United Stales
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency
Response
9380.1-03FS
July 1990
&EPA
Superfund Innovative
Technology Evaluation
Program
SITE Program Fact Sheet
SITE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation
(SITE) program supports development of technologies for
assessing and treating waste from Superfund sites. The SITE
program was authorized by the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 with the goal of identifying
technologies, other than land disposal, that are suitable for
treating Superfund wastes. The program provides an
opportunity for technology developers to demonstrate their
technologies' capability to successfully process and remediate
Superfund waste. EPA evaluates the technology and provides
an assessment of potential for future use for Superfund
cleanup actions. The SITE program has currently evaluated
or supported research efforts for more than 50 innovative
technologies. The SITE program is jointly administered by the
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory (RREL) in Cincinnati,
Ohio, and the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
(OSWER) in Washington, D.C.
This fact sheet describes the four components of the
SITE program with particular emphasis on the Demonstration
Program, which conducts evaluation demonstrations of
operating alternative technologies. This page of the fact sheet
summarizes the overall SITE program. Subsequent pages
provide additional detail about each program component. This
fact sheet also contains a list of contacts for further
information, and an order form for technology transfer
publications and videos.
COMPONENTS OF THE SITE PROGRAM
The SITE program consists of four related
components, the Demonstration Program, the Emerging
Technologies Program, the Monitoring and Measurement
Technologies Program and Technology Transfer activities.
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
The Demonstration Program provides engineering,
cost, reliability, and applicability data on new Superfund
remediation technologies by sponsoring field demonstrations of
pilot or full-scale technologies. Technology developers
demonstrate their methods on selected wastes, and EPA
analyzes, evaluates and disseminates the test results. Typically,
no funding is made available to the developer during this
process. Figure 1 illustrates the categories of technologies
currently enrolled in the Demonstration Program.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
41%
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
24%
SOLIDIFICATION/STABILIZATION
TECHNOLOGIES
BIOLOGICAL
13% TECHNOLOaiES
22% THERMAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Figure 1
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
The Emerging Technologies Program (ETP) supports
the development of new, innovative technologies by following
laboratory and bench-scale technologies through pilot-scale
testing. The ETP provides up to two years of financial
assistance to private developers for technology research and
development through cooperative agreements.
MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT
TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
The Monitoring and Measurement Technologies
Program (MMTP) is designed to improve the accuracy of
Superfund site characterization efforts. The MMTP tests the
ability of advanced technologies to assess the nature and extent
of contamination, and evaluate cleanup levels. Funding is
generally not provided to developers under this program.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
The Technology Transfer portion of the SITE program
disseminates information from the other three programs to
increase awareness and use of alternative technologies for
assessing and remediating Superfund sites. Technology
transfer occurs through reports, brochures, v'deos, seminars,
public meetings and visits, conference exhibit,, and technical
support to EPA Regions, States, and Superfur.d contractors.
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TheDemonstration Program selects technologies
and conducts field demonstrations through the process
illustrated in Figure 2. Each step in the process is
discussed below.
Select Technologies: In Januaiy of each year EPA
solicits applications for the demonstration program.
Developers submit proposals which are reviewed and
approved by EPA.
Match Technologies with Sites: EPA and the
developer select a site for the demonstration based on
several considerations: the developer’s waste and
location preferences, relevance of the technology to the
site cleanup, and Regional needs. EPA meets with
Regional and State representatives, the developer and
other interested parties to visit sites prior to making a
final selectioi .
Prepare Demonstration Plan: EPA develops a
Demonstration Plan that details how to sample waste
for testing, prepare the selected site for the demonstra-
tion, dispose of residual materials, and evaluate the
technology in the field. Both EPA and the technology
developer must approve the Demonstration Plan.
Conduct Commwzity Relations Activities: In most
cases, opportunity for public comment is required prior
to the actual demonstration. EPA prepares fact sheets
on the demonstration, designates a period for the
public to comment, and may hold public meetings or
open houses.
Conduct Demonstration: The demonstration of
the selected technology can last from a few days to
several months. The technology developer is financial-
ly responsible for mobilizing and operating the technol-
ogy. EPA prepares the site, provides utilities, collects
samples, performs QA field and laboratory audits, and
evaluates the results. EPA also handles the logistical
arrangements for a Visitor’s Day where Regional and
State officials, the public and interested professionals
are invited to view the demonstration.
Prepare Reports: After the demonstration, EPA
prepares a Technology Evaluation Report which
presents a summary of the demonstration and evalua-
tion results. In addition, EPA prepares an Applica-
tions Analysis Report that assesses the overall applica-
bility of the technology to other sites and waste, and
includes technology cost, performance, and reliability
information.
Emerging Technologies
Program (ETP) Highlights
The Emerging Technologies Pro-
gram is supporting the develop-
ment of 32 technologies. Con-
structedwetlands,electroacoustical
decontamination, and laser-stimu-
lated photochemical oxidation are
some of the methods being inves-
tigated. Recent program efforts
have focused on increasing the number of viable
biological treatment technologies. Technology develop-
ers enter the E’FP by submitting pre-proposals in the
fall of each year. From the pre-proposals EPA selects
qualified developers to submit cooperative agreement
applications, and funds are provided to successful
applications the following spring.
Emerging Technologies projects are initially
funded for one year, with an additional year of funding
available to projects that show significant progress.
Annual funding of up to $150,000 ($300,000 maximum
for two years) is available.
Figure 2
Demonstration Program Process
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Monitoring and Measurement Technologies
Program Objectives
The Monitoring and Measurement Technologies
Program, based at EPA's Environmental Monitoring
System Laboratory in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsors
research on advanced Superfund site assessment
technologies. MMTP objectives include:
Q Identifying existing technologies that can en-
hance field monitoring and site characterization;
Q Supporting development of monitoring needs
that cannot be cost-effectively addressed with
current technology;
Q Demonstrating those technologies that emerge
from the screening and development phases of
the program; and
Q Preparing protocols, guidelines and standard
operating procedures for new methods.
For further information on MMTP, please contact Eric
Koglin, FTS 545-2432 or (702) 798-2432. _
Technology Transfer
EPA disseminates demonstration
jjyiF| H information from the SITE pro-
gram through a variety of technol-
ogy transfer activities. Below are
descriptions of current activities.
Demonstration Bulletins provide brief summaries
of interim results from field demonstrations;
Technology Evaluation Reports describe the results
from field demonstrations;
Applications Analysis Reports analyze demonstrat-
ed innovative technologies in terms of their
general application to Superfund;
Visitor Days allow community members and
professionals to observe field activities;
Videos show Geld activities and results;
Technology Profiles give descriptions of demon-
stration and emerging program technologies;
Annual Reports to Congress furnish an analysis of
program accomplishments;
Technology Seminars cover discussion of complet-
ed demonstration projects; and
EPA SITE Exhibits are displayed at national and
regional conferences.
OSWER Electronic Bulletin
Board System
The OSWER Electronic Bulletin Board System
(BBS) allows microcomputer users to exchange infor-
mation on solid and hazardous waste technical issues
from anywhere in the country. Within the BBS are
mini-bulletin boards, or "conferences." These confer-
ences afford specialized interest groups a dedicated
forum to exchange information and programs. All
registered BBS users are automatically members of the
SITE Conference.
The BBS is operated under contract to the
Technology Innovation Office. A help line is available
during normal business hours at (301) 589-8368.
ATTIC
The Alternative Treatment Technology Informa-
tion Center (ATTIC) is a comprehensive automated
information retrieval system that integrates existing
hazardous waste data sources, including the SITE
program, into a searchable resource. This system
provides access to a wide variety of technical informa-
tion sources, including information on alternative
treatment technologies. The system operator can be
reached at (301) 816-9153.
SITE PROGRAM CONTACTS
REGION NAME
REGION NAME
Regional Contacts:
Diana King
FTS 835-1676
617-573-1676
Peter Moss
FTS 264-4703
212-264-4703
Jeff Winegar
FTS 597-1265
215-597-1265
Lesa Davis
FTS 257-2643
404-347-2643
Steve Ostrodka
FTS 886-3011
312-886-3011
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Sheny Furst
FTS 255-2198
214-655-2198
Dana Trugley
FTS 276-7052
913-551-7052
Henry Schroeder
FTS 333-1526
303-293-1526
John Blevins
FTS 484-9103
415-484-9103
John Barich
FTS 399-8562
206-399-8562
Headqmrters Contacts:
OSWER John Quander ORD/ Richard Nalesnik
/TO FTS 382-4362 OEETD FTS 382-2583
202-382-4362 202-382-2583
OHD/RREL Contacts:
Demo John Martin Emerg Norma Lewis
Program FTS 684-7758 Program FTS 684-7665
513-569-7758 513-569-7665
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SITE Demonstration Program
Accomplishments
The Agency has successfully completed 15 field demonstrations at Superfund
sites as indicated in Table 1. SITE demonstration project results may be obtained
by contacting the EPA Center for Environmental Research Information (CERI) at
SITE Program Documents
The following SITE demonstration project publications are available
from EPA. Indicate your choice by checking the appropriate box(es)
on the order form below. The form may be copied.
Table 1
Completed Field Demonstrations
PROJECT
SITE/DEVELOPER DESCRIPTION MANAGER
Region I
Groveland Wells, MA; lr-situ vacuum extraction of Mary Slinson
Terra Vac, Inc. VOCs in soil FTS: 340-6683
201-321-6683
New Bedford Harbor, Solvent Extraction to Laurel Staley
MA; CF Systems remove PCBs from FTS: 684-7863
Corp. sediments 513-569-7863
Region II
Imperial Oil, NJ; Solidification/stabilization Walter Grube
Soliditech, Inc. of heavy metals and FTS: 684-7798
organics 513-569-7798
Region III
Douglassville, PA; Solidification/stabilization Paul dePercin
Hazcon, Inc. of volatile and semi- FTS: 684-7797
volatiles, organics, PCBs, 513-569-7856
and heavy metals
Palmerton Zinc- Membrane microfiltration John Martin
Dupont/Obcrlin Filter FTS: 684-7758
Company 513-569-7758
Region IV
G.E. Hialeah, FL; In-situ solidification of Mary Stinson
International Waste PCBs FTS: 340^683
Technology 201-321-6683
Peak Oil, FL; Shirco Transportable IR thermal Howard Wall
Infrared System, Inc processing systems for FTS: 684-7691
treatment of PCBs, organ 513-569-7691
ics, lead, and other metals
in soil and sludge material
Region V
Rose Township, MI; Pilot-scale Infrared System Howard Wall
Shirco IR Systems, FTS: 684-7691
Inc. 513-569-7691
McGillis & Gibbs, Soilwashing Mary Stinson
MN; Biotrol FTS: 340^683
201-321-6683
McGillis & Gibbs, Biotreatment of Mary Stinson
MN;Bioirol groundwater FTS: 340-6683
201-321-6683
Region VI
EPA's Combustion Pyretron oxygen and Laurel Staley
Research Facility, AR; airbumer for use with a FTS: 684-7863
American Combustion rotary lain incinerator 513-569-7863
Technologies, Inc.
Region IX
Lorentz Barrel and UV/ozone oxidation of Normal Lewis
Drum, CA; Ultrox organics in groundwater FTS: 684-7665
International, Inc. 513-569-7665
McColl, CA; Ogden Circulating fluidized bed Joseph McSorely
Environmental combustor FTS: 629-2920
Services 919-5412920
Annex Terminal, San In-situ steam - air-stripping Paul depercin
Pedro, CA; Toxic of volatile organics in soil FTS: 684-7797
Treatment, Inc. 513-569-7797
Region X
Portable Equipment Chemical fixation/ Ed Barth
Company, OR; Chem- stabilization of organics and FTS: 684-7669
fa Technologies, Inc. inorganics in waste slurries 513-569-7669
General Publications
D Technology Profiles (EPA/540/5-89/013)
D Brochure-EPA Research Symposium (EPA/540/8-89/010)
D Report to Congress FY '89 (EPA/540/5-90/W01)
Project Results
Hazcon-Solldiflcation
D Technology Evaluation Report (EPA/540/5-89AX)la)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/001)
Shirco-Infrared Incineration
D Technology Evaluation Report-Peak Oil (EPA/540/5-
88/002a)
D Technology Evaluation Report -Rose Township
(EPA/540/5 -89/007a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5 -89/007)
American Combustion-Oxygen Enhanced Incineration
D Technology Evaluation Report (EPA/540/5-89W8)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/008)
Terra Vac-Vacuum Extraction
D Technology Evaluation Report (EPA/540/5-89A»3a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5 -89/003)
IWT-In-SItu Stabilization
D Technology Evaluation Report (EPA/540/5 -89/004a)
Soliditech - Solidification
D Technology Evaluation Report (EPA/540/5-89/005a)
CF Systems - Organics Extraction
D Technology Evaluation Report (EP A/540/5 -90W2)
Ultrox International - Ultraviolet Ozone Treatment for Liquids
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/012)
Your Name and Mailing Address (please print)
MAIL TO: ORD Publications
26 W. Martin Luther King Drive (G72),
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
• Documents ordered through ORD Publications are free of
charge.
SITE Videocassclles
The following SITE Program videos are also available for a
small fee. These videos contain footage of actual field demonstration
activities, including Visitor Day programs:
D Hazcon, Inc., Solidification/Stabilization
D Shirco Infrared Systems, Inc., Infrared Incineration System
Pilot Plant
D Shirco Infrared Systems, Inc., Infrared Incineration System
D International Waste Technologies, In-Situ Soil Stabilization
D Terra Vac, Inc., In-Situ Vacuum Extraction
D CF Systems, Solvent Extraction Unit
Make your check of $15.00 plus $5.00 postage and handling per tape
payable to "Foster Wheeler Enviresponse Inc." and remit to:
Bernard Lane (MS-800), Foster Wheeler Enviresponse Inc.
Building 209F, US EPA, Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ 08837
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