United States Office of Solid Office of 9380.1-03AFS
Environmental Protection Waste and Emergency Research and May 1991
Agency Response Development
&EPA Superfund Innovative
Technology Evaluation
Program
SITE Program Fact Sheet
SITE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The SuperfundTnnovative 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 proc-
ess and remediate Superfund waste. EPA evaluates the technol-
ogy and provides an assessment of potential for future use for
Superfund cleanup actions. The SITE program has currently
evaluated and/or supported RD and D efforts for more than 100
innovative treatment technologies. The SITE program is admini-
stered by EPA's Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory (RREL)
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This fact sheet describes the four components of the SITE
Program with particular emphasis on the Demonstration Pro-
gram, 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 integrates four related components, the
Demonstration Program, the Emerging Technologies Program,
the Measurement and Monitoring Technologies Program, and the
Technology Transfer Program.
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 Demon-
stration Program.
Innovative Technologies Program
This supplement to the Demonstration Program was estab-
lished to encourage private sector development and commerciali-
zation of EPA-developed hazardous waste treatment technolo-
Cu front Program Technology Mix
56 Technologies
Physical/Chemical
48% (27)
Thermal 13% (7)
Biological Technologies
21% (12)
Radionudides
Solidification
16% (9)
Figure 1
gies for use at Superfund sites. The Federal Technology Transfer
Act of 1986 authorized the EPA/industry partnership that is
necessarytobringthesetechnologiestocommercialization. This
will enable EPA laboratories to collaborate with industry, thus
facilitating development of the technologies and reducing the
market risk.
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 test-
ing. Urn ETP provides up to two years of financial assistance to
private developers for technology research and development
through cooperative agreements.
MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING
TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
The Measurement and Monitoring 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 Silt, program
disseminates information from the other three programs to in-
crease awareness and use of alternative technologies for assess-
ing and remediating Superfund sites. Technology transfer occurs
through reports, brochures, videos, seminars, public meetings
and site visits, conference exhibits, and technical support to EPA
Regions, States, and Superfund contractors.
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SITE Demonstration Program Process
Select
Technologic
Match
Technologies
wtth Sites
Prepare
Demonstration
Plan
Conduct Community
Relations
Activities
Conduct
Demonstration
Technology
Transfer
Figure 2
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM PROCESS
The Demonstration 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 January of each year EPA solicits
applications for the demonstration program. Developers submit
proposals which are reviewed and accepted by EPA.
Match Technologies with Site: EPA and the developer
select a site for the demonstration based on several considera-
tions: 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
selection.
Prepare Demonstration Plan: EPA develops a Demon-
stration Plan that details how to sample waste for testing, prepare
the selected site for the demonstration, dispose of residual
materials, and evaluate the technology in the field. Both EPA and
the technology developer must approve the Demonstration Plan.
Conduct Community 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 local
public meetings and/or land site visits.
Conduct Demonstrations: The demonstration of the se-
lected technology can last from a few days to several months. The
technology developer is financially responsible for mobilizing
and operating the technology. 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 the Regional and State
officials, the public and interested professionals are invited to
view the demonstration.
Conduct Technology Transfer: After the demonstration,
EPA prepares an Applications Analysis Report that assesses the
overall applicability of the technology to other sites and wastes,
and includes technology cost, performance, and reliability infor-
mation. In addition, EPA prepares a Technology Evaluation
Report which presents a summary of the demonstration and
evaluation results. Contact John Martin at 513-569-7758 for
further information.
Innovative Technologies Program
EPA Labs/Industry
Partnerships
inR&D
Through cooperative research and devel-
opment agreements (CRDAs), EPA labo-
ratories will work closely with industry
to develop and commercialize on-site de-
struction and hazardous waste cleanup
technologies. Through the program, EPA
is involved in the development of a vari-
ety of technologies. Examples include:
Q Mobile Debris Washer,
Q Base Catalytic Destruction System (BCD - APEG -KPEG);
Q Volume Reduction Unit (VRU); and
Q Excavation Technique and Foam Suppression Methods.
For further information on this program, contact Steve
James at (513) 569-7877.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
PROGRAM (ETP) HIGHLIGHTS
The Emerging Technologies Program is
supporting 30 technologies and is currently
planning to fund 13 projects from the 1990 so-
licitation. Solicitation for preproposals occurs
in July of each year, the selected developers are
then invited to submit a Cooperative Agreement Application for
review. Final selection of projects is made in March of each year.
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Technical infonnation gathered through
all of the SiTE programs is exchanged
through a variety of activities. Data
results and status updates are dissemi-
nated to increase awareness of alterna-
tive technologies available for usc at
Superfund sites. A wide array of media
arc utilized to reach decision makers
involved in Superfund sites including:
publications, reports, videos and fact
LI Pre-proposal conferences on SITE solicitations;
U Public meetings and on-site visitors’ days;
LI Seminar series;
U SITE exhibit displayed at nationwide conferences;
U Innovative technologies program exhibition;
U Networking through forums, professional associations,
centers of excellence, regions, and states; and
U Journal articles.
Alternative Treatment Technology Information
Center (A’FFIC)
The Alternative Treatment Technology
Information Center (ATFIC) is an infor-
mationretrieval network that can provide
up-to-date technical information on mno-
vative treafinent mctbods for hazardous
wastes. Information availablcthroughthc
ATFIC database includes abstracts and executive summaries
from over 1200 teclmical documents andreports. These abstracts
and summaries, delineated by tecimology, arc categorized into
five groups: (1) Thermal Trcatmcnt (2) Biological Treatment;
(3) Solidification/Stablilzation Processes; (4) Chemical Treat-
ment; and (5)Physical Treatment. The Auic Database provides
the user with access to innovative technology demonstration
studies, a variety of wcatability, cost analysis models, migration
and sampling databases, underground storage tank case histories
and remediation ideas. The ATI ’IC network can also enable
access to expert assistance, a calender of events, and a list of
publications.
ATFIC can be accessed through anonline system, asystezn
operator or through a disk-based version. For assistance and/or
information call the A1TIC operator at 301-816-9135.
SITE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Agency has successfully completed 20 field tech-
nology demonstrations at Superfund sites as indicated in Table 1.
In addition, four measurement and monitoring technologies have
been field demonstrated. SlTEprojectresultsmaybcobtainedby
contacting the EPA Center for Environmental Research Infonna-
tion•(CERI) at (513) 569-7562 or FTS 684-7562.
This is a co-funding effort between the developer and EPA, with
EPA funding upto $150,000 each year. Funding for the second
year is determined by the progress of the first year’s research.
Funding support for the program has also been received from the
Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense (Air
Force).
Several projects completed from the first year solicita-
tion arc being invited into the Demonstration Program. Program
emphasis is being placed on innovative processes, thatmay be
capable of field scale efforts in the second year of research. This
provides a stronger basis for moving into the Demonstration
Program. Contact Norma Lewis at 513/569-7758 for further
information.
MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING
TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Measurement and Monitoring Technologies Program,
based at EPA’s Environmental Monitoring System Laboratory in
Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsors research on advanced Supcrfund
site assessment technologies. MMTP objectives include:
U Identifying existing technologies that can enhance field
monitoring and site characterization;
U Supporting development of monitoring capabilities that
cannot be cost-effectively addressed with current
technology;
U Demonstrating those technologies that emerge from the
screening and development phases of the program; and
U Preparing protocols, guidelines and standard operating
procedures for new methods.
For further information on MMTP, please contact Eric
Koglin, FFS 545-2432 or (702) 798-2432.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACTIVITIES
SITE PROGRAM CONTACTS
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Table 1
Completed Reid Demonstrations
REGION SITE/
DEVELOPER
DESCRIPTION
PROJECT
MANAGER
I Grovelnd Wells.
MA; Terra Vac,
Inc.
In-Situ vacuum
extraction of
VOCs in soil
Mary Slinson
FTS:34O6683
201-321-6683
II New Bedford Harbor,
MA; CF Systems
Corp.
Solvent Extraction to
Remove PCBs from
sediments
UurclSlaley
FTS: 684-7863
513-569-7863
Imperial Oil. NJ;
Soliditech, Inc.
Solidification/
stabilzation of heavy
metals and organics
Walter Grube
FTS: 684-7798
513-569-7798
Douglassville.PA;
Hazcon, Inc.
OM-TECH)
Solidification/
stabilization of volatile
and semi-volatilej,
organics, PCBs, and
heavy metals
PauldePercin
FTS: 684-7797
513-569-7797
Palmerton, PA;
E.I.DuPont
DeNemours & Co.
Membrane
Microfiltration
John Martin
FTS: 684-7758
513-569-7758
Monaca,PA;
Horsehead Resource
Development Co.
Flame Reactor
Donald Oberacker
FTS: 684-7510
513-569-7510
IV G.E. Hialeah, FL;
International Waste
Technology
In-sttu solidification of
PCBs
Mary Stinson
FTS: 340-6683
201-321-6683
Peak Oil, FL; Shirco
Infrared System, Inc.
Transportable IR
thermal processing
systems for treatment
of PCBs, organics, lead,
and other metals in soil
and sludge material
Howard Wall
FTS: 684-7691
513-569-7691
Risk Reduction
Engineering Lab,
Cincinnati, OH
(Kentucky and Georgia locations)
Debris Washing System
Naomi Barkley
FTS: 684-7854
513-569-7854
V Rose Township, MI;
Shirco IR Systems,
Inc.
Infrared Incinerator
System
Howard Wall
FTS: 684-7691
513-569-7691
McGillis & Gibbs.
MN;Biotrol
Soil washing
Mary Stinson
FTS: 340-6683
201-321-6683
McGillis & Gibbs,
MN;Biotrol
Biotreatment of
groundwater
Mary Stinson
FTS: 340-6683
201-321-6683
VI EPA's Combustion
Research Facility,
AR; American
Combustion
Technologies, Inc.
Pyretron oxygen and Laurel Suley
airbumer for use with a FTS: 684-7863
rotary kite 513-569-7863
incinerator
DC Lorentz Barrel and
Drum, CA; Ultrox
International, Inc.
UV/ozone oxidation of Norma Lewis
orgaincs in groundwater FTS: 684-7665
513-569-7665
McColl Site Excavation & Foam Jack Hubbard
Fullerton,CA; Suppression of Volatiles FTS: 684-7507
Excavation Techniques 513-569-7507
Lockheed Site
Burbtnk, CA; AWD
Technologies, Inc.
Integrated In-Situ Vapor Gordon Evans
Extraction & Steam FTS: 684-7684
Vacuum Stripping
Process
McColl Site, CA;
Ogden Environmental
Services
Circulating fluidized
bed combustor
Douglas Grosse
FTS: 684-7844
513-569-7844
Annex Terminal, San
Pedro, CA; Toxic
Treatments, Inc.
In-situ steam -
airstripping of volatile
organics in soil
PaulDePercin
FTS: 684-7797
513-569-7797
Sdma Site, Fresno,
CA; Silicate
Technology Corp.
Silicate Compounds by Edward Bates
Solidification/ FTS: 684-7774
Stabilization 513-569-7774
Portable Equipment
Company, OR;
Chemfix
Technologies, Inc.
Chemical fixation/ Ed Barth
stabilization of organics FTS: 684-7669
and inorganics in 513-569-7669
waste slurries
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.*
General Publications
D Technology Profiles (EPA/540/5-90/006)
Project Results
American Combustion - Oxygen Enhanced Incineration
ID Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/008)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/008)
CF Systems Corp. - Solvent Extraction
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-90/002)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-90/002)
Chemfix Technologies, Inc. - Chemical Fixation/Stabilization
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/011)
O Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/011)
Hazcon - Solidification
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/001a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/001)
IWT In-Situ Stabilization
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/004a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/004)
Shirco-Infrared Incineration
D Technology Evaluation - Peak Oil (EPA/540/5-88/002a)
D Technology Evaluation - Rose Township (EPA/540/5-89/
007a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/007)
Soliditech. Inc. - Solidification
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/005 a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-90/005)
Terra Vac - Vacuum Extraction
D Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/003a)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/003)
Ultrox International - Ultraviolet Ozone Treatment for Liquids
a Technology Evaluation (EPA/540/5-89/012)
D Applications Analysis (EPA/540/A5-89/012)
D Check here if you would like your name placed on the SITE
mailing list
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 VIDEOCASSETTES
SITE Program videos are also available on selected sites
for a small fee. These videos contain footage of actual field dem-
onstration activities, including Visitor Day programs. For further
information contact Marilyn Avery, Foster Wheeler Envire-
sponse, Inc., 8 Peach Tree Hill Rd., Livingston, N.J. 07039,
Phone: 908-906-6860.
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