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"Twenty years of end-of-pipe regulation have taught
us an important lesson—that the best way to clean
up the environment is to prevent environmental
deterioration in the first place. ...Today, I'm committing
EPA to adopt a major policy integrating pollution
prevention into every EPA activity, program, and
operation."
Carol M. Browner
EPA Administrator
April 22, 1993 (Earth Day)

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Region 8 Pollution Prevention Inventory
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Actions Taken in Fiscal Year 1993	19
Administrative
OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT: DEVELOPING
THE REGION'S POLLUTION PREVENTION CAPABILITIES	21
Policy Office	21
Goal
Current Activities
Projects
Grants
Policy and Program Development
Outreach
Pollution Prevention Incentives for States
(PPIS) Grants	24
Colorado
Montana
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Procurement	26
Goal
Current Activities
Future Activities

WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION: INTEGRATING
POLLUTION PREVENTION INTO CURRENT PROGRAMS	29
Underground Injection Control	29
Goals
Current Activities
Ground Water	29
Goals
Current Activities
Future Activities
Municipal Facilities	33
Goals
Current Activities
Future Activities
Storm Water	34
Goals
Current Activities
Wetlands Protection	35
Goals
Completed Activities
Current Activities
Future Activities

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Table of Contents
page
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION	1
What is Pollution Prevention?	1
Why Pollution Prevention is the Preferred Choice	1
The Role of Pollution Prevention in EPA Region 8	2
The Purpose of this Inventory	2
REGIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION
STEERING COMMITTEE	3
FY93 Projects and Activities (Tables 1 and 2)	4
Steering Committee Structure	5
Steering Committee Accomplishments	6
Administrative
Internal Pollution Prevention Training
Outreach
Environmental Education
DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
POLLUTION PREVENTION PROJECT.	9
Multi-Media	9
Air Quality	10
Water Quality	10
Hazardous Waste	11
Solid Waste	11
EPA in Partnership with the Department of
Transportation and the City and County
of Denver: Air Train	12
REGION 8 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM	13
A Sampling of Recent Activities	13
Annual Activities	14
Region 8 Projects Funded in FY93	15
EPA ENFORCEMENT AND POLLUTION PREVENTION	17
Actions Taken in Fiscal Year 1992	17
Judicial
Administrative

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Toxic Substances Branch Activities: Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Act Section 313 Program	46
Goal
Outreach
Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)
Future Activities
PCB Program
Pesticides Program
Multi-Media Coordination	48
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION:
FOCUS ON MINIMIZING WASTE	49
Hazardous Waste Minimization Program	49
Background
Projects and Program Activities
Regulatory Assistance
Technical Assistance
Information Transfer
Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization
through the Capacity Assurance Process
Solid Waste 	54
Goals
Activities
Emergency Response	55
Goals
Current Activities
Underground Storage Tanks	55
Goals
Current and Future Activities
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION: TAKING
STEPS TO PREVENT POLLUTION	57
Laboratory Services	57
Goals
Current and Future Activities

APPENDICES	59
Appendix A: Publications Available from the
Hazardous Waste Minimization Program	59
Appendix B: Policy Office Project Status Report	60
Appendix C: Region 8 P2 Contacts	64

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Table of Contents
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Non-point Source	36
Goals
Currant Activities
Colorado
Agriculture
Urban and Construction
Resource Extraction
Public Information and Education
Montana
Agriculture
Hydrologic/Habitat Modification
Public Information and Education
Ground Water
North Dakota
Agriculture
South Dakota
Agriculture
Ground Water
Utah
Agriculture
Urban Runoff
Other
Wyoming
Agriculture
Urban Runoff
Pretreatment	40
Goal
Accomplishments
AIR, RADIATION AND TOXICS DIVISION:
MAKING POLLUTION PREVENTION A PRIORITY.	43
Goals	43
ART Division Activities	43
Administrative
Training
Air Program Activities	44
Training
Technical Assistance
Outreach
Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)
Workgroups
Technical Operations Branch Activities	45
Green Lights Program
Radon and Indoor Air Activities	46
Training
Outreach

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Introduction
WHAT IS POLLUTION PREVENTION?
As the name implies, pollution prevention (P2) Involves making conscious
choices that prevent pollution from being created. While many types of
pollution cannot be completely eliminated, most can be significantly reduced.
The practice of pollution prevention can be used by individuals, communities,
governments, and businesses to reduce every kind of pollution—water, air.
toxics, and solid waste.
The federal Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 established a hierarchy of
methods for preventing pollution to be followed whenever possible. That
hierarchy set forth source reduction as the most preferred method, followed
by reuse, recycling, treatment, and lastly, disposal.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines pollution prevention as:
"'source reduction' as defined under the Pollution Prevention Act. and other
practices that reduce or eliminate the creation of pollutants through increased
efficiency in the use of raw materials, energy, water, or other resources, or
protection of natural resources by conservation."
WHY POLLUTION PREVENTION IS THE PREFERRED CHOICE
EPA's current Administrator, Carol M. Browner, has stated that "pollution
prevention will be the guiding principle for all programs within EPA." She
identified a need to "build pollution prevention into the very framework of
our (EPA's) mission to protect human health and the environment." Yet
pollution prevention is much more than a mandatory new policy from the
Administration; pollution prevention makes good sense.
There is no more logical way to protect human health, the environment, and
our natural resources than by preventing pollution. Even with the advanced
cleanup technology available today, many pollutants can never be eliminated,
but only moved away from exposure to people. Surely scarce public dollars
are better spent on measures that keep harmful pollutants out of our air. soil,
and water rather than on cleaning up pollution after it has been created.
P2 makes good financial sense, too. As Industry is finding out, practicing
pollution prevention can save dollars in the long run while decreasing future
cleanup liability and improving worker safety. Once a company gets a
pollution prevention program up and running, it can gain a competitive edge
over those companies still struggling to comply with traditional "end-of-pipe"
regulations. Adopting pollution prevention can also offer companies opportu-
nities for positive publicity. Many of today's consumers are choosing to
support companies that show themselves to be good "environmental
citizens." EPA programs such as Green Lights and 33/50 provide a forum for
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THE ROLE OF POLLUTION PREVENTION IN REGION 8
In January 1992, Region 8 finalized its five-year Strategic Plan, thereby
identifying pollution prevention as one of seven Strategic Priority Areas for
Regional focus. Integrating P2 into EPA's organizational structure which is
based on specific medium programs, however, presents a challenge. As a
multi-media effort applicable across all program areas, pollution prevention
requires that EPA's "territorial" Divisions communicate and work together. In
addition, P2's nature as a voluntary, pro-active effort does not immediately fit
into EPA's traditional enforcement approach.
The Policy and Management Division's Policy Office handles multi-media
issues throughout the Region and was therefore assigned responsibility for
institutionalizing P2 into all Region 8 programs. The Policy Office also acts as
Regional contact for the Office of Prevention. Pesticides and Toxic Substances
in Headquarters' Pollution Prevention Division.
Equipped with a national policy statement, a painstakingly-adopted definition,
and a two-person staff. Region 8 began to integrate pollution prevention into
Regional activities. Initially, the Region's Policy Office focused on demonstra-
tion projects, information sharing, and the administration of grants to the
states. Because they involved program participation and were highly visible,
demonstration projects firmly established a core group of P2 "experts" within
the Region and helped EPA staff understand P2's broad application. These
projects also set a positive precedent for Region 8 in its new role as facilitator
in addition to its traditional role as regulator.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS INVENTORY
This inventory serves to identify all pollution prevention activities completed
or ongoing in the Region as of December 1993. It also Illustrates the structure
of the many P2 mechanisms at work. Significant efforts are underway to
coordinate pollution prevention with other Regional priority areas such as
Multi-Media (including Enforcement) and Environmental Education. Unique
pollution prevention activities, such as special efforts with Denver
International Airport and the Department of Transportation, are also
highlighted in this report.
The document may be viewed as a P2 progress report for Region 8. The
tremendous efforts made within the Region to promote pollution prevention
serve as excellent models for similar regional or national efforts. In addition,
this report can be used to facilitate the transfer of information internally
among the Region's Divisions and Offices, as well as externally between
states and tribes, with Headquarters, and throughout all ten EPA Regions.
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Regional Pollution Prevention
Steering Committee

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Regional Pollution Prevention Steering Committee
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Regional Pollution Prevention
Steering Committee
In February 1993, Region 8's Policy Office established a Regional Pollution
Prevention Steering Committee. The Committee's tasks include defining the
overall direction of the Region's pollution prevention initiative, and advising
EPA's Divisions on the specifics of incorporating P2 into their activities. The
Committee serves as a forum for information sharing between the programs
and. as such, is empowered to perform multi-media activities. Figure 1 (page
5) describes the structure of Region 8's P2 Steering Committee
The P2 Steering Committee's major goal is to institutionalize P2 into the
Region's regulatory and non-regulatory programs to achieve tangible and
positive environmental results through cooperative multi-media efforts. As a
means to reach this goal, the Committee has established the following
objectives:
>¦ Increase awareness of P2 throughout Region 8
>- Integrate P2 into all EPA R8 program activities
>¦ Implement specific multi-media P2 projects
>¦ Leverage resources among EPA R8 programs
»¦ Report P2 results throughout R8
>¦ Develop and promote P2 technical expertise
>- Serve as the R8 forum for P2 information exchange
All Committee members are EPA Region 8 staff. The Committee consists of
nine members representing the Region's various Divisions and Offices: two
each from the Office of Policy and Management, the Water Management
Division, the Hazardous Waste Management Division, and the Air. Radiation
and Toxics Division, and one from the Office of Regional Counsel.
The Committee's primary focus for FY 93 was to integrate pollution preven-
tion into every aspect of Region 8 activities. Because pollution prevention
represents a paradigm shift for EPA. the Committee allocated a significant
portion of Region 8 P2 funds to provide P2 training for staff. In addition, the
Committee is establishing a P2 library to serve the Region's employees and
customers.
The Committee has also been involved in presenting multi-media training and
workshops to external groups such as the Colorado Motel/Hotel Association
and the 1993 Region 8 Federal Facility Forum. A list of the Committee's
FY93 general activities by budget line item is presented in the tables on the
following page, "fable 1 identifies the Committee's multi-media projects and
activities, "fable 2 identifies P2 media specific projects and activities. More
detail on specific projects follows the tables.

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TABLE 1
FY93 P2 Steering Committee Projects and Activities
Project or Activity

AC&C Funds
1.
Provide P2 Training to EPA Staff

No cost
2.
P2 Program-Specific Training

$ 8,500
3.
Multi-Media P2 Assessment

$40,000
4.
Practice P2 in the Office

No cost
5.
Incorporate P2 Grant Conditions

No cost
6.
P2 in Enforcement Settlements

No cost
7.
P2 Awards Program

$ 500
8.
SEE Support/P2 Library

$26,000
9.
Waste Watchers Newsletter

$10,000
10.
Region 8 P2 Inventory

$ 5.000
11.
Marketing Support

$ 4.800
12.
P2 Advisory Board

$10,000
13.
Fact Sheet Standardization

No cost
14.
Program-Specific (see table 2)

$94,000


Total:
$198,800
TABLE 2
Program-Specific Projects and Activities (Line Item #14 from
Table 1)
Project or Activity
Air, Radiation and Toxics Division
1.	Indoor Air Quality/Radon Training
2.	Green Lights Program Training/Outreach
3.	P2 Training For ART Division
Total:
Water Management Division
1. P2 WM Strategy Development. Monitoring,
and P2 WM Workshops
Total:
AC&C Funds
$ 4.000
$ 6.000
S1150Q
$23,500
$25 000
$25,000
Office of Policy and Management
1.	P2 Speakers Bureau
2.
3.
4.
$ 2.500
P2 Training for Utah Department of Environmental Quality $ 3.000
Region 8 P2 Roundtable
DIA Environmental Education Pavilion
Total:
$ 8.000
$10 000
$23,500
Hazardous Waste Management Division
1. School District Cost Savings Through P2
Total:
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$23,500

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P2 Steering Committee Structure
Office of
External Affairs
Office of
Regional Counsel
Linda Kato
Hazardous Waste Management
Marie Zanowlck - Waste Minimization
David Schaller - Office of Solid Waste
Ayan Schmidt - Recycling Coordinator
Bill McKiernan - Federal Facilities
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Pollution Prevention
Steering Committee
Water Management
Harold Thompson - Municipal Water
Pollution Prevention
Rick Claggett - Non-point Source
Nola Cooke - Senior Management Champion
(Decides Regional
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Sharon Riegel - State P2 Program Development
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FY93 P2 STEERING COMMITTEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Administrative
>- Successfully developed the P2 Steering Committee Charter.
>• Completed and implemented the P2 Steering Committee FY93
Workplan.
>	Supplied input on the formulation of the P2 Speakers Bureau.
>- Contributed expertise on P2 issues at the new Coors Field.
>	Critiqued and advised the Regional P2 Coordinator on Pollution
Prevention Incentives for States (PPIS) Grant Proposals (total $350,000).
>	Planned and developed the Region 8 Strategic Initiative Action Plan to
incorporate P2 into the federal sector, including National Park and Federal
Facilities operations.
>	Served in an advisory capacity to the Colorado Governor's Pollution
Prevention Advisory Board on behalf of the EPA Region 8 Policy Office.
»¦ Sponsored the EPA Region 8 Annual State Roundtable meeting, and will
take part in the Semi-annual Roundtable meeting in September.
>	Contributed to a national presentation on the P2 Set-aside process at the
1993 National P2 Roundtable Meeting.
Internal Pollution Prevention Training
>¦ Developed a three hour Pollution Prevention Orientation Training Module.
This module will be provided to all new or interested EPA Region 8 staff.
>	Provided P2 Awareness Training to EPA Region 8's Environmental
Education Advisory Council.
>¦ Performed P2 Awareness Training to staff within the Air, Radiation and
Toxics Division.
>	Conducted Regulatory Integration workshops for all staff within the Water
Management Division. The workshops resulted in the Inclusion of pollution
prevention activities into staff performance agreements and section workplans.
>	Funded EPA Employee training in P2:
Annual Air and Waste Management Association Conference
P2 In the Poultry & Meat Processing Industries
Multi-media P2 Assessments
Solid Waste Source Reduction and Recycling

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Outreach
As a means to solicit input on the future direction of P2 in Region 8. the
P2 Steering Committee has performed outreach activities with the following
internal and external workgroups, committees, and councils:
>- Region 8 Enforcement Standing Committee
>~ Environmental Education Advisory Council
>¦ Small Communities Workgroup
>- Metropolitan State College
>- Colorado Governor's P2 Advisory Board
>- Participated and provided input to EPA's National Performance Review.
Pollution Prevention Committee. The P2 Steering Committee was instru-
mental in developing recommendations for Implementing pollution
prevention into state, local, and tribal government activities.
>¦ Made three presentations to Public Service of Colorado's environmental
forum regarding EPA's future direction in pollution prevention. The purpose of
the forum is to inform Public Service employees (10.000 in Colorado) of
pertinent environmental issues related to their company.
>- Conducted multi-media P2 workshop for the Colorado Hotel/Motel
Association and for Federal Facility Environmental Managers.
>- Published articles in the following publications: Waste Watchers, The
Grapevine, and the National P2 Accomplishments Report being produced by
EPA Region 3
> Presented EPA Region 8 P2 accomplishments for the Denver International
Airport (D1A) project at the 2nd Annual Worldwide Air Force Pollution
Prevention Conference.
>- Participate as a member in the Colorado Pollution Prevention Partnership.
Environmental Education
»¦ Developed a fact sheet describing ways that facilities can improve their
"bottom line" through water conservation.
>- Developed fact sheets that describe P2 measures at DIA' General
overview of DIA P2 activities. DIA P2 Air Quality. DIA Solid Waste Reduction,
and Developing a Public-Private Partnership.
>• Formed an alliance with the Environmental Education Program to
promote P2 through environmental education.
>¦ Participate as a member on the Advisory Council to Channel 6's
prod-uction of "Home for all Seasons." The program is expected to have a
viewership of over 1.5 million.

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Denver International Airport
Pollution Prevention Project

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Denver International Airport Pollution Prevention Project
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Denver International Airport
Pollution Prevention Project
The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the nation's newest
airport. Denver International Airport (DIA). have provided Region 8 with
numerous opportunities to implement and test.pollution prevention measures.
Instead of using EPA's traditional "command-and-control" approach, the
Region worked in cooperative partnership with the City and County of Denver
to prevent pollution associated with DIA. By substituting "horse sense" for
"horsepower." this type of partnership provided a win-win situation for all
participants. By working pro-actively outside EPA's traditional enforcement
role, the Region was able to influence design, construction, operation, and
maintenance activities to ensure a limited impact on the airport's surrounding
environment.
The benefits reaped by EPA through this type of partnership include:
>	The opportunity to establish long-term constructive partnerships
>- A higher profile for EPA's non-regulatory role, as advocated by
Administrator Carol Browner
>¦ The opportunity to incorporate multi-media pollution prevention measures
into design, construction, operation and maintenance of a large operating
facility
>¦ Identification of opportunities for involvement and innovation during
planning activities
>¦ The opportunity for EPA and its partner(s) to gain technical expertise in
pollution prevention
>¦ An effective and efficient means to attain federal and state environmental
goals without lengthy and costly enforcement actions
>• Conservation of natural resources
>	Providing economic growth while minimizing environmental damage,
thereby effecting a more competitive nation on the international scene
A list of EPA activities and accomplishments, segregated by medium, is
provided below.
MULTI-MEDIA
>	A comprehensive list of environmental and pollution prevention guide-
lines governing DIA tenant activities was prepared. These guidelines have
been incorporated into tenant leases. The objectives of these guidelines are
(1) to ensure that DIA tenant activities comply with all federal, state, and local
environmental requirements, and (2) to minimize the generation of pollution
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>	An EPA-funded slide show documents pollution prevention concepts
utilized during the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of DIA.
This slide show is currently being used for documentation and promotion of
pollution prevention.
>• EPA critiqued contractor construction specifications and developed bid
specifications that promoted pollution prevention.
>	EPA provided regulatory assistance regarding the new Clean Air Act
Amendments and Stormwater regulations.
AIR QUALITY
>	EPA provided technical assistance pertaining to the following ambient air
monitoring activities: preparation of scope of work and review of consultant
bid proposal, plans, and deliverables.
>	EPA funded a pilot test of indoor air filters at Stapleton International
Airport. The resulting data prompted the City to reconsider its original
selection for indoor air filters at DIA and purchase a more effective filtering
system. (Both filters carry the same price tag: $1 million.)
>- EPA evaluated DIA's lighting schedule based on the EPA's "Green Lights"
energy conservation criteria. DIA lighting complies with current ASHRAE 90.1
energy conservation guidelines. The evaluation concluded that the DIA's
lighting complies with Green Lights requirements.
>¦ EPA promoted travel reduction measures for Stapleton and future DIA
employees. These activities include: arranging for discount bus passes,
promoting flex-time and a compressed work week, and promoting car pooling.
>	EPA assisted in the development of an alternative fuel policy for City and
DIA tenants.
WATER QUALITY
»• A pilot test conducted by EPA at Stapleton encouraged the use of wall-
hung ultra-low volume toilets which would save enough water during the first
year of airport operations to serve 1.575 families.
>- EPA evaluated electrical reliability requirements for wastewater pump
stations to ensure continual operation of wastewater systems.
> Suggested by EPA, DIA's proposed management of glycol helps define
best management practice (BMP) standards for ethylene glycol management
across the country (i.e., containment and reclamation for off-site processing
into a marketable product).

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»• EPA advised the Colorado Department of Health and the City and County
of Denver to revise its stormwater management permitting process to ensure
full accountability of tenants and other airport operators.
>¦ EPA evaluated the effects of land application of reclaimed water to under-
lying ground water. The findings Indicated that the potential impact to ground
water from the use of reclaimed water should not be an impediment to
pursuing the installation of a reclaimed water system.
>¦ EPA successfully persuaded water providers to DIA to Install a non-potable
water distribution system at DIA. This water will be used for airport landscape
irrigation.
>- EPA provided technical assistance in preparing the scope of work and
reviewing subsequent contractor work plans for ground water baseline
monitoring at DIA.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
>¦ EPA performed an evaluation of cathodic protection requirements for
underground pipes and tanks. Corrosion has been identified as the major
cause of leaks during past airport operations.
»¦ EPA performed a pollution prevention audit of DIA construction operations.
>	EPA, the Colorado Department of Health, and DIA jointly performed a
multi-media pollution prevention assessment of ongoing airport operations.
The results of this assessment identified pollution prevention opportunities
such as using citrus based cleaners, establishing anti-freeze recycling systems,
and employing used oil as a supplemental heating source.
>	EPA trained city engineers on SARA Title III Community Right to Know
responsibilities.
>¦ EPA provided technical assistance regarding design and installation of
airport above-ground and underground fuel storage tanks.
SOLID WASTE
>¦ EPA's on-site coordinator served as the project manager in developing a
solid waste management strategy for DIA. If Implemented, the strategy would
reduce DIA's solid waste by 30percent at a capital and annual operating cost
savings of $20,000 and $12,000. respectively.
>- EPA evaluated the use of recycled fly-ash in concrete and verified
compliance with existing guidelines for federal projects. Over 180.000 tons
of recycled fly-ash concrete is being used to build DIA. This mass is more
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EPA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY
OF DENVER: AIR TRAIN
Transportation to and from the new Denver International Airport (DIA) offers
a significant opportunity to examine options for preventing air pollution in
Colorado. EPA Region 8 has formed a partnership with the Department of
Transportation (DOT) and the City and County of Denver to facilitate the
installation of a corridor rail transit system, known as the Air Train. The Air
Train will serve as a cost-effective, pollution preventing mode of transporta-
tion to DIA. The transit system would use existing Union Pacific Railroad track
and diesel powered locomotive trains to service DIA from Denver's central
business district. Alternative options for powering the train, such as
alternative fuels and electricity, are being considered. This system could be
upgraded to a light rail system in the future.
The Air Train project is important not only because of its invaluable
environmental benefit, but also because it demonstrates the success that can
be achieved through creating a non-traditional partnership between federal,
state, and local governments. EPA Region 8 Senior Staff recognized the project
as one of high priority and. as such, committed a Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
to be used as a liaison between EPA and DOT. This partnership has been
instrumental in making mass transit to DIA a reality. The working relationship
also serves as a model for expediting Intergovernmental decision-making on
complex projects requiring multiple governmental agency approval.

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Region 8 Environmental
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Region 8 Environmental Education Program
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Region 8 Environmental
Education Program
Prior to October 1989, Environmental Education in Region 8 existed through
an informal agreement between the Water Management Division and the
Office of External Affairs. As of October 1989. Region 8 made Environmental
Education a Regional priority and officially allocated one FTE for the position
of Program Manager. Environmental Education Is now located In the Office of
External Affairs and has grown immensely since its inception.
An Environmental Education Advisory Council was formed in February 1990.
Members include representatives from each of the Divisions and Offices
within EPA as well as a representative from the United States Bureau of
Reclamation. The Council has identified its mission as:
...to implement, facilitate and evaluate the progress of a comprehensive
environmental education program within the six-state region.
The goal of Environmental Education as identified by the Council is:
...to create an'environmentalfy literate citizenry by increasing public
awareness of environmental concerns and fostering an ethic, which
recognizes a shared personal and organizational responsibility to
preserve the planet.
The Environmental Education Program and the Pollution Prevention Program
have begun to coordinate their efforts so as to best serve the Region. An
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) position has been split
between the two programs and serves not only as administrative support, but
also as an important liaison between the programs.
A Sampling of Recent Activities
The following Is a sampling of projects in which the Environmental Education
Program has participated during the last few years. This list is not intended as
an exhaustive inventory, but to serve as a general overview of the program as
it continues to expand.
»¦	Channel 4 Education Expo
>•	Teacher Education Workshop
>¦	Environmental Education Posters
>¦	"Earth Day Events for Kids"
»•	"Youth Education Day" (Denver Federal Center)
»¦	Project Wild Training for the Speakers Bureau
>-	Geoscience Career Fair at the Colorado School of Mines
>¦ Panel presentations at annual meetings of the Colorado Alliance for
Science and the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
>- "Global Environmental Challenges": A two week course offered at
Metropolitan State College in conjunction with the EPA Policy Office's
Pollution Prevention Program
>¦ A statewide Environmental Education Conference in Colorado sponsored
by EPA for representatives from universities, community colleges, major
Colorado businesses, and federal, state, county, and local governments.

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Annual Activities
The Environmental Education Program also has a number of ongoing
activities. The particulars of these projects may change from year to year, but
the main themes remain constant.
1.	The President's Environmental Youth Award
This program encourages young people to develop and implement an
environmental project which contributes to the protection, preservation, or
enhancement of our environment.
2.	The Environmental Education Resources Index
This offers a variety of audio-visual and printed materials which addresses
cross-media topics. Through an interagency network. Environmental
Education resource materials can be obtained from state repositories set up
to better serve the Region in information dissemination.
3.	The Environmental Education Speakers Bureau
The Environmental Education Speakers Bureau is a group of 76 EPA staff
specialists who are available to make classroom presentations on a variety of
specific topics.
4.	The Curriculum Infusion Program
This program is designed to support environmental education for teachers
and students. It will increase the environmental awareness of the students
through the infusion of EPA technical expertise. EPA "Classroom Partners" will
work with teachers to enhance the existing curriculum with supportive
materials and activities, as agreed upon by the "Partner" and the teacher.
EPA's objectives are to increase the environmental awareness of the students,
to create an on-going EPA presence and rapport with the students, and to
provide professional role models. In doing so. EPA is achieving its mission of
creating an environmentally literate citizenry-for today and tomorrow.
5.	National Environmental Education Act Section 6 Grants
Section 6 of the National Environmental Education Act requires that the
Regions make funding available annually for environmental education
projects. The Act dictates that 50 percent of the funding will be allocated to
small (up to $5,000) grants while the other 50 percent will be allocated to
larger (up to $250,000) grants. The Regions handle small grants up to $5,000
and medium grants between $5,000 and $25,000. Grant proposals for
$25,000 to $250,000 are handled by EPA Headquarters.
6.	EE Notes
The Environmental Education Program publishes "EE Notes." a page in the
monthly Region 8 newsletter. The Grapevine. This serves to keep the Region
updated on the Environmental Education Program and current activities.
Due to the limited funding and staff for environmental education, the
Environmental Education program relies heavily on support from other pro-
gram staff (e g . Speakers Bureau, Environmental Education Advisory Council).
In addition, the program is a significant part of a statewide and regionwide
network. EPA's Environmental Education program works in partnership with
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the Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado Commission on
Education, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, and counterparts
from other states. Within Region 8, the program has coordinated efforts with
other programs such as the national Alliance for Environmental Education
(AEE), the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE). and the
Colorado Alliance for Science (CAS). The Region 8 Environmental Education
program has also participated on the Jefferson County Environmental
Education Audit Team, reviewed and critiqued a curriculum that was developed
by the Division of Wildlife (DOW) and the Peregrine Partnership, and taken
part in a planning meeting for environmental education in Colorado schools.
Cece Forget is the Region 8 Environmental Education Program Manager. For
more information, please contact her at (303) 294-1113.
Region 8 Projects funded in FY93
Region 8 is in its second year of soliciting, selecting, and funding
Environmental Education grant proposals. The Region currently funds 23
projects for FY93. They are:
Project	State	Amount
$1-$5,000 Grants
1.	Denver Audubon Society
Urban Education Project	CO	$4,890
2.	City of Northglenn
Department of Natural Resources
Water Education Project	CO	$3,804
3	City of Englewood
Environmental Services
EE Seminar for S. Metro Denver	CO	$3,000
4	The Summit Land Conservation
Association; Environmental Education
Curriculum	UT	$5,000
5.	Hawthorne Elementary School
Salt Lake City, Utah; Outdoor Classrooms:
Organization and Curriculum Guide
6.	University of Colorado Department of
Education; Science Discovery Program
7.	Little Snake River Conservation District
Biological Water Monitoring
8.	Montana State University Extension
Service; Community Environmental
Educator Program
9.	Pitkin County Resource Recovery
Regional Roaring Fork Recycling
and Household Hazardous Waste
Educational Program
10.	Missoula City/County Health Department
UT	$5,000
CO	$5,000
WY	$5,000
MT	$4,630
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Environmental Health Division
Education Kits on Air Pollution
in the Missoula \felley	MT	$3,778
11.	Capital University Center
Pierre. South Dakota
Project SAVE Education	SD	$ 1,500
12.	The Nature Conservancy
Pine Butte Preserve
Northern Continental Divide
Grizzly Bear Comparison Project	MT	$3,306
13.	Snow College. Ephraim. Utah
Great Basin Environmental
Education Center	UT	$4,962
14.	Sinte Gleska University
Rosebud. South Dakota
Environmental Workshops for the
Rosebud Sioux Reservation	SD	$4,130
15.	Hygiene Elementary School
Hygiene. Colorado
Project Save Our Species (SOS)	CO	$4,850
16.	Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Heart of the Rockies Adventure
Guide	ND	$5,000
17.	Willing Kids Recycle Project. Inc.
Washburn, North Dakota
Recycling seminars to tribal
community leaders and youth	ND	$5,000
18.	San Juan National Forest Association
ForestWorks	CO	$3,500
$5,001-$25,000 Grants
19.	Colorado Creative Education
Science Curriculum that Makes
a Difference	CO	$10,555
20.	Eco-Urban Habitat Project
Urban Environmental Education Program CO	$24,840
21.	Thompson School District R2-J
Thompson River Project	CO	$16,255
22.	North Dakota Forest Service
Information and Education
Project Learning Tree	ND	$10,150
23.	UCC WHALE Center
Wellness Health and Lifestyle
Education: Eco Action	UT	$25,000
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EPA Enforcement and Pollution Prevention
One of EPA's most effective tools to promote pollution prevention is its
enforcement authority. The Office of Regional Counsel (ORC) has the
opportunity to promote pollution prevention by incorporating Supplemental
Environmental Projects (SEPs) into Enforcement Settlements. The ORC works
closely with the Office of Enforcement, as well as with Region 8 Divisions, to
include pollution prevention in settlement agreements whenever possible.
Region 8 negotiated eight cases in FY92 that included either pollution
prevention or pollution reduction SEPs. There are several cases being tracked
for FY93 that include either potential or settled SEPs. The following is a
description of settled cases involving SEPs in Region 8. Although many of
these projects do not meet the formal definition of pollution prevention, they
provide significant environmental protection by reducing the amount of
pollution released from a facility.
ACTIONS TAKEN IN FISCAL YEAR 1992
Judicial
1.	Public Service Company of Colorado
Public Service Company of Colorado agreed to the installation of baghouses
on both their Commanche and Pawnee power plants. Baghouses are large
filtration devices that capture both particulate and chemical matter as air is
forced through the system. The baghouse process also provides for the safe
disposal of the particulate/chemical matter that results from this filtration
process. The installation of the baghouses will facilitate the reduction of
particulates/chemicals which will reduce opacity and improve visibility.
(Assessed Penalty: $600,000; Value of SEP: $80,000,000)
Administrative
2.	Benson Chevrolet, Inc.
This facility installed a waste oil burner furnace to facilitate their waste oil as
an energy source to heat the service shop. Additionally, they installed a
solvent recovery system in the auto body shop to reduce the amount of waste
generated and the amount of hazardous materials purchased. The facility
installed an automotive emission testing machine to ensure that their
customers' automobiles are not emitting ozone depleting exhaust. (This is not
a sate requirement/law in Wyoming.) In addition, the facility is implementing
a training program for their employees on the handling and disposal of haz-
ardous waste, as well as a waste minimization plan to ensure continued reduc-
tion of waste generated. (Assessed Penalty: $ 1.850; Value of SEP: $11,128)
3.	Scott's Liquid Gold, Inc.
The company will replace Its current air freshener formula with a new formula
which will substitute dimethyl ether for hydrocarbon propellant. The new
formula will meet a 70 percent VOC limit as opposed to the previous formula
which was 100 percent VOC. This new formula will thereby reduce VOC
emissions to the atmosphere by approximately 675.000 pounds annually based
on the company's estimated sales for 1992. (Assessed Penalty: $4,420; Value
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4.	Sinclair Oil Corporation
The company agreed to construct a sour water stripper and associated equip-
ment at its refinery in Sinclair. Wyoming. This equipment will be constructed
at a point prior to the process water entering the API oil water separator. The
sour water stripper separates chemicals captured in the separation process
from the recyclable oil waste and the waste sludge so that it may either be
reused in the separation process or sent to a wastewater repository. (Assessed
Penalty: $10,000; Value of SEP: $1,250,000)
5.	Delta Fiberglass
The company will purchase, install and operate new resin gun equipment,
replacing the current equipment. The new resin gun equipment is "air
assisted containment" equipment, which will serve to reduce overspray and.
therefore, reduce emissions to the air of VOCs. including styrene. The
company will also instruct and train employees in the proper operation of this
equipment, to maximize the environmental benefits through reduction of
overspray. (Assessed Penalty: $9,520; Value of SEP: $36,000)
6.	Huish Detergents, Inc.
The company agrees to construct containment walls to completely enclose
the area where chlorine is blended at its facility. In addition. Huish will
construct and operate a ventilation and scrubber system at its facility. These
measures will serve to reduce or. to the extent possible, eliminate the release
of chlorine emissions to the environment in the event of an accidental spill
inside the building. (Assessed Penalty: $30,940; Value of SEP: $400,000)
7.	Denver Metal
The company will purchase. Install, and operate one DSF 12 Dynasand filter.
The sand filter will remove heavy metals from wastewater generated during
the processes at the company's facility. (Assessed Penalty: $8,900; \falue of
SEP: $24,000)
8.	City of Casper, WY
Three SEPs are included in this case. (Assessed Penalty: $50,000)
a.	The City will sponsor a workshop on industrial pretreatment to help small
communities in Wyoming better understand the General Pretreatment
Regulations and the Clean Water Act. (Value of SEP: $10,000)
b.	The City will establish and support a Wyoming statewide pretreatment
network, sponsoring an organizational meeting and producing a quarterly
newsletter. The network shall be available to all interested Wyoming
communities, both with and without approved pretreatment programs.
(Value of SEP: $10,000)
c.	The City will conduct a course at Casper College on NPDES compliance
requirements under the Clean Water Act and Its implementing regulations.
The course shall be offered again one year after the first course has been
completed. The course is to be conducted by the City of Casper wastewater
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ACTIONS TAKEN IN FISCAL YEAR 1993
Administrative
1.	Accurate Plastics
The company will purchase, install, and operate new air-assisted airless spray
equipment. (Assessed Penalty: $2,060; Value of SEP: $14,041)
2.	Marathon Oil
The company will complete two spill prevention projects for wells #148 and
#149 at the Grass Creek Field in Hot Springs County. Wyoming. (Assessed
Penalty: $2,000; Value of SEP: $15,000)
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Office of Policy and Management:
Developing the Region's Pollution
Prevention Capabilities
The Office of Policy and Management is responsible for providing administra-
tive support to the Region, and for developing and integrating key initiatives
within the Region's regulatory and non-regulatory programs. The Policy Office
of the Office of Policy and Management has been instrumental in developing
the pollution prevention capabilities of Region 8 and its states. This develop-
ment has followed a three-step process.
1.	In order to assess the opportunities for. benefits of, and barriers to
implementing pollution prevention, and to integrate P2 into program activi-
ties. the Policy Office directed a series of pollution prevention demonstration
projects. These efforts made resources available to Regional Offices for carry-
ing out P2 projects (e.g., P2 discretionary funds, enforcement settlements).
2.	As a means to increase the P2 capabilities within Region 8 and its states,
tribes, and local governments, the Policy Office Initiated the creation of a
Region 8 Pollution Prevention Steering Committee. The Policy Office works
with the Committee to provide national meetings and regional workshops,
and to administer P2 grants to states and tribes through the Pollution
Prevention Incentives for States (PPIS), Risk Reduction P2, and other grant
processes.
3.	The Policy Office continues to serve as the Regional liaison between EPA
Headquarters and the Region on national P2 policy, strategy, and program-
matic issues, and oversees the P2 Grant Program. In its role as advisor to the
Regional Administrator and Deputy Regional Administrator, the Policy Office
is responsible for integrating P2 into the strategic planning efforts of the
Region and overseeing and initiating new P2 activities.
POLICY OFFICE
Goal: The primary P2 goal for the Policy Office is to develop the pollution
prevention capabilities of Region 8 and its states.
Current Activities
Projects
>	Initiated, developed, coordinated, and championed the successful Denver
International Airport Project, which has become a national model for EPA's
non-regulatory approach. Results documented in four specific fact sheets.
>	Spearheaded the P2 in Enforcement Settlements Pilot Project, successfully
soliciting $110,900 from Headquarters (HQ) to be used for six projects
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>¦ Developed opportunities for cooperative projects with Small Business
Administration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This
includes projects such as P2 Publications Libraries at small business centers
and the co-sponsorship of Lean and Clean Production: How Businesses Can
Increase Competitiveness While Reducing Pollution.
>¦ Initiated and coordinated the P2 Partnership with Colorado's top industry
and regulatory Interests: Coors. Martin-Marietta, Public Service. Hewlett
Packard. Colorado Department of Health, League of Women Voters, and
Colorado Public Interest Research Group.
>¦ Developed and managed the 2 % Set Aside Sustainable Agriculture Project
which was turned over to the Water Management Division early in 1992.
>• Initiated, developed, coordinated, and promoted sector videos: Negawatts
(Electrical Efficiency). Moving Beyond Auto America (Transportation), Sustaining
America's Agriculture: High Tech and Horse Sense (Sustainable Agriculture).
Grants
>¦ More than $2,300,000 has been granted to the states from 1990 through
1994 to establish comprehensive state-wide P2 programs. PPIS grants require
an equal match and have resulted in tremendous results. In FY94, all six of
the Region's states will split $580,000.
>¦ Responsible for the distribution of Risk Reduction through P2 (R2P2) Grants.
> 1991 Distribution of EPA Headquarters AC&C funds: lobbied successfully
for even distribution of funds between Regional Offices.
>¦ Public-Private Partnership: Tribal grant for underground storage tanks project.
>• Administer grants for sustainable agriculture projects.
>- Administer grants for Energy efficiency (NICE3) and meeting with DOE to
negotiate approach.
>• Coordinated efforts with Water Management to strategically obtain funds
from EPA Headquarters for a Municipal Water pollution prevention project,
resulting in a unique and successful P2 effort for Publicly Owned Treatment
Works. Lobbied successfully for HQ to consider Utah proposal.
>- Developed the Nyland Farms Energy and Water Efficiency/Indoor Air
Quality Project Next Steps, co-sponsored by the Colorado Office of Energy
Conservation (OEQ and Public Service Company. Implemented model
energy/air quality systems whose performance will be monitored by OEC and
EPA Research Triangle Park's Human Exposure Research Branch. (This is the
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>	Assisted in the development of proposals for State Global Warming Grants.
>- Initiated and developed a Used Motor Oil Recycling Project, the Region's
first Public-Private Partnership. In June 1993, 21 calls were taken each day by
the Project's hotline answering machine, and a total of 4.549 gallons of used
motor oil was collected at the three sites from 883 customers.
>	Assisted in Public-Private Partnership Grant development for the San Pete
Circuit Rider and Devil's Lake Sioux projects.
Policy and Program Development
>- Successfully lobbied EPA Headquarters and other EPA Regions to support
recognition of Tribal Nations under the Pollution Prevention Act. and solicited
bids from Region 8 tribes.
»- In the Green Border Review process, the Policy Office successfully
obtained delegation of P2 grants program to Regions.
>¦ Represent Region 8 interests in development of national policy, guide-
lines. and strategy.
>	Develop Regional Strategy for pollution prevention.
>¦ Develop Budget proposals for short and long term.
>¦ Actively solicited, developed, and submitted proposals to receive discre-
tionary funding from EPA Headquarters and the Regional Office.
>	Acquired a full-time Department of Transportation assignee to work on
transportation issues at DIA.
>	Coordinated National Park Service (NPS) Initiative which included a high-
level meeting to inventory joint EPA/NPS efforts..
Outreach
>	Conducted the Regional Administrator's Award for P2 in Region 8.
initiating the first Regional P2 Awards Program.
>¦ Contracted for the development of a P2 Speakers Bureau.
>• Made 15-20 presentations on pollution prevention at schools and for
special groups.
>- Upcoming book-length project entitled Pollution Prevention by Design.
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>• Submit articles to Waste Watchers Newsletter and coordinate monthly
with the contractor preparing the newsletter.
>	Participate monthly on the Colorado Governor's Board for P2.
>	Develop introductory training and technical training (e.g.. P2 Multi-Media
Assessment, P2 Clearinghouse) on P2 for EPA employees, states, and tribes.
>¦ Compile P2 training materials from all Regions.
>¦ Attend annual P2 national meetings and Regional P2 workshops. Host
annual meetings and several workshops: State/Industry workshop. P2
Assessment workshop, and P2 Clearinghouse training.
>¦ Coordinate annual State P2 Roundtable meetings.
>¦ Established a P2 Network that set an agenda for information sharing
including outside speakers, tours, and videos. The Network also encourages
multi-media participation through requests for input on grants, strategy. HQ
policy, activity reports, requests for information, conference calls, and other
issues.
POLLUTION PREVENTION INCENTIVES FOR STATES
(PPIS) GRANTS
The Policy Office is responsible for managing the PPIS Grant Program for
Region 8. The following is a summary of each of the Pollution Prevention
Programs in Region 8 states. By 1994. all states are expected to have PPIS
grants totaling $2.3 million, plus an equal match.
Colorado
Activities
>- Annual conference and trade show.
>- Outreach to Native American nations.
>	Regulatory Integration Program.
>	Pollution Prevention training and education.
>¦ P2 Advisory Board and Partnership.
Montana
Activities
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>¦	P2 demonstration sites.
>¦ Business fact sheets and do-it-yourself assessment checklists.
>¦	Solid waste/P2 information database and loan library.
>- Native American P2 education.
South Dakota
Activities
>	Bootstraps Farm/Ranch Management Program.
>¦ Urban outreach conferences and workshops.
>- Pilot teacher education training sessions.
>- Promotional brochures.
>¦ State Clearinghouse.
Utah
Activities
»¦ Small Business Environmental Assistance Program.
>¦ Sustainable agriculture programs.
>¦ Beneficial use of municipal biosolids.
>¦ In Concert with the Environment.
>• Waste minimization training service.
Wyoming
Activities
>	P2 in mining, oil. and gas operations.
>- P2 workshops for small businesses.
>¦ Wyoming P2 Roundtable.
>	State/Industry Waste Reduction Agreements Program.
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PROCUREMENT
Goal: The primary goal of the Procurement Section is to implement
pollution prevention through the purchase of environmentally sensitive
materials and the promotion of recycling and reuse.
Current Activities
>	Promote and encourage reuse of all office materials such as folders,
binders, and scratch paper. A record is kept of how much material each office
returns for reuse, and the office with the highest volume is rewarded.
>• All copies must be made double sided.
>¦ Information Management buys recycled toner cartridges.
>¦ W&ste paper with information on one side only is used for scratch pads or
telephone message pads. Scrap file folders are used as backing for these pads,
if needed.
>	Stopped receiving toxic glues from General Services Administration.
>• Discontinued purchase of colored paper and continue to discourage use
of colored paper by all employees because of its Incompatibility with the
building's white-paper-only recycling program.
>¦ Encourage the Government Printing Office (GPO) to use environmentally
friendly products, such as recycled paper and soy based inks.
>¦ Reuse furniture either within EPA or at other government agencies. Any
unwanted furniture is sold in GSA auctions.
>¦ Use colored labels, rather than colored folders, to color-code Information. ,
>	Donate Code of Federal Regulations to Front Range Community College
for student use. or recycle.
>¦ Save or reuse covers from thermal bindings.
>• Purchase paper cups only; no styrofoam.
>	Purchased alternative fuel automobiles: M85/unleaded gas vehicles as well
as one natural gas van.
>• Participate on the Region 8 Recycling Committee.
>• The Administrative Services Branch is responsible for administering the
ECO Pass program with the Regional Transportation District (RTD). This
program encourages EPA employees to commute by bus by providing free
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>	Encourage participation in the building-wide recycling program.
Future Activities
>	Look into purchasing recycled envelopes.
>• Recycle plaques, and encourage supplier to use recycled materials In the
manufacturing process.
>	Participate in the P2 Steering Committee training sessions for Region 8
employees to promote and encourage P2 in the workplace
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Water Management Division: Integrating
Pollution Prevention into Current Programs
The Water Management Division of EPA Region 8 is committed to integrating
pollution prevention into each of the Division's regulatory and non-regulatory
programs. Steps are underway to incorporate pollution prevention into
program workplans.
The Division is Incorporating P2 into its Five Year Strategic Plan, currently
under development. This Division has also provided P2 workshops for the
entire Water Management Division staff to identify P2 opportunities within all
Division programs.
UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC)
Goals: The goals of the UIC program include incorporating P2 into enforce-
ment actions in the delegated Class V program and. where applicable, encour-
aging states to think in terms of P2 as they approach the regulated community.
Current Activities
»- For programs delegated to states, program directors are asked to think in
terms of P2 as they design outreach to the regulated community.
>¦ On a case by case basis, the UIC program looks for opportunities in
enforcement cases to incorporate P2 in settlements.
GROUND WATER
Goals: Wellhead protection, as established by section 1428 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986, is the legislative framework for
Ground Water Branch activities that are most directly related to pollution
prevention. Incorporating pollution prevention fully into the Ground Water
Branch involves a three-tiered approach: 1) Approval and implementation of
State Wellhead Protection Programs. 2) Outreach activities and public
participation, and 3) incorporation of P2 language, practices, and information
into Branch activities.
The Region 8 Ground Water Branch is working with state counterparts in
developing Wellhead Protection Programs and State Comprehensive Ground
Water Protection Programs, and in performing ground water resource
assessments through funding from 106 grants and now-defunct funding for
Wellhead Protection Demonstration Grant Projects.
There are several distinct and essential elements in a comprehensive
Wellhead Protection Program, including:
1. Forming a community planning team that represents all interests in the
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2.	Defining the land area that will need to be managed to protect the commu-
nity's ground-water supply. Delineating and mapping the wellhead protection
area identifies the ground-water area that is contributing to a community's
wells. Identifying these areas of greatest concern on a map provides a clear
focus for applying management efforts where they are most needed.
3.	Identifying and locating potential contaminants within and adjacent to the
Wellhead Protection area.
4.	Managing the Wellhead Protection area. Both regulatory and non-regulatory
controls may be applied In managing contaminant sources of concern. These
controls may take the form of zoning, subdivision control regulations, or health
regulations. Regional approaches may be used in cases of small communities
that lack governing power and/or resources, or when issues cross jurisdiction.
Non-regulatory controls Include education programs/workshops; pamphlets,
brochures, technical assistance documents, and BMP's; water quality
monitoring; and land acquisition within the Wellhead Protection area.
5.	Planning for the future. This includes developing a community plan in the
event of contamination that includes response procedures as well as alterna-
tive water supplies. The community planning team should also think of future
water needs and the type of program it envisions five or ten years in the
future.
6.	Providing opportunities throughout the process for public participation.
Because it focuses on source reduction as well as on a particular resource.
Wellhead Protection is a forerunner of a more expanded, integrated version of
pollution prevention. Wellhead Protection is a program that goes right to the
heart of protecting those resources most valuable to our quality of life. The
following list of current P2 activities amply demonstrates this.
Current Activities
>	Wellhead Protection Programs have been approved in North Dakota.
South Dakota, and Utah. These states are In the implementation phases.
>	City of Larimore, North Dakota Wellhead Protection (WHP) Demonstration
Grant Project. $30,106. The goal of this project was to develop an efficient,
cost-effective, and accurate means of providing wellhead protection for the
City's public water supply (PWS) serving 1.525 residents. Public education
was a major project component. A detailed capture-zone analysis, using
several different models and hydrogeological data sets, was conducted. GIS
was used to prepare aquifer vulnerability maps based on DRASTIC
methodology and to prepare a model of the local ground-water flow system.
GIS database development was transferred from workstation-based GIS to
desk-top (microcomputer) systems so Larimore and other small municipalities
could utilize this technology. The City will utilize the resulting information and
maps to manage the Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA). develop a contin-
gency plan, and site new wells within the aquifer boundaries. The North
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gathering and information transfer techniques developed in this program as a
model to provide advanced technology to small, low-budget municipal and
rural water systems around the State
>¦ Ogalala Sioux Tribe. Pine Ridge Reservation; Shannon. Jackson, and
Bennett Counties. South Dakota: Wellhead Program Demonstration Grant.
$35,600. The entire Pine Ridge Reservation is served by private or PWS wells.
The project addressed 15 community PWS's with a total of 1.775 hookups.
Throughout the Reservation, there are concerns about underground storage
tanks (USTs). but no investigations have been performed at this time. A
Wellhead Protection (WHP) program has been developed for the Pine Ridge
Reservation and will be implemented using Multi-Media grant monies. Work
under the WHP grant included: delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas
(WHPAs) for all PWS wells; development of "Community Profiles" for all
towns including information on well locations. PWS users, and source identifi-
cations; and development of a draft WHP Code for the Reservation to be
presented before the Tribal Council for approval and implementation by the
Ogalala Sioux Tribe W&ter Resources Division. EPA will receive a final,
approved Code in FY94. Currently, the WHP Code appears to be a solid
attempt at WHPA management that can be used as an example for other
tribes. Future plans call for public information presentations and program
implementation under the Multi-Media grant.
>¦ City of Laramie, Albany County. Wyoming: Wellhead Protection demon-
stration Grant. $23,270. Sixty-seven percent of PWS is from wells/springs,
serving 27.000 people. The City raised concerns over quarrying operations,
injection wells, septic systems, and underground storage tanks in the recharge
area of the Casper aquifer. In addition, naturally-occurring radon is a problem
in ground water from this aquifer. An implementable WHP program is being
developed for the City of Laramie. Field investigations and WHPA delineations
have been performed and a public "availability session" has been held to
provide information on WHP and on the City's project. Source identification
work will be done once WHPAs are finalized. The City and County will
develop management strategies for WHPAs integrating public input. A contin-
gency plan will be developed. A WHPA delineation method for a fractured
rock aquifer is being used. EPA expects the State of Wyoming to use this
delineation method as the preferred method for this hydrogeological setting.
>¦ City of Choteau, Teton County, Montana: Wellhead Protection
Demonstration Grant. $25,000. The City uses shallow (<25 feet deep)
ground-water resources and Is concerned about agricultural practices in the
area as well as septic tanks, injection wells, and underground storage tanks.
The City has a population of 1.740 people, served by two PWS wells and two
PWS springs. Utilizing a local voluntary WHP Advisory Group as the guiding
force behind the program development, the City is developing a WHP
program for Choteau. This work will include: WHPA delineations, source
identification, development of management approaches including Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for agricultural activities, and development of a
contingency plan. Public participation will occur through the Advisory Group
and outreach. The State of Montana is currently in the EPA approval process
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>• City of East Helena. Lewis and Clark City-County Health Department.
Helena. Lewis and Clark County. Montana: Wellhead Demonstration Grant.
$26,730. The population of 1.538 is served by PWS. ASARCO's lead smelter,
located within East Helena's city limits, is an identified Superfund site which
has caused documented arsenic and cadmium ground-water contamination
upgradient from East Helena's production wells. East Helena's infiltration
galleries are located near the confluence of McClellan and Prickly Pear Creeks.
Prickly Pear Creek is classified as an impaired stream by Montana's Water
Quality Bureau due to impacts from mining, construction, and agriculture.
Other contaminant sources documented in the East Helena area include
leaking underground storage tanks, a gasoline pipeline break, and unlined
sewage lagoons.
The primary goal of the East Helena demonstration project is to develop
and Implement a comprehensive program plan to protect East Helena water
supplies from degradation through a unique partnership between the City of
East Helena and Montana's first Water Quality Protection District (WQPD),
under the guidance of Montana's WHP Program. This will be the first WHP
Program developed by a newly-formed WQPD. Successful completion of a
WHP program will provide a firm basis for a comprehensive ground water
protection program for the entire Helena Valley aquifer system.
Delineated WHPAs will be verified by a field characterization program. The
source and land use inventory will be patterned after the volunteer program
used in Texas: citizens and students will conduct the land use and source
inventories. Field Investigation results will be recorded and incorporated into
a computer database maintained by the public water supply director. The
State Global Positioning System (GPS) program will produce the WHP maps.
Town meetings will be held to provide a public forum for citizen participation
in planning WHP for East Helena's water supplies; meetings will also be held
with ASARCO and EPA and State of Montana Superfund offices. Information
from these meetings will be used by the WQPD supervisor and the PWS
director to develop management strategies for the WHPAs. Citizen and indus-
try involvement will be the major focus of the implementation efforts.
>• City of Livingston, Livingston. Park County. Montana: Wellhead Protection
Demonstration Grant. $25,000. 6.701 persons are served by eight wells.
Livingston is the site of a railyard spill. The railyard is expected to be put on
the National Priority List (NPL) for Superfund cleanup shortly. TWo of the
City's wells were shut in (closed for public drinking water supply) due to
chlorinated solvent contamination. The goal of the demonstration project is a
complete WHP Program. The WHPA delineations are complete and
undergoing review by a very active citizens group. City ordinances have been
drafted and reviewed and are currently before the City Council for approval.
Source identification Is In process. One unexpected highlight of this project is
the cooperative nature of the relationship between a potential Superfund PRP,
Its contractor, the City. EPA. and local consultants. The sharing of the available
data has allowed production of a more technically correct project than
originally envisioned.
Future Activities
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MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Goals: Municipal Wteter Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Is the primary
pollution prevention program within the Municipal Facilities Branch. This
program is a voluntary, cooperative effort to: 1) prevent NPDES permit
violation and maintain high compliance rates by publicly owned treatment
works (POTWs); 2) maximize the design lives of POTWs through effective
operation and maintenance and controlled wastewater flows and loadings;
and 3) ensure effective and timely planning and financing for future needs
and growth before permit violations occur. Source reduction is a key element
in maximizing the useful lives of POTWs through the control of wastewater
flows and loadings.
Current Activities
EPA Region 8 has:
>• Set up a MWPP program in the state of South Dakota.
>- Participated In a workshop for the Colorado Hotel and Lodging
Association Environmental Seminar. The seminar had a P2 focus, dealing with
issues such as Green Rooms and laundry operations.
>• Awarded a PPIS grant to the State of Wyoming that Includes MWPP elements.
>• Awarded MWPP Grants to the States of Utah (FY91). Montana (FY92). and
Colorado (FY93).
>¦ Prepared a joint P2 proposal between the State of Utah and Salt Lake City.
Utah that resulted in a grant from EPA Headquarters for pollution prevention
through Publicly Owned Treatment Works (P2 Through POTWs). The
program's goal was to get the State and the City to recognize the potential for
preventing pollution through industrial pretreatment programs. (Nationwide.
85% of industry discharges go to municipal wastewater treatment plants.)
This grant enabled Salt Lake City to:
a.	provide training to NPDES and POTW treatment staff on what
P2 is and how to conduct P2 assessments
b.	provide workshop training for metal finishers
c.	study commercial operations similar to those used in Utah
>- Conducted a study of commercial, wall-mounted back discharge ultra-low
volume toilets for potential installation at the new Denver International Airport.
>¦ Participated in a water Conservation Project with Aurora Public Schools.
This entailed performing audits at various schools and choosing one school
for a partial retrofit. Landscape irrigation was also examined.
EPA Region 8 will continue to:
>¦ Promote and market WAVE (Wfeter Alliance for Voluntary Efficiency). This
includes attending meetings with State counterparts and providing presenta-
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>• Participate on the Board for Colorado Xerlscape to promote water
efficiency in landscaping.
>	Participate on the Waiter Conservation Committee of the American Water
Works Association. The goal here is to develop direction, establish good
contacts, and promote technology transfer.
Future Activities
>- Use small communities to identify environmental problems, rank these
problems according to risk, and develop action plans to address the problems
through P2.
»¦ Potential for P2 training of operators, chemical use reduction, source
reduction, among others.
>¦ Improve coordination between the State Revolving Loan Program and the
Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Program. Look at water conservation as
a fundable item.
>	Work with the Indian Programs to promote source reduction on-site and
to provide training that addresses on-site systems.
STORM WATER
Goals: The main goal of the Storm Water Program with regard to pollution
prevention is to minimize or eliminate the pollutants that may potentially
contaminate storm water. Such pollutants are controlled through permits for
storm water discharges associated with industrial activity and large and
medium municipal separate storm sewer systems.
Current Activities
>¦ Storm water permits for industrial facilities require the preparation of a
Storm W&ter Pollution Prevention Plan. Separate P2 requirements apply to
construction sites disturbing five or more acres of land.
>¦ Storm water permits for large and medium municipal separate
storm sewer systems require the preparation of a storm water management
plan. The permit and plan require applicant municipalities to have legal
authority to prohibit illicit discharges/connections, provide public education.
Implement best management practices to prevent or minimize pollutant
contributions to storm sewers, and require post-construction controls in
areas of new development.
> Region 8 and state staff have participated In conferences and held work-
shops on storm water P2 plan preparation. EPA encourages the states to
provide outreach activities to regulated facilities that identify best manage-
ment practices in managing pollutant discharge to storm water. EPA and the
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> North Dakota distributed a fact sheet that addressed the general theme
of storm water and the importance of the P2 program.
WETLANDS PROTECTION
Goals: The goals of the Wetlands Protection Section are to advance the
general pollution prevention goals of EPA Administrator Carol Browner, and to
prevent pollution through wetlands protection.
Completed Activities
»• Developed four educational fact sheets on wetlands addressing the
concerns of four constituencies: agriculture, development, local government,
and the general public.
>¦ Produced a brochure on wetlands in the Rocky Mountains.
>¦ Produced a citizens handbook on water quality and wetlands.
>¦ Awarded grants to the states of North Dakota and Montana in FY92
through the Clean Water Act Section 104(b)(3) program that addresses wet-
lands activities from an ecosystem perspective. These grants Involve develop-
ment of a comprehensive "Statewide Wetland Strategy" within each state.
>¦ Publication of "Wetlands of Utah" and "Wetlands of Colorado" through
104(b)(3) grant awards to the respective states, in part for public education.
Current Activities
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>¦ Continue to stress sequencing (avoid impacts, minimize impacts, compen-
sate for unavoidable impacts) in project review.
>• Issue press releases for enforcement actions to maximize deterrent effect.
>¦ Wetlands staff are involved in speaking to schools, organizations, and
citizen's groups about the functions and values of wetlands.
>- Participate in the Rocky Mountain Watershed Mining Waste Initiative to
stem the flow of pollution from past and present mining activities affecting
entire watersheds.
>¦ Oversee a volunteer water quality biological monitoring program.
>- North Dakota and Montana are undertaking active wetlands outreach
programs to explain the need to better protect and manage wetland resources
from a local, regional, and statewide perspective.
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>• EPA has undertaken a Prairie Wetlands Initiative in conjunction with the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to deal with a comprehensive prairie wetlands
protection program region-wide.
> In western North Dakota, EPA is working in contract with the Bureau of
Reclamation to determine,^ effectiveness of constructed wetlands for water
quality improvement through the Heart Butte Project in the Heart River
Watershed.
Future Activities
»¦ Produce two or three fact sheets dealing with the Clean Water Act Section
404, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and public lands.
NON-POINT SOURCE
Goals: The Non-point Source (NPS) program seeks to incorporate P2 into all
aspects, primarily by working with state counterparts.
Current Activities
Colorado
>• Colorado has an active Tiisk Force, representing diverse public and private
interests empowered to make important decisions on policy and projects. The
T£sk Force is working hard to reach out to less-involved areas of Colorado and
has incorporated members of user groups including: the Colorado Mining
Association, Colorado Cattlemen's Association. Colorado Environmental
Coalition, and Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District.
Agriculture
>• Conservation and erosion control projects are in progress for Milk and
Alkali Creeks in Eagle County, the North Fork of the Republican River in the
Yuma County Soil Conservation District, and Badger Creek, the largest source
of sediment to the Arkansas River.
Urban and Construction
>¦ The Colorado Department of Transportation and the United States Forest
Service have developed a comprehensive erosion control plan for Straight
Creek that flows below 1-70. There is also a demonstration project to capture
sediment on westbound lanes.
Resource Extraction
>¦ The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology realigned an access road
to place it between East Willow Creek and tailings which were eroding
directly into the creek.
> The Druid Mine, an historic mine site, is being reclaimed to reduce
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Public Information and Education
>- The Colorado State Soil Conservation Board presented a three-day
Streambank Erosion Symposium (FY89).
>- Cooperating corn producers in four sites of differing soil types demon-
strated and evaluated water management and nutrient application practices
which reduced ground water contamination. Similar projects are being under-
taken by producers of specialty crops such as melons and onions, as well as in
areas such as the San Luis Valley and Rocky Ford where the ground water is
close to the surface, and its contamination has been documented.
>¦ The Denver Regional Council of Governments produced an Urban Runoff
Video that describes the impacts of urban runoff In the Denver metro area.
>- The University of Northern Colorado and Central Colorado Water
Conservancy District are developing a K-12 curriculum that addresses a
number of water issues, including water properties, ecology, uses, treatment,
law, controversies, pollution, and pollution prevention.
> In areas of Colorado that are significantly impacted by sediment, the
Colorado State Soil Conservation Board is providing landowners with the tools
they need to make management and land treatment changes to reduce
sedimentation.
>- The Jefferson County Soil Conservation District produced an Urban
Runoff fact sheet for urban homeowners that serves as an information and
education tool on non-point source pollution control.
>¦ The Colorado Water Quality Control Division introduced the public to the
state wellhead protection program and encourages voluntary participation.
Montana
Agriculture
>- Provide $80,100 to the Fergus County Conservation District to develop
and oversee a watershed demonstration project addressing NPS pollution
problems in the Big Spring Creek and East Fork Spring Creek watersheds.
Hydrologic/Habitat Modification
>	Provide an additional $12,000 to the Missoula Conservation District for
further streambank stabilization and sediment control activities on the
previously funded Ninemile Creek Watershed Demonstration Project.
Public Information and Education
>	The Carbon County Straw Mulching Demonstration/Education Project
demonstrates and promotes the use of straw mulching to reduce irrigation
induced erosion of row cropped fields.
>	The State Water Quality Board is providing Information to the public on
the potential impacts of agricultural chemicals upon human health. The Board
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agricultural non-point source pollution. This program will include projects
such as billboard advertisements, agricultural journal articles, radio PSAs, an
illustrated children's book about non-point source pollution, and water
protection bumper stickers.
>• Provide $22,700 to the Extension Forestry Program at the University
of Montana to improve forest stewardship, protection, and management.
>• Provide $2,000 to the Stillwater Conservation District to educate local
school teachers and students about water quality and land management rela-
tionships pertaining to Butcher Creek, an NPS demonstration watershed.
>¦ Provide $34,094 to Project WET (Welter Education for Teachers) and
Montana Watercourse to continue support for water quality teacher
education and curriculum development in Montana schools, as well as for
adult education about water issues.
>• Provide $10,000 to Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) to
increase children's awareness of why water quality protection is important.
EPA will provide an additional $6,000 to the Conservation Districts Bureau of
the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to make
mini-grants to Montana schools for education related to water quality and
NPS pollution.
Ground Water
>- Provide $29,603 to the Water Quality Board for wellhead protection plan-
ning. ground water assessment, and improved development of agrichemical
Best Management Practices (BMP) in the Clark's Fork Yellowstone Valley.
North Dakota
Agriculture
>- The Bowman-Haley Project personnel have presented educational work-
shops. As a result, many of the livestock producers within the watershed have
made a conscious effort to feed their livestock in areas located away from the
waterways and tributaries of the Bowman-Haley Reservoir.
>	Presented a two-day training session on the operation and maintenance
of the Low Energy Precision Application (LEPA) Irrigation Systems.
>	A nutrient and pest management plan Is required for all farmers
voluntarily cooperating in the local NPS project.
»• The Pembina. Western Stark. Ransom, and Dunn County Soil
Conservation Districts (SCD) have utilized 205(j) funds to employ a technician
to assist farmers and ranchers within their districts in developing conservation
plans and implementing Best Management Practices. The Foster County SCD
Board has used these funds to employ a program facilitator to present an NPS
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South Dakota
Agriculture
>- The South Dakota Lake Protection Program is a four year program aimed
at the long-term protection of 21 lakes in the state not currently impacted by
appreciable sediment or nutrient loading. This program focuses pollution pre-
vention activities on lakes in the northeast and southeast corners of the state,
as well as in the Black Hills area.
>	Nitrate, livestock waste and silt loads entering Burke lake will be reduced
by at least 50 % of current levels in order to restore fishing and water
recreation activities.
>	The South Dakota Non-point Source Tksk Force initiated a program to
demonstrate and evaluate a manageable and cost-effective way to reduce the
pollutant load associated with animal feeding operations.
Ground Water
>¦ A three year program has been initiated to protect public water supplies
and vulnerable shallow water resources from non-point source contamination
in the Big Sioux Aquifer area.
Utah
Agriculture
>- The Utah Department of Agriculture implemented a statewide informa-
tion and education program on non-point source pollution.
>	Non-point source projects are underway in the Chalk Creek, Otter Creek,
and Little Bear River Watersheds.
>¦ Non-point source projects are being discussed for the Beaver River
Watershed.
>• EPA is helping to fund Utah State University's Sustainable Agriculture
Projects which focus on the development of nutrient management programs.
Urban Runoff
>¦ In the Jordan River Parkway. EPA provided Section 319 funds for stabiliz-
ing the riverbank and assisting Murray City in developing an open space plan.
The plan calls for innovative treatment of runoff from highways and golf
courses and incorporates constructed wetlands as a water filter.
>¦ Non-point source projects are underway In the Jordan and Mill Creek
Watersheds.
>	An assessment was done of the Impact of lawn chemicals on ground
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Other
>- Funds have been allocated to projects such as UACD Zone 7 Water Quality
Coordination, the "Stream Team," UACD NPS Information & Education.
Monitoring and Administration. NPS Newspaper, and UACD Statewide
Information &. Education.
Wyoming
Agriculture
> The Bear Lake Regional commission developed and implemented a water
quality management plan which will reduce total phosphorus, nitrogen, and
sediment loads coming into Bear Lake from tributaries of the Bear River.
>¦ Ten conservation plans and cooperative agreements have been written to
implement best management practices (BMPs) and public education to reduce
non-point sources of pollution in the Baldwin and Squaw Creek watersheds.
>• Projects have been implemented In various counties to reduce non-point
sources of sediment, nutrient, and chemical pollution to the Salt River. Sage
Creek. Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and Ocean Lake using BMPs.
Urban Runoff
>• The Laramie County Conservation District will reduce urban non-point
sources of pollution through education and technical assistance In proper
fertilizer and pesticide application and by assisting landowners with proper
landscape design and planting.
»¦ Trout Unlimited demonstrated bank stabilization techniques using a
variety of shrubs and grasses.
PRETREATMENT
Goal: Since FY92. It has been a high priority of Region 8 to integrate
pollution prevention into pretreatment programs by training state and local
governments in waste minimization and source reduction. Approximately five
times more indirect Industrial dischargers are regulated by the pretreatment
program than by the direct discharge NPDES program. EPA is the Approval
Authority and directly implements the pretreatment program in Colorado,
Montana. Wyoming, and North Dakota. T\vo states. South Dakota and Utah,
have been delegated the pretreatment program. EPA is the oversight authority
in these two states.
Accomplishments

»¦ Developed a training course entitled "Identifying Pollution Prevention
Opportunities through Pretreatment Program Implementation." During this
course, local pretreatment program and EPA Region 8 pretreatment staff were
trained in self-auditing procedures and waste minimization/source reduction
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>¦ Facilitated a project to compile existing state laws, city ordinances, and
industrial user permit language containing pollution prevention requirements.
This information is being used to coordinate the efforts of municipalities
incorporating pollution prevention into local pretreatment programs.
»¦ Developed two fact sheets in conjunction with the Region 8 Hazardous
Waste Minimization Program: Pollution Prevention Opportunities for the Metal
Finishing and Electroplating Industry, and Pollution Prevention Opportunities
for Radiator Service Firms.
>¦ Coordinated with the City of Boulder and a local printed circuit board
manufacturer to provide hands-on training to City pretreatment staff in identi-
fying pollution prevention opportunities. Plans are underway to extend this
hands-on training to other municipalities in Region 8.
> Formed a long-term workgroup with municipal representatives to provide
a forum to increase the Knowledge of P2 and its implementation through local
industrial pretreatment programs.
>- Developed a manual entitled "Procedure and Methodology for Performing
a Pollution Prevention/Waste Minimization Assessment." Plans are underway
to have EPA and municipal pretreatment staff test this manual in the field and
make any necessary changes to ensure its effective and easy use.
>¦ The State of Utah received an EPA grant enabling the state, to provide pol-
lution prevention training to pretreatment staff in Utah municipalities.
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Air, Radiation and Toxics Division:
Making Pollution Prevention a Priority
GOALS: When feasible. Pollution Prevention will be first priority in the
reduction of toxic substances, air pollution, and energy consumption and in
the prevention of radon and indoor air pollution. The Air. Radiation and
Toxics (ART) Division is committed to promoting pollution prevention
throughout Region 8 through outreach and education, especially in private
industry.
To effectively Integrate P2 into daily operations, the ART Division must
educate staff about P2 concepts and opportunities, formulate a plan for P2
integration, and coordinate with regional P2 efforts. The Region 8 ART
Division formed a P2 workgroup to develop strategies for incorporating P2
into the Division and to coordinate and implement P2 activities. This
workgroup is formally recognized by the Division and has upper management
support and guidance.
The Division P2 workgroup is represented on the Regional P2 Steering
Committee and provides assistance In Implementing regional P2 projects.
The workgroup also coordinates and participates in regional and national P2
outreach/education efforts, state programs, and private/public initiatives.
ART DIVISION ACTIVITIES
Administrative
>¦ The ART Division has formed a Divisional P2 Workgroup. This Workgroup
has been responsible for developing and implementing a Divisional P2
Workplan, including projects to receive P2 funding and a P2 Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with EPA Headquarters.
> The Division is seeking contractor support to determine P2 opportunities
within the Division's current activities and to develop procedures or guidance
for implementing P2. Standard Operating Procedures for integration of P2 will
be developed and presented to Division management for approval.
Training
>- The ART Division's representative to the P2 Steering Committee has
provided P2 training to more than 50 ART Division staff and managers. The
training addressed general P2 concepts and philosophies. P2 opportunities
and barriers in environmental protection, and national and regional P2
initiatives.
>¦ Training is being developed for ART Division staff to support P2 integra-
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Outreach
> Through funding provided by the Regional P2 Steering Committee,
members of the ART P2 Workgroup have developed impressive P2 outreach
displays on Radon, Indoor Air and the EPA Green Lights Program. These dis-
plays are shown at a variety of conferences, trade shows, and EPA events to
promote P2 to the public and industry sector.
AIR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Training
>	The P2 Air Coordinator participated in *P2 in the Clean Air Act" confer-
ence sponsored by EPA and the Engineering Foundation. The conference had
over 100 attendees from industry, consulting firms, and EPA. The purpose of
the conference was to discuss barriers to and opportunities for P2 integration
into EPA regulatory and non-regulatory activities, and to develop suggestions
and recommendations for EPA to overcome barriers to P2.
>¦ A conference is being developed to provide Region 8 industry and federal
facilities with information on P2 processes, technologies, and voluntary reduc-
tions programs. The purpose of the conference is to encourage industry and
federal facilities to participate in the 33/50 Program and/or to make voluntary
commitments to reduce toxic emissions.
Technical Assistance
>	The Air Program's P2 Coordinator participated in P2 Denver International
Airport Workgroup. The Air representative provided technical assistance in
development and implementation of P2 projects at DIA. Projects for which
assistance was provided include Green Lights implementation, an indoor air
pilot study, a study of rail accesses to DIA. and solvent and halon reduction
specifications.
>¦ The Air Program's P2 Coordinator participates on the Colorado Pollution
Prevention Partnership. The purpose of the Partnership is to take a coopera-
tive approach to move beyond regulation to reduce pollution, and to act as a
forum for regulatory, industry and public interest representatives to meet and
forge new solutions to environmental problems. In 1991. the Partnership
(PPP) formed a non-profit organization whose members Include: Martin
Marietta. Coors. Hewlett Packard, Public Service Company of Colorado. US
EPA Region 8. Colorado Department of Health, Colorado Public Interest
Research Group, the League of Women Voters, and the environmental consult-
ing firm Geraghty and Miller. A representative from Air Programs' serves as
the EPA representative on the Partnership and the SolvNett II subcommittee,
the technical arm of the Partnership, and provides information on regional
and national P2 efforts and works to Improve and increase other private/pub-
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Outreach
>• Air Program staff encourage states to integrate P2 into their Small
Business Assistance Programs. Under Title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA), states
are required to develop formal outreach and technical assistance program in
order to assist small and medium size businesses in obtaining compliance with
the new CAA requirements. EPA has encouraged states to promote P2 and
provide technical assistance in P2 to meet these Title V requirements.
>	The P2 Air Coordinator promotes the 33/50 Program, a voluntary reduction
program of 17 priority toxic chemicals. The Coordinator also works with
states to develop their own voluntary reduction programs. Utah and Colorado
have developed programs to address their States' priorities while also support-
ing the 33/50 Program.
Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)
>	Air Programs staff were instrumental in obtaining a SEP from Sinclair
Refinery as part of a settlement with EPA. In a "consent agreement" with EPA,
Sinclair agreed to cut Its total sulfur dioxide (S02) gas emissions by 274 tones
per year. To achieve this. Sinclair will boost sulfur removal equipment
efficiency from 88.5 percent to 93.5 percent. The SEP will contribute to long-
term environmental protection.
Workgroups
>¦ Air Program's enforcement staff participate on a national P2 Air
Enforcement Workgroup. The Workgroup discusses opportunities and obsta-
cles to P2 integration into enforcement activities. Region's share and discuss
examples and case studies of P2 enforcement activities as a means of trans-
ferring knowledge and technology.
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS BRANCH ACTIVITIES
Green Lights Program
>¦ In 1993, the ART Division increased the visibility of EPA's Green lights
program by enlisting the support of other agencies in the Region's six states.
For example. Utah's Department of Community Development is helping EPA
Region 8 promote Green Lights within the state. The Department makes
contact with businesses in Utah informing them about the benefits of energy-
efficient lighting and encourages them to join the program. The U.S. Department
of Energy's Denver Support Office provides funding the Utah project.
>	The Denver Chamber of Commerce is allowing EPA to promote the Green
Lights program among its members. The Chamber provides office space for
presentations and will assist EPA in demonstrating to Chamber members how
much pollution will be prevented and money saved by converting their office
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>• The ART Division continues to reach out to businesses within the Region
to encourage them to join the program.
RADON AND INDOOR AIR ACTIVITIES
Training
> "Draining was conducted for EPA Region 8 staff on the health effects of
radon and indoor air pollution and potential prevention strategies for these
air pollutants.
Outreach
>• The Branch has conducted extensive outreach of P2 opportunities in
indoor air and radon at conferences, trade shows, and schools.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES BRANCH ACTIVITIES: Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313
Program
Goal
>¦ The main goal for the EPCRA Section 313 Toxics Release Inventory (TR1)
Program is to inform industries of the Section 313 requirements. Since pas-
sage of the Pollution Prevention Act in 1990. industries are required to report
source reduction and recycling activities on the Toxics Reporting Form (Form
R). This Information is then available to the public through a national data
base, the National Library of Medicine, an annual report, and other sources.
The information is critical in assessing the success of national, regional, state,
and Individual facility P2 efforts.
Outreach
>- Every year the EPCRA program sends out brochures to over 6.000 manu-
facturing companies in Region VIII inviting them to attend free EPCRA work-
shops. Workshops are usually held In Utah. Montana. Colorado. South Dakota.
North Dakota and Wyoming. The workshops focus primarily on EPCRA
requirements including an overview, who needs to report, how to report, and
filling out the Form R. Other topics include EPCRA Sections 301-312, waste
minimization, pollution prevention, and the 33/50 Program. The program also
responds to industry questions and requests for other information and mail
approximately 500 information packets during the time the workshops are
given. This is in addition to distributing approximately 2.500 handouts at the
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>• The EPCRA program has participated in the U.S. DOE Toxic Chemical
Release Inventory & 33/50 Pollution Prevention Program Workshops. These
are offered to both DOE personnel and DOE contractors since the U.S. DOE
has agreed to voluntarily report under EPCRA Section 313. The U.S. DOE has
also volunteered to participate in the 33/50 program.
>¦ Participated in seminars for Local Emergency Planning Committees
(LEPC's). schools, and small businesses regarding EPCRA, the TR1 program,
the TRJ data (including source reduction and recycling information), and the
states' pollution prevention activities.
>- Participated at the Greening the Bottom Line: Business Opportunities in
Energy and the Environment Conference and Expo. This conference was
presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Energy. At the exhibit, infor-
mation was provided on SARA Title III/EPCRA Sections 302-313. the TRI
program, the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, and the 33/50 program.
Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)
>¦ In the area of enforcement, the Toxics Section encourages Supplemental
Environmental Projects (SEPs) which ultimately benefit the facilities as well as
the environment. An example a SEP recently approved was the with the com-
pany of Advanced Forming Technology in Longmont. Colorado. The company
agreed to install a Vapor Trap Freeboard Chiller on each solvent degreaser
bath. These will ultimately condense t. 1.1-trichloroethane (TCA) vapors which
would otherwise be released to the environment. In addition, the company
plans to install mylar rolling covers and a drying chamber. By increasing the
capture of TCA emissions from the tanks and parts processed in the tank,
there will be a significant reduction in the amount of TCA released in the
atmosphere. The estimated cost of the SEP ranges from a minimum of
$20,000 to approximately $55,000.
Future Activities
>• Expand P2 outreach.
>• Continue to present workshops and outreach to industries and federal
facilities.
>¦ Continue to encourage facilities to implement pollution prevention
strategies either through SEPs or voluntarily.
PCB Program
Outreach
>• The Toxics Section devised a letter for public distribution detailing the
regulations, liabilities, and Regional policy regarding the disposal of fluores-
cent light ballasts containing PCBs. This letter has received wide distribution
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Pesticides Program
P2 Implementation
>¦ Integrated Pest Management projects.
>• P2 has been Integrated In many of the state grants awarded by the
Pesticides Program.
Future Activities
>• Include SEPs in settlement of civil complaints.
>¦ Include discussion of P2 in future updates of the Colorado Private
Applicator self-study manual.
MULTI-MEDIA COORDINATION
>¦ The ART Division has two representatives on the Regional P2 Steering
Committee. The Committee is responsible for identifying problems and devel-
oping strategies for P2 integration into all of the Region's activities, programs,
and operations. These representatives communicate the Division's P2 needs
to the Committee and. In turn, incorporate regional P2 strategies into the
Division's efforts. In addition, the Division provides staff that participate In
regional P2 multi-media assessment and enforcement projects.
>¦ Coordinate with the Region 8 Policy Office on Pollution Prevention
Incentive for State (PPIS) and other P2 grant review and management
activities. Provide support in development of state P2 activities, when
appropriate. An ART Division representative acts as the Project Officer for
the Colorado PPIS grants.

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Hazardous Waste Management Division:
Focus on Minimizing Waste
The EPA Region 8 Hazardous Waste Management (HWM) Division has always
stressed the importance of pollution prevention and has focused resources on
minimizing or eliminating the adverse effects of pollution. The Division is
committed to integrating P2 concepts into both its hazardous and solid waste
programs, incorporating them Into regulatory and non-regulatory activities.
The Division has also established strong working relationships with agencies
in all of the Region's states, weaving an interactive web of federal and state
pollution prevention activities into the Division's program.
HAZARDOUS WASTE MINIMIZATION PROGRAM
Background
Since May 1990, the HWM Division has dedicated resources to develop the
Hazardous Waste Minimization Program and to work on the Capacity
Assurance Planing process.
The original goal of the program was to work with Region 8 states (1) to
develop and implement a hazardous waste minimization strategy which
included permits, enforcement, and inspection activities, and (2) to comply
with waste minimization regulations as they are promulgated. This goal is
reflected in regional policy:
"It is the policy of EPA Region 8 to encourage environmentally beneficial
source reduction and recycling of hazardous waste through a combination of
(1) assisting states in development of strong hazardous waste minimization
programs, and (2) using existing permitting, inspection and enforcement
authorities at the Regional and State levels."
The long-term goal of the program Is to incorporate P2 and waste minimization
into regulatory activities of the Division as well as those of the Region's states.
Projects and Program Activities
Regulatory Assistance through Training and Workshops
Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA), Air, and Water Permits
The Hazardous Waste Minimization Program developed a course designed
to train EPA and state permit writers to incorporate pollution prevention
language into RCRA. air. and water permits. This course was presented to
permit writers at EPA Region 8 and in all six of the Region's states.
Waste Minimization Opportunities During Compliance Inspections
The purpose of this project is to train EPA and state compliance inspectors to
identify waste minimization opportunities during inspections, to effectively
transfer this information to waste generators, and to include the information
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Incorporating Pollution Prevention into Enforcement Actions
EPA Region 8 supports the inclusion of pollution prevention conditions in
enforcement actions and settlements when such conditions can be mutually
negotiated between the state and the violator. This course Is designed to
enable states to train their enforcement staff and others to help develop a state
strategy for including P2 rpeasures in enforcement actions and settlements.
Technical Assistance
Workshop for the Automotive Recycling Industry
The Program met with an automotive recycling industry representative and
agreed to (1) conduct a waste minimization audit at one of the facilities. (2)
prepare a presentation on the regulatory requirements and liabilities for the
Industry, and (3) present options for reducing or eliminating their waste
streams. The results of this work were used to generate an Auto Recycling
Industry Waste Minimization Workshop and Fact Sheet.
Regulatory Compliance and Pollution Prevention Training for the National
Park Service
The purpose of this workshop was to promote environmental awareness
through education. It focused on federal environmental regulations, especially
RCRA and CERCLA. as they pertain to automotive, heavy equipment, and
painting operations. The workshop was presented to National Park Service
personnel at Yellowstone National Park In January 1993 as part of the new
EPA Outreach program. Discussions during the workshop centered on
pollution prevention and waste minimization, employee awareness, and
application of environmental regulations in the workplace
Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Opportunities for the
Mining Industry
The HWM Program presented the training workshop "Pollution Prevention In
the Mining Industry" to EPA and state regulators and at the Wyoming Mining
Association's 1993 annual meeting. The project includes identification of the
waste streams; a literature search which focused on ways to minimize, elimi-
nate. recycle or better manage wastes; and a series of waste minimization
audits at several mines. The results of this study were published in a guidance
manual.
School District Cost Savings Through Pollution Prevention
Pollution prevention and waste minimization techniques can successfully be
used to reduce the quantity and toxicity of waste at County School District
Facilities along a natural corridor, such as Colorado's Front Range. This project
will identify such techniques and determine how they can be applied to like
facilities. The purpose of this study is to develop and implement a coordinat-
ed pollution prevention and waste minimization approach for a natural corri-
dor which can be applied in any state.

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Information Transfer
Waste Watchers Newsletter
Editor: Marie B. Zanowick (303) 294-1065
The Waste Watchers Newsletter was established in 1990 as a mechanism to
transfer P2 information between Region 8 states and as a way to "advertise"
the type of P2 activities that occur within this Region. It serves as a communi-
cation tool for states and Region 8 to exchange information such as fact
sheets distributed to businesses using hazardous materials.
Functional Directory for Implementation of RCRA
The long term goal of this project is to provide the appropriate individuals
with the tools necessary to respond quickly and accurately to phone requests
for information on RCRA and P2 programs The purpose of the project is to
produce and distribute a directory of pollution prevention and hazardous
waste regulatory programs for use by EPA and state personnel who handle
requests for such information.
Measuring the Success of the Hazardous Waste Minimization Program
This Program is conducting a measurement study designed to (1) identify the
amount of P2 work accomplished by the Hazardous Waste Management
Division during the past two years. (2) study the environmental protection
achieved as a result of these actions. (3) design and establish an on-going
reporting system for the Division to track P2 actions, and (4) study the
effectiveness of the HWM Program. The results of this study will be used to
evaluate the Division's success in meeting EPA's P2 goals and to determine
the most effective strategy for future Program activities.
Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Through the Capacity
Assurance Process
Following is a summary of the waste minimization programs developed by
the six Region 8 states as part of the Capacity Assurance Planning process.
These programs were reported by the states under the Western Governors'
Association Environmental Protection Agency Cooperative Agreement 1.
January 1989 - January 1992.
Program Development with Direct Industry Involvement
A protocol used successfully by several states (CO. MT, NM, SD and UT) can
serve as a pattern for any state planning a 'needs assessment" meeting to
develop an effective waste minimization program for a specific Industry. The
meeting objective was to evaluate the need for public sector initiatives that
address hazardous waste minimization, and to guide future state program
planning.
Public Sector Awareness/Rirticlpatlon
The "needs assessment" meetings with key industries in the states were ben-
eficial in creating an awareness among waste generators of the Importance of
waste minimization. The meetings also facilitated Idea exchange among the
state environmental departments and industries Involved.

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"State of Colorado Hazardous Waste Minimization Program Planning:
Alternatives for Program Approach, Structure, and Implementation" -
January 1991
State of Colorado personnel examined 15 existing state waste
minimization/pollution prevention programs conducted in 11 states in order to
Identify alternatives for hazardous waste minimization program design and
service considerations.
"Hazardous Waste Minimization Research & Development in Colorado" -
September 1991
This report consists of papers presented during a workshop entitled "Waste
Minimization In Colorado: Future Agenda" held In September 1991. EPA spon-
sored the workshop which included presenters from the Colorado Department
of Health, Colorado Association of Commerce and industry, and the Colorado
Center for Environmental Management.
"State of North Dakota Hazardous Waste Minimization Program Planning,"
Volume I: "Profile of Hazardous Waste Generation and Recommendations
for Public Waste Minimization Initiatives" and Volume II: "Alternatives
for Program Approach, Structure, and Implementation" - January 1991
Volume I - The purpose of this report, prepared by Ross & Associates, was to
assist North Dakota in evaluating the need for public sector initiatives that
address hazardous waste minimization and to guide future state program planning.
Volume II - This portion of the report addresses public waste minimization
initiatives in North Dakota and outlines general aspects of potential state
waste minimization activities. A review of current state waste minimization
programs was conducted to determine the need for public sector
involvement, and the results were reported.
"The State of North Dakota: Waste Minimization Program Planning: An
Assessment of Industry Needs and Options for the State" - July 1991
This report describes a series of "needs assessments" meetings held with
selected industries in the state. The purpose of the meetings was to determine
which alternatives and initiatives in the public sector might effectively elicit
waste minimization in private industries. The industries involved included:
vehicle maintenance and repair, industrial machinery and equipment
manufacturing, and dry cleaning service.
Volume 1 - The purpose of this report, prepared with the assistance of Ross
and Associates, was to assist North Dakota in evaluating the need for public
sector initiatives that address hazardous waste minimization and to guide
future state program planning.
Volume II - This report provides detailed information on the full range of
formal program alternatives available for waste minimization initiatives, trade-
offs among program alternatives, mechanisms available for selecting among
program alternatives, and the experiences of existing state programs.

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"State of South Dakota Waste Minimization Program Planning: An
Assessment of Industry Needs and Options for the State" - Final Report,
September 1991
This report, prepared by Ross & Associates, is based on a series of "needs
assessment" meetings held with three key industries: 1) printing and publish-
ing, 2) electronics manufacturing, and 3) metal products manufacturing. The
meetings were structured to determine which initiatives might effectively
elicit waste minimization among certain industries. The report's purpose was
to characterize the waste minimization activities of the three industries,
assess their potential for waste minimization, and discuss possible roles for
the state to assist them in their efforts.
"State of Montana, Assessment of the Impacts of the Toxicity
Characteristic Leaching Procedures on Four Key Industries in Montana:
Petroleum Refining, Petroleum Distribution, Wood Preserving, and Paper
Mills" - June 1991
This report examines the impact of the recently promulgated Toxicity
Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ruling on four Industries In Montana:
1) petroleum refining. 2) petroleum distribution systems (pipelines and termi-
nals), 3) wood preserving, and 4) pulp and paper mills.
"State of Montana Waste Minimization Program Planning: Incorporating.
Waste Minimization into the RCRA Permitting Process" - Final Report,
October 1992
The purpose of this report, prepared by Ross & Associates with ICF Kaiser
Engineers. Inc.. is to review general opportunities to leverage waste
minimization in the permitting process for Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD)
facilities. It also briefly discusses considerations for the Montana Bureau of
Solid and Hazardous Waste in planning this program activity.
"State of Utah Waste Minimization Program Planning: An Assessment of
Industry Needs and Options for the State" - Final Report, September 1991
This report, prepared by Ross & Associates, describes a series of "needs
assessment" meetings that were held with four selected industries in Utah:
1) petroleum refining. 2) electronics manufacturing. 3) steel making, and 4)
space propulsion parts manufacturing. The purpose is to characterize their
waste minimization activities based on the meetings, assess the potential for
waste minimization in these industries, and discuss roles for Utah to assist the
industries in continuing to minimize waste.
"State of Wyoming Waste Minimization Program Planning: An Assessment
of the Petroleum Refining Industry and Options for the State" -
October 1991
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conducted a waste
minimization "needs assessment" meeting with four of the state's petroleum
refineries. The meeting's purpose was threefold: 1) to inform DEQ of the
refineries' level of waste minimization activity and progress; 2) to provide the
refineries with an opportunity to discuss their waste minimization activities and
plans; and 3) to inform the refineries of DEQ's interest in promoting waste min-
imization. particularly through voluntary commitments by waste generators to
minimize hazardous waste. This report summarizes the results of the meeting
and presents recommendations for state program activities.

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"State of Wyoming Capacity Assurance Update" • February 1992
This report details a state strategy prepared In April 1991 in cooperation with
representatives from industry, higher education, environmental groups, and
other interested parties.
SOLID WASTE
Goals: Pollution Prevention has historically been an integral part of the
Solid Waste Program. In FY93. through its delegated authority. EPA is
encouraging states to play an active role In reducing the amount of solid
waste deposited in landfills. State Programs play an important role in the
ultimate goal of source reduction.
Activities
EPA Region 8 and Colorado State University Cooperative Extension produced
an E.A.S.Y. (Environmental Action Starts in your Yard) Lawn Mowing
Brochure.
Project
Amount
Year
Colorado


1. Source Reduction Curriculum


in Aurora Public Schools
$27,000
FY93
2. Source Reduction Assessments


CSU Wteste Minimization Center
$20,000
FY93
3. Waste Reduction Audits


CSU Waste Minimization Center
$ 6.000
FY92
4. Precycle Program


City of Boulder. CO
$15,000
FY90
5. Conference on recycling and


source reduction
$ 3.000
FY89
6. Corporate Waste Minimization
$ 7.500
FY89
7. Recycling/Source Reduction


Video, grades K-3
$ 5.000
FY89
Montana


I. Promote Recycling Project
$35,000
FY91
North Dakota


1. Wbste paper pellet demo/


Northern Plains Resource
$23,000
FY93
Conservation Council


2. P2 Begins at Home project


Clean Water Fund
$25,000
FY93
South Dakota


1. Household Hazardous Waste


Reduction outreach/Junior


League of Sioux Falls
$18,000
FY93

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Utah
1.	Public information campaign
on source reduction and recycling	$30,000 FY91
2.	Business Recycling Education
Park City Recycling	$20,000 FY91
Wyoming
1. Waste Reduction Education
Wyoming Outdoor Council	$10,000 FY91
Federal
1. Model Waste Reduction
National Park Service	$10,000	FY92
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Goals: Title III. Sections 302-312 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA), otherwise known as the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 or "Title III," does not specifically
mention pollution prevention. However, inherent in this portion of the Title III
legislation are incentives to reduce, reuse, recycle, and substitute.
Current Activities
>¦ The Prevention Section conducts "Chemical Safety Audits" at facilities.
The purpose of these non-enforcement visits is to point out safety deficiencies
and share information from other audits that may help a facility to reduce
releases as well as pollution.
>¦ The Prevention Section also requires facilities reporting information about
accidental releases include information about pollution prevention methods
implemented by the facility.
>¦ Participate actively in the Environmental Education Speakers Bureau.
>¦ Perform multi-media/single media inspections to ensure compliance.
>¦ In the Title III enforcement arena, EPA Region 8 has utilized Supplemental
Environmental Projects (SEPs) which can benefit Local Emergency
Planning Commissions in the implementation of emergency planning and
response activities.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST)
Goal: The primary P2 goal of the UST program is to prevent the release of
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Current Activities
>• Participate on the Environmental Education Advisory Council.
>- Old storage tanks that have been removed from the ground are being
used as livestock watering .tanks, fire water tanks, or sold into scrap metal
depending on the specifics of state regulations.
Future Activities
>¦ Explore the possibilities of using contaminated soils in the brick
making industry.

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Environmental Services Division:
Taking Steps to Prevent Pollution

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Environmental Services Division:
Taking Steps to Prevent Pollution
The Environmental Services Division is responsible for providing technical
and analytical support to all EPA Region 8 programs.
LABORATORY SERVICES
Goals: The Laboratory Services Branch attempts to minimize the
generation of pollution in performing service operations (e.g.. laboratory
analysis) to Region 8.
Current Activities
>	Recycle paper, aluminum, and newspaper.
>• Use solid phase extraction to reduce solvent use.
Future Activities
>¦ Expand solid phase extraction procedures.
>¦ Use scaled down solvent extraction procedures.
>	Order chemicals in smaller quantities to reduce waste.
>	Conduct supercritical fluid extraction using CC>2.
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Appendices

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Appendix A
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE HAZARDOUS WASTE
MINIMIZATION PROGRAM
"Environmental Protection as a Part of the Czech Republic Privatization Plan":
M.B. Zanowick. Manager. Hazardous Waste Minimization Program, and Jim
Scherer. Senior Advisor. U.S. EPA Region 8. Presented at the Third
International Conference on Waste Management in the Chemical and
Petrochemical Industries, Camcari, Bahia, Brazil, October 1993.
"Pollution Prevention Opportunities in RCRA, Air and Welter Permits:. M.B.
Zanowick. Manager. Hazardous Waste Minimization Program. U.S. EPA Region
8. Proceedings of the.Purdue Industrial Waste Conference. Purdue University.
May 1992.
"Waste Minimization Activities During the Construction Phase of the Denver
International Airport": M.B. Zanowick. U.S. EPA Region 8; Michelle May.
Colorado State University; and David Duster. U.S. EPA Region 8. Proceedings
of the Purdue Industrial Waste Conference. Purdue University, May 1992.
"Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization for the Mining Industry"
Guidance manual. 1993.
"Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Permitting"
Training manual, 1991.
"Pollution Prevention in Enforcement Orders"
Training manual, 1993.
"Waste Minimization During Compliance Inspections"
Training Manual, 1992.
"Regulatory Compliance and Pollution Prevention Workshop for National
Parks"
Training manual. 1993.
"Hazardous Waste Minimization Workshop for the Auto Recycling Industry"
Training manual. 1992.
Fact sheet. 1992.
"Pollution Prevention Makes Good Sense"
Fact Sheet. 1991.

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1 PROJECT
PARTICIPANTS
FUNDING I SCHEDULE DATE I SCOPE I
Title
Manager
Within EPA
Outside Contacts
Type
Amount

Focus/IMext Milestone
Metro-Rail
S. Riegel
Region 8: OPM
Media Syndicate,
Alexis Parks
P2
$2,500
04/90
04/91
Transportation.
Stale of Wyoming
Hazardous Waste
Minimization
K. Anderson
RCRA
Katie Sewall, WY
Dept. Environmental
Oualily
P2
$7,500
02/91
04/91
Creation of statewide waste minimization
plan, creation of Ubnoy and databases,
outreach to community.
Children's Eco-Fair
P2 Pioneers
D. Johnson
All Region 8 (R8)
Divisions
Sonja Wallace,
UT Dept. of Health
Contract
OPPE, R8
(15K FR)
$9,900
06/90
06/91
Environmental education.
Environmental
Scholars
K. Anderson
All R8 Divisions
Johnson, MSC
P2
$9,900
07/90
07/91
Education of 30 teachers, and implemention1
of proiects on home schools.
Environmental
Scholars
D. Palton
All R8 Div. Presented
Institute OEA
MSC/Smilnak
R8AC&C
Institute
$2,650
08/90
08/91
Follow-up allottment to teachers.
P2 Partnership CSU
Waste Min. Audit
D. Patton
PPO.HWM
Harry Edwards,
CSU

$6,020
08/90
08/91
Preliminary work for several waste audits.
Wyoming Water
Policy Analysis
K. Anderson
Jim Luey, David
Vana-Miller,
Tonev Ott
Bill Gribb,
University of WY
P2
$9,900
09/90
09/91
Analysis of regulations for use in
implementing P2 techniques in two sectors:
Agriculture and Recreation.
Transporebon 2000
Video
D.Wann
R8: OPM
Merry Havens
15K/P2
$2,650
06/91
11/91
Distribution of video.
Sustainable Agriculture
Video
D. Warm
Region 6, 7, 8
HQ: OPPE, OTS,
PPO
Christopher
Tribble,
Versatile Video
AC&C PPO
OPPE:
Water &
Policy
R8AC&C
R6 PPS
Soil Conf.
Service
OTS
Extra-Muntl
$15,000
$18,500
$12,000
$10,000
$23,500
$129,000
10/90
09/92
Perform video interviews and shoots in late
May, late June, and late July.
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PROJECT
PARTICIPANTS
FUNDING
SCHEDULE DATE
SCOPE
Title
Manager
Within EPA
Outside Contacts
Type
Amount
Approved
Complete
Focus/Next Milestone
Architects, Designers
& Planners
D.Waim
R8: OPM
Ron Rinker
15K/P2
$250
06/91
06/92
Sales, distribution, ADPSR poster.
DLA Slide Pre sanation
D. Duster
OP
Criket Smith, MGA
Communications
AC&C
$4,000
08/91
08/92
Provide external training of federal and
stale personnel for P2 concepts.
UT DEQ, Air Quality
Risk Reduction
D.Johnson
Pollution Prevention
Division
Sonja Wallace,
UT Dept. of Health
R2P2/PPD
$20,000
10/91
' 09/92
Public education campaign on alt. transp.,
coordination btwn. DOE, DOT & DEQ.
RMI Casebook on
Environmental
Opportunities for SBA
D. Warm
PPD/OPPE, R8
Michael Kinsley,
RMI
P2 - 15K
$2,100
06/91
10/92
Prepare report.
Sustainable Agriculture
Project
Local R&D
Component
D.Johnson
WMD.ATD.OEA,
ESD, ORD, ORD-
EMSL-LV, OPTS,
OW.OPPE
BOR, USGS, SCS,
CE, ARS, CDOH,
CDOA, CSSCB,
NFRWQPA,
NCWCD, CCWCD,
WGSCD, CACD,
WUAD, CF&R
Farmers
1AG/BOR
LAGA3RD
REA/ORD
REA/OW
DF/R8
REA/OPPE
$300,000
$110,000
$22,000
$220,000
$45,000
$5,000
09/89
Transferred
Project
to WD
6/92
Agricultural practices, water quality,
socio-economics, technology transfer and
information exchange. (Roger Dean)
Denver International
Airport
S. Riegel
R8: OPM, HWM-RM
WM
New Airport Office
R8 lapse
N/A
10/89
12/92
Solid waste management, wastewater and
industrial waste treatment, water reuse,
water conservation, and air quality.
Colorado Office of
Energy Conservation
Residential Program
D.Wann

Col. OEC, Nancy
Tipton
R2P2
$20,000
07/91
07/92
Promote construction techniques which
produce energy efficiency in homes.
P2 Partnership - CSU
Waste Audits
D. Wann
Policy and
Management
Paul Ferrsro,
Mmbr Companies
ORD
EPA:CEM$
$20,000
$50,000
02/91
11/92
Perform 2 audits for Partnership.
Mav need money for P3.
DIA, RECOM; Tenant
Agreements
D. Duster
OPM
RECOM
AC&C/
R2P2
$20,000
05/92
12/92
To develop P2 guidelines for airport tenant
development
Partnership Analysis
for Martin Marietta
K. Anderson
R8: OPM
Kevin Dykena,
Martin Marietta


03/91

Analysis projecting saving from
implementation of alternative processes.
Devils Lake Sioux
Distance Learning
D.Wann
Pal Dehim-R8 Wtr
OARM; HO
Astel Cavsnaugh
P3/OARM
$50,000
11/91
Ongoing
Provide technical assistance to address
health and env. problems on reservation.

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POLICY OFFICE PROJECT STATUS REPORT
PROJECT
PARTICIPANTS
FUNDING
SCHEDULE DATE
SCOPE
Title
Man ader
Within EPA
Outside Contacts
Type
Amount
Approved
Complete
Focus/Next Milestone
Small Business Admin/
EPA Cooperative
Venture
D.Wann
B. Rimar
Policy and
Managemat,
HWMD
David Leavitt, SBA
AC&C
$7,500
11/91
11/92
MOU btwn. SBA/EPA in draft: Money will
produce book to help small business branch
into env. entrepreneurial opportunities.
SD Department of
Environment
P2 Handbook
D.Wann
R8: PPO
HQ: OPPE
Duane Murphey,
NPS Program Div.
of Water Res. Mjtmt.
R2P2/PPD
$20,000
07/91
03/93
Development of self-help handbook for
NPS pollution prevention.
P2 Partnership
CSU - Assessment
D.Wann
PPO
Harry Edwards,
CSU Dept. of
Mech. Enemeering
AC&C
$15,000
04/92
04/93
Perform 3 waste audits.
Nyland Farms/
Co-Housing
D. Warn
HQ: P2
Atcheson, EPA
Susan Gtiswold, Cd.
OEC, Public Service
Co.
OEC
R8
RARE
$20,000
$40,000
$20,000
08/91
08/93
Community in the design phase.
DIA, PACE - Air
Filters
D. Duster
OPM, HWM-RM
PACE Inc.,
David Duster
R2P2
$9,905
09/91
10/93
Perform analysis of air sample. Promote
P2 design concepts.
Used Motor Oil
Recycling
S. ChUds
R8: OPM, HWM-RM
HQ: OARM
City of Westminster
Adams County,
grantees. Approved
Drain oil, Frank
Grasmuss
Public-
Private
Partnership
$40,000
12/89
09/93
Used motor oil collection and recycling.
UT Comparative Risk
Assessment Worfcplan
D. Johnson
HQ: OPPE, PPO
UT, Division
of Env. Health,
Bruce Slater
Contract
AC&C
OPPE
$100,000
06/91

Develop consensus among publics on
current & future environmental problems.
DIA, PEQUOD
D. Duster
S. Childs
OPM
Tony Pasciuto,
PEQUOD
AC&C
$13,000
05/92
06/93
Provide DIA w/comprehensive water
conservation program; energy waste
water audit.
P2 Trairang/Speakers
Bureau
S. Childs
Policy Office,
P2 Network
RECOM,
Craig Erickson
P2/AC&C
$25,000
09/92
09/93
P2 Speakers Bureau, training: PPIES,
audit, internal, states, tribes.
P2 Guidebook
S. Childs
OPTS
RECOM
P2
HQ: AC&C
$6,185
09/92
09/93
P2 guidebook, enforcement case analysis,
enforcement settlements pilot project.

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PROJECT
PARTICIPANTS
FUNDING
SCHEDULE DATE
SCOPE
Title
Man atfer
Within EPA
Outside Contacts
Type
Amount
Approved
Complete
Focus/Next Milestone
Delegations of
Authority
D. Johnson
R8, OARM, DRA's
Regions 1-10
N/A
N/A
N/A
08/92
01/93
Provide delegations of authority value-
added report to transaction team.
Standing Rock Sioux
Drinking Water - Lead
D. Pal ton
OEA
A.J. Agard
R2P2
$20,000
06/91
9/94
Tribal project for pollution prevention
DIA Pavilion
S. Riegel

Jill Isenhart
ECOS
P2 AC&C
$10,000
7/93
10/94
P2 pavilion at new airport
Standing Rock Sioux
PPIS 1991
D. Patton
OPM
A.J. Agard
$60,000
07/91


Standing Rock Sioux
Recycling
D. Patton
OPM
Charles Murphy
R2P2
$9,900
07/90

Establish recycling program on reservation.
Standing Rock Sioux
Non-point Source
D. Patton
OPM
Charles Murphy
$9,900
07/90


Montana Non-point
Source P2 Proposal
D. Patton


R2P2


Educate road arews, manage wood
waste products.
Daycare Center
D.Wann
S. Dodson
Policy and
Management
Tony Valente, GSA
GSA
$4,000
Waiting
Status pending: GSA may provide
some funding for Wah-efficiencv lights.
R8 Environmental
Indicators
D. Johnson
R8, EPA HQ
R8 States
N/A
N/A
Ongoing
Develop R8 scope of interest.
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Appendix C
REGION 8 POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTACTS
For more information on pollution prevention efforts in any of these
areas, please contact the appropriate person by calling 1-800-227-8917,
or by writing to: U.S. EPA Region 8, 999 18th Street, Suite 500, Denver,
Colorado 80202-2466.
Environmental Education
Green Lights
Hazardous Waste Minimization
Non-point Source P2
Pre treatment
Region 8 Recycling Committee
State P2 Grants
Toxic Release Inventory
Waste Watchers Newsletter
Welter Conservation
33/50 Program
Cece Forget
Mark Komp
Marie Zanowick
Rick Claggett
Curt McCormlck
Ayan Schmidt
Sharon Riegel
Kathy Atencio
Marie Zanowick
Harold Thompson
Kerry Whitford

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