EPA530-R-94-005A
PB94-922 401
MONTHLY HOTLINE REPORT.
January 1994
RCRA/UST, Superfund, and EPCRA
Hotline Questions and Answers
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)	 1
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).... 2
New Publications
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)				5
Underground Storage Tanks (UST)		6
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
liability Act (CERCLA)						6
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)....	7
Other		7
Federal Registers
Final Rules	 9
Proposed Rules		10
Notices		 10
Call Analyses
Calls Answered		15
Caller Profiles..^.		18
Hotline Topics		20
RCRA/UST, Superfund, and EPCRA
National Toil-Free Nos,: 800-424-9346 or 800-535-0202
Local: 703-412-9810
TDO National Toll-Free No.: 800-553-7672
This report is prepared and submitted in support of Contract No. 6B-W0-0039.
EPA Project Officer:
Carie VanHook Jasperse
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC 20460
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HOTLINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RCRA
1. Us© of Total Waste Analysis in Toxicity
Characteristic Determinations
A generator suspects that his waste may
exhibit the toxicity characteristic and thus be
subject to regulation as a RCRA hazardous
waste. Since he is unsure of the types and
concentrations of hazardous contaminants
present in the waste, he performs a total waste
analysis. Can he use the results of the total
waste analysis to make a toxicity characteristic
determination, or must he perform Method
1311, the toxicity characteristic leaching
procedure (TCLP), to determine the waste's
regulatory status?
While a toxicity characteristic
determination under §261.24 typically
involves application of the TCLP followed by
analysis of the TCLP extract, a generator may
be able to use total waste analysis to
demonstrate that a waste does not exhibit the
toxicity characteristic. Section 1.2 of the
TCLP states, "If a total analysis of the waste
demonstrates that individual analytes are not
present in the waste, or that they are present
but at such low concentrations that the
appropriate regulatory levels could not
possibly be exceeded, the TCLP need not be
run." This analysis can provide the generator
with a convenient and cost-effective means of
determining if he needs to run the TCLP in
order to definitively characterize a waste.
The means for using total waste analysis
results to make a toxicity characteristic
determination reflect TCLP methodology and
therefore vary depending on whether the waste
is defined as a liquid, a solid, or a dual-phase
waste. Under the TCLP, liquid wastes (i.e.,
those wastes that contain less than 0.5% diy
solids) do not require extraction. The waste,
after filtration, is defined as the TCLP extract
(Part 261, Appendix n, §2.1). A generator can
therefore characterize a liquid waste by filtering
the waste, measuring total constituent
concentrations in the resulting filtrate, and
comparing these concentrations to the
appropriate regulatory limits under §261.24.
Wastes which are either 100% solid (i.e.,
wastes that contain no filterable liquid (Pan
261, Appendix II, §7.1.1.1)) or which contain
both a liquid and a solid component require
conversion of total waste analysis data to
estimates of constituent concentrations in the
TCLP extract, or maximum theoretical leachate
concentrations. For instance, to evaluate the
regulatory status of a 100% solid, a generator
can simply divide each total constituent
concentration by 20 and then compare the
resulting maximum theoretical leachate
concentration to the appropriate regulatory Unut
(the division factor reflects the 20-to-l ratio of
extraction fluid to solid used in the TCLP). If
no maximum theoretical leachate concentration
equals or exceeds the appropriate regulatory
limit, the solid cannot exhibit the toxicity
characteristic and the TCLP need not be run
The generator of a dual-phase waste (i c . *
waste which has both a solid and a filterable
liquid component) can perform a total waste
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January 1994
concentrations for the waste as a whole by
combining results mathematically through use
of the following formula:
[A x B] + [C x D]
	 = M
B + [20L/kgxD]
where:
A= concentration of the analyte in the
liquid portion of the sample (mg/L)
B= volume of the liquid portion of the
sample (L)
C= concentration of the analyte in the
solid portion of the sample (mg/kg)
D= weight of the solid portion of the
sample (kg)
M= maximum theoretical leachate
concentration (mg/L)
For example:
A generator who receives the results of a
total waste analysis wishes to determine if his
waste exhibits the toxicity characteristic for
lead. Since he knows the lead concentration
in each phase of the waste (0.023 mg/L in the
liquid phase, 85 mg/kg in the solid phase), the
volume of the liquid phase (0.025 L), and the
weight of the solid phase (0.075 kg), he can
calculate the waste's maximum theoretical
leachate concentration:
[AxB] + [CxD] _
B + [2017kg x D]
[0.023 mg/L x 0.025 L] + [85 mg/kg x 0.075 kg]
0.025 L + [20 L/kg x 0.075 kg]
= 4.18 mg/L -
Because the 4.18 mg/L maximum
theoretical leachate concentration is below the
5.0 mg/L regulatory limit, the generator
determines that the waste cannot exhibit the
toxicity characteristic for lead.
If maximum theoretical leachate
concentrations are less than the applicable
limits under §261.24, the waste does not
exhibit the toxicity characteristic and the
TCLP need not be run. If, on the other hand,
total waste analysis data yield a maximum
theoretical leachate concentration that equals
or exceeds the toxicity characteristic
threshold, the data cannot be used to
conclusively demonstrate that the waste does
not exhibit the toxicity characteristic. The
generator may have to conduct further testing
to make a definitive toxicity characteristic
determination.
EPCRA
2. Recycle/Reuse of Toxic Chemicals
in Closed-Loop Refrigeration
Systems under EPCRA §313
Many facilities maintain recycle/reuse
operations such as closed-loop refrigeration
systems. If a facility utilizes 15,000pounds of
ammonia as a coolant in a closed-loop
refrigeration system, this amount of the tone
chemical is considered otherwise used under
EPCRA §313 because the ammonia is not
incorporated into the final product.
According to Directive #7 of Toxic Chemical
Release Inventory Questions and Answers.
Revised 1990 Version, only the amount of a
toxic chemical added to a refrigeration system
during the reporting year must be included ««
the threshold calculation. If the facility
replaces its refrigeration system but uses the
same ammonia to maintain the new system.
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must the transferred ammonia be considered
otherwise used and therefore included in
threshold determinations for EPCRA §313
reporting?
The amount of toxic chemical which must
be applied toward the otherwise use threshold
would include any quantity added as a result of
start-up or total replacement of the contents of
the recycle/reuse operation, regardless of
whether the toxic chemical previously had
been used on site in a closed-loop system. If a
recycle/reuse system is completely empty and
is started up during the year, a facility must
base its threshold determination on the total
amount initially needed to charge the system
plus any amount which is subsequently added
to the system during the year. Therefore, if a
facility introduces 15,000 pounds of ammonia
into a closed-loop system, regardless of the
chemical's origin, the 10,000-pound threshold
is exceeded and the facility would indicate in
section 3.3 of the Form R that the ammonia is
otherwise used.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
HOW TO ORDER...
NTIS Publications are available by calling (703) 487-4650, or writing NHS, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield,
VA 22161. Use the NTIS Order Number listed under the document.
EPA Publications are available through the Hotline. Use the EPA Order Number listed under the document.
RCRA/UST, Superfund, and EPCRA
National Toil-Free Nos.: 800-424-9346 or 800-535-0202
Local: 703-412-9810
TDD National Toll-Free No.: 800-553-7672
RCRA
TITLE: "Markets for Compost"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB94-100 138
This report, based on a study conducted by
EPA in 1989, is designed to provide
information to stimulate markets for yard
waste compost and compost with municipal
solid waste content. It provides information
about existing and potential markets for
compost, and products that complement or
compete with compost. In addition, the report
discusses barriers to the success of compost
and it presents possible strategies for
expanding the market. The report contains
examples of composting programs as well u
tables with statistics regarding the content and
marketability of compost.
TITLE: "Summary of Markets for Composi"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-SW-90-073B
This booklet summarizes EPA's Markets for
Compost It provides an overview of factors
which affect the current market for compost
such as landfill disposal fees and demand for
compost It also addresses future market
trends based on the use of compost in various
industries.
TITLE: "Disposal Tips for Home Health
Care: Educating Patients"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-93-027A
This brochure provides information for health
care providers on proper disposal of household
medical waste such as syringes, lancets, and
bandages. It gives general guidance on how to
properly package and label these objects so
they are not harmful when disposed of with
municipal solid waste. The brochure includes a
copy of Disposal Tips for Home Health Care:
Patient Fiver, and order form. The brochure
updates the previous version EPA530-SW-90-
014A, dated January 1990.
TITLE: "Disposal Tips for Home Health
Care: Patient Flyer"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
Hotline ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-93-027B
This flyer provides recommendations on proper
disposal of household medical waste such as
syringes, lancets, and bandages. It gives
general guidance on how to properly package
and label these objects so they are not harmful
when disposed of with municipal solid waste.
This document updates the previous version,
EPA530-SW-90-014B, dated January 1990.

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New Publications
January 1994
TITLE: "Report to Congress on Cement Kiln
Dust* Methods and Findings"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB94-126 919
This report fulfills EPA's requirement to report
to Congress on the regulatory status of cement
kiln dust The report, compiled by the Office
of Solid Waste, reviews generation rates,
disposal practices, and the impact of cement
kiln dust on human health and the
environment Included is a summary of
applicable state and federal regulations and a
discussion of future regulatory options.
TITLE: "Report to Congress on Cement Kiln
Dust; Executive Summary"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-S-94-001
This booklet summarizes EPA's Report to
Congress on Cement Kiln Dust which contains
information from a study conducted by EPA.
It addresses issues such as risks to human
health and the environment alternative
regulatory controls, and future regulatory
options. EPA's methodology and findings are
also summarized
TITLE: "Waste Prevention: It Makes Good
Business Sense!"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-93-008
This pamphlet provides information on the
potential economic benefits of implementing
waste prevention programs. Aimed at
business, the pamphlet outlines strategies such
as minimizing packaging on products and
investing in long-lasting supplies and
equipment that can be repaired easily. It also
recommends investing in reusable items and
replacing products that are potentially
hazardous with products that are less
hazardous.
UST
TITLE: "An Overview of Underground
Storage Tank Remediation Options"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA510-F-93-029
EPA developed this series of fact sheets to
answer basic questions about selected
alternative cleanup technologies and to provide
an easy way to compare technologies with one
another. Groundwater remediation
technologies are grouped in one pocket of the
folder, soil remediation technologies are
grouped in the other pocket These fact sheets
are part of EPA's continuing effort to
encourage the use of alternative technologies.
CERCLA
TITLE: "Status of Regional Superfund Pilots:
End-of-Year Report"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB94-963 216
This document was established in response to
the Superfund Administrative Improvements
Initiative. Specifically it provides an overview
of pilots designed to accelerate response
activities and enhance their equity in all ten
Regions. The main body of this document
provides an index of the pilots and key
contacts, and details the goals of each pilot, its
status, evaluation plan and results to date.
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New Publications
EPCRA
TITLE: 'Toxic Release Inventory - Small
Source Exemption Issues Paper"
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: N/A
The EPA is considering exempting small
sources of releases by modifying the current
reporting thresholds for the Toxic Release
Inventory. This issues paper presents a
summary of the analytical findings concerning
the potential exemption. The information
presented in this document will be discussed in
the February 16,1994, public meeting relating
to this topic.
OTHER
TITLE: "Monthly Hotline Report"
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: See below
Yearly Subscription PB94-922 400
530-R-94-005
January 1994	PB94-922401
530-R-94-005A
The reports contain questions that required
EPA resolution or were frequently asked,
publications availability, Federal Register
summaries, and Hotline call statistics.
The Monthly Hotline Report Questions and
Answers are also available for downloading at
no charge from CLU-IN at (301) 589-8366.
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FEDERAL REGISTERS
FINAL RULES
RCRA
"Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste; Wastes from Wood Surface
Protection"
January 4,1994 (59 EB 458)
EPA issued a final hazardous waste listing
determination for wastes generated from the use of
chlorophenolic formulations in wood surface
protection processes. In response to public
comments on the proposed rule erf April 27,1993,
EPA decided not to list wastes from the use of
chlorophenolic formulations in wood surface
protection processes. This final rule also added
sodium and potassium salts of pentachlorophenol
and tetrachkrophenol to 40 CFR Part 261,
Appendix Vm This rule is effective January 4,
1994.
"South Dakota; Final Authorization of
Revisions to State Hazardous Waste
Management Program"
January 10,1994 (59 EB 1275)
EPA intends to approve South Dakota's
hazardous waste program revisions under RCRA
Final authorization will be effective March 11,
1994, unless EPA publishes a prior action
withdrawing this immediate final rule. Comments
must be received on or before February 9,1994.
"Montana; Final Authorization of State
Hazardous Waste Management Program"
January 19,1994 (59 EB 2752)
EPA intends to approve Montana's hazardous
waste program revisions under RCRA. Final
authorization will be effective March 21,1994,
unless EPA publishes a prior action withdrawing
this immediate final rule. Comments must be
received on or before February 18,1994.
"Minnesota; Final Authorization of State
Hazardous Waste Management Program
Revisions"
January 20,1994 (59 EB 2998)
EPA intends to approve Minnesota's hazardous
waste program revisions under RCRA. Final
authorization will be effective March 21,1994,
unless EPA publishes a prior action withdrawing
this immediate final rule. Comments must be
received on or before February 22,1994.
"North Carolina; Final Authorization of
State Hazardous Waste Management
Program Revisions"
January 27,1994 (59 EB 3792)
EPA intends to approve North Carolina's
hazardous waste program revisions under RCRA.
Final authorization will be effective March 28,
1994, unless EPA publishes a prior action
withdrawing this immediate, final rule. Comments
must be received on or before February 28,1994.
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Federal Registers
January 1994
CERCLA
"CERCLA Administrative Hearing
Procedures for Claims Asserted Against
the Superiund"
January 3,1994 (59 EB 25)
EPA promulgated a final rule to implement
CERCLA §112, which outlines procedures for
payments of claims authorized pursuant to
CERCLA §111. This final rule is effective
February 2,1994.
EPCRA/CAA
"List of Regulated Substances and
Thresholds for Accidental Release
Prevention; Requirements for Petitions"
January 31,1994 (59 EB 4478)
EPA promulgated this list of regulated substances
and thresholds pursuant to CAA§112(r). The list
contains 3 categories: 77 toxic substances, 63
flammable substances, and explosive substances as
defined by DOT. Thresholds range from 500 to
20,000 pounds. This rule is effective March 2,
1994.
PROPOSED RULES
CERCLA
"National Priorities List (NPL); Proposed
Rule No. 16"
January 18,1994 (59 EB 2568)
EPA proposed to add 26 new sites to the NPL, 16
in the General Superfund Section, and 10 in the
Federal Facilities Section. Final and proposed sites
now total 1289. Comments must be submitted on
or before March 21,1994.
EPCRA
'Toxic Chemical Release Reporting;
Addition of Certain Chemicals"
January 12,1994 (59 EB 1788)
EPA proposed to add 313 chemicals and chemical
categories to the list of toxic chemicals subject to
reporting under EPCRA §313. A public meeting
on the proposed rule will take place on March 2,
1994, in Washington, DC Comments must be
submitted on cr before April 12,1994.
NOTICES
RCRA
"Draft Guidance Document on Indirect
Exposure Assessment*
January 3,1994 (59 EB 85)
EPA extended the public comment period for the
external review of a draft guidance document
entitled. Addendum to the Methodology for
Assessing Health Risks Associated with Indirect
Exposure to Combustor Emissions. Comments
must be submitted on or before February 15,1994.
'Illinois; Final Determination of Adequacy
of State/Tribal Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill Permit Program"
January 3,1994 (59 EB 86)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(cX1XQ, EPA gave
nodce of a final determination of full program
adequacy for Illinois' municipal solid waste landfill
permit program. The determination of adequacy is
effective January 3,1994.
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January 1994
Federal Registers
"Availability of Report to Congress on
Cement Kiln Dust; Request for Comments
and Announcement of Public Hearing"
January 6,1994 (58 EB 709)
EPA announced the availability of tire, Report to
Con press on Cement Kiln Dust that is required hv
RCRA §80Q2(o). EPA will hold a public hearing
on the Report to Congress on February IS, 1994.
"Washington; Adequacy Determination of
State/TribaJ Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Permit Program"
January 13,1994 (59 EB 1945)
Pursuant to RCRA §4005(cX1XQ. EPA gave
notice of a tentative determination, public hearing,
and public conment period concerning the
adequacy of Washington's municipal solid waste
landfill pennit program. The public hearing is
scheduled for March 1,1994. Comments must be
submitted on or before March 1,1994.
"Ohio; Adequacy Determination of State/
Tribal Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Permit Program"
January 14,1994 (59 EB 2406)
Pursuant tt> RCRA §4O06(cXl)(Q, EPA gave
notice of a tentative determination, public hearing,
and public comment period concerning the
adequacy of Ohio's municipal solid waste landfill
permit program. The public hearing is scheduled for
March 1,1994. Commems must be submitted on or
before March 1,1994.
"Consent Decree; IS & W Facility"
January 18,1994 (59 EB 2609)
A Consent Decree in United States v. GK
Technologies. Inc.. was lodged with the U.S. District
Courtfcr the Southern District of Indiana on
January 6,1994. The decree requires the defendants
to pay a civil penalty of $425,000 for RCRA
violations in connection with the IS & W Facility in
Muncie, Indiana. Comments will be received fa- a
period of 30 days from the date of publication.
"Hazardous Waste Identification
Committee; Open Meeting"
January 20,1994 (59 EB 3047)
EPA gave notice of a meeting of the Hazardous
Waste Identification Committee to be held on
February 7 and 8,1994, in Arlington, Virginia. The
committee will discuss work accomplished and
identify appropriate next steps.
RCRA/CERCLA
"Consent Decree; Environmental Pacific
Corporation (EPC) and Richard Hill"
January 4,1994 (59 EB 332)
A Consent Decree in United States v.
Environmental Pacific Corp.. was lodged with the
U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon cm
December 17,1993. The decree requires the
defendants to reimburse EPA $113,055 for response
costs under CERCLA §104, and $60,163 for
corrective action under RCRA §3008(h).
Comments will be received for a period of 30 dayi
from the date of publication.
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Federal Registers
January 1994
NOTICES
"Consent Decree; Uniroyal, Inc. et al."
January 12,1994 (59 EB1766)
A Consent Decree in United States v. UnirovaL
Inc.. was lodged with the U.S. District Court fa- the
^forthem District of Indiana on December 27,1993.
The decree requires the defendants to reimburse
EPA $4,075,286 for RCRA and CERCLA
violations at seventeen sites. Comments will be
received for a period of 30 days from the date of
publication.
"Consent Decree; Vertac Site"
January 24,1994 (59 EB 3566)
A flnnspnt TVnrfi in I TnitnH Statre v. Vertac
Chemical Corp.. et al.. was lodged with the U.S.
District Court fcr the Eastern District of Aikansas on
December 30,1993. Hie decree, pursuant to the
dean Water Act, resolves the liability of the
Celsicol Chemical Corporation under RCRA and
CERCLA, with respect to the Vertac Site in
Jacksonville, Arkansas. Corrments will be received
for a period of 30 days from the date of publication
CERCLA
"National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP);
Reopening of Comment Period"
January 6,1994 (59 EB 714)
EPA reopened the public comment period for the
proposed rule of October 22,1993 (58 EB 54702),
that would revise the NCP. EPA will also hold a
pubiic meeting concerning the proposed rule on
January 14,1994, in Washington, DC. Comments
must be submitted on or before January 14,1994.
"Proposed Administrative Settlement;
Martin Marietta Site"
January 6,1994 (59EB747)
EPA proposed to enter into an administrative
settlement under CERCLA §122(1). Hie settlements
requires the defendant to reimburse EPA $875,593
for response costs incurred in connection with the
Martin Marietta Site in Wateron, Colorado.
Comments must be submitted on or before
Febniary 7,1994.
"Consent Decree; Salem Acres Site"
January 12,1994 (59 EB 1764)
A Cnnspnt TVrmpt in T InifPiH Statre v. DiBiase
Salem Reality Trust, et ai. was lodged with the US.
District Court for the District of Massachusetts on
December 30,1993. The decree requires the
defendants to reimburse EPA $544,185 for costs
incurred with the Salon Acres Site in Salon,
Massachusetts. Comments will be received fey a
period of 30 days from the date of publication.
"Consent Decree; Wauconda Sand and
Gravel Site"
January 14,1994 (59 EB 2438)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Wauconda
Sand and Gravel Co.. was lodged with the U.S.
District Court fa* the Northern District of Illinois an
December 23,1993. The decree requires the
defendants to reimburse EPA $566,448 fa* cosa
incurred in connection with the Wauconda Sand and
Gravel Site in Lake County, Blinds. Comments
be received fcr a period of 30 days from the date ti
publication.
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Federal Registers
NOTICES
"Consent Decree; Maryland Sand, Gravel,
and Stone Site"
January 18,1994 (59 EB 2609)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Maryland
Sand, Gravel, and Stone, flak, was lodged with the
U.S. District Gxnt for the District of Maryland on
December 30,1993. The decree requires the
defendant to reimburse EPA $25,000 for costs
incurred at the Maryland Sand, Gravel, and Stone
Site in Elkton, Maryland. Comments will be
received for a period of 30 days from the date of
publication.
"Consent Decree; Ciba-Geigy Corporation
Site"
January 24,1994 (59 EB 3564)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Ciba-Geipv
Corporation was lodged with the U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of Alabama on December
16,1993. The decree requires the defendant to
reimburse EPA for costs incurred at the Qba-Geigy
Corporation Site in Mcintosh, Alabama. Comments
will be received for a period of 30 days from the date
of publication.
"Consent Decree; Beh/tdere Site"
January 24,1994 (59 EB 3565)
A Consent Decree in United States v. GTE North.
Inc. and Manlev Motor Sales Company was lodged
with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District
of Illinois on January 4,1994. The decree requires
the defendant to reimburse EPA $60,000 for costs
incurred at the Belvidere Site in Boone County,
Illinois. Comments will be received for a period of
30 days from the date of publication.
"Consent Decree; Jadco-Hughs Site"
January 24,1994 (59 EB 3565)
A Cnnsent Decree in T TnitwH States v. Jadco. Inc. et
aL was lodged with the U.S. District Court for the
Western District of North Carolina on December 21,
1993. Hie decree requires the defendants to
reimburse EPA $227,453 for costs incurred in
connection with the Jadco-Hughs Site in Gaston
County, Ncrth Carolina.
"Consent Decree; Martin Electric Lake
Oswego Site"
January 24,1994 (59 EB 3565)
A Consent Decree in United Stales v. Roger E.
Martin etal- was lodged with the U.S. District Court
for the District of Oregon on December 14,1993.
The decree requires the defendants to reimburse
EPA $282,200 for costs incurred in connection with
the Martin Electric Lake Oswego Site in Lake
Oswego, Oregon. Comments will be received fa-a
period of 30 days from the date of publication.
" Proposed Be Minimis Settlement; Ninth
Avenue Dump Site"
January 26,1994 (59 EB 3686)
EPA proposed to enter into an administrative ds
minimis settlement under CERCLA §1220). The
settlement requires the defendants to reimburse EPA
$678,860 for costs incurred in connection with the
Ninth Avenue Dump Site in Gary, Indiana.
Comments must be received on or before
February 25,1994.
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Federal Registers
January 1994
"Consent Decree; Saegertown Industrial
Area Site"
January 26,1994 (59 EB 3737)
A Consent Decree in United States v. Lord
Corporation was lodged with the U.S. District Court
for the Western District of Pennsylvania on
January 3,1994. The decree requires the defendant
to implement a groundwater treatment system at the
Saegertown Industrial Area Site in Saegertown,
Pennsylvania. Comments will be received for a
period of 30 days from the date of publication.
"Consent Decree; Southwire Company Site"
January 26,1994 (59 EB 3738)
A Crmsent TVrrpe in T TnitftH Sffltre v. NSA.
Division of Southwire Company was lodged with
the United Stales District Court for the Western
District of Kentucky on December 16,1993. The
decree requires the defendant, NSA, to construct and
operate an interim remedial action at its facility in
Hawesville, Kentucky. Comments will be received
for a period of 30 days from the date of publication.
"Proposed Administrative Settlement;
Prospect Avenue Site"
January 31,1994 (59 EB 4278)
EPA proposed to enter into an administrative
settlement under CERCLA §107. The settlement
requires the settling parties to reimburse EPA
$70,000 for costs incurred in connection with the
Prospect Avenue Site in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comments must be submitted on or before March 2,
1994.
EPCRA
'Toxic Release Inventory; Small Release
Amounts"
January 19,1994 (59 EB 2847)
EPA gave notice of one half-day meeting to
discuss the options the Agency is considering for
developing an exemption to EPCRA §313 reporting
requirements for small release amounts. The
meeting will take place on February 16,1994, in
Washington, DC
EPCRA/CAA
"List of Regulated Substances and
Thresholds for Accidental Release
Prevention; Risk Management Programs"
January 31,1994 (59 EB 4500)
EPA published a supplemental notice to the list of
regulated substances and thresholds under CAA
§122(r). EPA requested additional comments on the
hazards associated with flammables used as fuel,
and on impacts of the proposed accident prevention
requirements. Comments must be submitted on or
before March 2,1994.
OTHER
"Guidance on Determining Environmentally
Preferable Products and Services; Public
Meeting"
January 12,1994 (59 EB 1729)
EPA gave notice erf a two-day meeting to solicit
input on developing guidance that executive
agencies can use in detennining the preference and
purchase of environmentally preferable products and
services. The meeting will be held February 7 and 8,
1994, in Washington, DC Comments must be
submitted on or before March 10,1994.
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CALL ANALYSES
CALLS ANSWERED BY HOTLINE
January Daily Volume*
450 -J
400 ¦
350 ,
RCRMJST
300 -

250 ¦
200 ¦
i
Documents
150 -

100 -
50 ¦
EPCRA and
Superfund
0 -
	1	1	1—1	1	h
4,418

EH
H	1	1—H	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
3 4 5 6 7 10 1 1 12 13 14 IS 19 21 24 25 26 27 28 31
Year to Date*
RCRA/UST
EPCRA and Superfund
Documents
(All Program Areas)

Month
Cumulative

Morih
Cumulative

Month
Cumulative
January
5,843
5,843
January
4 410
4,418
January
4,050
4,050
*A11 calls answered by the Call Management System, the Mau|c Retrieval Line, and the Document Retrieval Line.

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Call Analyses
January 1994
QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY TYPE
January Daily Volume*
800
700
12,042
Regulatory
600
500
400
Document
300
4,353
200
Referral
100
768
3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 21 24 25 26 27 28 31
Year to Date*
Regulatory
Document
Referral
January
Month
Cumulative
January
Uor4h
Cumulative
January
Month
Cumulative
12,042
12,042
4 350
4,353
768
768
* All questions answered by the Call Management System, the Message Retrieval Line, and the Document Retrieval Line. A
single call may include multiple questions combined with document requests and referrals.
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January 1994
Call Analyses
QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY PROGRAM AREA
January 1994*

RCRA
57%
(9.394)
EPCRA
25% (4,100)
'Based on 16,395 requests and excludes 768 referrals made from both Hotlines. Includes the Message Retrieval Line
and the Document Retrieval Line.
Year to Date*

RCRA
UST
EPCRA
Su
>erfund

Month
Cumulative
Month
Cumulative
Month
Cumulative
Month
Cumulative
January
57%
(9,394)
57%
(9,394)
4%
(668)
4%
(668)
25%
(4,100)
25%
(4,100)
14%
(2,223)
14%
(2,223)
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Call Analyses
January 1994
CALLER PROFILE
RCRA/UST Hotline
Regulated Community
6,314
Citizens
423
State & Local Gov'tVNative American
222
Federal Agencies
209
Educational Institutions
124
EPA
83
Other
77
Media
9
Interest Groups
15
Congress
2
International
6
Referrals*
320
Document Retrieval Line*
742
Message Retrieval Line*
132
TOTAL
8,678
Federal Agencies
3%
State/Local Govt/
Native American
3%
Citizens
6%
All Others
4%
8
Regulated
Community
84%
* No caller profile data available.
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January 1994
Call Analyses
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know/
Superfund Hotline
Manufacturer

Consultants/Engineers
1,890
Food/Tobacco
69
Attorneys
513
Textiles
23
Citizens
421
Apparel
4
Public Interest Groups
41
Lumber & Wood
20
Educational Institutions
106
Furniture
23
EPA
90
Paper
34
Federal Agencies
219
Printing & Publishing
31
GOCOs
15
Chemicals
309
Congress
4
Petroleum & Coal
90
State Officials/SERCs
133
Rubber and Plastics
55
Local Officials/LEPCs
96
Leather
3
Fire Departments
37
Stone, Clay & Glass
38
Hospitals/Laboratories
53
Primary Metals
42
Trade Associations
51
Fabricated Metals
112
Union/Labor
6
Machinery (Excluding Electrical)
27
Farmers
15
Electrical &Electronic Equipment
47
Distributors
44
Transportation Equipment
42
Insurance Companies
8
Instruments
27
Media/Press
28
Misc. Manufacturing
140
Native Americans
2


International
7


Other
270
Subtotal
1,136
Referrals*
448


TOTAL
5,633
Attorneys
10%
Citizens
8%
Consultants/
Engineers
36%
Manufacturers
22%
All Others
24%
* No caller profile data available.
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Call Analyses
January 1994
HOTLINE TOPICS
RCRA
Special Wastes
Ash	18
Mining Wastes, Bevill	44
Medical Wastes	117
Oil and Gas	8
Subtitle C (General)	522
Hazardous Waste Id. (General)	1,234*
Toxicity Characteristic	85
Wood Preserving	24
Listing of Used Oil	31
Fluff	2
Radioactive Mixed Waste	32
Delisting Petitions	30
Hazardous Waste Recycling	204
Generators	8761
Small Quantity Generators	208
Transportation/Transporters	76
TSDFs General	261
TSDFs Siting Facilities	2
TSDFs Capacity	10
TSDFs Treatment	76
TSDFs Burning	81
TSDFs Storage	58
TSDFs Disposal	52
Land Disposal Restrictions	5541
Permits and Permitting	90
Corrective Action	244
Financial Liability/Enforcement	96
Test Methods	88
Health Effects	18
Waste Min./Pollution Prevention	3241
State Programs	75
Hazardous Waste Data	48
Household Hazardous Waste	185
Subtitle D (General)	l,153w
Siting Facilities	17
Combustion	14
Industrial Waste	10
Composting	14
Source Reduction/Poll. Pre v.	60
Grants & Financing	6
Procurement (General)	9
Building Insulation	0
Cement & Products with Fly Ash	16
Paper & Paper Products	4
Re-refined Lubricating Oil	0
Retread Tires	3
Solid Waste Recycling (General)	2411
Aluminum	9
Batteries	28
Glass	7
Paper	17
Plastics	18
Tires	17
Used Oil	244
Markets (General)	4
Aluminum	2
Batteries	1
Compost	0
Glass	4
Paper	2
Plastics	4
Tires	4
Used Oil	4
RCRA General 1/7093
TOTAL	9J94*
*
Includes 2,004 RCRA document requests.
UST
Genera 1/Misc.	M01*
Applicability/Definitions	64
Regulated Substances	17
Standards for New Tank Systems	18
Tank Standards and Upgrading	16
Operating Requirements	19
Release Detection	62
Release Reporting & Investigation 17
Corrective Action for USTs	84
Out-of-Service/Closure	30
Financial Responsibility	1581
State Programs	19
Liability/Enforcement	17
LUST Trust Fund 7
TOTAL	66S*
* Includes 292 UST document requests.
1 Hot topics for this month.
Includes 132 message retrievals for Information on the delay in effective date for municipal solid waste landnils and 128
document retrievals for the "Criteria for Solid Waste Disposal' package and "Safer Disposal for Solid Waste."
Includes 469 document retrievals for the "Catalog of Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications."
Includes 145 document retrievals for "Guide to EPA Materials on USTs."
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January 1994
Call Analyses
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
General Title III Questions	321
Emergency Planning (§§301-303):
General	105
Notification Requirements	27
SERC/LEPC Issues	42
EHSs/TPQs	60
Risk Communication/
Hazards Analysis	30
Exemptions	5
Emergency Release Notification (§304):
72
57
109
51
9
20
General
Notification Requirements
Reportable Quantities
CERCLA §103 vs. SARA §304
ARIP/AHEDB/ERNS
Exemptions
Hazardous Chemical Reporting
(§§311-312):
General
MSDS Reporting Requirements
Tier I/n Requirements
Thresholds
Hazard Categories
Mixtures Reporting
Exemptions
134
109
288
99
16
43
61
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (§313):
General	185
Repotting Requirements	216
Thresholds	68
Form R Completion	240
Supplier Notification	20
NOTEs/NONs	23
Voluntary Revisions	32
Pollution Prevention, 33/50	41
Public Access to Data	51
TRI Database	53
Petitions	65
TRI Expansion	246
Exemptions	122
General
Trade Secrets	9
Enforcement	22
Liability/Gtizen Suits	15
Training	27
Chemical-Specific Information	93
RCRA	159
Special Topics:
CAA §112(r)
General	94
RMPs	206
List of Regulated Substances	248
HF Study	48
Federal Facilities Executive Order 159
TOTAL	4,100
"Includes 1,106 Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know document requests
SUPERFUND
General/Misc.	58
Access & Information Gathering	178
Administrative Record	14
ARARs	92
CERCLIS	125
Citizen Suits	4
Claims Against Fund	17
Clean-Up Costs	33
Clean-Up Standards	112
Community Relations	45
Contract Lab Program (CLP)	14
Contractor Indemnification	7
Contracts	10
Definitions	28
Enforcement	49
Federal Facilities	32
Hazardous Substances	67
HRS	39
Liability	81
Local Gov't Reimbursement	15
Natural Resource Damages	6
NCP '	38
Notification	47
NPL	174'
Off Site Policy	32
OSHA	5
PA/SI	32
PRPs	36
RD/RA	24
Reauthorization	30
Remedial	92
Removal	37
RI/FS	36
Risk Assess./Health Effects	56
ROD	49
RQ	182'
1 Hoi topics for this month.
'Topics are calculated as the summation of all questions received bj the Hotline. A single call may result In
multiple questions.

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Call Analyses
January 1994
SACM	78
Settlements	68
SITE Program	33
State Participation	5
State Program	8
TAGs	7
Taxes	8
Special Topics
Oil Pollution Act	28
SPCC Regulations	32
Radiation Site Cleanup	70
TOTAL	2J33*
•Includes 951 Superfund document requests.
TOTAL HOTLINE QUESTIONS,
DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND
REFERRALS:
17,163
22
¦ Topics are	as the summation of all questions received by the Hotline. A single call may result Id mufttpl*
questions.

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January 1994
Call Analyses
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