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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
FE'3 6
OFFICE OF
SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
RCRA/Superfund Hotline
National Toll Free #800-424-9346
Washington, D.C. Metro #202-382-3000
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
FROM:
RCRA/Superfund Hotline Status Report -
November 1986
warren, Pi	
Joan Warren, Project Officer
Office of Solid Waste
Hubert WattersMW5,j£ct Officer
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
TO:
See Addressees
I. ACTIVITIES
A.	The Hotline responded to 6,679 questions and requests for documents in
November.
B.	On November 4, Jim Craig briefed the Hotline on the "Industrial Subtitle
D Facility Study," which contains a list of questions to be used in the
EPA-sponsored telephone survey.
C.	On November 5, Hotline representatives viewed two videos related to
EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program; one a case study and
state/local resources available in Connecticut, and the other
documenting methods used at European underground storage tank
installations.
D.	On November 5, Ginny Steiner provided the Hotline with an enforcement
perspective on EPA's corrective action strategy under the authorities of
RCRA §§3004(a), 3004(b), and 3008(h), and their relation to other
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E.	On November 7, Mike Petruska briefed the Hotline on EPA's decision not
to list used oil as a hazardous waste. The related Federal Register
notice was published on November 19, 1986 (51 FR 41,900).
F.	On November 10, Ossi Meyn briefed the Hotline on the Subpart X proposed
rule addressing miscellaneous units that was published in the Federal
Register (51 FR 40726).
G.	On November 12, American Management Systems demonstrated the RCRA
Docket database using the SEEK system.
H.	On November 18-20, Kris Andersen, Caroline Danek, and Joe Nixon attended
portions of the U.S. EPA Conference on Solid Waste Disposal Facilities
(Subtitle D) and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs held at
the Quality Inn-Pentagon City, Arlington, Virginia.
I. Mark Janaskie accepted an Information Specialist position on the Hotline.
Mark's first day at the Hotline was November 24.

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SIGNIFICANT-QUESTIONS AND RESOLVED ISSUES
A. RCRA
1. Hazardous Waste Fuel in Incinerators
In general, according to 40 CFR 261.2(c)(2), off-specification commercial
chemical products listed under 40 CFR 261.33 are hazardous wastes when
burned for energy recovery. One exception to this rule is if the com-
mercial chemical product is itself a fuel or normally a component of
fuel (§261.2(c)(2)(ii)). For example, benzene, listed as U019, is
normally a component of gasoline, and may be burned for energy recovery
without being considered a hazardous waste (see 50 FR 49168, footnote 8
and 50 FR 629, footnote 16). Would off-specification product benzene,
therefore, be an acceptable start-up fuel for use in an incinerator if
it is not regulated as a hazardous waste?
No, the off-specification benzene would not be acceptable
as a start-up fuel in an incinerator because in that
situation it is a hazardous waste. By the definitions in
40 CFR 260.10, industrial furnaces and boilers burn
materials for energy recovery. The primary purpose of
an incinerator, however, is to burn for destruction (see
50 FR 625). Therefore, hazardous materials burned in
incinerators are always considered to be hazardous wastes
per 40 CFR 261.2(b)(2), EPA holds that burning in an
incinerator cannot constitute burning for energy recovery.
Additional policy on the nature of incinerators and use of
wastes as auxiliary fuels appears in a memorandum from Karen
Walker to Michael Sanderson (Region VII) dated June 27, 1986.
Therefore, an off-specification product listed under 40 CFR
261.33 that is burned in an incinerator is regulated as a
hazardous waste even if it is used as a start-up fuel.
40 CFR 264.345(c) and 265.345 state that hazardous wastes must
not be fed to an incinerator during start-up or shut-down
unless the incinerator is operating within steady-state
conditions or conditions specified in the permit. Therefore,
it would not be possible to use hazardous waste as a start-up
fuel. Non-hazardous wastes or virgin fossil fuels are normally
used instead.
Source: Bob Holloway (202) 382-7938
Research: Jennifer Brock

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2.	Generator Accumulation and Secondary Containment
A full quantity generator accumulates waste according to 40 CFR 262.34
standards. The accumulation tanks, in operation since 1982, are
underground and cannot be entered for inspection. Is the generator
subject to secondary containment standards for hazardous waste tanks,
which were promulgated on July 14, 1986 and are effective January 12,
1987 (51 FR 25422)? The generator's state has final authorization to
implement the RCRA program except for HSWA provisions.
The tank rule was promulgated pursuant to both HSWA and pre-
HSWA authorities. Those provisions promulgated pursuant to
HSWA are effective on the same date in all states regardless
of state authorization (Section 3006 of RCRA, as amended by
HSWA). Those HSWA tank provisions are listed in a section
of the preamble of the final rule (51 FR 25464).
Generator tank accumulation standards are affected by the
final tank rule, since generators accumulating in tanks
are subject to nany of the Part 265 Supart J tank standards.
Currently, a generator in an authorized state is only subject
to applicable tank provisions promulgated pursuant to HSWA and
state authorities. Those HSWA provisions listed at 51 ra 25464
include secondary containment for all new underground tanks.
In addition, HSWA provisions include permitting standards
(including requiring secondary containment) for new and
existing underground storage tanks that cannot be entered for
inspection. Because the generator's tanks are not new (installed
after July 14, 1986) and they are not subject to Part 264
permitting standards, no HSWA provisions will be applicable.
The generator will, therefore, be subject to secondary containment
requiraments only when the state adopts the July 14, 1986 rule
as part of its program.
Source: Lillian Bagus (202) 382-2233
Research: Kim B. Gotwals
3.	Prohibition on Storage of Restricted Wastes
The land disposal restrictions rule for listed solvents and dioxin wastes
was promulgated in the November 7, 1986 Federal Register (51 FR 40572).
40 CFR 268 Subpart E establishes prohibitions on storage of restricted
hazardous wastes. The wastes restricted as of November 8, 1986 are
those meeting the F001 through F005 listings under §261.31 except for
wastes generated by a small quantity generator of 100 - 1000 kg/mo, or
a CERCLA response action or corrective action required under RCRA, or

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a solvent-water mixture or sludge, solid, or soil containing less than
one percent total F001 through F005 constituents listed in Table CCWE
of §268.41 (51 FR 40642). According to §268.50(a)(1), generators who
store hazardous waste solely for the purpose of accumulation of quantities
as necessary to facilitate proper recovery, treatment, or disposal
beyond the 90-day limit set in §262.34(a) may qualify for interim
status under §270.70 and must apply for a permit. Section 268.50(a)
does not mention the possibility of obtaining a 30-day extension due
to extenuating circumstances, as provided in §262.34(b). Does this
mean that the option of obtaining a 30-day extension no longer exists
for generators storing restricted wastes?
No, the generator may still qualify for an extension under
§262.34(b) if the waste must remain on-site for more than
90 days because of unforeseen, temporary, and uncontrollable
circumstances. The new land disposal restrictions regula-
tions do not delete or amend §262.34(b), but rather impose new
restrictions on storage that apply in addition to the requirements
in §262.34. Section 262.34 specifies the circumstances under
which a generator can store hazardous wastes without interim
status or a permit, while §268.50 requires that storage of
prohibited wastes during that time must be for the specific
purpose stated above. In addition, according to §270.10(e)(1)(ii),
the generator has thirty days from the date he first becomes
subject to Part 265 standards to submit a Part A permit
application, so it is conceivable that a generator may obtain
an extansion and still apply for a permit. The final decision
to grant an extension under §262.34(b) on a case-by-case basis
still rests with the Regional Administrator.
Source: Mitch Kidwell (202) 382-4805
Research: Jennifer Brock
4. Termination of Permits
A permitted facility closes all its tanks and container storage areas,
its only RCRA-regulated units. The region now wishes to terminate the
permit because the facility no longer has any active units and is not
subject to the post-closure care requirements of 40 CFR 264.117. The
facility has complied with all the permit conditions and has disclosed
all relevant facts for the permit. On what basis may EPA terminate the
facility's permit?

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40 CFR 270.43(a) presents the reasons for which EPA may
terminate a facility's permit or deny a permit renewal
application. EPA may terminate a permit if the facility
fails to comply with any condition of the permit, or if
the permittee fails to provide complete information
relevant to the permit application or issuance process.
EPA may also terminate a permit if the permittee mis-
represents any relevant facts, or if the permitted
activity endangers human health or the environment.
A permit may also be revoked and reissued during transfer
of a permit to a new owner/operator, per §270.30(1)(3) and
§270.4Kb) (2). Nothing in the regulations allows for
permit termination because permit conditions no longer apply
to a facility. Normally the owner/operator of a facility
that has closed all its RCRA units and has no post-closure
care requirements would allow the permit to expire. Although
the owner/operator is still subject to Part 264 standards,
there are no hazardous waste management activities to
regulate. The owner/operator's financial responsibilities
should end after the region receives certification of
closure (§§264.143(i), 264.147(e)).
If a facility owner/operator wishes to terminate its permit
before the termination date in the permit, it should request
a major permit modification under §270.41. According to
§270.50, the maximum permit duration is ten years, but a
permit may cover a shorter time period. In this situation,
EPA could modify the permit so that it would expire shortly
after the earlier closure date.
Source: Matt Hale (202) 382-4740
Research: Jennifer Brock
B. CERCLA
1. Service Station DealerIndemnification
Does CERCLA indemnify service station owners from claims for damages
resulting from recycled oil releases? Hew is recycled oil defined?

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Section 114(c) of CERCLA was amended in the "Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986" to state that no person may
recover, under the authority of Section 107(a)(3) and (4), any
response costs or damages resulting from a release or threatened
release of recycled oil from a "service station dealer" as
defined in Section 101(37). No person can use the authority of
Section 106 against a service station dealer (other than a
person described in Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of Section 107)
if the recycled oil is not mixed with any other hazardous
substances and is stored, treated, or transported in compliance
with the regulations and standards under Section 3014 of the
Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA). Thus, Section 114 of CERCLA
exempts service station dealers meeting these conditions from
liability as generators or transporters. This section does not
exempt service station dealers from liability as owners or
operators. Section 114(c) of CERCLA is effective when used oil
recycling regulations promulgated under Section 3014 of RCRA
are effective (provided these regulations require corrective
action for recycled oil releases). Recycled oil is defined to
have the same meaning as it does under Section 1004(37) of
RCRA. The term "recycled oil" means any used oil which is
reused, following its original use, for any purpose. This term
includes oil which is re-refined, reclaimed, burned or
reprocessed.
Source: Carrie Wehling (202) 475-8067
Research: Carla Rellergert
2. Superfund Tax
One source of revenue for the new Superfund is a broad-based environ-
mental tax on corporations. Will this tax be on all corporations, or
only on chemical companies?
The tax will be on all corporations. The new broad-based
tax requirement appears in Section 516(a) of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). It
amends Subchapter A of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 by adding Section 59A. The tax will equal
0.12 percent of the amount of the corporation's modified
alternative minimum taxable income over $2,000,000. For
additional information on the broad-based environmental
tax on corporations, contact Bill Jackson at the
Internal Revenue Service, (202) 566-4336.
Source: Bill Jackson (IRS) (202) 566-4336
Research: Jennifer Brock

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3- Radon
Hew do the Superfund Amendments address radon?
Title IV and Sections 118(k) and (m) of the Superfund Amendments
and Authorizaton Act (SARA) address the concerns associated
with radon gas and indoor air quality.
Title IV calls for EPA to establish a comprehensive research
program designed to gather information and coordinate research
and development efforts in order to help abate any of the
risks associated with indoor air pollution and radon gas.
Section 403 of SARA details the elements of the research
program. The Administrator must establish advisory committees
to assist in the research program and to report to Congress
in two years on the program's progress.
Section 118(k) of SARA addresses radon assessment and
mitigation. One year after enactment, EPA must submit to
Congress a report that details locations of, levels of, and
possible threats due to radon in homes and schools as well
as mitigation methods. EPA must also provide guidance and
public information on its findings.
EPA must conduct a demonstration program to test methods
and technologies of reducing or eliminating radon gas in
the Reading Prong of Pennsylvania, New York, and New
Jersey and other appropriate sites. EPA must submit
annual reports to Congress concerning this demonstration
program.
Title IV of SARA authorizes $5 million per year for fiscal
years 1987, 1988 and 1989 to be appropriated to carry out
these requirements, at least two-fifths of which will go to
Section 118(k) investigations in fiscal years 1987 and 1988.
Source: Tom Super (202) 382-7432
Research: Deborah McKie

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The Hotline responded to 6,679 questions and requests for documents in November.
RCRA Superfund Hotline
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III. ANALYSES OF QUESTIONS
The Hotline responded to 6,679 questions and requests for documents in :
Of the questions asked, the percentage of callers was:
Local Agencies	2.0%	 Used Oil Handlers	3.5%
Breakdown of calls by EPA Regions:
1 6.0%	 3	23.0% 5	18.4% 7 3.0%	9 13.0%
2 12.0%	4	10.0%	6	8.3% 8 3.3%	10	3.0%
International 0.1%
RCRA	264/265 TSDF
General Information	296	A-Scope/Applicability	40_
3010 Notification	99_	B-General Facility Standards	29_
260.10 Definitions	55_	C-Preparedness/Prevention	16_
260.22 Petitions/Delisting	41_	D-Contingency Plans	5_
261.2	Solid Waste Definition	94_	E-Manifest/Recordkeeping/Reporting	10_
261.3	Hazardous Waste (HW) Defn.	212	F-Groundwater Monitoring	39_
261-C Characteristic HW	204	G-Closure/Post-Closure	54_
261-D Listed HW	325	H-Financial Requirements	42_
261.4	Exclusions	183	I-Containers	14_
261.5	Small Quantity Generator	125	J-Tanks	75_
261.6	Recycling Standards	72_	K-Surface Impoundments	51_
266-C Use Constituting Disposal	15	L-Waste Piles	1_
266-D HW Burned for Energy Recovery 35	M-Land Treatment	3_
266-E Used Oil Burned for	N-Landfills	31_
Energy Recovery	70	O-Incinerators	15_
266-F Precious Metal Reclamation	23_	P-Thermal Treatment	2_
266-G Spent Lead-Acid Battery	Q-Chemical, Physical, Biological Treat.	2_
Reclamation	26_	R-Underground Injection	0_
261.7	Container Residues	25_	X/Y-Miscellaneous/Experimental	23_
262	Generator (Gen'l)	59_
Manifest Info	55_	CERCLA
Pre-transport	17_	General/Overview	91
Accumulation	60_	Hazardous Substances/RQ	107
Recordkeeping & Reporting	15_	NCP	12
International Shipments	16_	Taxes/PCLTF	33
263	Transporter	39_	Removal	20_
270	B - Permit Application	12_	Remedial	17
D - Changes to Permits	23	NPL	§5
F - Special Permits	4_	On-site policy	12
G - Interim Status	13	Off-site Policy	9
271	State Programs	35_	CERCLIS/Notif ication	17
124 Administrative Procedures	4_	Liability/Enforcement	38
Liability/Enforcement	32	CERCLA Reauthorization	144
Referrals	200	Total	 565
Document Requests
1,829

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RCRA
General	17_
Effective Dates 	30_
Snail Quantity Generators	100
Liquids in Landfills Ban 	42_
Land Disposal Restrictions 	330
Storage of Banned Waste 	14_
Minimum Technology Standards 	25_
Retrofitting Surface Impoundments 11
Groundwater Monitoring	27
Groundwater Commission	0_
Corrective Action	88_
Interim Status Corrective
Action Orders 	8_
Loss of Interim Status 	9_
Permits 	5
Exposure Assessments	0_
RD&D Permits 	6
Waste Minimization	25_
Listings/Characteristic Revision 71
Delisting	9
Used Oil Listing	149
Recycling Std. 	65
Hazardous Waste Exports 	9_
Mining Waste, Utility Waste &
Cement Kiln Dust 	11
Uranimum Mill Tailings 	0_
State Implementation	4_
Subtitle D	32
Procurement Guidelines 	1_
Inventory of Injection Wells 	1_
Inventory of Federal Facilities 	1_
Inspections 	2
Federal Enforcement 	1_
Citizen Suits 	1
Dioxins from Resource Recovery	1
Domestic Sewage	3
H.W. Underground Tanks 	29
UST
Definitions 	28^
Notification	45^
Interim Prohibition	3S_
Tank Standards	81

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PUBLICATIONS
RCRA
"Regulatory Status of Wood Treatment Cylinder Creosote Sumps" is available by
calling the Hotline.
Executive Summary of the Waste Minimization Report to Congress is available
by calling the Hotline.
"Underground Motor Fuel Storage: A National Survey" (PB-86-216-512) is new
available from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). The cost
is $40.95.
"Underground Tank Leak Detection Methods: A State-of-the-Art Review"
(PB-86-137-155) is now available from NTIS. The cost is $16.95.
"A Survey of Household Hazardous Waste and Related Collection Programs"
(EPA/530-SW-86-038) is available for a limited time at the RCRA Docket.
The Hotline will take requests.
The Technical Report "Wastes from the Exploration, Development and Production
of Crude Oil, Natural Gas and Geothermal Energy" is available for viewing at
the RCRA Docket and state and regional libraries.
The "Agreement of Cooperation Between the United states of America and the
United Mexican States Regarding the Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous
Wastes and Hazardous Substances" and the "Agreement Between the Government of
the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning
Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste" are available from Wendy Grieder
at EPA Headquarters. Her phone number is (202) 382-4887.
"Implementation Strategy for Surface Impoundment Retrofitting Exemptions" is
available through the RCRA Docket. The Hotline will take requests.
The updated computer model SOILINER (PB-87-100-038) is available through NTIS.
The paper version costs $16.95. The software does not have an NTIS number yet.
Parties interested in obtaining copies of the software should contact Mr. Ammond
at EPA's Office of Research and Development. His phone number is (513) 569-7875.
"Drum Handling Practices at Hazardous Waste Sites" (PB-86-165-362/AS) is available
from NTIS.
"Guidance Manual for Research, Development and Demonstration Permits under
40 CFR 270.65" (PB-86-229-192) is available from NTIS.

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"The Report to Congress on the Minimization of Hazardous Waste" is available
through NT IS".
Volume I (PB-87-114-336) costs $16.95.
Volume il (PB-87-114-344) costs $22.95.
Issues and Options:
Volume I (PB-87-114-351) costs $34.95.
Volume II (PB-87-114-369) costs $52.95.
Volume III (PB-87-114-377) costs $22.95.
The set of all five documents (PB-87-114-328) costs $128.50.
A draft of a "Health Assessment Document for Phosgene" (EPA/600-8-86/022A) is
available from EPA's ORD Publication Center. Their phone number is (513)
569-7562.
The "Subtitle D Study Phase I Report" (PB-87-116-810) is available from NTIS.
"A Census of State and Territorial Subtitle D Non-Hazardous Waste Programs"
(PB-87-108-080) is available from NTIS. The cost is $24.95 for a hard copy
and $6.50 for microfiche.
"1985 Survey of Selected Firms in Commercial Hazardous Waste Management
Industries" is available from Jeffery Back at ICF. His phone numer is
(202) 862-1100.
"Public Comment Analysis for the Listing of Used Oil and Management Standards
for Recycled Oil" is available for viewing at the RCRA Docket. The public may
copy a maximum of 50 pages of material from any one regulatory docket at no
cost. Additional copies cost $0.20 per page.
"Analysis of Possible Market Impacts Resulting from Stigmatizing Effects of
Listing Recycled Oil" is available for viewing at the RCRA Docket. There is
a charge for copying of $0.20 per page after 50 pages.
"Assessment of State Used Oil Management Practices and Regulations" is available
for viewing at the RCRA Docket. There is a charge for copying of $0.20 per page
after 50 pages.

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Land Disposal Restrictions Background Documents
1.	U.S. EPA, "Background Document for Solvents to Support Land Disposal
Restrictions, Vols. I and II" are available through the RCRA Docket.
The phone number is (202) 475-9327. There is a cost of $0.20 per page
after 50 pages.
2.	U.S. EPA, "Background Document for Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedure: Final TCLP Response to Technical and Procedural Comments
Pursuant to the Final Land Disposal Restrictions Rule for Solvents
and Dioxins" is available at the RCRA Docket. The phone number is
(202) 475-9327. There is a cost of $0.20 per page after 50 pages. It
will be available soon at NTIS.
3.	U.S. EPA, "BDAT Background Document for F001-F005 Spent Solvents" is
available from NTIS.
4.	U.S. EPA, "Co.Tparative Risk Case Study for Metal-Bearing Solvent Wastes"
is available at the RCRA Docket. The phone number is (202) 475-9327.
There is a charge of $0.20 per page after 50 pages.
5.	U.S. EPA, "Thermal Treatment Background Information to Support Land
Disposal Restrictions" is available through the RCRA Docket. The phone
number is (202) 475-9327. There is a charge of $0.20 per page after
5 pages.
6.	U.S. EPA, "Regulatory Analysis of Restrictions on Land Disposal of
Certain Dioxin-Containing Wastes" is available from the RCRA Docket.
There is a charge of $0.20 per page after the first 50 pages.
7.	U.S. EPA, "Regulatory Analysis of Restrictions on Land Disposal of
Certain Solvent Wastes" is available from the RCRA Docket. There is a
charge of $0.20 per page after the first 50 pages.
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
Set
(PB-87-120-267)	is	$18.95.
(PB-87-120-175)	is	$24.95.
(PB-87-120-283)	is	$30.98.
(PB-87-120-159)	is	$63.00.

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CERCLA
The "Maryland-New Jersey Lists" of chemicals referenced in Section 313(C) of
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 is available from the
Senate Committee of the Environment and Public Works. The Committee phone
number is (202) 224-6176.
"Guidance Regarding CERCLA Enforcement Against Bankrupt Parties" is available
by calling the Hotline.

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V. FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER
Former Notices with Open Comment Period During November 1986
October 9, 1986: 51 FR 36342
(proposed 100-1000 kg./mo.
generator tank standards)
October 24, 1986: 51 FR 7854
(proposal to add financial
responsibility for corrective
action)
Proposal to subject 100 to 1000 kg./mo.
generators of hazardous waste, who accumulate
hazardous waste in tank systems prior to off-
site shipment, to new tank system standards.
This would require the 100-1000 kg./mo.
generators to perform periodic leak detection
tests, and provide secondary containment for
all new, appropriate existing, and leaking
tank systems. EPA will accept comments on
this proposal until January 7, 1987.
Proposal to amend the financial responsibility
and permitting standards to include a provision
for requiring owner/operators to demonstrate
financial assurance for the cost of completing
corrective action at the facility. EPA will
accept comments on this proposal until
December 23, 1986.
November Federal Register Notices
November 3, 1986: 51 FR 39859
(notice of public briefing on
the land disposal restrictions)
November 3, 1986: 51 re 39968
(proposal to deny five
delisting petitions)
Notice of three public briefings to be held
in San Francisco, CA; Kansas City, MO; and
Arlington, VA, during the month of November.
The briefings will be an attempt to explain
and clarify the various provisions of the
land disposal restrictions.
Proposal to deny the delisting petitions sub-
mitted by 1) ITE Electrical Apparatus Division
of Sciences Energy and Automation, Inc.,
Spartanburg, SC; 2) Monroe Auto Equipment Co.,
Cozad, NE; 3) Harrison Radiator, Division of
General Motors Corp., Dayton, OH; 4) Harrison
Radiator Division of General Motors Corp.,
Moraine, OH; and 5) American Chrome and
Chemicals, Corpus Christi, TX. Comments will
be accepted until November 6, 1986.

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November 3, 198651 FR 40251
(availability of report and
public meetings on wastes
produced from oil, gas and
geothermal energy exploration,
development and production)
November 6, 1986: 51 FR 40343
(notice of an extension to
the comment periods of four
delisting petitions)
Notice of availability of the technical report
dealing with wastes generated by the oil, gas
and geothermal industries. This report repre-
sents one of the first major steps toward
submitting the final report to Congress on
the adverse effects of waste associated with
the exploration, development, and production
of crude oil, natural gas and geothermal energy,
required by Section 8002(m) of RCRA, by August
31, 1987. EPA will hold a public meeting on
December 3, 1986 in Washington, D.C. and
December 5, 1986 in New Orleans, LA, to accept
public comment on the report. Written comments
will also be accepted until December 15, 1986.
Notice extending the comment period for the
proposals to grant exclusions to three
facilities of Tricil Environmental Services
(51 FR 36974, October 16, 1986) and one
facility of Lederle Laboratories, a division
of the American Cyanamid Co. (51 FR 37760,
October 24, 1986). The original comment
periods were to end October 31, 1986 and
November 3, 1986. The extended comment
period will end November 7, 1986 for Tricil
Environmental Services and November 24, 1986
for Lederle Laboratories.
November 6, 1986: 51 FR 40353
(notice of availability of
household waste and Subtitle D
reports)
Notice of availability of reports entitled
"A Survey of Household Hazardous Wastes and
Related Collection Programs" and "Census of
State and Territorial Subtitle D Non-Hazardous
Waste Programs." Both documents are available
through the National Technical Information
Service (NTIS).
November 7, 1986: 51 FT* 40726
(proposed rule on standards for
owners and operators of
miscellaneous units)
Proposed rule on standards under Subpart X
of Part 264 that are applicable to owners and
operators of new and existing hazardous waste
management units not covered under the existing
regulations. Comments will be accepted until
December 22, 1986.

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RCRA/Superfund Hotline
National Toll Free #800-424-9346
Washington, DC Metro #202-382-3000
November 7, 1986: 51 FR 40372
(final rule implementing the
land disposal restrictions)
November 13/ 1986: 51 re 41082
(final rule granting two
exclusions and final Organic
Leachate Model (OLM))
November 13, 1986: 51 re 41100
(final rule denying five
delisting petitions)
November 13, 1986: 51 re 41131
(extension of comment period
for DOI natural resource
damge measurement rule)
Final rule establishing provisions for the
land disposal restrictions required by Congress
under RCRA as amended by the Hazardous and
Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). The
effective date is November 8, 1986, except for
provisions in §§268.30(b) and 268.31(a), which
will become effective on November 8, 1988.
Final rule granting exclusions to Continental
Can Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Star
Expansion Company, Mountainville, New York.
Also addresses comments received by the
Agency on its approach to evaluating organics
data in delisting petitions. The effective
date is November 13, 1986.
Final rule denying exclusions to General Motors
Corp., Chevrolet-Pontiac-Canada Group, Pontiat,
Michigan; Lacks Industries, Grand Rapids,
Michigan; Light Metal Coloring Co., Inc.,
Southington, Connecticut; PEC Industries,
Orlando, Florida; and Radford Army Ammunition
Plant, Radford, Virginia. The effective date
for Radford Army Ammunition Plant, GMC, and
Lack Industries, which have tenporary
exclusions, is May 13, 1987. The effective
date for the other petitioners is November 13,
1986.
The Department of Interior published a final
rule (51 FR 27674) establishing procedures for
assessing damages to natural resources for pur-
poses of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
and the Clean Water Act. Additional public
comments on the concept of a "special resource"
exception to the Damage Measurement Rule con-
tained in the final Type B regulation, has been
requested by the Department of Interior. The
comment period was extended from September 29,
1986 to November 28, 1986.

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RCRA/Superfund Hotline
National Toll Free #800-424-9346
Washington, DC Metro #202-382-30'
November 14, 1986.: 51 FT* 41306
(final rule granting two
exclusions)
November 14, 1986: 51 FR 41308
(final rule granting one
exclusion)
November 14, 1986: 51 FR 41310
(final rule granting one
exclusion)
November 14, 1986: 51 FR 41313
(final rule denying four
exclusions)
November 14, 1986: 51 41315
(final rule denying two
exclusions)
November 14, 1986: 51 FR 41317
(final rule denying one
exclusion)
November 14, 1986: 51 FR 41319
(final rule denying five
exclusions)
Final rule granting exclusions to Holston Army
Ammunition Plant, Kingsport, Tennessee and
William L. Bennell Conpany, Newiran, Georgia.
The effective date is November 14, 1986.
Final rule granting an exclusion to Michigan
Tire Corporation, Sandy Springs, South Carolina.
The effective date is November 14, 1986.
Final rule granting an exclusion to General
Motors Corporation, Fisher Body Division,
Elyria, Ohio. The effective date is November
14, 1986.
Final rule denying exclusions to Ford Motor
Co., Lima, Ohio; General Motors Corp., Truck
and Coach Div., Pontiac, Michigan; Olin Corp.,
St. Marks, Florida; and Welsh Co. of the South,
Union Springs, Alabama. The effective date is
May 14, 1987.
Final rule denying exclusions to AT&T Technoloca
Systems, Richmond, Virginia and John Deere Des 1
Moines Works, Ankony, icwa. The effective date
is May 14, 1987.
Final rule denying an exclusion to LTV Steel
Company, East Chicago, Indiana. The effective
date is May 14, 1987.
Final rule denying exclusions to ITE Electrical
Apparatus Division of Siemens Energy and
Automation, Inc., Spartanburg, South Carolina;
Monroe Auto Equipment Conpany, Cozad, Nebraska;
Harrison Radiator, Division of General Motors
Corp., Dayton, Ohio; and American Chrome and
Chemicals, Corpus Christi, Texas. The
effective date is May 14, 1987.
November 14, 1986: 51 FR 41321
(final rule denying one
exclusion)
Final rule denying an exclusion to L-TEC
Welding and Cutting Systems, Ashtabula, Ohio.
The effective date is May 14, 1987.

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RCRA/Superfund Hotline
National Toll Free #800-424-9346
Washington, DC Metro #202-382-3000
November 14, 1986_: 51 FR 41323
(final rule granting four
exclusions)
/ November 17, 1986: 51 re 41480
(final rule granting one
exclusion)
^ November 17, 1986: 51 FR 41570
(interim final rule on emergency
planning and community right-to-
kncw programs)
.ovember 17, 1986: 51 ra 41593
(proposed rule on emergency
planning and community right-
to-know programs)
November 18, 1986: 51 FR 41616
(final rule denying one
exclusion)
.November 18, 1986: 51 FR 41617
(final rule denying one
exclusion)
Final rule granting exclusions to Envirite
Corporation, Canton, Ohio; Envirite Corporation,
Harvey, Illinois; Envirite Corporation,
Thoneston, Connecticut; and Envirite Corporation,
York, Pennsylvania. The effective date is
November 14, 1986.
Final rule granting an exclusion to Tennessee
Electroplating, Ripley, Tennessee. The
effective date is November 17, 1986. Comments
will be accepted until December 17, 1986.
Interim final rule publishing the statutory
prescribed list of extremely hazardous sub-
stances and the corresponding thresholding
planning quantities for those substances. The
rule also codifies the reporting and notifi-
cation requirements under SARA for facilities
at which extremely hazardous substances are
present. The effective date is November 17,
1986.	Comments will be accepted until January
2, 1987.
Proposes to initiate a rulemaking to revise
the list of extremely hazardous substances,
the threshold planning quantities and report-
ing regulations. Comments will be accepted
until January 2, 1987.
Final rule denying an exclusion to Reynolds
Aluminum Alloy Plant, Sheffield, Alabama.
The effective date is May 18, 1987.
Final rule denying an exclusion to Fisher
Guide Division of General Motors Corporation,
Columbus, Ohio. The effective date is May 18,
1987.
'November 18, 1986: 51 PR 41620
(final rule denying three
exclusions)
Final rule denying exclusions to Bethelehem
Steel Corporaton, Chesterton, Indiana; General
Battery Corporation, Reading, Pennsylvania;
and Kaiser Aluminum, Spokane, Washington.
The effective date is May 18, 1987.

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National Toll Free #800-424-9346
Washington, DC Metro #202—382—300Cj
November 18, 1986-: 51 FR 41624
(final rule denying one
exclusion)
November 18, 1986: FR 41646
(availability of Subtitle D
Study Phase I Report and
request for comments)
November 19 1986: 51 FR 41900 ^
(notice to not list used oil
as hazardous waste)
November 21, 1986: 51 FR 42174
(final rule incorporating hazardous
substances into Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations)
Final rule denying an exclusion to McLouth
Steel Products Corporation, Trenton, Michigan.
The effective date is May 18, 1987.
Notice of availability of the Subtitle D Study
Phase I Report. It summarizes data gathered
in Phase I of EPA's Subtitle D study being
completed in response to the 1984 Hazardous
and Solid Waste Amendments. The report in-
cludes information on characteristics and
management practices of nonhazardous (Subtitle
D) wastes, characteristics of Subtitle D
land disposal facilities, and state Subtitle
D regulatory programs. Comments will be
accepted until January 2, 1987. Comments
postmarked after the close of the comment
period will be stamped "LATE."
Notice of the decision that used oil should
not be listed as a hazardous waste under
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA). Also describes studies currently
underway and sets forth a tentative schedule
describing when the Agency will address
issues still outstanding.
Final rule amending the Hazardous Materials
Regulations (HMR) by incorporating into the
regulation as hazardous materials substances
designated as hazardous substances under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensa-
tion and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). This
action is necessary to comply with the Super-
fund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 (SARA). The intended effect of this
action is to enable carriers of hazardous
materials to specifically identify CERCLA
hazardous substances and to make the required
notificaton if a discharge occurs. The
effective date is January 1, 1987.

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Washington, DC Metro #202-382-3000
November 24, 1986.: 51: FR 42297
(establishment of the Office of
the RCRA Ombudsman)
November 24, 1986: 51 TO 42297 ^
(notice of availability for draft
phosgene health assessment
document)
Notice of the establishment of the Office
of Ombudsman under the Hazardous and Solid
Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). The function
of this office is to receive individual
complaints, grievances and problems submitted
by any person with respect to any program or
requirement under the Resource Conversation
and Recovery Act (RCRA). The RCRA Ombudsman
should not be used routinely, but rather as a
last resort.
Notice of availability for the first external
review draft of a health assessment document
for phosgene. It will be available .for public
review and comment on or about December 1,
1986. Comments will be accepted until January
30, 1987.
November 25, 1986: 51 FR 42626 t
(notice of open meeting on major
and minor modifications of RCRA
permits)
Notice of an open meeting of the Advisory
Committee negotiating regulations governing
major and minor modificiations of Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permits.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday and
Wednesday, December 16 and 17, 1986, at the
Conservation Foundation, 1255 23rd Street,
N.W., First Floor Library, Washington, D.C.

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