Processing
45:04, %C, 1976
Facilities Plans
1:37:16(2 tapes), %C, 1976
Step 2 Grant Applications and Processing
55:58, %C, 1976
Construction Contract Documents
42:33, %C, 1976
Step 3 Grant Applications and Processing
57:44, %C, 1976
Award of Construction Contracts
54:44, %C, 1976
Project Changes, Contract Modifications, Change
Orders
49:04, %C, 1976
Audit
45:26, %C, 1976
Federal Payment Procedure
1:01:07, %C, 1976
Construction Grants Program Procurement
Process Workshop
4:00:00 (4 tapes), %C, 1975
Construction Inspection Overview
50:00,3/4C, 1976
Program Management
33:00, %C, 1976
Construction Grants Numbering
25:00, %C, 1976
#15-001
#15-002
#15-003
#15-004
#15-005
#15-006 A&B
#15-007
#15-008
#15-009
#15-010
#15-011
#15-012
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#15-013
#15-014A,B,C&D
#15-015
#15-016
#15-017
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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROGRAM PROCUREMENT
WORKSHOP
4:00:00(4 unedited tapes), %C, 1975
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS WORKSHOP #1
2:00:00(2 unedited tapes), %C, 1976
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS WORKSHOP #2
3:00:00(3 unedited tapes), %C, 1976
GRANTS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION SERIES
Project Officer Responsibilities
19:00, %C, 1977
Use of Source Materials
10:31, y4C, 1977
Legal and Administrative Review
10:16, y4C, 1977
EPA Grant Numbering System
18:10, %C, 1977
Relocation Assistance, Historic Preservation and
Flood Insurance
.12:10, %C, 1977
Grant Closeout
15:28, %C, 1977
Disputes and Appeals
18:37, %C, 1977
Consolidated Grants, Joint Funded Projects
10:34, 3/4C, 1977
Grant Costs
13:18, 3/4C, 1977
Freedom of Information, Copyrights, and Patents
12:09, 3/4C, 1977
Subagreements
20:06, %C, 1977
Award Process
13:21, %C, 1977
Deviations From Regulations
9:16, %C, 1977
Record Retention Requirements
6:01, %C, 1977
Grants Information and Control System
(G.I.C.S.)
6:06,3/4C, 1977
Initial Processing of Grant Proposals
20:06, y4C, 1977
Cost/ Price Analysis and Cost Review
12:15, %C, 1977
Programmatic Review
8:07, %C, 1977
Accounting and Internal Management
9:00, %C, 1977
Project Changes
18:28, %C, 1977
PROCESS
#15-014ABCD
#15-018A&B
#15-019A,B&C
#15-020
#15-021
#15-022
#15-023
#15-024
#15-025
#15-026
#15-027
#15-028
#15-029
#15-030
#15-031
#15-032
#15-033
#15-034
#15-035
#15-036
#15-037
#15-038
#15-039
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Publications and Publicity
6:54, %C, 1977
Grant Related Income
6:45, MC, 1977
Property Management
15:00, %C, 1977
Grantee Reports
13:48, %C, 1977
Remedies for Noncompliance
16:50, %C, 1977
The Payment Process
10:41, %C, 1977
Introduction to Grants Administration
10:52, %C, 1977
Douglas Costle, Intro, to the Project Officer Training
Course
4:26, %C, 1977
THE GRANT PROCESS FOR 208 PLANNING
45:00, %C, 1975
COST ANALYSIS WORKSHOP FOR CONTRACTS AND
GRANTS
1:00:00, (2 tapes), %C, 1976
#15-040
#15-041
#15-042
#15-043
#15-044
#15-045
#15-046
#15-047
#8-007
#13-005 A&B
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
OVERSEAS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
15:00, '/2B&W, 1973
EUROPEAN COMMISSION REPORT
1:00:00, '/2B&W, 1973
USIA INTERVIEW WITH RUSSELL TRAIN
23:20, %C, 1976
EARTHWATCH ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
2:00:00(2 tapes), KC, 1976
OVERSEAS MISSION
30:00, %C, 1976
INTERNATIONAL REFERRAL SYSTEM OPENING
CEREMONIES
20:00,3y4C, 1975
U.S./U.S.S.R. PRESS CONFERENCE
2:00:00, MC & 3AC, 1973
#16-001
#16-002
#16-003
#16-004 A&B
#16-005
#16-006
#17-002
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NOISE
NOISE LEVELS DOCUMENT
30:00, %C, 1974
NOISE PROMO
5:51, %C, 1976
NOISE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
26:05, y4C, 1976
#10-001
#10-002
#10-003
PERSONNEL
EPA ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
1:00:00, !/2B&W, 1973
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR OPENING CEREMONIES
3:25, y4B&W, 1975
WOMEN'S WEEK
50:10(2 tapes), 3/4B&W, 1975
WOMEN'S WORLD
31:47,34B&W, 1975
EPA ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
1:00:00(3 tapes), 3/4B&W, 1975
EPA PAYROLL
14:00, #C, 1975
EPA ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
13:12, %C, 1976
ORIENTATION OF WATERSIDE MALL COMPLEX
4:43, %C, 1977
FEDERAL REGISTER
1:00:00(2 tapes), %C, 1976
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACT
1:00:00, y4C, 1976
WELCOME TO NEW EPA EMPLOYEES
4:30, y4C, 1977
#12-001
#12-002
#12-003A&B
#12-004
#12-005A,B&C
#12-006
#12-007
#12-008
#12-009 A&B
#12-010
#12-012
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MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES #13-003
29:00, 3/4C, 1976
COMPUTER NETWORK #13-010A,B,C,D,E&F
6:00:00(6 tapes), %C, 1977
ORIENTATION TO THE ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR TRAINING
SEMINARS #12-013
40:00,3/4C, 1977
SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM OPENING CEREMONIES #12-014
32:42,3/4C, 1977
THE ROLE OF THE SUPERVISOR IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT #12-015
30:55,3/4C, 1977
NEW EMPLOYEES ORIENTATION PROGRAM #12^016
13:00,%' C, 4-21-11
PESTICIDES—HERBICIDES—
RODENTICIDES
PESTICIDES REGISTRATION BRIEFING #4-001
30:00, %C, 1974
CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS ' #4-002
30:00, y4C, 1974
1975 WEED SCIENCE SEMINARS
Fundamental Principles of Weed Control W-003A&.B
1:17:06(2 tapes), y4C, 1975 .;' "'
Patterns of Herbicide Use
37:36, y4C, 1975
How Pesticide Users Think and Act
55:04, %C, 1975
Communication With Pesticide Users #4-003 E
52:15, %C, 1975
REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION:
A FIRST DECISION ON ENDRIN #4-004
20:00, %C, 1976
PESTICIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION ON MICROFICHE #
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REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION OF THE
PESTICIDE TOXAPHENE *4-008
20:20, y4C, 1977
REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION:
LINDANE #4-009
20:32, %C, 1977
REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION:
TRISBEN, BENZAC AND TREFLAN #4-010
18:00, %C, 1977
R.P.A.R. ON DIMETHOATE #4-011
19:39, y4C, 1977
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
FEDERAL BUILDING FUND
10:00,y4C, 1974
1977 BUDGET
52:00, y4C, 1976
MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
29:00, %C, 1976
ZERO BASE BUDGETING
42:00, %C, 1976
COST ANALYSIS WORKSHOP FOR CONTRACTS
AND GRANTS
1:00:00, (2 tapes), %C, 1976
FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
8:42, y4C, 1976
EPA ISSUES AND ANSWERS,
15:54,3/4C, 1976
STATISTICAL SAMPLING: AN INTRODUCTION
27:00, y4C, 1977
COMPUTER NETWORK
6:00:00, (6 tapes), %C, 1977
SEMINAR ON SYSTEMATIC MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING
52:18, y4C, 1977
EPA PRESENTS "CLOSED CIRCUIT T.V."
7:00,^, 1977
COMPUTER SCIENCE CORPORATION (CSC)
54:06,y4C, 1977
FEDERAL REGISTER
1:00:00(2 tapes), 3/4C, 1976
ADVANCED SEMINAR IN INQUIRY AND REPORTING
#13-001
#13-002
#13-003
#13-004
#13-005 A&B
#13-006
#13-007
#13-008
#13-010A,B.C,D,E&F
#13-011
#13-012
#13-013
#12-009 AB
SYSTEMS
3:30:00(4 tapes), %C, 1976
#17-029 A.B,C&D
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PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT OF 1976 #11-001
13:32, V4C, 1977
MINORITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT #11-003
31:14, 3/4 C, 11/6/77
LABOR: ECONOMY/ ECOLOGY # 11 -004
25:00,3/4 C, 11/15/77
RADIATION
A SURVEY AND ANALYSIS OF OCEAN DISPOSAL SITES #5-001
23:46,KC, 1976
AN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY OF NON-IONIZING RADIATION #5-002
25:10, %C, 1976
FIELD SURVEY AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS AT
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA #5-003
29:17,3,4C, 1976
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING: PROTECTIVE ACTION
GUIDELINES #5-004A&B
1:26:13(2 tapes), Y4C, 1976
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
CONTROLS ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT #1-002
30:00, y4C, 1974
UPGRADING EXISTING ACTIVATED SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANTS
#1-003
25:00, '/2B&W, 1974
POWER PLANTS SEMINAR #1-004ABCD
3:00:00(4 tapes), '/2B&W, 1974
STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH SEMINARS
Trace Organics in Water: Identification and Measurement #1-005A
33:38, y4C, 1976
Trace Organics in Water: Standardized Methodology #1-0058
34:34, %C, 1976
Trace Organics in Water: Research Monitoring Studies #1-005C
31:31, %C, 1976
Small Flows Program #1-005D
44:00, y4C, 1976
Fluorocarbons and Stratospheric Ozone
1:35:10(2 tapes), %C, 1976
Soil Treatment Systems for Municipal Wastewater
2:56:04(4 tapes), %C, 1977
EPA'S ENERGY PROGRAMS: INTERVIEW WITH DR. STANLEY
GREENFIELD
16:56, %C, 1974
INSTALLATION OF A TRENCHLESS SEWER LINE
27:41(2 tapes), ^C, 1976
SOCIO-ECONOMIC APPROACHES TO RESIDENTIAL WATER
CONSERVATION
Part I: Cost Effective Approaches to Residential
Water Conservation
29:20, y4C, 1977
Part II: Water Pricing Approaches to Achieve
Water Conservation
25:35, %C, 1977
#1-005E&F
#1-006A,B,C&D
#1-007
#1-008AB
#1-009 A
#1-009B
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HEALTH AND ECOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES
Poison and Shellfish
52:12, y4C, 1976
The Geography of Cancer
57:49, 3/4C, 1976
Registry of Tumors in Lower Animals
1:00:00,3/4C, 1976
Evaluating Drug Safety at the Food and Drug
Administration
55:00, y4C, 1976
LABORATORY SAFETY AND TOXIC GAS EXPOSURE
56:12(3 tapes), 3/4C, 1976
CARBON ABSORPTION
15:00, '/2B&W, 1974
ANTICIPATING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE:
THE NEED FOR LONG-RANGE PERSPECTIVE IN EPA
Confronting the Multifold Trend: Public Policy Imperatives
for the Next 25 Years
1:31:00, (2 tapes), 3/4C, 1977
Why Look at the Future?
1:27:00, (2 tapes), 3/4C, 1977
Applications of Futures Research at General Mills
1:16:00, (2 tapes), %C, 1977
The Roles of Futures Forecasting in Policy Analyses
58:00, %C, 1977
Futures Research in the Government: Federal Panel
59:00,3/4C, 1977
How to Get from Here to There: Finding the
Proper Tools
1:12:00, (2 tapes), %C, 1977
Putting it All Together: How EPA can Cope with the
Uncertain Future
1:02:00,3/4C, 1977
#1-010A
#1-010B
#1-010C
#1-010D
#1-012ABC
#8-002
#1-016A&B
#1-017A&B
#1-018A&B
#1-019
#1-020
#1-021A&B
#1-022
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SAFETY AND HEALTH
SAFETY AND HEALTH
8:30, %C, 1976
HEALTH AND ECOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES
Poison and Shellfish
52:12, %C, 1976
The Geography of Cancer
57:49, y4C, 1976
Registry of Tumors in Lower Animals
1:00:00, %C, 1976
Evaluating Drug Safety at the Food and Drug
Administration
55:00, %C, 1976
LABORATORY SAFETY AND TOXIC GAS EXPOSURE
56:12(3 tapes), %C, 1976
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING: PROTECTIVE ACTION
GUIDELINES
1:26:13(2 tapes), %C, 1976
#3-001
#1-010A
#1-0108
#1-010C
#1-010D
#1-012A,B&C
#5-004A&B
SOLID WASTE
RECOVERY OF RESOURCE FROM SOLID WASTE
30:00, %C, 1974
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT OF 1976
13:32, %C, 1977
#9-001
#9-002
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WATER QUALITY
THERMO EFFLUENT LIMITS #8-001
1:00:00, %C, 1974
CARBON ABSORPTION #8-002
15:00, !/2B&W, 1974
OIL SPILL #8-003
45:03, %C, 1975
FOR A CLEAN DRINK OF WATER #8-004
18:12,y4C, 1975
208 WATER PLANNING #8-005
1:00:00, %C, 1975
DESIGNATION FOR AREAWIDE WATER QUALITY #8-006
45:00,3/4C, 1975
THE GRANT PROCESS FOR 208 PLANNING #8-007
45:00, %C, 1975
DEEP WATER PORTS: EPA BRIEFING BY U.S.
COAST GUARD #8-008
35:00, %C, 1976
OPERATION S.T.E.P. #8-009
(SPILL TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM)
13:26, %C, 1976
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PROPOSED NATIONAL INTERIM PRIMARY DRINKING WATER
STANDARDS: A PUBLIC HEARING #8-010A&B
1:28:00(2 tapes), 3/4C, 1975
EPA WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE #8-011 A,B,C&D
(4 unedited tapes), %C, 1976
SOCIO-ECONOMIC APPROACHES TO RESIDENTIAL WATER
CONSERVATION
Part I: Cost Effective Approaches to Residential
Water Conservation 29:20, %C, 1977 #1-009A
Part II: Water Pricing Approaches to Achieve
Water Conservation 25:35,3/4C, 1977 #1-009B
STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH SEMINARS
Trace Organics in Water: Identification and
Measurement 33:38, %C, 1976 #1-005A
Trace Organics in Water: Standardized Methodology
34:34, %C, 1976 #1-005B
Trace Organics in Water: Research Monitoring
Studies 31:31,3/4C, 1976 #1-005C
Small Flows Program 44:00, %C, 1976 #1-005D
Soil Treatment Systems for Municipal
Wastewater 2:56:04(4 tapes), %C, 1977 #1-006A,B,C&D
A SURVEY AND ANALYSIS OF OCEAN DISPOSAL SITES #5-001
23:46, y4C, 1976
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SECTION II - TITLES
AMENDMENT TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT '#7-001
30:00, %C, 1974
Russell Train, EPA Administrator, discusses the Amendment with Anne Blair,
Office of Public Affairs, and the justification of the authorization for extension of the
deadline of the Transportation Control Plan. EPA has recognized that the 1975 and
1977 attainment dates are "unrealistic" in certain cases. Extensions will be granted of
up to five (5) years.
ANTICIPATING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE:
THE NEED FOR LONG-RANGE PERSPECTIVE IN EPA
Confronting the Multifold Trend: Public Policy Imperatives
for the Next 25 Years #1-016A&B
1:31:00, (2 tapes), 3/4C, 1977
David P. Snyder, Senior Planning Officer, Internal Revenue Service, presents a slide
show with commentary that has been shown at a variety of national and
international meetings. Snyder reviews current perceptions of food, energy,
population, natural resources, etc, and how these relate to policy-making.
Why Look at the Future? #1-017A&B
1:27:00, (2 tapes). %C, 1977
Joseph Coates, Assistant to the Director, Office of Technology Assessment, U.S.
Congress, maintains that all government work should be characterized by three
words: foresight, flexibility, and feedback. He uses contemporary issues to examine
the implications of futures planning to the bureaucracy and the government's
regulatory structure.
Applications of Futures Research at General Mills #1-018A&B
1:16:00 (2 tapes), %C, 1977
Graham T. Molitor, Director of Government Relations for General Mills, Inc.
discusses a multi-faceted social-political forecasting process that has successfully
expanded intuitive process into a systematic approach to data collection, synthesis.
and corporate policy imput.
The Roles of Futures Forecasting in Policy Analyses #1-019
58:00, %C, 1977
Walter Hahn, Director of Futures Research, Congressional Research Service,
discusses a variety of activities involving long-range analysis and conjecture.
ranging from Congressional inquiries. Presidential Advisory Groups, futures
research organizations and consultants to international conferences—suggesting
that there is by no means a consensus on the number or priority of problem areas
facing the nation. Hahn further explained the mission of the Congressional
Research Service in providing long-range outlooks on matters before Committees in
the House and Senate.
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Futures Research in the Government: Federal Panel #1-020
59:00. %C. 1977
Dennis Little. CRS
Lynn Jackson, FAA
William Back. DOA
Edwin Johnson, EPA
A panel composed of three federal agency officials representing the FAA. the
Economic Research Service in Agriculture, and Office of Pesticides in EPA
discussed the application of scenario building, technology assessments and long-
range information systems to their own missions. Debated are the organizational
frameworks needed to nurture systematic long-range policy research in response to
Congress' intent to hold "foresight" hearings to identify needed programs to
complement its current "oversight" hearings on the effectiveness of current
programs.
How to Get from Here to There: Finding the
Proper Tools #1-021A&B
1:12:00, (2 tapes). y4C. 1977
Wayne Boucher, U.S. Commission on Electronic Fund Transfers ,
gives a brief historical perspective to the "futures" movement, emphasizing
that practitioners of the "art" do not have a set of methods as in the more established
disciplines; rather they are guided by a "mind-set" that is problem and policy
oriented. A review of various methods used by policy forecasters including scenario
writing and various delphi techniques make up the greater portion of the
presentation.
Putting it All Together: How EPA Can Cope with the
Uncertain Future #1-022
1:02:00. V4C. 1977
Dr. Pat Johnson, NSF
Dr. Johnson summarizes and critici/es the main points of the previous six seminar
speakers. He then defines the need for federal agencies to undertake assessment of
strategic information, suggesting that currently very few "decision-makers" are
giving it the attention this activity deserves. Three forces that will focus greater
attention to development of a strategic information capability are: increasing
complexity of mission of most federal agencies; rapid social/economic/ technologi-
cal change; and an aroused public's demand that its officials cope with rapidly
changing situations.
APPROACH TO FEEDLOT ORDER #2-007
22:12. y4C, 1975
Bert Printz. Director. Office of Technical Analysis, discusses the NROC suit
regarding exemptions to permit program.
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1976 BUDGET #17-014A&B
1:05:00(2 tapes), %C, 1975
A press conference held by Russell Train, EPA Administrator, and Alvin Aim,
Assistant Administrator for Planning and Management, on their projected goals
and expenditures for 1976.
1977 BUDGET #13-002
52:00, %C, 1976
Alvin Aim, Assistant Administrator for Planning and Management, points out that
the 1977 budget is $53 million less than the 1976 budget, which is in keeping with the
President's austerity program. $11 million for water supply program and $7 million
for management and support are this year's highlights.
CARBON ABSORPTION #8-002
15:00, '/4B&W, 1974
Arthur N. Masse, Chief, Municipal Treatment Research Program, explains why
carbon is feasible for wastewater treatment and how carbon works in water as an
organic filtration process.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER #7-002
30:00, %C, 1975
Eric Stork, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Mobile Source Air Pollution,
describes the catalytic converter and answers questions regarding possible medically
harmful side effects and EPA's position on the issue.
CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS #4-002
30:00, %C, 1974
Anne Blair, Office of Public Affairs, interviews Dr. John Osmun, Director,
Operations Division, Pesticides Programs, regarding FIFRA as amended, Section
4, and the certification of pesticide applicators.
COKE OVEN EMISSION: U.S. STEEL AND J&L STEEL #2-005
15:45, %C, 1976
Documentation of oven emissions at U.S. Steel and J&L Steel, with explanation of
testing procedures by Ken Malmberg from the Stationary Source Enforcement
Division, EPA.
COMPUTER NETWORK #13-010A,B,C,D,E&F
6:00:00(6 tapes), %C, 1977
Comnet introduces EPA employees to the computer services they will provide under
Comnet's new EPA contract.
COMPUTER SCIENCE CORPORATION (CSC) #13-013
54:06, %C, 1977
An overview of CSC's development, maintenance, and operations contract with
EPA provided by Clyde Anderson, President of the Applied Technology Division
of CSC and his staff. They discuss CSC's contract with EPA and proper procedures
for using the contract.
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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROGRAM PROCUREMENT PROCESS
WORKSHOP #15-014A,B,C&D
4:00:00(4 tapes), %C, 1975
Seminar held in Boston with Billy Somner of Consulting Engineers Council and
EPA personnel regarding problem areas such as administration, control, design
specifications, violations, and estimation of project costs.
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS SERIES
Audit #15-012
45:26,3/4C, 1976
Includes information regarding Office of Audit organization, construction grant
audits, accounting systems, criteria for eligibility and accountability of specific cost
items, supporting documents, procurement systems, and types of contracts.
Award of Construction Contracts #15-010
54:44, %C, 1976
Includes information regarding Grantee's Bid Evaluation, Grantee's Recommenda-
tions for Awards, Certified Bid Tabulation Sheets, Lowest Responsive, Re-
sponsible Bidder, Performance Bond Information, EEO requirement, Notice of
Award, Notice to Proceed, and Pre-Work Conferences.
Construction Contract Documents #15-008
42:33,3/iC, 1976
Includes information regarding advertisement for bids, information for bidders,
bid, bid bond, agreement (contract), payment bond, performance bond, notice of
award, notice to proceed, change order, general conditions, specifications, drawings
(plans), and sub-contracts.
Construction Grant Numbering System #15-017
25:00, %C, 1976
Paul F. Wagner, Chief, Grants Information Branch, discusses how the Construction
Grant Numbering System relates to the 3 steps of the Grant Process, which are:
facilities' plans; preparation of construction drawings; and fabrication or building
treatment works.
Construction Inspection #15-015
50:00, %C, 1976
Discusses the inspection of grantee projects that are applicant designed, applicant
built, and applicant operated to insure that the construction of the project conforms
with the approved plans and specifications.
EPA Regulations, Guidance and Procedures #15-002
43:40, %C, 1976
Includes information on manual of references, regulations, program guidance,
guidelines, procedural handbook, and program terminology.
Facilities Plans #15-006A&B
1:37:16, (2 tapes), %C, 1976
Includes information regarding preparation of the facility plan, the facility plan
review, regulatory requirements, guidance and flexibility, effluent limitations,
current situation, future situation, alternatives, plan selection, cost and design,
implementation, summary and decision, and approval.
Federal Payment Procedure #15-013
1:01:07%C, 1976
A workshop for grantee officers, concerning federal payment procedure for federal
grants, the grant agreement and terms of payment.
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Financing Water Pollution Control Works
in the U.S. #15-001
54:23, %C, 1976
Discusses role of the federal government, congressional actions, federal funding
programs, P.L. 92-500 Construction Grants Program, role of state and local
governments, future of federal Clean Waters Program.
Pre-Application Information #15-004
42:35, %C, 1976
Includes information on eligibility, pre-application conference, important dates,
contracts for professional services, administrative requirements, technical require-
ments, and regionalized format.
Program Management #15-016
33:06, y4C, 1976
M.J. Quigley, Chief, Program Planning and Evaluation Branch, discusses Program
Management's three goals: to develop cost-effective and environmentally sound
projects; to work together with states and municipalities to determine fraud and
irregularity; and, to expand the level of delegation and other forms of decentraliza-
tion.
Project Changes, Contract Modifications, and Change Orders #15-011
49:04, y4C, 1976
Discusses types, flow chart, approvals, prior approvals, post approvals, Step 3
Change Orders, lump sum contract, unit price contract, payment, Administrative
Construction Grants requirements.
State Planning Process #15-003
37:13, y4C, 1976
Explains planning processes, state continuing planning process, basin plans,
areawide waste treatment management plans, facility plans, municipal permits, state
strategy and program, state priority system and list, and funding.
Step 1 Grant Applications and Processing #15-005
45:04, %C, 1976
Discusses plan of study, administrative requirements and funding.
Step 2 Grant Applications and Processing #15-007
55:58,3/4C, 1976
Includes information on types of Step 2 Grants, flow chart, content of Step 2
application package, priority certification, facilities plan, industrial cost recovery
and user charge requirements, proposed subagreements, required comments or
approvals, technical review and procedures, I/1 requirements, NEPA requirements.
Administrative requirements, and funding.
Step 3 Grant Applications and Processing #15-009
57:44, %C, 1976
Information includes types of Step 3 grants, flow chart, content of Step 3 application
package, technical review and procedures, facilities planning requirements, contract
documents requirements, assurances, administrative requirements, funding,
priority list and reserves, grant agreement, grant conditions, and payment
schedule.
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS WORKSHOP I #I5-018A&B
2:00:00(2 unedited tapes), 34C, 1976
Grantee officers participate in a workshop reviewing step by step procedure and all
aspects of the Step 1 application package.
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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS WORKSHOP II #15-019A,B&C
3:00:00(3 unedited tapes), %C, 1976
An open educational discussion with Al Bowyer, consultant with Ecolsciences Inc.,
and representatives from the EPA regions, about facility plans process.
CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SERIES
Cost Review and Policy Branch #14-009
12:03, %C, 1977
Donald Hambrick, Chief, Cost Review and Policy Branch, discusses responsibilities
of the branch, outlines the management structure, and describes each management
officer's duties.
Introduction to the Policy and Review Element of the
Procurement Organization, Part I #14-003
17:15, %C, 1977
Discusses major functional activities of the Contracts Policy and Review Branch
and introduces key personnel within the division.
Introduction to the Policy and Review Element of the
Procurement Organization, Part II: Accomplishments and
Objectives for Fiscal Year 1977 #14-004
15:20, %C, 1977
Discusses changes within the branch such as personnel changes, organizational
changes and procurement revisions.
Introduction to the Procurement Organization #14-005
13:02, %C, 1977
William E. Mathis, Director, Contracts Management, tells how Contracts
Management is organized to carry out the contracts function within EPA and
introduces key personnel.
Minority Business #14-007
23:50,3/4C, 1977
Everette C. Hunt, Minority Business Specialist, Contracts Management, gives an
overview of EPA's Minority Business Enterprise Program, the historical elements
inducing its origin, its national purpose, and the role of EPA in relation to minority
business.
Small Business #14-006
14:27, V4C, 1977
Everette C. Hunt, Minority Business Specialist, Contracts Management, discusses
EPA's Small Business Program, its contracting with EPA, and the problems of
competing with big business.
Small Purchases # 14-001
20:08, %C, 1977
James Arnn, Procurement Analyst, Contracts Management Division, discusses the
increase in negotiation authority to $10,000, and focuses on procurements between
$2500 to $10,000.
Source Evaluation and Selection Process #14-002
20:09, %C, 1977
John Dammeyer, head of Contracts Policy Section, discusses policies and
procedures applicable to the Source Evaluation and Selection Process.
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CONTROLS ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT t* 1-002
30:00, %C, 1974
Al Trakowski, Acting Assistant Administrator of Research and Development.
discusses EPA's plans to use other federal agencies', such as NASA, technical
assistance and machinery in solving acute environmental problems facing EPA.
COST ANALYSIS WORKSHOP FOR CONTRACTS AND
GRANTS #13-005 A&B
1:00:00(2 unedited tapes), %C, 1976
Simulation of a workshop on cost analysis techniques used at EPA.
DEEP WATER PORTS: EPA BRIEFING BY U.S. COAST GUARD #8-008
35:00, %C, 1976
Lt. Richard Jones, U.S. Coast Guard, briefs EPA so that EPA can make suggestions
for the Coast Guard environmental impact reports for the project in Gulf of Mexico.
DESIGNATION FOR AREAWIDE WATER QUALITY #8-006
45:00, %C, 1975
James L. Agee, Assistant Administrator for Water and Hazardous Materials,
speaks to 208 planning agencies about areawide planning and the development of a
work plan, sources of water pollution and attainment of standards by 1983. A five-
member panel of 208 planning officials discuss cost estimates, outlines for
implementation, development of work plans, management strategy and specific
objectives and constraints of 208 planning.
EARTHWATCH ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM #16-004A&B
2:00:00(2 tapes), %C, 1976
Dr. Brown, Senior Liaison Officer, United Nations Environment Program,
discusses the present environmental conditions as a result of the Stockholm
Conference.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING, PART I #5-004A
48:00, %C, 1976
Carroll James introduces various segments of the Emergency Response Team and a
panel of experts representing interested members of the public. They discuss the
Fifth Line of Containment, which is the combined efforts of several federal agencies
to provide state and local governments with guidance on the protective actions they
should take if a significant amount of radioactive release occurs at a nuclear facility.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING, PART II #5-0048
36:13, %C, 1976
Carroll James interviews Dr. William Rowe, Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Radiation Programs, who explains in detail the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth
lines of containment. A panel of experts then discusses the training manual.
"Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents."
ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT #6-001
1:00:00, '/2C, 1974
John Quarles, Assistant Administrator, answers questions about the conflicts and
solutions that come about between energy conservation and environmental quality
control.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY OF NON-IONIZING RADIATION, AN #5-002
25:10, HC, 1976
Concerns mainly the broadcast band measurement and ambient exposure, and
includes an explanation and demonstration of the Electromagnetic Radiation
Analysis Van.
EPA AWARDS CEREMONY #12-001
1:00:00, ViB&W, 1973
Awards were presented, in the Departmental Auditorium, to EPA employees by
Russell Train and Assistant Administrators.
EPA AWARDS CEREMONY #12-005A,B&C
1:00:00(3 tapes), %B&W, 1975
Russell Train and the Assistant Administrator of EPA presented awards to EPA
employees who were commended for their outstanding service to the agency.
EPA AWARDS CEREMONY #12-007
13:12, %C, 1976
An awards ceremony, held at the Departmental Auditorium, to honor the
outstanding EPA employees of the year.
EPA'S ENERGY PROGRAMS: INTERVIEW WITH DR. STANLEY
GREENFIELD #1-007
16:56, %C, 1974
Dr. Stanley Greenfield, Assistant Administrator of Research and Development,
talks with Ann Blair, Office of Public Affairs, about EP A's energy-related programs
of Research and Development, and about EP A's mission to use non-sulfuric fuels to
reduce the demand of these fuels.
EPA ISSUES AND ANSWERS #13-007
15:54,3/4C, 1976
Alvin Aim, Assistant Administrator for Planning and Management, answers
questions regarding EPA Management and Administration.
EPA PAYROLL #12-006
14:00, %C, 1975
Explanation for new EPA employees of EPA's Payroll Process, including pay
periods, deductions, and various monetary plans for the EPA employee.
EPA PRESENTS "CLOSED CIRCUIT TV" #13-012
7:00, %C, 1977
Short clips to show the variety of Closed Circuit productions at EPA, Washington,
D.C.
EPA WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE #8-011 A,B,C&D
4:00:00(4 tapes), %C, 1976
Conference and discussion of 208 "Environmental Management Program" with an
introduction by San Francisco City officials.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION REPORT #16-002
1:00:00, «/2B&W, 1973
Barbara Jacobs, Representative of the Commission of European Communities,
talks about the mission of the European Commission on controlling pollution in the
industrial countries of France, Germany, Luxemburg; Austria, and Italy, and also
comments on EPA's participation in the Commission and how it can help these
countries overcome the menace of pollution.
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EVALUATING DRUG SAFETY AT THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRA-
TION (HEALTH AND ECOLOGY SEMINAR) #1-010D
55:00, y4C, 1976
Dr. Frances Kelsey, Science Office Director, F.D. A, gives an historical background
of the F.D.A., the potential dangers of drugs not evaluated by the F.D.A. and the
controversial drug Thalidomide.
FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION BRIEFING #13-006
8:42, %C, 1976
Jack Tarran, Director, Facilities and Support Services Division, speaks on the
responsibilities and services of his division.
FEDERAL BUILDINGS FUND #13-001
10:00, %C, 1974
Harrison Hoft, Deputy Director of Facilities and Support Services Division,
introduces EPA employees to the enactment of Public Law 92-313, which
established the Federal Buildings Fund. He discusses that portion of PL 92-313
dealing with charges for space or services in facilities controlled by the General
Services Administration. E nactment of this law has resulted in a totally different
space management system for all government agencies.
FEDERAL REGISTER #12-009A&B
1:00:00(2 tapes), %C, 1976
Information about the Federal Register, what it is, how to use it; also, a brief history
of the Federal Register and elements of the typical Federal Register document.
FIELD SURVEY AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS AT MONTGOMERY,
ALABAMA #5-003
29:17, % C, 1976
Laboratory and in-the-field procedures for collecting and analyzing data on
environmental radiation are shown in operation and explained. Includes
explanation of the Eastern Environmental Radiation Facility.
FOR A CLEAN DRINK OF WATER #8-004
18:12, %C, 1975
John Quarles, Deputy Administrator, discusses the Safe Drinking Water Act (1974)
and its importance.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS #12-010
1:00:00, %C, 1976
A panel consisting of: Steve Martin, Management Analyst, Freedom of
Information Act; Dick Cocozza, Policy and Labor Relations, Personnel
Management Division; Edward Gray, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel;
Luke Weaver, Security and Inspection Division; Don Patton, Management
Analyst, Privacy Act. The Panel discusses the Acts and their relevance, and answers
questions from Lou Fischer, Civil Service Commission, and Ann Wilson, Bureau of
Management Information.
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GRANTS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION SERIES
Accounting and Internal Management #15-038
9:00, %C, 1977
Robert Paul, Grants Management Officer, explains EPA standards for "Responsi-
ble Grantees," grantee accounting systems, grantee records and EPA access, and
grantee internal management systems.
Award Process #15-031
13:21, %C, 1977
Marilyn Owen, Grants Specialist, Region 6, discusses premature notification of
approval, costs incurred prior to joint execution, federal obligation date, program
procedure for approved proposal, and preparation of EPA form 5700-20, Grant
agreement/ amendment.
Consolidated Grants, Joint Funded Projects #15-027
10:34, %C, 1977
Alexander Green, Director, Grants Administration Div., covers the two uses of the
grant mechanism that permit use of more than one granting authority for the same
grant.
Cost/Price Analysis and Cost Review #15-036
12:15, %C, 1977
Fred Meadows, Chief, Grants Operations Branch, deals with the grantee and EPA
responsibilities for analyzing or reviewing the elements.of cost in grant proposals, or
in proposed subagreements under a grant.
Deviations from Regulations #15-032
9:16, %C, 1977
Peggy Almond, Grants Administration Division, lists actions which require a
deviation, and outlines requests for deviations and deviation approvals/ disapprov-
als.
Disputes and Appeals #15-026
18:37, %C, 1977
Robert Mittendorff, Attorney, outlines the procedure to be followed where a
grantee has filed a formal appeal against an Agency decision under the "disputes"
clause of grant regulations.
EPA Grant Numbering System #15-023
18:10, %C, 1977
John Machita, Chief, Grants Administration Branch (Region 3), illustrates the
complex grant numbering system developed by EPA, and the different ways which it
is used, depending on the grant program.
Freedom of Information, Copyrights, and Patents #15-029
12:09, %C, 1977
Harvey Pippen, Deputy Director, Grants Administration Division, deals with three
disparate topics, that are nevertheless tied together in that they all deal with
disclosure of information in some form.
Grant Closeout #15-025
15:28, %C, 1977
Robert Paul, Grants Management Officer, explains the requirements for formal
closeout of a grant, and the review of related reports; also, there is a discussion of
final audit, and final settlement.
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Grant Costs #15-028
13:18, y4C, 1977
Robert Gervais, Chief, Program Support Branch (Region 9), covers cost definitions,
direct vs. indirect costs, cost-sharing and matching, and the proper date to incur
costs—all topics as they apply to EPA grants.
Grantee Reports #15-043
13:48, 3/4C, 1977
Alfred Vigil, Chief, Grants Administration Branch (Region 8), outlines the purpose
and use of the various reports required by EPA of its grantees.
Grant-Related Income #15-041
6:45, %C, 1977
Donna Vankirk, Program Analyst, Grants Administration Division, is concerned
with income generated as a result of an awarded grant, and its application to the
grant project.
Grants Information and Control System (G.I.C.S.) #15-034
6:06, %C, 1977
Ross Hardter, Computer Systems Analyst, Grants Administration Division,
describes the functions of the Grants Admin. Div., computer system, the
management reports used by the wastewater treatment construction grants
program, and the potential uses of GICS to other grant programs.
Initial Processing of Grant Proposals #15-035
20:06, y4C, 1977
Alfred Vigil, Chief, Grants Administration Branch (Region 8), covers the early
dealings with potential applicants, from preapplications contact through the
processing of a formal grant application, to the point of the detailed administrative
review.
Introduction to Grants Administration #15-046
10:52, V4C, 1977
Alexander J. Greene, Director, Grants Administration, gives a general philosophi-
cal background on the approaches toward this field in EPA, the scope and dollar
impact of EPA grants and the content and intent of the training program.
Douglas Costle, Introduction to the Project Officer
Training Course #15-047
4:26, %C, 1977
Introductory remarks about the EPA, its grant programs and the videotape training
programs for Project Officers. D. Costle talks about the Grants Administration Div.
providing grant mgmt. services, assistance and advice for all Agency grant
programs. He stresses the fact that this series of video tapes is for the advancement of
grants management knowledge at all levels of this agency.
Legal and Administrative Review #15-022
10:16, %C, 1977
Fred Meadows, Chief, Grants Operations Branch, describes the item-by-item review
given to each grant application, using headquarters and regional checklists to
illustrate the types of items checked.
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The Payment Process #15-045
10:41, KC, 1977
Harvey Pippen, Deputy Director, Grants Administration Division, deals with the
various means by which a grantee receives Federal dollars once a grant has been
awarded, and the restrictions on the continued receipt and use of those dollars.
Programmatic Review #15-037
8:07, %C, 1977
Alexander J. Greene, Director, Grants Administration Division, deals with the vital
area of technical review considerations that must be taken into account before a
grant can be approved and awarded.
Project Changes # 15-039
18:28, %C, 1977
Robert Gervais, Chief, Program Support Branch (Region 9), talks about different
types of change in an awarded grant that may require modifications to the grant
agreement.
Project Officer Responsibilities #15-020
19:00,%C, 1977
Harold Hopkins, Chief, Program Support Branch (Region 4), speaks about the
general and far-flung responsibilities of the EPA Project Officer, and goes into some
detail in specific areas, stressing the value of the Project Officer's judgment.
Property Management #15-042
15:00, %C, 1977
Helen Beggun, Chief, Grants Administration Branch, covers property management
definitions, and property disposition at various levels, including discussions of
grant-purchased vs. government-owned property.
Publications and Publicity #15-040
6:54, %C, 1977
Gary M. Katz, Special Assistant, Grants Administration Division, covers
publications, publicity, questionnaires, project signs, and grantee related responsi-
bilities.
Record Retention Requirements #15-033
6:01, %C, 1977
Gary M. Katz, Grants Administration Special Assistant, outlines record retention
requirements for grantees and EPA.
Relocation Assistance, Historic Preservation and Flood Insurance #15-024
12:10, %C, 1977
Belle Davis, Grants Policy Specialist, Grants Administration Division, covers three
statutory areas that must be considered in grant proposals, before a grant can be
awarded.
Remedies for Noncompliance #15-044
16:50, HC, 1977
Evelyn Thornton, Chief, Grants Policy & Procedure Branch, Grants Administra-
tion Division, describes the remedies available to EPA when a grantee fails to meet
the terms and conditions of an accepted grant.
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Subagreements #15-030
20:06, %C, 1977
Robert Paul, Grants Management Officer, defines and explains subagreements, and
lists three areas of procurement applied to grants: small purchases, formally
advertised, and negotiated. Briefly discusses protests against subagreement awards.
Use of Source Materials #15-021
10:32, y4C, 1977
Robert Paul, Grants Management Officer, covers the availability, value, and use of
source materials, such as: laws, regulations, the EPA Grants Administration
Manual; program guidelines; OMB Circulars; and so on.
GRANT PROCESS FOR 208 PLANNING #8-007
45:00, %C, 1975
John Quarles, Deputy Administrator, speaks to planning agencies about the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act. A panel discusses the procedures for dealing
with water pollution and the implementation of the 208 Plan.
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HEALTH AND ECOLOGY SEMINAR
Evaluating Drug Safety at the Food and Drug Administration #1-010D
55:00, }4C, 1976
Dr. Frances Kelsey, Science Office Director, F.D.A.,givesan historical background
of the F.D.A., the potential dangers of drugs not evaluated by the F.D.A., and the
controversial drug Thalidomide.
The Geography of Cancer #1-010B
57:49, % C, 1976
A look at the correlation between the environment and cancer.
Poison and Shellfish #1-010A
52:12, %C, 1976
Daniel Hunt, Assistant Chief, Shellfish Sanitation Branch, Bureau of Foods,
discusses the Food & Drug Administration's attempt to protect the consumer from
contaminated (from water environment) shellfish that may be hazardous to the
consumer. Brief history of state and local shellfish sanitation.
Registry of Tumors in Lower Animals #1-0IOC
60:00, %C, 1976
Discussion of causes and types of tumors in lower animals, such as fish and turtles.
HOW MANY MILES-PER-GALLON #2-002
20:00, Y4C, 1974
An informal interview with Eric Stork, Deputy Assistant Administrator, regarding
President Ford's recent announcement of an auto fuel economy.
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INSTALLATION OF A TRENCHLESS SEWER LINE #1-008A&B
15:00& 12:00, %C, 1976
Footage of a trenchless sewer line installer directed by a laser beam and controlled
by computer.
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INTERNATIONAL REFERRAL SYSTEM, OPENING
CEREMONIES #16-006
20:00, y4C, 1975
Opening ceremonies for the International Referral System, a global system for
exchange of environmental information. Ceremonies are headed by Administrator
Russell E. Train, Noel Brown, UN-EPA liaison officer, and Asst. Secretary of
Interior, James C. Clark.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR #12-002
3:25, %B&W, 1975
Administrator Russell E. Train speaks of support for EPA's 4th National
Conference of Women.
LAB SAFETY AND TOXIC GAS
EXPOSURE #1-012A.B&C
3:00:00,%C, 1976
Discussion of accidents and how they can be avoided. Emphasizes that all acci-
dents must be reported so that information can be filed and used for prevention.
Examples.
LABOR: ECONOMY/ ECOLOGY # 11-004
25:00,% C, 11/15/77
Michael Scott of the Ofc. of Public Awareness discusses the issues involved in
labor & the environment-". . . the keys to life . . . how we make a living and how
we live." with Anthony Mazzocchi, an official of the Oil Chemical and Atomic
Workers International Union and Sister Sally Tolles of the Religious Order of the
Daughters of the Holy Spirit. This program centers around the issue of economy
vs ecology in which pessimists see only two choices: (1) keep the people working
and productive at their jobs, or (2) shut down the mills, factories to eliminate
pollution. However, the answers are not this clear.
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MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (MBO) TRAINING #13-003
29:00, %C, 1976
Discussion of M BO recording system, its effects and ineffectiveness and the future of
the MBO.
MINORITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT #11-003
31:14,3/4 C, 11/6/77
The Ofc. of Public Awareness addresses poverty, crime, unemployment, drugs,
poor health, malnutrition and dilapidated housing as really pressing problems
facing the inner-city. Program shows that some problems are environmental and
have more telling, tragic effects on minorities than anyone else. Paul Wyche is
joined with panelists from the National Urban League and the Joint Center for
Urban Environmental Studies and they explore in detail how EPA can improve its
linkages with the minority communities in our inner cities.
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NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT CENTER, DENVER,
COLORADO #2-006A.B&C
3:00:00(3 tapes), %C, 1976
An unedited series of laboratory tests for water quality.
NEW EMPLOYEES ORIENTATION PROGRAM #12-016
13:00,% C, 4/27/77
A presentation that offers all new Environmental Protection Agency employees a
general introduction to and an overview of this Agency, including a welcoming
address from EPA's Assistant Administrator Barbara Blum.
NOISE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, SANDUSKY, OHIO #10-003
26:05, %C, 1976
Opening Ceremonies of the Mobile Noise Enforcement Facility in Sandusky, Ohio,
with demonstration.
NOISE LEVELS DOCUMENT #10-001
30:00, 3/4C, 1974
Alvin Meyers, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Noise Abatement and Control,
discusses federal, state, and local noise standards and regulations. Also, more salient
objectives of noise levels document issued by EPA.
NOISE PROMO #10-002
5:51, %C, 1976
A promotional tape on noise and the environment in Washington, D.C.
OIL SPILL #8-003
45:03, %C, 1975
Ken Adams, Marine Biologist, discusses oil spills and the ship Mettulla which
spilled 194,000 tons of oil. Shows slides of the aftermath and the effects on
marine life .
OPERATION S.T.E.P. (SPILL TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM) #8-009
13:26, %C, 1976
Deals with technology and methods of Oil Spill Cleanup.
ORIENTATION TO THE ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR TRAINING SEMINARS
#12-013
40:00, %C, 1977
Dr. Carol Blimline, Psychologist, and Dr. Janice Birk, Psychologist, make use of
discussions and role-play in leading an Assertiveness Workshop to encourage
assertive behavior in everyday situations, as opposed to aggressive or non-assertive
behavior.
ORIENTATION OF WATERSIDE MALL COMPLEX #12-008
4:43, %C, 1977
To familiarize new EPA employees with administrative levels and actual locations
of EPA Headquarters' offices in Waterside Mall (with graphic illustrations)
including the East Tower, West Tower, Mall, Health Unit, Accounting Department.
security guard locations, underground garage, etc.
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ORIENTATION PROGRAM, NEW EMPLOYEES #12-016
13:00,3^ C, 4127 /77
A presentation that offers all new Environmental Protection Agency employees a
general introduction to and an overview of this Agency, including a welcoming
address from EPA's Assistant Administrator Barbara Blum.
OVERSEAS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL #16-001
15:00, '/4B&W, 1973
Describes EPA's overseas activities on the world environment.
OVERSEAS MISSION #16-005
30:00, %C, 1976
Russell Train, EPA Administrator, answers questions on U.S. and international
pollution and remedies.
OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK'S CONTRACTS MANAGE-
MENT PROGRAM #14-008
12:04,3/4C, 1977
Doug Richmond discusses procurements used for environmental research in
projects conducted at Research Triangle Park.
PESTICIDES MISUSE REVIEW COMMITTEE (PMRC) #4-006
39:13, %C, 1977
Discusses EPA's responsibilities regarding pesticides misuse, A panel discusses a
hypothetical case: Congro Pest Control.
PESTICIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION ON MICROFICHE #4-005A&B
1:01:00(2 tapes), %C, 1976
William Waugh, Entomologist of the Office of Pesticides Programs, explains what
microfiche is, and shows how pesticide information is recorded on microfiche.
PESTICIDES REGISTRATION BRIEFING #4-001
30:00, %C, 1974
Slide show for international visitors to EPA on risks and benefits, and the
registration process of pesticides.
POWER PLANTS SEMINAR #1-004A,B,C&D
3:00:00, (4 tapes), '/2B&W, 1974
Seminar on controlling pollution of power plants.
PROPOSED FEEDLOT REGULATION #2-008
21:00, %C, 1975
Jeff Miller, Office of Water Enforcement, and Bert Prinz, Office of Technical
Analysis, discuss environmental problems caused by feedlots and proposed
regulations, especially the Muskie-Dole Bill.
PROPOSED NATIONAL INTERIM PRIMARY DRINKING WATER
STANDARDS: A PUBLIC HEARING #8-010A&B
1:28:00(2 tapes), %C, 1975
A panel of EPA employees present the new drinking water standards and answer
questions in the last of a series of four public hearings open to governmental,
professional, and public interests.
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REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION PROCESS
(RPAR) #4-007
12:45, y4C, 1977
Outlines legislation regarding pesticide registration and EPA's resulting responsi-
bilities, and the process of RPAR.
REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION:
DIMETHOATE =4-011
19:39, y4C, 1977
The tape is a discussion of available information dealing with the possible adverse
health effects of this insecticide-acaricide-. The tape discusses why EPA has issued a
RPAR on Dimethoate and how others can comment on our review.
REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION: A FIRST
DECISION ON ENDRIN #4-004
20:00, y4C, 1976
Ron Hausemann, Office of General Counsel, and Ron Dreir, Office of Special
Pesticides Review, discuss the reasons for suspending the registration of the
pesticide Endrin.
REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION:
LIN DANE #4-009
20:32, y4C, 1977
Jake McKenzie, Deputy Director, Office of Special Pesticides Review, discusses
present actions being taken against Lindane, covering Lindane's background,
present registration history, chemical applications and effects upon the consumer.
REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION OF THE PESTI-
CIDE TOXAPHENE #4-008
20:20, y4C, 1977
Fred Hageman, Project Officer for Toxaphene, Office of Special Pesticides Review.
Tom McGarity, Office of General Counsel, and Bill Wells, Deputy Director of the
Office of Special Pesticides Review, discuss the pesticide Toxaphene and its uses and
problems.
REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AGAINST REGISTRATION: TR1SBEN.BEN-
ZAC AND TREFLAN #4-010
18:00, -y4C, 1977
Susan Marker, Project Manager, Office of Special Pesticides Review, DaveSeverin.
Economist, and Gary Kajaian. Attorney, discuss all aspects of present action taken
against these three pesticides.
RECOVERY OF RESOURCE FROM SOLID WASTE #9-001
30:00, y4C, 1974
Arsen Darnay, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste Management
Program, discusses solid waste management problems, the potential and need for
recovery operations, and the status of the nation's efforts in this regard, within the
context of energy, materials recovery, and source reduction.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT OF 1976 #9-002
13:32, y4C, 1977
Sheldon Meyers, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste, discusses the
Act, stressing the importance of public participation.
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THE ROLE OF THE SUPERVISOR IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT #12-015
30:55. y4C, 1977.
Stan Williams. Dir. Personnel Mgm't. Div.,discusses the topic of Career
Counseling-what is it & who is responsible for it. This program is aimed at
all EPA supervisors to determine what is their actual role in this program and the
importance of discussing the individual employee's career goals and objectives.
SAFETY AND HEALTH #3-001
8r30, %C, 1976
Alvin Aim, Assistant Administrator for Planning and Management, cites many
deficiencies in present EPA health and safety conditions, and introduces new
standards to be instituted to increase the level of health and safety.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC APPROACHES TO RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSER-
VATION
Part 1: Cost Effective Approaches to Residential Water Conservation #I-009A
29:20, y4C, 1977
Richard Schaeffer, Economist, Research and Development's Office of Air. Land,
and Water Use, discusses various methods that effectively reduce the demands on
the water supply, taking into consideration residents' income, tastes, tradition,
and knowledge.
Part II: Water Pricing Approaches to Achieve Water Conservation #1-0098
25:35, y4C, 1977
Richard Schaeffer, Economist of Research and Development's Office of Air, Land,
and Water Use, discusses the effects of pricing on the water demand curve and its
subsequent reduction in the quantity of water demanded.
STAGE ONE VAPOR RECOVERY #2-003
20:53, 3/4C, 1976
Field inspections of Exxon and Scot Stage One Vapor Recovery.
STAGE TWO VAPOR RECOVERY IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA #2-004
10:28, %C, 1975
Pro and con opinions arc introduced by various operators of vapor recovery
equipment in California. Local station owners and public officials cite
advantages and disadvantages of implementation of Stage Two machinery.
STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH SEMINARS
Fluorocarbons and Stratospheric O?.one #1-005E&F
1:35:10(2 tapes), %C, 1976
Discusses new advances in research endeavors presently in operation and the
direction in which research should progress.
Small Flows Program . #1-005D
44:00, %C, 1976
Introduction of small flow program, its assets and problems.
Soil Treatment Systems #1-006A,B,C&D
2:56:04(4 tapes), %C, 1977
The seminar covers the history of Soil Treatment Systems, the different types of
Systems used, and important legislative and regulatory factors related to Soil
Treatment.
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Trace Organics in Water: Identification and Measurement #1-005A
33:38, %C, 1976
Bill Donaldson, Athens Environmental Research Laboratory, discusses the three
aspects of Identification and Measurement: development of identification and
measurement techniques; selection of candidate techniques for inclusion in
standardized methods for regulatory action; and, the design of monitoring systems.
Trace Organics in Water: Standardized Methodology #1-0058
34:34, 3/4C, 1976
Dwight Ballinger, Office of Monitoring and Technical Support, discusses the
reasons for standardization, the value of standardized methods, and the procedure
followed to arrive at a standardized method, and reviews current status of
standardized methodology as it relates to trace organics in water.
Trace Organics in Water: Research Monitoring Studies #1-005C
31:31,y4C, 1976
Bruce Wiersma and John Santolucito, Office of Monitoring and Technical Support,
discuss the goals and the "integrated monitoring concept" of monitoring systems,
which will directly measure the effect of man's activities on the environment.
STATISTICAL SAMPLING: AN INTRODUCTION #13-008
27:00, %C, 1977
Sam Marvin, Fiscal Policies and Procedures Branch, Financial Management
Division, presents an overview of statistical sampling for the non-statistician,
including sample selection, bias, and random number selection.
SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM OPENING CEREMONIES #12-014
32:42,%C, 1977
Gloria Woodard, Employee Development Specialist, masters the Opening
Ceremonies for the Summer Intern Program, 1977, which includes welcoming
speeches by several EPA officials, and interviews with three new interns.
SURVEY AND ANALYSIS OF OCEAN DISPOSAL SITES, A #5-001
23:46, %C, 1976
Office of Radiation Programs presents Bob Dyer to describe deep water radiation
waste disposal sites, and its pertinence to today.
THERMAL EFFLUENT LIMITS #8-001
1:00:00, %C, 1974
William Jordan, Chemical Engineer, Permit Assistance and Evaluation, discusses
permit assistance, evaluation of Section 316A, Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, and release of guidelines for steam electric power generation.
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UNLEADED GASOLINE: WHAT! WHERE! WHY! #2-001
30:00, y4C, 1975
Dr. Norman D. Shutler, Director of Mobile Source Enforcement Division, answers
questions about the availability of the required unleaded gasoline, its distribution
problems, its effect on today's engine, and who can use unleaded gas.
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UPGRADING EXISTING ACTIVATED SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANTS
#1-003
25:00, VSB&W, 1974
Norman Duncan, Host, and John Smith, EPA Sanitary Engineer for the National
Environmental Research Center, provide an introduction and discussion on the
progress of sludge treatment plants, steps used in upgrading sludge plants, reasons
for upgrading sludge plants.
USIA INTERVIEW WITH RUSSELL E. TRAIN #16-003
23:20, %C, 1976
Russell Train, EPA Administrator, is questioned by Peter Karegeannes regarding
international cooperation on the environment and international problems
confronting control of pollution.
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208 WATER PLANNING #8-005
1:00:00, %C, 1975
Films and slides from various EPA Regions depicting the sources and hazards of
water pollution; also gives examples of effective water quality management plans
comprising 208.
1975 WEED SCIENCE SEMINARS
Communication With Pesticide Users #4-003E
52:15, %C, 1975
Dr. Ronald Doersch, Extension Weed Control Specialist, University of Wisconsin,
establishes that there is communication among pesticide dealers and users which is
not always sales oriented, and outlines the channels of communications in pesticide
use and explains the roles of each agent, including the involvement of the University
Extension Service. He also presents the background and history of the land
information from research findings and dealer statistics to the crop growers and
other users.
Fundamental Principles of Weed Control I #4-003A
1:00:00, %C, 1975
Dr. Glen C. Klingman, Director of Plant Science Research, Eli Lilly and Company,
explains the history and development of weed control and agricultural production,
elaborating on the effects of weeds on other plants and animals and on the
characteristics of various weeds and the principles of their control.
Fundamental Principles of Weed Control II #4-0038
17:06, %C, 1975
Dr. Glen C. Klingman discusses and compares various methods of agricultural
production practices and explains several methods of herbicide and pesticide use,
making suggestions for the most efficient applications of these practices.
How Pesticide Users Think and Act #4-003D
55:04, %C, 1975
Dr. Ellery L. Knake, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Illinois,
discusses crop growers' major problems and their reactions to them, presenting the
case of one farmer's situation and the method he uses to efficiently develop his
product. Dr. Knake also gives background on some important herbicides and the
development of techniques for their application.
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Patterns of Herbicide Use #4-003C
37:36, y4C, 1975
Dr. Robert E. Frans, Agronomist, University of Arkansas, presents facts and
statistics on the past, present, and probable uses of herbicides in the total society;
detailed information on several major American crops and their relationships with
weeds; patterns of weed migration and adaptation in their apparently predatory
development; prescribes methods of using several popular herbicides on corn, rice,
wheat, and several other crops.
WELCOME TO NEW EPA EMPLOYEES #12-012
4:30, y4C, 1977
EPA Deputy Administrator Barbara Blum welcomes new EPA employees to the
Environmental Protection Agency.
WOMEN'S WEEK #12-003A&B
1:30:00(2 tapes), %B&W, 1975
The Third Annual EPA Conference on Women presents a panel of three women
addressing a women's audience on women and the law, how laws effect and relate to
the women's movement, affirmative action program, mandatory maternity leave,
14th Amendment, and problems of discrimination.
WOMEN'S WORLD #12-004
31:47, %B&W, 1975
Stresses the importance of the role of women in politics today, women's roles in what
is considered "men's" politics, women candidates, the controversy caused by the
Equal Rights Amendment, the National Women's Political Caucus, role of women
in both the Democratic and Republican Parties in 1976.
ZERO BASE BUDGETING #13-004
42:00, %C, 1976
Discussion of advantages of ZBB, with concepts of ZBB presented by Graham
Taylor, Management Analysis Center, and a presentation on concepts and process
of service levels by Jim Cleveland and Don Shea, Management Analysis Center.
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SECTION III - EVENTS
1973
SECOND ANNUAL CITIZEN'S BRIEFING AT THE
HILTON HOTEL #17-001
1:00:00, '/2B&W, 3/20/73
Subject: EPA legislation and proposals for 1973.
OPENING ADDRESS TO EPA EMPLOYEES: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-003
50:00, '/2B&W, 8/3/73
Subject: Welcoming new employees.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-004
1:00:00, '/2B&W, 9/13/73
Subject: First day of Train's Administration. Notice of violation to three power
plants not complying to emission standards.
U.S.-U.S.S.R. PRESS CONFERENCE #17-002
2:00:00, !/2B&W, 11/15/73
Subject: International environmental issues and signing of an implementation
agreement.
1974
PRESIDENT FORD'S SPEECH IN PORTLAND, OREGON #17-005
21:05, %C, 1974
Subject: Addresses the problem of public confidence in American institutions.
CHILDREN'S AWARD CEREMONY #17-007
1:20:00, %C, 3/74
Subject: Julie Nixon Eisenhower presents presidential award to General Mills
Food Corporation for campaign to educate children about pollution.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-008
58:00,
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1975
ADDRESS TO THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GROUP:
RUSSELL TRAIN #17-015
17:24, y4C, 1/14/75
Subject: Asserts their needed technical background in construction grants.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-030A&B
1:30:00(2 tapes), %C, 1/15/75
Subject: Reply to President Ford's State-of-the-Union Address. Covers White
House Fact Sheet.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL E. TRAIN AND ROGER
STRELOW #17-013A&B
2:00:00(2 tapes), y4C, 1/27/75
Subject: Fiscal 1976 budget for municipal sewage treatment works construction.
Auto Emission Hearings.
TWO YEARS OF PROGRESS: RESIGNATION OF
ALAN KIRK #17-012
50:00, %C, 1/29/75
Subject: Kirk reviews goals and accomplishments of the Office of General Counsel
under his leadership.
1976 BUDGET PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN AND
ALV1N ALM #17-014A&B
1:05:00(2 tapes), %C, 2/1/75
Subject: Projected goals and expenditures for 1976.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-016
30:00, %C, 3/26/75
Subject: Suspension of the 1977 Auto Standards.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-017
50:00, }4C, 4/18/75
Subject: Results of 80-city drinking water survey.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-018
50:00, %C, 5/23/75
Subject: Proposes new radiation standards for nuclear power.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-019A&B
55:00(2 tapes), %C, 5/30/75
Subject: Air pollution control, its progress, and energy demands.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-020
1:00:00, %C, 7/14/75
Subject: Construction grants in Fiscal 1975.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-021
55:00, %C, 7/30/75
Subject: Suspension of chlordane and heptachlor.
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PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN AND ROGER STRELOW #17-022
1:00:00, %C, 8/7/75
Subject: Sources of smog, its characteristics, and efforts against it. Release of EPA
report, "Control of Photochemical Oxidants . . ."
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN #17-023A&B
1:30:00(2 tapes), %C, 12/16/75
Subject: Vinyl chloride, standards for emission control, review of Section 112.
INTERNATIONAL REFERRAL SYSTEM OPENING CEREMONIES #16-006
20:00, %C, 1975
Subject: I.R.S. is a global system for exchange of environmental information.
PROPOSED NATIONAL INTERIM PRIMARY DRINKING WATER
STANDARDS: A PUBLIC HEARING #8-010A&B
1:28:00(2 tapes), %C, 1975
Subject: Panel introduces new standards and answers questions.
1976
1977 BUDGET PRESS CONFERENCE: ALVIN ALM #13-002
52:00, %C, 1/20/76
Subject: Presents budget and its break-down. Points out that the 1977 budget is less
than the previous year.
PRESS CONFERENCE: RUSSELL TRAIN AND KING OF SWEDEN #17-024
1:00:00, %C, 4/15/76
Subject: General discussion of King's U.S. travel plans and environmental aims.
NOISE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM #10-003
26:05, %C, 10/4/76
Subject: Opening ceremonies of the Mobile Noise Enforcement Facility in
Sandusky, Ohio, with demonstration.
OVERSEAS MISSION:' RUSSELL TRAIN #16-005
30:00, %C, 11/76
Subject: U.S. and international pollution problems and remedies.
1977
PRESS CONFERENCE: JOHN QUARLES #17-027
11:09, KC, 2/8/77
Subject: Recall of 1977 Ford Motor Company's Granada and Mercury Monarch.
PRESS CONFERENCE: DOUGLAS COSTLE #17-025
1:00:00, %C, 3/22/77
Subject: Implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Recall of General
Motors Corporation Cadillacs.
PRESS CONFERENCE: DOUGLAS COSTLE #17-028
45:00, %C, 6/17/77
Subject: Approval of Seabrook, New Hampshire, Radiation Facility.
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PRESS CONFERENCE: THOMAS JORLING #17-026
40:41, 34C, 6/20/77
Subject: Enforcement action against industries and municipalities failing to meet
July 1, 1977, deadline for water pollution abatement.
PRESS CONFERENCE: DBCP, DIBROMOCHLOROPROPANE #17-032
44:00 %C, 9/8/77
Summary: OSHA, FDA, & EPA held a joint Press Conference on the pesticide
DBCP which is a soil fumigating compound used for the control of nematodes. The
joint committee is concerned with fighting the health and safety hazards in the use,
storage, and the general handling of DBCP- The committee is recommending
suspending the use of DBCP as a pesticide and developing a food monitoring
program.
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SECTION IV - MISCELLANEOUS
These videotapes may contain copyrighted material which EPA can use only for
purposes of education, instruction, research, etc. They can be released on loan only.
Please do not send blank tape for a duplicate. Use Request for Non EPA Produced
Videotape in Section V.
Those marked with asterisk can be duplicated as with EPA Produced Videotapes.
ATOMIC POWER TODAY: SERVICE WITH SAFETY #18-016
30:00, %C, 1977
Due to the increasing use of electricity, the need for new plants is the point of focus,
with a discussion of atomic fuel as a new and competing fuel source, and includes a
discussion of its safety factors.
CBS, Face The Nation #18-009
30:00,% C, 4-18-76
EPA Administrator Russell E. Train discusses a wide spectrum of
environmental issues from the protection of the wetlands to gasoline taxes and
parking surcharges. Train is queried on the fact that the Ford administration is
backing down on environmental issues; but, he feels that EPA is making excellent
progress in cleaning up the air, water, etc.
"CAUTION: DRINKING WATER MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH," CBS REPORTS #18-004
60:00, 3/4C, 3/1974
This is an hour show that deals with the alarming problem of impure water and the
various chemicals in water that have been linked to cancer. The narrator, Dan
Rather, reports on various sections of the country and various toxic substances
found in the drinking water system. He also reports on EPA's role in these problems,
complete with various EPA officials commenting on the problems.
CBS, SOLID WASTE NEWS SPOT: PYROLYSIS PLANT #18-011
15:00, %C, 3/1977
Report on the CBS Morning News on the failure of the Monsanto Pyrolysis plant in
Baltimore, due to break-down and poor administration, budget problems, and air
standards.
EMPHYSEMA CAUSED BY CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO AIR
POLLUTANTS* #18-018
1:00:00, %C, 1977
Produced by EPA's Environmental Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
FATAL AMOEBIC INFECTIONS FROM SWIMMING AND DRINKING
WATER* #1-015
1:00:00, %C, 1977
Produced by EPA's Environmental Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
In a seminar, Dr. Flora Mae Wellings, Director, Epidemiology Research Center,
discusses fatal amoebic infections from pathogenic Naegleria.
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FIFTH FUEL URANIUM #18-014
23:10. 'iC, 1977
A discussion, by the Atomic Energy Commission, of the increasing need for energy
and power which form the basis of our civilization. The new and greater
requirements of our country point to the advisability of increased use and
development of uranium. The program describes in detail the mining, processing
and uses of uranium.
FLIGHT OF THE ENTERPRISE (SPACE SHUTTLE) #18-015
30:00,% C, 9-'77
Just over eight years ago Neal Armstrong stepped on the moon and today we are
crossing into a new space threshold. The first free flight test at 23,000 feet of the
Enterprise is documented and followed by a question and answer period with science
students.
HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS IN THE LAB:
DR. ROBERT TARDIFF* #18-017
60:00, %C, 1977
A presentation before a seminar on the renewed efforts of EPA to institute safe
laboratory operations by means of identification of dangerous compounds,
evaluation of toxicity, development of criteria for use of these compounds,
mechanisms to avoid exposure and surveillance of health status of laboratory
workers.
HEALTH RISK TO HUMANS EXPOSED TO SEWAGE* #1-016
1:00:00, %C, 1977
Produced by EPA's Environmental Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
Dr. C. Scott Clark and Dr. Gilbert M. Schiff discuss health risks to sewage
employees. Correlations are drawn between existing plants and the rate of
bacteria-related illnesses among personnel.
IS RECYCLING UN AMERICAN? #18-006
30:00, 3AC, 12/11/75
Taped from CBS "Magazine", this is a feature on the current status of recycling in
the United States. It examines the history of recycling, dating back to scrap
collection during World War II. Recent activity points to disappointing results due
to old laws which discriminate against recyclables as well as tax advantages for the
users of virgin materials.
MYSTERIOUS DEEP, THE #18-012
46:03, y4B/W from film, 1976
Documentary on sea-life, vegetation, hurricanes, tides, ocean dumping, sonar, etc.
NADER, RALPH, ON NUCLEAR POWER #18-005
1:00:00, %C, 1/21/75
Ralph Nader, Consumer Advocate, appears with Dr. Ralph Lapp, Nuclear
Scientist, on the Today show. They take opposite sides in a discussion of the
economics, availability and safety of nuclear power plants. Nader offers suggestions
for alternate means of dealing with the energy crisis.
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NATIONAL EMPLOYEES' MEETING. A TELECONFERENCE* #8-019A&B
2:00:00, (2 tapes), 3/4C, 1972 ^
A national hookup, via TV, of the various regional offices, labs, etc.. in which
employees'opinions were invited on matters relating tp personnel problems as well
as the broad EPA program. Filmed comments are directed to senior administrative
officers gathered in Washington and their responses are recorded. The meeting is
chaired by William Ruckelshouse.
NBC, Not for Women Only w/ Hugh Downs -18-007
30:00%C, 2/17/76
Host Hugh Downs is joined by a panel of experts: R£ Nader, Vic Kimm,
D.A.A. for Water Supply at EPA, Robert Harris, Assoc. «&ir..Toxic Chemical
Program at the Environmental Defense Fund, F. Jones, Boffflit.Water Assoc. and
Carmen Guarino, Water Comm. for Phila., Pa.
The discussion is centered on what can the general public do to bqng the national
water standards to a higher level. The conversation also touches on the standards for
bottle water and" EPA's program on cleaning up the water.
NBC, Today Show w/ R.E. Train, EPA Administrator #18-003
10:00 %C, 6/11/74
Ms. Barbara Walters starts this program with a leading question "Has our
environment taken a back seat to the energy crisis?" R.E. Train denies this
statement, but does admit that our country cannot develop an energy plan without
afrecting the environment. Train continues to point out that he is most concerned
about auto emissions and miles per gallon, but the Land Use bill should be given the
highest priority today.
NUCLEAR SPECTRUM: Nuclear Power in the U.S. #18-013
28:20, %C, (from 16mm film)
A discussion of the search for more sources of power to generate additional
electricity in the United States. Points to the need for long-range planning and
research to achieve more efficient and dependable plants, and lists types of reactors
which will fill these need requirements.
OSHA (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT),
A NEW LOOK AT* #3-004A&B
1:30:00(2 tapes), %C, 1977
Produced by EPA's Environmental Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
Dr. Eula Bingham, Assistant Secretary of Labor, discusses the Act and its
significance to the working force, including health standards and work place
conditions that involve safety hazards.
POLLUTION INDUCED CANCER IN CINCINNATI. THE HEALTH OFFIC-
CER'S DILEMMA* #1-001
40:00, %C, 1977
Produced by EPA's Environmental Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
Dr. Arnold Leff discusses the relationships between the high rate of cancer in the
Cincinnati area and the high degree of pollution, and draws direct correlations
between the rise in both areas of concern.
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PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION (CINCINNATI OFFICE)* #14-010
50:00, %C, 1976
Produced by EPA's Environmental Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
Dick Rohlkamp, Director of Cincinnati Contracts Management Division, describes
the Cincinnati Office's Procurement Organization, introduces the Procurement
Management staff, and identifies major activities for which he and his staff are
responsible.
RECYCLING IN NATIONAL PARK #18-008
5:57, %C, 1976
NBC Today Show news report and NBC Evening News report (taped off the air) on
the EPA experiment in Yosemite Park, Calif., to cut littering and encourage
recycling. Don Harris reports on Yosemite Park and Carry Co., the park's
concession company, volunteering to charge a five-cent deposit on all drink cans
sold in the park. Before the experiment, a ton of cans per year were returned for
recycling. During the test, a ton per week were returned — approximately 73%. EPA
says this program creates jobs, saves energy, and helps to clean up the environment.
TODAY SHOW, THE #18-010
12:00, %C, 10/20/76
The pros and cons of a proposal to outlaw non-returnable bottles are looked at, with
field reports and a debate between leaders of opposing views.
TOM LEHRER SINGS "POLLUTION"* #1 1-002
3:00, %C, 1974
16mm film transfer
A montage of various projects dealing with Water Quality and Management from
various states, with a musical soundtrack.
TRAIN, RUSSELL E.: FACE THE NATION #18-002
20:27, 34C, 4/14/74
The tape presents Russell Train speaking on the conflicts between energy and
environmental concerns and on the energy crisis and easing of environmental
standards.
PRESS CONFERENCE: TRAIN, RUSSELL E., ON THE
TODAY SHOW #18-001
11:57,3^,9/14/73
This was Russell Train's first television appearance after becoming administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency. Train briefly outlines E.P.A.'s environmen-
tal objectives and answers some questions about the task or problems on hand at the
present. (Lake Superior water pollution problem, catalytic converters on 1975 cars,
and the land use bill).
WORKING FOR THE UNITED STATES #12-01 1 A,B,C,D&E
1 :30:00(5 tapes), 34C, 1977
Produced by the Civil Service Commission
Five separate tapes informing government employees on such things as the Merit
System, rights and responsibilities, and benefits.
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SECTION V - ORDER FORMS
Note: Photocopies of the following forms may also be used to order from the CCTV Library.
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REQUEST FOR EPA PRODUCED VIDEOTAPE
To: Closed Circuit Television Office
USEPA PM215, Room 2435
401 M Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Title and Catalog No
Intended Use:.
Preferred Date of Use:
Alternate Date:
Borrower's Name
Title
Organization.
Address
(Zip)
Phone Number (include
Area Code):
There is no charge for use of EPA videotapes. However, the borrower assumes full
responsibility for the tape(s) while on loan to him or her.
Unless special arrangements are made with the CCT Office, tapes must be returned
within two weeks by registered, certified, or insured mail.
NOTE: These videotapes are to be used for classroom, education, instructional, and
research purposes only.
If additional information is needed, please call the CCT Office on (202) 755-0805.
Signature
Date
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REQUEST FOR EPA PRODUCED VIDEOTAPE
To: Closed Circuit Television Office
USEPAPM215, Room 2435
401 M Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Title and Catalog No.
Intended Use:.
Preferred Date of Use:
Alternate Date:
Borrower's Name
Title.
Organization.
Address
(Zip)
Phone Number (include
Area Code):
There is no charge for use of EPA videotapes. However, the borrower assumes full
responsibility for the tape(s) while on loan to him or her.
Unless special arrangements are made with the CCT Office, tapes must be returned
within two weeks by registered, certified, or insured mail.
NOTE: These videotapes are to be used for classroom, education, instructional, and
research purposes only.
If additional information is needed, please call the CCT Office on (202) 755-0805.
Signature
Date
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REQUEST FOR A NON EPA PRODUCED VIDEOTAPE
To: Closed Circuit Television Office
USEPAPM215, Room 2435
401 M Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20460 Phone: (202) 755-0805
Time and Catalog No..
Intended Use:.
Preferred Date of Use:
Alternate Date:
Borrower's Name
Title
Organization.
Address
(Zip)
Phone Number (include area code):
To obtain these videotapes, the following release must be signed by an authorized
employee of the organization:
In accordance with the request, the Environmental Protection Agency Closed Circuit
Television Office hereby grants the undersigned the right to use the above titled
program for classroom, educational, instructional, scholarly, and research purposes
for a period not to exceed fifteen days.
The undersigned agrees that the recording will not be shown publicly nor for profit nor
will any admission be charged nor will it be rebroadcast, duplicated or further
distributed by the undersigned in any manner whatever without prior consent and
written approval.
The undersigned agrees to hold EPA harmless from and against any liability, loss or
damage caused by the undersigned use of the videotaped program.
Signature
Date
NOTE: There is no charge or use of EPA videotapes. However, the borrower
assumes full responsibility for the tape(s) while on loan. Tapes should be returned
within fifteen days by registered, certified, or insured mail.
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REQUEST FOR A NON EPA PRODUCED VIDEOTAPE
To: Closed Circuit Television Office
USEPA PM215, Room 2435
401 M Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20460 Phone: (202) 755-0805
Time and Catalog No..
Intended Use:.
Preferred Date of Use:
Alternate Date:
Borrower's Name.
Title
Organization.
Address
(Zip)
Phone Number (include area code):
To obtain these videotapes, the following release must be signed by an authorized
employee of the organization:
In accordance with the request, the Environmental Protection Agency Closed Circuit
Television Office hereby grants the undersigned the right to use the above titled
program for classroom, educational, instructional, scholarly, and research purposes
for a period not to exceed fifteen days.
The undersigned agrees that the recording will not be shown publicly nor for profit nor
will any admission be charged nor will it be rebroadcast, duplicated or further
distributed by the undersigned in any manner whatever without prior consent and
written approval.
The undersigned agrees to hold EPA harmless from and against any liability, loss or
damage caused by the undersigned use of the videotaped program.
Signature
Date
NOTE: There is no charge or use of EPA videotapes. However, the borrower
assumes full responsibility for the tape(s) while on loan. Tapes should be returned
within fifteen days by registered, certified, or insured mail.
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