REGION VIII FACT BOOK
CONTENTS
Region VIII Organization Chart
Budget
Legi slation
Office of the Regional Administrator
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Liaison
Office of Regional Counsel
Assistant Regional Administrator for Policy and Management
Air and Waste Management Division
Water Management Division
Environmental Services Division
Montana Operations Office
Region VIII Planning and Management Systems
Organization Charts f
Each Organizational Unit is described with:
1. Organization Chart
2. List of Employees
3. Functional Statement
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RtGION 8 ENVIRONME PROTECTION AGENCY
Steven J. Durham
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REGION VIII RESOURCES
The regional office has a budget of approximately 312 workyears in FY-33
(the current fiscal year). The annual operating budget of the Region for this
fiscal year is about twenty-four million dollars (including 510.6 million in
state program grant funds). The attached pie charts show the relative
distribution of workyears by major program area for FY-83 and 84 (the next
fiscal year, beginning October 1, 1983). Also attached are charts showing the
distribution of workyears and dollars by appropriation and media for both
fiscal years. The distribution of resources reflects national priorities and
resource allocations with only minor modifications to accomodate unique
regional needs.
Following are some resource issues in Region VIII:
- FY-83: The funds available in the Region's intramural appropriation
(Salary and Expenses Appropriation — or "S&E") are extremely
limited this year. Barring passage of a supplemental
appropriation by Congress, the Region has barely enough funds
to pay its bills. We have reserved $80,000 of general support
funds in case salary costs (AKA, "personal compensation and
benefits" — or "PC&B") are higher than projected. (The
current projected cost for regional PC&B excluding Superfund,
is $9,996,900.) Even if a supplemental is passed, funds will
become available so late in the year, it's unlikely that the
Region could use the funds.
- FY-84: The Region has received its FY-84 targets both for funds and
workyears (i.e., full-time equivalents or "FTE") based on the
President's budget. The Region has already submitted it's
FY-84 Operating Plan using these targets and a ranked list of
"other expenses" (all regional expenses other than PC&B or
travel) that will be funded in FY-84. However, it is likely
that some additional resources will be appropriated by
Congress for the Agency, and Region VIII will receive a
portion of these resources. While, under the current targets,
it appears that the Region would have to lay off some
employees (AKA, "reduction in force" or "RIF"), it is likely
that we will be able to do some limited hiring once the
additional resources become available. This situation makes
short term planning for FY-84 complicated. A final
distribution of FY-84 FTE among the Region's Offices and
Divisions probably will not be completed until close to the
beginning of the new fiscal year. This will cause
difficulties regarding staffing decisions since information
about staffing levels won't be available as soon as would be
desirable.
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- FY-85: (The fiscal year beginning October 1, 1984.) The transition
in Headquarters, as we 11 as the uncertainty regarding the
ultimate size of EPA's FY-84 appropriation, has delayed the
Agency's process for compiling a proposed Agency budget for
FY-85. Congressional action may make the Agency proposal
irrelevant in the long run. (I.e., if Congress raises the
appropriated amounts for FY-85 beyond those proposed by the
President, as it has so far done for FY-84, then the effort
that the Agency makes to develop the FY-85 proposal will have
little direct impact on the size of the final appropriation.)
Nevertheless, an Agency FY-85 proposal must be submitted to
0MB no later than September 15. The whole exercise should be
used for the Agency to go on record with a rational proposal
for an adequate level of resources, given the change of
direction under Mr. Ruckelshaus.
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REGION VIII
TOTAL WORKYEARS & DOLLARS
(EXCLUDING CONSTRUCTION GRANTS)
FINAL
CURRENT
CURRENT
FY 1982*
FY 1983
00
*
TOTAL FTE
332.6
312.2
2 7 3./
SALARY & EXPENSES
317.4
294.3
261 .2
SUk'ERFlIND
15.2
17.9
12.5
TOTAL DOLLARS ($000)
$24,504.4
$24,075.7
$17,914.7
SALARY & EXPENSES
1 1 ,518.2
11,434.7
10 , 655.5
ABATEMENT, CONTROL, &
12,333.6
11 ,414.8
6,606. 3"'"*
COMPLIANCE
SUPERFUND
652.6
1,226.2
652.9
In FY 1982, the Office of Regional Counsel & Enforcement was dh.ll included in Region VIII 1s allowance.
However, for purposes of comparison, the following resources for- Regional Counsel have been backed out
of the FY 1982 figures:
Total FTE 19.8 Total Dollars ($000) $742.9
S&E 18.3 S&E 680.4
Superfund 1.5 AC&C 0.0
Superfund 62.5
** Current targets are based on the President's Budget and are highly likely to increase based on Congressional action.
. . . '
This amount does not include Hazardous Waste funds which have not yet been distributed by the Headquarters
Program Office.
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REGkr#'Ul
FY 1933 PTE MSTkiEtfriff! BY fEDIA
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REGi VIII
FY .198/1 FTC DISTRIBUTION BY MDIA*
* CURRENT TARGETS ARE BASED ON THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET AND ARE HIGHLY LIKELY TO IfCREASE BASED ON CONGRESSIONAL
ACTION. TWO PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROBABLY BE INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY ARE SlJPERFUND AMD HAZARDOUS WASTE.
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RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION BY APPROPRIATION
REGION VIII
FV-83
SALARY & EXPENSES 1 ABATEMENT, CONTROL, I COMPLIANCE2 SUPERFUHO3 TOTAL
"""WOOI
MEDIA
FTt
$(000) PTE
J(000)
PTE J(000)
FTE
AIR
41.4
1,569.3
4,350.5
41.4
WATER QUALITY
95.9
3,453.9
2,111.8
95.9
DUNKING WATER
30.2
1,050.3
2,297.4
30.2
HAZARDOUS WASTE
36.3
1,203.4
1,663.5
36.3
PESTICIOES
14.1
480.4
692.4
14.1
RADIATION
1.0
47.6
1.0
INTERDISCIPLINARY 4
15.2
526.1
299.2
15.2
TOXIC SUBSTANCES
3.7
122.4
3.7
REGIONAL MANAGEMENT
56.5
2,169.3
56.5
REGIONAL SUPPORT
812.0
37.6
SUPEfiFUND
17.9 1,188.6
17.9
TOTAL
294.3
11,434.7
11,414.8
17.9 1,226.2
312.2
1. Includes personal compensation and benefits, travel, and other Intramural expenses. These are "one year" funds.
2. Includes program grants, program contracts, and other extramural expenses. These are "two year" funds.
3. Includes personal compensation and benefits, travel, and other expenses (intramural and extramural) to be used exclusively
carry out the Superfund Program (CEKCLA). The availability of these funds is not time-limited.
5.919.8
5,565.7
3.347.7
2.866.9
1.172.8
47.6
825.3
122.4
2,169.3
849.6
1,188.6
24,0/5.7
4. In FY 1983, this media includes Accelerated Permitting and Review (Energy) and the EIS function.
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RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION BY APPROPRIATION
REGION VIII
FY-84 TARGETS*
MEDIA
SALARY & EXPENSES1
ABATEMENT. CONTROL, £ COMPLIANCE2
SLPERFUiO3
TOTAL
PTE
J{000)
PTE J{000)
~mrr
J(000)
FTE
$(000)
AIR
41.7
1,670.3
3,689.0
41.7
5,3b9.3
WATER QUALITY
79.9
2,974.2
829.3
79.9
3,803.5
DRINKING WATER
30.9
1,116.3
1,562.4
30.9
2,678.7
HAZARDOUS WASTE
29.6
1,117.0
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29.6
1,117.0
PESTICIDES
12.9
464.0
525.6
12.9
989.6
RADIATION
1.0
54.5
1.0
54.5
INTERDISCIPLINARY4
11.9
428.6
11.9
428.6
TOXIC SUBSTANCES
3.2
128.6
3.2
128.6
REGIONAL MANAGEMENT
50.1
1,806.5
50.1
1,806.5
REGIONAL SUPPORT
895.5
63.3
958.8
SUPERFUND
12.5
589.6
12.5
589.6
TOTAL
261 .Z
10,656.5
6,606.3
12.5
652.9
273.7
17,914.7
* Current targets are based on President's Budget and are highly likely to increase based on Congressional action.
** The amount originally distributed by the Office of Solid Waste for this program was $1,496.Ok. That office is currently revising the
distribution, but a final decision has not yet been reached.
1. Includes personal compensation and benefits, travel, and other intramural expenses. These are "one year" funds.
2. Includes program grants, program contracts, and other extramural expenses. These are "two year" funds.
3. Includes personal compensation and benefits, travel, anTher expenses (intramural and extra/nural) to be used exclusively to
carry out the Superfund Program (CERCLA). The availability of these funds is not time-limited.
4. In Ft 1984, this media includes the EIS function and Federal Facilities Compliance.
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EPA LEGAL AUTHORITIES
Region VIII operates under the legal authority of the major legislative
enactments displayed below.
Division Public Law No.
Air and Waste Manaaerrent Division
The Federal Clean Air Act PL 95-95
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA)
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
The Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA)
The Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA),
ccmmcnly known as Superfund
Water Management Division
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(Clean Water Act)
Construction Grants
National Pollution Disposal Elimination
System (NPDES)
The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDVJA)
Public Water Supply (PWS)
Underground Injection Control (VIC)
Office of Policy and Management
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Laws in which EPA has a Supporting Role
Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (Ocean Dumping Act) - 1972
Endangered Species Act - 1973
Atomic Energy Act - 1954
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act - 1977
Occupational Safety ana Health Act - 1970
Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act - 1974
Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act - IS78
PL 94-140
PL 94-469
PL 94-580
PL 96-510
PL 92-500
PL 93-523
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OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
Position/Title
Series/Grade
Name
Regional Administrator
John G. Welles
Deputy Reg. Administrator
ES 0340
00-03
Seth C. Hunt
Program Coordinator
AD 0301
00-00
Christina P. Clark
Consultant
EF 345
00-00
Steven J. Durham
Secretary
GS 318
09-04
Beverly E. Goodsell
Env. Protection Specialist
GM0028
13-00
Kenneth H. Lloyd
Special Project Officer
GS1301
14-00
Dean E. Morris
Clerk Typist - Detail
GS0322
04-03
Caroline C. Keegan
Management Analyst
GS0343
13-02
Robert H. Walker
In Essence, AD's and Schedule C's serve at the request of the Administrator
and are placed in the immediate office of the Regional Administrator; they
include:
Christina Clark (AD)
Rose Evans (AD)
Judy Herb (Sch. C.)
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REG 1 C.% VIII- EKVIROKKENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of the Regional Administrator
The Regional Administrator has primary responsibility to the Administrator
for the planning, orcgrarmina, implementation, control and direction of the
technical, legal and administrative aspects of the Region VIII activities of
the Environmental Protection Agency. Serves as the Administrator's principal
representative in the Region with Federal, State, interstate and local, industry,
academic institutions and other public and private groups. Responsible for
accomplishing national program objectives in the Region as established by the
Administrator, Deputy Administrator, Assistant and Associate Administrators and
Heads of Headquarters Staff Offices. Within the administrative and technical
framework set up by these officials, develops, proposes, and implements a
Regional program for comprehensive and integrated environmental protection
activities. Responsible for total resource management in the Region within
guidelines provided by Headquarters. Responsible for translating technical program
direction and evaluation provided by the various Assistant and Associate
Administrators and Heads of Headquarters Staff Offices into effective operating
Programs at the regional level and assuring that such programs are executed
efficiently.
The Duputy Regional Administrator Assists the Regional Administrator in the
discharge of his duties and responsibilities and serves as Acting Regional
Administrator in the absence of the Regional Administrator.
This statement accurately describes the function of this Regional Office as it
relates to the overall function and policy of the Environmental Protection
Agency. This statement reflects the changes brought about by the
Reorganization of 1931 and is approved for use as the focal point of the
workload/workflow analysis for the t/ii< Regional Office.
'/V REGIONAL ADMINISTRATE*
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" ' DATE "
(Form FS-R)
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EMPLOYEES IN THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Judith A. Herb
Director of the Office of Public Affairs GS-301-13
Nola Cooke
Public Affairs Specialist GS-1035-11
Jane Russo
Public Affairs Specialist GS-1035-9
Mary Martinek
Secretary (Typing) GS-318-5
Tony Sandoval
Clerk-Typist GS-322-4
(Currently on detail to Regional Counsel)
Kristine Wartner
Clerk-Typist GS-322-2
Rose Evans
Administrative Assistant to the AD-301-11
Director of the Office of Public Affairs
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
This office represents the Regional Administrator and the agency
dealings with the public and news media and perforins a wide variety o
tasks of an advisory and public information nature.
o Advises and assists program offices in determining
information needs and approaches to reach various
publics with special emphasis on news media, regulated
and interested public. Director serves as press officer.
o Serves as principal contact point for public and media
inquiries, several thousand of which are written, telephoned
or brought into the Office of Public Affairs each year.
Works to insure "one voice" consistency with agency policies.
o Prepares and issues essential communications including
but not limited to: news releases, feature articles,
radio and television public service announcements, fact
sheets and public statements.
o Serves as regional contact for national public information
activities as directed by headquarters public affairs office.
Performs "advance" functions connected with visits of agency
managers from the regions or headquarters.
o Coordinates the Superfund Community Relations Plans
in Region VIII.
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FCR
Office of Public Affairs
This office represents the Regional Administrator and the Agency in dealings
with the public and news media and performs a wide variety cf tasks of an adviscry and
public information nature.
--Advises and assists program offices in determining information needs and
approaches to reach various publics with special emphasis on news media, reg-
ulated and interested publics. Director serves as press officer.
""Serves as principal contact point for public and media inquiries, several thousand of
which are written telephoned or brought into the OPA office each year. Works to insun
"one voice" consistency with Agency policies.
--Prepares/issues essential communications including but not limited to : news releases
feature articles, radio and television public service announcements, fact snests and
public statements.
--Serves as regional component for national public information activities as cirected by
Headquarters public affairs. Performs "advance" functions connected witn visits of tot
Agency managers from the Region or Headquarters.
He have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the Objective and duties of the OPA Division. This statement
reflects the changes brought about by the Reorganization of 7981 and is
approved for use as the focal point of the workload/workflow analysis for this
division.
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DIRECTOR /Vi^^REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DATE DATE ^
(Form FS-D)
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EPA REGION VIII
OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL &
INTERGOVERNMENTAL LIAISON
Functional Statement
Serves as the focal point within the Regional Office for all matters
involving congressional and intergovernmental liaison. Represents the
Regional Administrator in dealing with governors, congressional staff,
elected officials, multi-state bodies, state environmental officials,
municipalities and other government related groups such as councils of
government. Works with state legislative staffs to coordinate federal
and state environmental statutes and programs. Responsible for the
development of the State/EPA Agreements (SEA's) with state environmental
and EPA staff. Provides periodic summaries to all Regional Office
policy officials concerning pertinent federal, state and local
legislative initiatives. Serves as contact point for EPA Headquarters
for advance notice on grants or reports released that could affect state
or local governments. Provides the Regional Administrator broad policy
and issue-oriented analyses of intergovernmental problems.
Goals
Foster a true federal-state-local partnership at all levels of
government to protect public health and provide sound, economically
feasible environmental programs.
Work with elected officials, appointed boards, commissions, state and
local environmental officials and groups to develop mechanisms to reduce
unnecessary federal requirements where feasible.
Facilitate the definition and resolution of environmental issues,
concerns and barriers.
Develop an awareness, understanding and appreciation of the social,
economic, political and environmental factors surrounding each issue by
all parties concerned.
Provide information and assistance to all groups to facilitate the
development of environmentally sound policies that address health
protection, social impact, political need and economic considerations.
Objectives
Delegate environmental programs to state and local levels.
Reduce federal oversight of environmental programs.
Reduce federal regulatory requirements to a minimum for the protection
of public health.
Reduce paperwork and duplication of effort at all levels of government.
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Assure efficient, effective and economic use of tax dollars, and provide
services required in all environmental matters.
Improve working relationships, transfer of information, and provide
technical assistance to state and local officials by attendance at
conventions, hearings and other meetings.
IV. Staff Members
Charles C. Gomez, Director and Colorado Liaison Officer
Sandra Johnston, Legislative Affairs Specialist
Dean Norris, Special Project Officer (120-day detail)
Ken Lloyd, SEA Manager & Acting Utah Liaison Officer (120-day detail)
Don Rushton, North Dakota Liaison Officer
Duane Traylor, South Dakota Liaison Officer
Richard Lathrop, Wyoming Liaison Officer
Mike Owens, Secretary
V. Staff Duties and Responsibilities
A. State Liaison Officers
Coordinates development and implementation of the respective
State/EPA Agreement (SEA).
Assures quarterly review of SEA through SEA status reports.
Assures oversight recommendations from states are addressed by
tracking, being implemented or modified on a quarterly basis.
Tracks wide range of issues in assigned State through personal
contacts and review and clipping of statewide newspapers.
Maintains "encyclopedia" of State issues, so Regional Office knows
background and context of issues.
Tracks legislative developments and reports them to Regional
Administrator.
Assures that Agency provides information and assistance to
legislators on environmental matters.
Assures Regional Briefing Book is updated regularly and is accurate
and concise.
Provides Regional Administrator with briefing information for
Regional Administrator's trips and speaking engagements.
Assures congressional inquiries are responded to in an accurate,
timely and courteous manner.
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Attends industry and business conventions and meetings, or assures
attendance when such gatherings deal with environmental matters.
Attends environmental-civic group conventions, meetings and
briefings when environmental issues are being discussed.
Represents Regional Administrator at meetings, hearings and
conferences of state environmental boards, commissions and advisory
groups.
Facilitates resolution of intra-state issues whenever possible.
Facilitates resolution of EPA-state-local issues and problems.
Maintains updated SEA, amending agreement when necessary.
Schedules and arranges for mid-year and quarterly SEA meetings or
meetings of Regional Administrator with various groups and
officials on environmental matters.
Works with state-EPA program officials at lowest appropriate level
to resolve disputes.
Tracks grant process, allocations and utilization of funds to
provide Regional Administrator necessary and updated information.
Assures briefing material for Administrator is accurate, concise,
timely and consistent with Administrator's policy.
Carries out special projects for the Regional Administrator as
assigned.
3. Legislative Affairs Specialist
Compiles information on state legislative measures, make-up,
meeting dates and committees relating to environmental issues.
Updates Weekly Issues Calendar for Regional Administrator and
division and staff office directors.
Researches and prepares monthly CIL activities report for signature
of Regional Administrator and submission to EPA Headquarters.
Prepares briefing information on cities, counties and states that
Regional Administrator or Headquarters personnel visit prior to
their trips to Utah and Colorado.
Assists in compiling list of environmental legislation needed for
state delegation and barriers to introduction and passage of such
legislation, particularly in Colorado and Utah.
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Assists in developing list of state boards, commissions, advisory
groups and their memberships, for regional states.
Assists in developing and updating lists of environmental
organizations and groups in regional states.
Assists in developing lists of civic organizations in regional
states involved in environmental issues and keeps list of
organizations and representatives current.
With assistance from State Liaison Officers for Montana, North
Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, tracks legislation introduced by
the region's six states, including identification of committee
meeting dates, times and places, and provides such information to
Regional Administrator, State Liaison Officers and division
directors on a timely basis.
Reviews and clips environment-related articles from the Utah
newspapers for distribution to Regional Office staff.
Prepares correspondence and special projects as assigned by
supervisor.
Assists in tracking controlled congressional correspondence to the
Regional Office.
Serves as contact point for inquiries on environmental legislative
issues from the public, from EPA Headquarters, and from inside the
Regional Office.
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ORGANIZATION CHART
EPA REGION VIII
OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL LIAISON
Director
Charles C. Gomez
GM-13
Secretary
Sandra Johnston
GS-11
Mike Owens
GS-5
Don Rushton (NO)
GS -12
I
Ouane Traylor (SD)
GS-13
Dean Ncrris
GM-14
(120-day detai1)
Richard Lathrop (WY)
GS-13
Ken Lloyd (UT)
GM-13
(120-day detail)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AMD INTERGOVERNMENTAL LIAISON (ST;-F Oc:rIrc)
Sfe^ves as a focal point vn'thin the Region for all ratters involving
Congressional or intergovernmental liaison. Represents the .Regional Adminis-
trator in dealings with governors, Congressional staff, and elected officials,
multi-state bodies, state environmental officials, municipalities, and other
government-related groups such as the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
Works with State legislative staffs to coordinate Federal and State environmental
statutes and programs. Provides periodic summaries to all Regional policy
officials concerning pertinent Federal, State,-and local legislative initiatives
and regulatory developments. Represents the Region on Federal Regional-Council
and coordinates EPA programs with those of other Federal and State agencies.
Serves as contact point for Headquarters for advance notice of information or
report releases that could adversely affect State or local governments. Provides
the Regional Administrator broad policy and issue-oriented analyses of
intergovernmental problems.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this office. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1S81 and is approved for use as the
fccal point of the workload/workflow analysis for this office.
Oa a ,\Lc^ .0. r
¦ DIRECTOR / ; REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DATE A ( ([ DATE ^
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(Form F3-30)
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Office of Regional Counsel
Regional Counsel, ES-905-03
Supervisory General Attorney, GS-905-14
Supervisory General Attorney, GS-905-14
Acting Supervisory General Attorney, GS-905-13
General Attorney, GS-905-13
General Attorney, GS-905-13
General Attorney, GS-905-12
General Attorney, GS-905-12
General Attorney, GS-905-12
General Attorney, GS-905-12
* General Attorney, GS-905-12
General Attorney, GS-905-12
General Attorney, GS-905-11
General Attorney, GS-905-11
General Attorney, GS-905-11
Paralegal Specialist, GS-950-09
Legal Technician, GS-986-07
Clerk-Typist, GS-322-04
~will return to ORC from detail on 7/25/83
Detailed from Region:
Secretary (Stenography), GS-318-05
Clerk-Typist, GS-322-04
6/30/83
Nolan, Richard J.
Speicher, Thonas A.
Phillips, Christine M.
Metcalf, Sharon S.
Shaver, Christine L.
Smith, Alfred C.
Callaway, Rex
Cherry, Stephen B.
Connally, Kent B.
Edelman, Laurence H.
Lepley, John J.
Pickerel1, Loretta F.
Janik, David J.
Manganiello, Susan E.
Schachterle, David L.
Dykstra, Margie
Mitchell, Julia N.
Niebauer, Barbara M.
Johnston, Lucille J.
Sandoval, Tony
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announcements
6/9/83
REGION VIII REGIONAL COUNSEL
INTERIM ORGANIZATION
Effective o/a March 1, 1983
Paralegal - Margie Dykstra
Regional Counsel - Richard J. Nolan
R.C. Secretary - Julie Mitchell
Regional Hearing Clerk - Julie Mitchell
Team Clericals:
Lucille Johnston
Barbara Niebauer
Pearl Krongard
Acting Team Leader:
Sharon Metcalf
General Attorneys:
Steve Cherry
David Janik *
John Lepley
Susan Manganiello
Loretta Pickerell
Acting Team Leader:
Christine Phillips
General Attorneys:
Kent Connally
Larry Edelman *
Christine Shaver
Acting Team Leader:
Thomas Speicher
General Attorneys:
Rex Callaway
David Schachterle
Alfred Smith
1 • During the interim period, all members of Regional Counsel Staff will be detailed
to position descriptions reflected by the above organizational chart.
2. The above interim organization will terminate upon the approval of the new organizational
plan which will soon be submitted to the AA/OLEC.
3. All the above attorneys will have an attorney-client relationship with the Regional
Administrator and Deputy Regional Administrator (and with the senior program managers
designated by the RA or DRA) on all matters of Region VIII EPA business.
4- All non-attorneys personnel above described shall maintain a confidential relationship
with Regional Counsel Attorneys, the Regional Administrator and Deputy Regional
Administrator (and their senior management designees) on all matters of Region VIII
EPA business.
Changes noted 6/9/83:
5. As of May 15, 1983, Tony Sandoval was detailed to the Office of Regional Counsel as
a clerk-typist.
6* As of June 1, 1983, David Janik was assigned to the RCRA/CERCLA team and Larry Edelman
was assigned to the CAA/TSCA/FIFRA team.
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Office of Regional Counsel (STAFF OFFICE)
The office, which is a part of the Office of Legal and Enforcement Counsel
provides day to day legal assistance to the entire management and staff of the
Region VIII office. Legal assistance encompasses a broad spectrum of activities,
including: providing interpretation of statutes and regulations/guidance: ad-
vising on delegations of activities to states: conducting a wide range of enforce-
ment activities; and advising regional management on personnel and management
actions.
The function of each staff attorney assigned as counsel to a media program
is to provide legal assistance and counsel on all aspects of the program's
responsibilities. This might include legal review of a state's grant application/
request for primary enforcement responsibility of a delegable federal program;
preparation of a civil enforcement case referral; conducting settlement nego-
tiations and public hearings; interpreting Agency regulations; responding to
legal issues raised through the program by counsel for private regulated entities
and state/local governments; and assistance to Assistant U.S. Attorneys/DOJ
counsel in filed proceedings.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this office. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal-point-of-the workload/workflow.anal,ysi$_for this office.
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OFFICE OF ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FOR POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
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OFFICE OF ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FOR
POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Director, CC-0919-5
EEO Officer, GS-260-11
Financial Analyst, GS-1160-12
Administrative Officer, GS-341-11
Secretary-Steno, GS-318-7
Hoffbuhr, Jack W.
Hodges, Bobby H.
Lee, Carol
Seutter, Donna C.
Limberis, JoAnn
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ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FOR
POLICY ANFfrANAGEMENT
Computer Systems Branch
Chief, GS-334-13
Worster, Carl E.
Computer Programs Analyst, GS-334-12 Hunt, Gerald H.
Computer Programs Analyst, GS-334-11 Foushee, Larry V.
Computer Progranmer, GS-334-9
Navarro, Paul A.
Computer, CC-0819-5
Allison, George C.
Clerk-Typist, GW-322-2
Rivera, Gloria
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ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FOR
POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Office of Management
Director, GS-345-15
Program Analyst, GS-345-14
Economist, GS-110-13
Management Analyst, GS-343-13
Program Analyst, GS-345-13
Economist, GS-110-12
Secretary, GS-318-6
Clerk-Typist, GS-322-4
Program Analyst, GS-345-11
Program Analyst, GS-345-12
Management Analyst, GS-343-11
Systems and Analysis
Simmons, Robert A.
Ferraro, Paul (Detailed out Wtr-IPA
CO)
Anderson, Terry (Detailed out Water
Div)
Walker, Robert H. (Spec. Assist, to
RA's Office)
Nicodemus, Martha (Detailed out EIS
Branch)
Hammer, Noel (Detailed out EIS
Branch)
Holloway, Sherron
Keegan, Carol (Detailed out RA's
office)
Hark in, Susan
Svoboda, Larry
Riederer, Paul
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ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FOR
POLICY ANFIANAGEMENT
Environmental Assessment Branch
Chief, GM-1301-14
Chenault, Elmer M. (Detail In)
Environmental Analyst, GS-038-13
Nicodemus, Martha M. (Detail In)
Environmental Analyst, GS-028-12
Haimier, Noel L. (Detail In)
Environmental Protection Spec.,
GS-028-12
Forget, Cecelia (Detail In)
Environmental Protection Spec.,
GS-028-12
Secretary, GS-318-5
Sohocki, Dennis D.
Maxwell, Deborah E.
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ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FOR
POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Grants and Financial Management Branch
Chief, GS-301-13
Vigil, Alfred R.
Grants Specialist, GS-301-12
Marquez, Samuel J.
Financial Analyst, GS-1160-12
Anderson, Earl K.
Grants Specialist, GS-301-9
Wilson, Vickie D.
Grants Specialist, GS-301-9
Brame, Joyce K.
Accounting Technician, GS-525-7
Schaub, Wilma J.
Clerk, GS-X3-3
Cowan, Marian L.
Secretary, GS-318-5
Woodling, Diane C.
Grants Management, GS-X1-9
Irby, George
Accounting Technician, GS-525-6
Mohr, Jack
Financial Mgmt. Assistant, GS-501-7
Finnegan, Gaye M.
Accounting Tech. (Typing) GS-525-5
Diggins, Levon M.
Accounting Technician, GS-525-6
Walker, Martha A.
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ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FOR
POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Resource Management and Planning Branch
Chief, GS-505-13 Vacant
Program Analyst, GS-345-12 Tuber, Stephen S.
Program Analyst, GS-345-11 Teague, Deborah A.
Secretary, GS-318-5 Padilla, Diana L.
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K^ISIANT regional administrator
FOR
POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Administrative Services Branch
Chief, GS-342-12
Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12
Safety Technicain, GS-019-6
Librarian, GS-1410-11
Management Assistant, GS-344-6
Purchasing Agency, GS-1105-7
Supply Technician, GS-2005-6
Secretary, GS-318-5
Support Services Clerk, GS-303-3
Support Services Clerk, GS-303-3
Support Services Clerk, fij-303-3
QlV
Support Services Clerk, G5-303-3
Lepley, John J. (Detail in)
Linn, Ellis E.
Germain, Robert L.
Eddy, Dolores D.
Vac ant
Broach, Alfred H.
Ayala, Christopher M.
Woods, Bettie R.
Jones, Stephen
Harrell, James
Veals, Jeffrey
Kelly, Irving
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ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FOR
POLICY ANiTWANAGEMENT
Office of Personnel and Organization
Chief, GM—201-13
Labor Relations Spec., GS-233-12
Personnel Mgmt. Spec., GS-201-11
Personnel Mgmt. Spec., GS-201-11
Personnel Mgmt Spec. GS-201-11
Peronnel Staffing Spec., GS-160-9
Peronnel Clerk, GS-203-7
Personnel Clerk, 6S-203-6
Secretary, GS-318-5
Clerk-Typist, GS-322-4
Management Analyst, GS-343-12
Jones, John T.
Vacant
Young, Evelyn B.
Slavinski, Debra L.
Lacombe, Janet L.
Rogers, Mary C.
Wheat, Penny C.
Chapman, Catherine L.
Moore, Margaret E.
Uavis, Ramona D.
Schroeder, Barabar J. (Detail in)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Responsible for providing policy coordination and analytical sunnnrt arrnct
Regional programs; insuring that the Region's management, organization and decision-
making processes function efficiently include the analysis and evaluation of
Issues requiring policy or management decisions by the Regional Administrator;
conducting program reviews and analyses to determine project or program costs,
status of expenditures against budget allocations, need for reprogramning and
necessity to modify or terminate certain activities or projects in the interest
of efficient and effective management of Regional resources and accomplishment
of environmental objectives. -Coordinates strategy for cross-divisional programs.
Directs the functions of the office including policy and program integration,
planning and evaluation, economic analyses, environmental assessment, grants
administration, resource management and planning, computer/data systems, financial
management, personnel and organization, internal EEO, and administrative/support
services.
The ARA is. the Regional Director of Civil Rights. The Office has
responsibility in administering the discrimination complaint processing, the
Internal EEO program and the conwunity liaison efforts.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the Objective and duties of the ARA for Policy and Management. This statement
reflects the changes brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and Is
approved for use as the focal point of the workload/workflow analysis for this
division.
DATE
f ^ REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DATE
(Form FS-D)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
OFFICE OF KftKA32K?ET SYSTEKS & AJ&LYSIS
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT REGION AU-IUCISTRATOR FOR POLICY AND MANAG2-ZKT
The Office is responsible for analysis, evaluation, and strategy development
providing the RA/DRA/ARA and other senior staff with analyzed alternatives and
recommendations for their decision making. The analyses performed are of regional,
multi-regional. or national scope and can propose changes in the Agency's current:
authorities, policy, programs, and personnel mqn^p-^ent.
Ongoing responsibilities include management systens, regulatory analysis and
reform, energy policy and energy-related analysis, energy contracts coordination/
overslte, and maintaining the Futures Repository for the region.
The primary focus Is to satisfy the analytical needs of Region Vm, but
projects can be of multi-regional and national significance. The Office serves as
the region's working level connection with the policy, program, economic and
regulatory analysts In the EPA Headquarters-Office of Policy and Resource
Management.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
ERA Pra Pnr tpv ivn MAMAncMfi-MW 6 ¦ ¦¦ _ _ . /
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AKA FOR POLICY AND MANAGEMENT C DIRECTOR
DATE ?Z DATE
(Form FS-B)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Personnel and Organization BRANCH
Policy and Management DIVISION
Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a
comprehensive personnel management program for the Region including:
recruitment, staffing and placement, position management and classification,
internal equal employment opportunity (except for discrimination complaints
processing), employee development and training, employee and labor relations
and processing and records. Reviews all proposed organizational changes from
a personnel and position management perspective. Conducts position management
and classification studies to improve staff utilization and work assignment.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch In relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and Is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
(Form FS-B)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING BRANCH
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Responsible for implementing the Agency program and resource planning, budgeting
and accountability systems in the Region. Leads and coordinates regional participation
in agency guidance, budget formulation, resource allocation, operating planning, budget
execution and accountability reporting. Formulates and coordinates the Region's
program and resource operating plan. Tracks, analyzes, and evaluates program progress
and resource expenditures against the plan and makes recommendations to management
on the results. Provides data, analysis, and recomnendations on program and resource
requirements to management in support of regionaT participation in agency processes
and for internal regional resource decisions. Conducts special resource analysis
such as pricing of program activities, productivity/cost effectiveness/benefit
relationship, resource trends, national and EPA budget and program projections.
Responsible for developing and/or implementing national EPA and regional planning
and budgeting process initiatives. Administers the regional management system for
resource position and average grade control. Reviews all proposed organizational
changes to ensure that resource requirements will be met.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1531 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
.BJl BRANCH CHIEF
ARA FOR POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
DATE DATE M ~D. \-cb'X
(Form FS-B)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BRANCH
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Takes the lead role In and is responsible for the implementation and
coordination of Region VIII activities under the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA). The Branch performs the following functions:
CONDUCTS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS: •
• Assists private firms and government agencies in identifying and
evaluating significant and environmental issues associated with proposed
projects or actions through the EIS "scoping process."
» Represents EPA on interagency/intergovernmental committees for coordinating
EIS and environmental permitting activities, including writing and managing
contracts for environmental technical assistance.
• Reviews and prepares comment letter on draft and final copies of Environmental
Impact Statements from other Federal agencies and refers then to proper regional
program officials for research and review. Prepares referrals to the Council on
Environmental Quality for environmentally unsatisfactory project.
! • Negotiates (in cooperation with other regional units) project modifications,
mitigating measures and environmentally preferred alternatives with other
Federal agencies.
• Receives, reviews, and comments on Environmental Impact Statement from State,
local or private entities, depending on environmental significance of the action.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station* This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
lysis for this Branch.
ARA FOR POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
DATE
DATE
(Form FS-B)
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Prepares regional response to Federal regulations and policies affecting
EPA areas of expertise and jurisdiction.
Conducts investigations of Federal actions under Section 309 of the Clean
Air Act to identify and analyze environmental issues, alternatives, and
mitigation.
Audits EIS Projects to determine compliance with environmental stipulations.
Responds to citizen inquiries regarding the NEPA and EIS process.
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Computer Systems BRANCH
Bolicy and Management D1VISION
—Manage operation of minicomputer and word processors
--Maintain the computer operating system and communications software (program)
—Manage all data processing budgets
—Purchase and maintain all DP and WP equipment
--Analyze, design, install and maintain all non-analytic computer systems,
--all Administrative Systems
—All Program-division systems other than S & A
--(Provide only limited assistance to A and H Air Branch)
—Provide technical assistance to regional users
—Provide technical assistance to state users
—Provide DP and WP training
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the/^Brkload/workflow->analysis for this Branch.
ARA for POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
DATE
(Form FS-B)
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4/20/82
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
GRANTS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BRANCH
OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
The Branch is responsible for financial management of all Region VIII
funds and for administrative management of all grant and cooperative agreement
programs delegated to the Region. These functions are carried out by two work
groups and a cost analyst.
The analyst is responsible for fiscal integrity of grants and cooperative
agreements by making cost analysis of sub agreements under grants and
cooperative agreements, resolution of grant audit reports and review of
recipient accounting systems.
The financial management work group operates the financial management
functions of the Region consisting of an accounting system which permits
tracking of performance at the project (account) level by type of
transaction. Responsible for accounting systems, input and subsequent
production of reports reflecting the status of funds and tracking controlled
travel expenses. Maintains allotment and general ledger accounts with related
subsidiary records as required by the Agency, Treasury Department, Office of
Management and Budget, and the General Accounting Office. This includes, but
is not limited to, maintenance of accounting records for responsibility
centers and travel. It also includes responsibility for audit and processing
of travel vouchers and maintaining the teleticketing system and records.
Responsible for payroll and timekeeping activities, the grants payment
function, and quarterly audit of imprest funds.
Primary responsibility of the grants administration work group includes
administrative and technical processing of Federal grants. Reviews draft
headquarters administrative grants policy, participates 1n the development of
Regional position on appropriate grants policy, of regional policies and
procedures concerning delegations of grant authority, of regional positions on
disputes, appeals, suspensions and terminations related to grants in
cooperation with program personnel and Regional Counsel. Interprets
administrative grants policy and procedures for grantees, and serves as
principal source of Information and advice to the Region and the States on
general grant matters. Coordinates and resolves questions concerning grant
conditions; monitors requests for grant deviations; coordinates deviation
requests and secures approval. Assists grant applicants, and recipients by
explaining EPA requirements and providing guidance on grants administration,
property management and disposition, procurement procedures, and establishment
of property and accountability records and systems; providing advice on
matching shares, property Interest, recordkeeping, cost analysis techniques,
special grant conditions, allowable costs, etc. Contract specifications on
construction grants are reviewed for compliance with federal procurement
requirements. Maintains official grant files for all regional grants except
construction. Processes grants by: receiving all grant applications;
coordinating progranmatic review; preparing or reviewing award and other
documents; assuring inclusion in grant agreements of appropriate
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administrative conditions; coordinating programmatic review and approval of
amendments; and reviewing invention statements. Makes aaministrative review
of applications to assure legal requirements are complete, involving Counsel
only en an exception basis. Requests missing information from grantee.
Prepares and coordinates awards of all grants with other offices. Makes
Congressional notifications and if appropriate; notification of awards to
GAD. Performs grant closeouts, terminations, and (except for construction
grants) records retirement. Coordinates involvement of all appropriate
participants in the EPA grant activity including Audit, Regional Counsel,
Financial Management, and program offices Performs fiscal management
responsibilities, particularly audit review activities, establishes a single
point of responsibility for the integrity of grants in regional offices;
activities include monitoring and control of all allocated grant funds (with
program office and financial management). Performs grant audit request,
review, and audit resolutions. Processes and tracks grant payments. Reviews
"Financial Status Report" or "Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement"
resolving discrepancies with recipient. Obtains or codes regional grants data
for entry into the Grants Information and Control System (GICS): uses GICS
data for administrative control of regional grants and tracking grant status.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate
description of the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the
overall function of the division and station. This statement reflects the
changes brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as
the focal point of the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
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functional statement
FOR
ADMUCISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH
Cl~CZ OF ASS1STA1Z1 HaJlOl^AL AttdJa^xrtA'iUrt FQ3 POLICY AKD MANAGEMENT
Administrative Services Branch Is the principal advisor In administrative
ganasement to the Assistant Regional Administrator for Policy and Management. As
such. It Is responsible for developing plans and Implementing-Region VHI's
administrative program In the most efficient and economical manner. The Branch
provides key services, such as management of the regional support budget, contracts and
procurement, facilities management and services, occupational health and safety,
office supply and r^-n services, vehicles, duplicating services, as well as library
support. The Environmental Services Division laboratory- at Denver Federal Center,
Montana Office at Helena, Montana, Pesticide Inspectors at Grand Junction and Fort
Cqtmtis, as veil as the Regional office itself require all or a part of the services
offered bv the Administrative Services Branch.
Ve have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
AHA FOR POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
PATE
DATE 'Y'.lt'f 7
(Form FS-B)
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Air and Waste Management Division
Office of the Director
Resource and Organization Plan
as of June 30, 1983
Apot.
Organ.
Code
Position
Number
Grade
Title
Name
Program
Element
Account
PFT
SAW
82156
AD-1301-06
Director
Duprey. R.
A20A2D
A2O08L000
PFT
SAW
85034
G5-1301-15
Deputy Director
Lehr.' J.
A20A2D
A2O08LOO0
Pff
8AW
87085
AO- 815-06
Env. tnqlneer
Gazda, L.
A80DZD
A8008L000
PFT
8AW
80058
GS- 345-12
Program Analyst
Taunton, W.
AFHA3A
AFH08LOOO
PFT
SAW
61081
GS- 028-12
Env. Prot. Spec.
Stevens. C.
A20A2D
A2OO8L000
PFT
8AW
85117
G5- 318- 7
Secretary (Steno)
Relsbeck. P.
A20A2D
A2008L000
CF [SIS)
SAW
80094 GW- 322- 2
Clerk-Typist
Marshall. R.
Hackwortn. T.
A20A2D
A2O08L0OO
Term
SAW
EF- 345-00
Consultant
A8DH2B
A8D08LOOO
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Air and Wa ^Management Division
Air Programs Branch
Resource and Organization Plan
as of June 30, 1983
Appt.
Organ.
Code
Position
Number
Grade
Title
Name
Program
Element
Account
Branch Chief's Office
PFT
8AW-AP
85030
GS- 819-14
Branch Chief
DeSpaln R.
A20A2D
A2OO8L0OO
PFT
8AW-AP
82037
65-1301-13
Asst. Branch Chief
Philbrook. J.
A20A2D
A2008L0OO
PFT Detail
8AW-AP
fiS- 028-12
Env. Prot. Spec.
Baulch, D.
AFHA3A
AFH08LOOO
" PFT
8AW-AP
84134
GS- 028- 9
Env. Prot. Spec.
LaVerdure, J.
A20A2D
A2008L0O0
PFT
8AW-AP
86148
GS- 318- 6
Secretary (Typing)
Tresco, C.
A20A2D
A2OO8LOO0
8AH-AP - Colorado. North Dakota and
South Dakota Section
PFT
8AW-AP
82041
GS- 819-13
Section Chief
Osag, T.
AFHA3A
AFH08L0O0
~ Pf-'T
8AW-AC
07101
AD-1301-05
Physical Scientist
Wells, D.
A20A2D
A2008L000
pft
8AW-AP
80086
GS- 819-12
Env. Engineer
Frey, S.
AFHA3A
AFH08L0O0
PFT
8AW-AP
85029
GS- 819-12
Env. Engineer
0'Boyle
AFHA3A
AFH08LOOO
PFT
8AW-AP
82044
GS- 819-11
Env. Engineer
Bernardo, B.
A20A2D
A2OO8L0O0
PFT
8AH-AP
82028
GS- 819- 9
Env. Engineer
*
(Nguyen, L.)
AFHA3A
AFH08L0O0
CF (SIS)
8AW-AP
82093
GU- 322- 4
Clerk-Typist
Fox
APHA3A
AFH081000
8AW-AP - Utah
. Montana ft Wyoming Section
PFT
8AW-AP
87087
AD- 819-05
Section Chief
*
(Klrcher. D.)
A20A2D
A2008L000
PFT
8AW-AP
87093
AD- 819-05
Engr. Officer
Rachal, E. A.
A20A2D
A2008L000
PFT
8AW-AP
87010
AD- 819-05
Engr. Officer
Gedgaudas, M.
A20A2D
A20081000
" PFT
8AW-AP
GS- 819-12
Env. Engineer
4
(Levene, B.)
A20A2D
A2008L0O0
PFT
8AW-AP
81097
GS- B19-1Z
Env. Engineer
longenberger, F.
A20A2D
A2008LOOO
PFT
8AW-AP
810%
GS-1340-12
Meteorologist
Notar, J.
A20A2D
A2008L000
PFT
8AW-AP
81095
GS- 322- 4
Clerk-Typist
Lonq
8AW-AP - Technical Support Section
PFT
8AW-AP
81090
GS-1301-14
Supv. Env. Sc1.
Huey, N.
A20A2D
A2008L000
CF-IA6
8AM-AP
65-1340-13
Regional Meteorologist
Fisher, R.
A8DH2B
A8D08LOOO
PFT
8AW-AP
85165
65-1301-13
Physical Scientist
Joseph, D.
A20A2D
A2008L0O0
PFT
8AW-AP
81089
GS- 819-12
Env. Engineer
Dale. J.
A20A2D
A2UUHLIXJ0
PFT
8AH-AP
82U6U
GS- 819-12
Env. Engineer
*
(Mears. C.)
AFHA3A
AhHOBLUUU
PFT
8AH-AP
83168
G5- 312- 4
Clerk-Steno
Knudsen. R.
A20A2D
A2008L000
* Temporarily Detailed/Reassigned to Haste Management Branch; Reorganization In Progress.
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Air and Waste Management Division
Radiation Control Program
Resource and Organization Plan
as of June 30, 1983
Appt.
Organ.
Code
Position
Number
Grade
Title
Name
Program
Element
Account
PFT
8AW-RP
AO- 819-04
Program Manager
Giedt, J.
A1DF20
A1OO8L0OO
tpfi
8AW-RP
AD- 819-03
Env. Rad. Spec.
Waqner, P.
A1DF2D
A1D08L00O
PFT
8AW-RP
AD- 819-05
Health Physicist
Nyfierq. P.
A8DH2B
A8D08LOOO
CF (515)
8AW-RP
82065
GW?l301- 4
Physical Scientist
Gee, E.
AlDf2f)
A1D08L00O
PFT
8AW-RP
82003
G5- 3ZZ- 4
Cleric-Typist
McKinstry. J.
AFHH3A
AFH08L00O
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Air and Waste Management Division
Toxic Substances Branch
Resource and Organization Plan
as of June 30, 1983
Appt.
Organ.
Code
Position
Number
Grade
Title
Name
Program
Element
Account
Branch Chief's Office
PFT
8AW-TS
88124
GM- 028-14
Branch Chief
Gelse, J. W.
AFKE3A
AFK08LOOO
PFT
8AW-TS
84126
GS- 318- 5
Secretary (Steno)
Bliss. J.
AFKE3A
AFK08LOOO
CF (SIS)
8AW-TS
82064
GW- 322- 2
Clerk-Typist
Orteqa
AFKE3A
AFK08LOOO
8AW-TS - Field Operations Section
PFT
8AW-TS
87084
AD- 819-05
Section Chief
Hardinq. R.
AFKE3A
AFK081000
PFT
8AW-TS
86096
GS—i30l—12
Physical Scientist
Bench, D.
AFKE3A
AFK08LOOO
PFT/GRJD
8AW-T5
880Z3
GS- 696-12
Cons. Safty. Off.
Bonzek, H.
AFKE3A
AFK08LOOO
¦ PFT
8AW-TS
80074
GS- 696-11
Cons. Safty. Off.
Glebe, R.
AFKe3A
AFK08L(M)0
PPT
8AW-TS
86103
GS- 696-11
Cons. 5afty. Off.
Hanneman, P.
AFKE3A
AFK081000
' PFT
8AW-TS
82097
G5-1801- 5
Compliance Inspector
Vacant
T
6AW-T5
82001
GS- 322- 4
Clerk Typist
Duffner. B.
A8DH2B
A8MSL000
CF (SIS)
6AW-TS
82W2
GW- 322- 3
Clerk Typist
Bonfiqlio, S.
AFk£3A
AFK08LOOO
I PA
8AW-TS
Enf. Inspector
Berqln, M.
AFKE3A
AFK081000
I PA
SAW-TS
Enf. Inspector
Dorrance, B.
A(-Kt3A
AFK081000
8AW-TS - Pronram Support Section
PFT
8AH-TS
87094
AO- 819-05
Section Chief
Gil 1am
AFLL3A
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Farrow, S.
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—PFT
8AW-TS
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Life Scientist
Combs. D.
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87053
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Life Scientist
Miller. D.
AFKE3A
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Life Scientist
Stearns, E.
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Groh. D.
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Murray. W.
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Johanninqmeler,
C.
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FUf'iCTIOii.nL S I nTCi'iu.i t
FOR
AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT DIV1SI 0.N
The Air & Haste Management Division consists of three Branches and one Pro-
gram administering the provisions of five environmental laws as well as pertinent
Radiation activities: (1) Clean Air Act, as amended (PL 95-396); (2) Federal __
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended (PL 92-516); (3) Toxic
Substances Control Act, (PL 94-469); (4) Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965 as
amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (PL 94-580): .and the Com-
prehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (PL 96-510).
llnripr the Hirprfinn nf thp nivisinn n-irprtnr and within pnlirips and proce-
dures established bv the Regional Administrator and FPA-HpadguartPrc. thP Air and
Waste Management Division estahlishpc prngramc ?nH prnyiHa^ npova-fjnnq'f management
and ^rect1*"" tha<:fl prngramc within qpginn VTTT. The Division recommends goals,
objectives, and priorities for Regional programs and is responsible for the de-
velopment, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of these programs. The
Division aids the states in developing comparable programs, administers grants,
and provides assistance to industry, and state and local agencies. The Air and
Waste Management Division also reviews applications for Prevention of Signifi-
cant Deterioration (PSD), New Source Review (NSR) and RCRA permits and prepares
and issues such permits. It provides toxicological and epidemiological technical
expertise to the Region. The Division has major responsibility for the prepara-
tion and issuance of notices of violation, letters of warning, civil and
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the Objective and duties of the Division. This statement
reflects the changes brought about by the Reorganization of 1931 and is
approved for use as the focal point of the workload/workflow analysis for this
division.
L / REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DATE ^
(Form FS-D)
12
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REORGARHATtOM W PR06RESS
Kir and MaJ/^ilanageaent Division
Watte Management Branch
Resource and Organization Plan
as of June 30, 1983
A»t
Organ.
Code
Position
Ruaber
Grade
Title
Raae
Prograa
E latent
Account
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PFT
8AW-WK
881?4
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Branch Chief
Johnson. 1.
A80D7D
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¦ 6S- 814-13
En*. Engineer
Lech. R.
A80DZD
A80081000
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8100?
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En*. Engineer
Flnke, Eric
PFT
BAU-LH
GS- B7B- 7/9/11
En*. Prot. Spec.
Vacant
8AM-WH
05137
GS- 318- 6
Branch Sec.
Boone. K.
A8007D
A8008L000
Cf (SIS) BAH-W
87063
GM- JZZ- Z
Clerk Typist
Vacant
8AN-MM
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RCRA Pemits
Section
PFT
8AU-UM
81073
GS- 078-13
Section Chief
Hapensky. L.
A80020
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PFT
8AU-W
GS- 819-1Z
En*. Engineer
Ganseckl, N,
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En*. Engineer
Levene. 1.
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80082
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En*. Engineer
Hears, C.
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En*. Prot. Specialist
Hlnkorf. J.
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65-1301-1Z
Physical Scientist
Shosky. D.
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Env. Engineer
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Bryan. S.
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Uardell. J.
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Hothenaeyer, H.
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Hong. J.
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Air Programs BRANCH
Air h waste nanagemenq)iyisiON
Administers the planning, control technology, new source review (including
the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permit Program) and transportation
control programs for Region VIII.
Administers the stationary source compliance program including enforcement of
those federal, state and local regulations which implement the prov-isions of
the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Administers the State Implementation Plans for attaining and maintaining
amOient air quality standards.
AGmimsters program grants to the six states in Region vm.
Monitors ana evaluates eacn state ana federal agency's performance in
implementing ana complying witn tne requirements or tne Llean Air Act.
Provides tecnmcal assistance to industry and state, teaeral and loci I
governm5flt5 vaflllS air pollution Items. '
Prujiiibb buppurL lu each ^Laie and rederal agency to strength^ its an*
puHuLion umirul proyrdifii* by atLIny a;» a fucal pulni for tecrifllcal and
f ebb i bldNCt;. '
•Pjovidtfv fjcal paint fur teylun in terms uT identifying chdnytib I;n pulley or
p.wjia.it requirements.—Tliib may include br ieTinys» wur'ksLups, eti., to .
industry, federal ayenueb and Llie public.
¦Administers N5P5 and NCSIIAP5 program for Region VIII
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
the Reorganization of 1981 and 1s approved for use as the focal point of
*he workload/workflow analysis of this Branch.
(Form FS-B)
13
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Technical Support SECTION
Air Programs BRANCH
Air and Vlaste ManaqemenfllVISION
Provide air pollution technical expertise and consultation to Region
VTTT. FPA hpqdanarters and other EPA Regional offices, industry, consultants^
st.ate and local air pollution control agencies, and the public in the following
air pollution program areas: ^
1.
Atmospheric diffusion modeling
?.
Emergency eoisodal forecasting
3.
Atmosohereic visiblitv protection
4.
Motor vehicle pollution
5.
Steel plant control technology
6.
Svnfuel industry development
7.
Smelter industry control technology
8.
New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
9.
National emission standards for hazardous materials
10. Stationary source Best Available Control Technology ^BACTJ~
11. Control technology guidance documents for organic emissions
Operate and Maintain
1. The Compliance Data System (CDS)
2. The management PSD permit tracking system
Evaluate existing Region vni programs and develop new program initiatives such
as:
T. Baseline data on stationary source emissions (son or Ntui)
T. Air toxic program
3. Emission rights ^trading, onsets, panning) "
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section 1n relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
^3^
SECTION CHLEF
'/A/fcz-
DATE
' BRANCH CHIEF
DATE
(Form FS-S)
14
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Toxic Substances BRANCH
Air & Waste Management DIVISION
Under the direction of a Branch Chief, certain provisions of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as Amended (Public Law 92-516),
and the Toxic Substances Control Act (Public Law 94-469) are implemented. The
primary objective of this Branch is to reduce or avoid the adverse effect of
toxic chemicals which may have social and economic benefits to man and his
environment.
A ma.ior thrust will be integration of all mpdia programs with States' and
other Federal programs to assure that coordinated and effective use is made of
available resources and statutory authorities in achieving rpoional and
national objectives. Public awareness of the risks, benefits and trade-offs
involved with management of toxic substances will be coordinated by the Branch.
Branch activities are coordinated with other EPA regions and their pesticide
and toxic substances activities.
The activities of the Branch fall into tv/o general areas; field operations
and program support. For this reason, two Sections have been designated under
the Branch: Program Support Section and the Field Operations Section.
Activities in the Field Operations Section include field monitoring, case
preparation« and developing and transmitting administrative orders, warning
letters and civil complaints.
Me have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function- of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
(Form FS-B)
13
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Field Operations SECTION
Toxir Substances .BRANCH
Air ft U'aste Managonent DIVISION
4) Investigate the use of pesticides to assure conformance with Section 12 of
FIFRA, Section 18 exemption restrictions, and experimental use permit
conditions.
_i) Conduct inspections of records nf manufacturers and processors nf chemical
substances to assure proper testing as required bv Section 4 of TSCA and
proper records and reports as required bv Sections 8(a) and (c) of TSCA.
6) Audit commercial labs for proper testing methods in conjunction with FIFRA
Section 3.
7) Investigate compliance with TSCA regulations pursuant to Sections 6(a) and
(e) prohibiting the manufacture, processing. or distribution of certain
chemical substances.
8) Conduct inspections of manufacturers and dealers for conformance with TSCA
Section 5 premarket notification requirements and delays or restrictions
placed pursuant to Section 5.
9) Carry out seisure actions pursuant to either FIFRA or TSCA.
10 ) Investigate pest.ir.ide products for non-reoistration. improper labelino or
adulteration pursuant to Sections 3 and 12 of FIFRA.
11) Review imports and exports on pesticides and toxic substances tn assure
compliance with FIFRA Section 17 and TSCA Section 13.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
DATE
OATE
(Form FS-S)
14
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Program Support SECTION
Toxic Substances BRANCH
Air and Waste Management DIVISION
This Section is responsible for mandates under the Toxic Substances Control"
Act (TSCA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRAh as
amended. One function involves pesticide and chemical industry contact and
interface. Also, the Section monitors the States' pesticide programs in their
implementation of FIFRA. At the present time, the Section administers the entire
pesticide applicator certification program in the State of Colorado. The activi-
ties of this Section include monitoring and maintenance of confidential record and
reporting systems mandated by the above legislation. In addition, the Section
coordinates the flow of special pesticide registrations granted by EPA and assists"
industry in registering pesticide products.
The Agency has effected very strict requirements for the handling nf rnnfi-
dential records and reports, so the management of such a program must be a
centralized, tightly controlled function with only select people having access to
the records. Also, there is an extensive lack of knowledge about-the character-
istics of pesticides and toxic substances and their ramifications in the
environment. Thus, a central entity which has access to all the data sources on
the subject and which can disseminate the information to both governmental and
non-governmental organizations is very necessary to fill the need for timely and
accurate information in a field where little centralization has occurred in the
past.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the/changes/'
brought about by the Reorganization of 1931 and is approved for jtfse as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
SECTION CHIEF
DATE
BRAN£fTCHLth
DATE &
Page 1 of 2
14
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM BRANCH
AIR L U'ASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
The Radiation Control Program Manager reports directly to the Air and
Waste Management Division Director, and is responsible for carrying out the
primary objectives of avoiding or reducing the adverse risks or effects of
radiation on human health and the environment. The primary roles of the
program are as follows: Provide guidance, direction, and technical support
to other EPA Regional Programs; implement EPA standards, actions, and
policies; and review, evaluate, and provide agency comments on uranium
mine/mill proposals and on emergency response plans for fixed nuclear
facilities. Examples of the many major Program specific tasks include;
manage and provide technical direction on assigned cooperative agreements
and contract efforts, provide technical direction and administrative support
to radiation related Superfund projects, develop and carry out assigned
Superfund actions, develop and carry out Regional radiation policy, provide
technical support to the Regional Administrator, review and test emergency
response plans, assess and develop remedial actions for radiation impacts
and emergencies, assist in the development of enforcement actions, and
provide technical support to other federal and state agencies. Examples
of other specific tasks include; implement a non-ionizing program, assess
special projects, develop public information reports, assist in S/EA
development, and assist in the development and review of standards,
guidance, and policy.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
divisSnoirector (/ BRANCH chief
DATE
—
DATE ?/?//&/
(Form FS-B)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
RCRA STATE PROGRAMS SECTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT BRANCH
AIR AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
The RCRA State Programs Section has five main functions:
Negotiation of State grants, SEA's and other agreements
Assisting States in gaining authorization
Oversight of State programs
Providing technical assistance to other Federal agencies and Indians
Acting as a clearinghouse for information on used/waste oils.
The Section is responsible for developing a State/EPA agreement with
each State in the Region. Once a workplan is concurred upon, a grant is
negotiated to implement the plan. The Section then monitors the grant and
workplan to ensure adherence to the conditions agreed upon.
A major effort is the authorization of each State to have its own
hazardous waste program "in lieu of" the RCRA Federal program. The Section's
function is to assist the State as it develops the necessary legislation
and regulations to have such a program. Coordination with Counsel, State Attorney
General, Headquarters, and others is necessary to achieve this task. Each
State must be authorized by January 26, 1985, or authority for the interim
status programs currently in place reverts back to EPA.
The Section conducts an oversight program for those portions of the
program currently authorized under interim status. In addition, some States
are now operating under a cooperative agreement with EPA, and activities
identified within such agreements are also monitored.
The Section provides technical assistance to other Federal agencies in
particular the Federal Land Management Agencies. Recreation and Public
Purpose lease applications received from the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) are reviewed for technical adequacy and comments are provided to BLM.
Assistance on regulation and policy Interpretation 1s also provided upon request.
Waste management technical assistance is provided to the regional
Indian reservations. The assistance is provided by Section staff, contractor
support, and interagency efforts. Hazardous waste training and other
assistance is provided upon request insofar as resources allow 1t.
The Section provides a clearinghouse function 1n terms of Information
on recycling, especially used/waste oil. Seminars and other mechanisms are
; area.
DATE
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
SUPERFUND PROGRAM SECTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT BRANCH
AIR AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
The SUPERFUND Program Section has several main functions:
Identification of potential SUPERFUND sites
Rating sites
Identification of corrective action on priority sites
Ensuring that corrective actions are properly implemented
Coordinating with States in implementing the program
The SUPERFUND Program Section evaluates potential or actual threats from
inactive or abandoned hazardous waste sites to public health or welfare or
the environment. This is accomplished through the use of preliminary
assessments and, where appropriate, site inspections.
The Section then utilizes the information available to score the sites
using the MITRE Hazard Ranking System. This system incorporates the
various pathways by which public health, welfare, or the environment can be
adversely impacted. The score received indicates the severity and thus the
priority, of addressing the site. At least 400 of the top-ranked sites
will be placed on the National Priorities List (NPL). Other sites could be
addressed through volutary or enforcement actions with responsible parties;
however, those on the NPL are given emphasis in terms of use of the fund
created to implement (CERCLA).
The ranked sites undergo a remedial investigation and feasibility
study. The former provides more evidence on the type and extent of
contamination, while the latter identifies the corrective options for the
site. Enforcement actions against responsible parties may be taken to
ensure that proper clean-up is pursued. The corrective actions are closely
monitored by staff, with contractor support, throughout the time the
corrective actions are being implemented.
In some situations, the State may wish to develop Its authority and
implement a corrective program. In those cases, the Branch coordinates
closely with the State and may provide technical and financial support to
the State
*/3±/83zi
DATE
DATE
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
RCRA PERMITS SECTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT BRANCH
AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
The RCRA Permits Section has six main functions:
Developing a permit request strategy
Processing permit applications
Providing training for permit applicants
Maintaining Regional data base for RCRA notifiers
Resolving closure/post closure issues
Tasking level of effort contractor
The Section will coordinate with the States to establish a permit call-
in strategy. This strategy must encompass the national program priorities,
land disposal sites and incinerators, and reflect the concerns of the
States. Once the strategy is developed, the call-in process commmences
with several requests going out each month to spread out the workload.
The Section, in coordination with the States as appropriate, must
review the RCRA Part B sumittals and decide in 60 days if the information
is adequate to write a legally defensible permit for the facility. Once
the information is available, a permit is drafted and made available for
public comment. If a decision has been made not to issue a permit to a
facility, the Section initiates and develops action relating to termination
of interim status.
Because of the newness and complexity of the RCRA permitting program,
EPA has encouraged the use of training sessions in an attempt to improve
the quality of the submittals. The Section is responsible for putting on
periodic training sessions for those facilities that have been or are about
to be called-in.
The,Section maintains the computerized list of all notifiers within
the Region. Assistance is also provided to the other sections of the Branch
on data management issues and to the States.
The Section has the lead on closure/post closure of RCRA regulated
sites. The approval/dispproval of closure/post closure plans and comment
period are handled through this section. The Section Issues post closure
permits to regulated land disposal units. Enforcement actions arising
from these actions, or other permit related activities, are coordinated
with the Compliance Monitoring Section.
The Section also is responsible for addressing issues of interim status
for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. Activities such as
oversight on State permitting programs and providing support to the State
Program Section in evaluating EPA approved State hazardous waste programs.
The Section tasks the level of contractor effort for permit and
compliance issues.
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WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Office of the Director
Max H. Dodson, Director
Municipal Facilities Branch
William H. Hormberg, Chief
- Program Management Section
Paul Arell, Chief
- Program Operation Section
James 0. Brooks, Chief
State Program Management Branch
Samuel Berman, Chief
- Water Quality Management
Section
| Joan K. Barnes, Chief
i
' - Water Quality Requirements
Section
Dale Vodehnal, Chief
Drinking Water Branch i
Roger E. Frenette, Chief J
i
- Ground Water Section I
Patrick A. Crotty, Chief
- Public Water Supply
Section J
Dean R. Chaussee, Chief ;
Compliance Branch
Patrick J. Godsil, Chief
I
- Permits Section |
Robert J. Burm, Chief j
- Compliance Assurance ¦
Section
Douglas M. Skie, Chief
6/24/83
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APT GRADE
TITLE
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR
ECONOMIST
PROGRAM ANALYST
SECRETARY (STENO)
SECRETARY (TYPING)
PROG. ANAL. (COLO.)
CLERK-TYPIST
CLERK-TYPIST
HQ POSITION
MUNICIPAL FACILITIES BRANCH
PFT GM-0819-14-00 SUPV ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-13-10 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0318-06-08 SECRETARY (TYPING)
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SECTION
PFT GM-0819-13-05 SUPV ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-12-08 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-11-05 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0810-11-01 CIVIL ENGR
PFT GS-0810-11-02 CIVIL ENGR
PFT GS-0810-11-02 CIVIL ENGR
PFT GS-0029-09-06 ENVIRON PROT ASST
PPT GS-0819-11-02 ENVIRON ENGR
PROGRAM OPERATION SECTION
PFT CC-0819-04-10 SUPV ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0801-13-09 GENERAL ENGR
PFT GS-0345-13-01 PROGRAM ANALYST
PFT GS-0819-12-10 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-1301-12-05 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PFT GS-0802-08-04 ENGR TECHNICIAN
PFT GS-0335-06-04 COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
PFT GS-0322-04-01 CLERK-TYPIST
PPT GS-0819-11-03 ENVIRON ENGR
PPT GS-0160-11-01 EQ OPER SPEC
KtytAf HITU UKonniZHI lvrtHi. ri.rtn
NAME
DODSON, MAX H.
HOFFBUHR, J. (Det. Out 5/29/83)
ANDERSON, T. (Det. in 6/83)
OSTERHOLT, MARCELLA E.
CROUSE, DOROTHY R.
STEINMETZ, R.(Det. Out 7/10/83)
FERRARO, P. (6/30/83)
VACANT, (CARRASCO)
GIBBONS, BETTY
ZODA, SUZANNE
HORMBERG, WILLIAM H.
SMITH, STANLEY
BURNS, VIRGINIA
BROOKS, JAMES 0.
BURKE, GERALD L.
BRITT, WAYLAND L.
VACANT (MEDRANO) ALLEN (Det In)
SNYDER, GERALD P.
RAZZAZIAN, MOHAMMED
EGAN, ANN M.
SANDZA, WALTER (20 hr.)
ARELL, PAUL S.
WEBSTER, JOEL D. (Utah 6/26)
VACANT (WEBSTER)
SHEEHAN, LAWRENCE
SCHROEDER, B (Det. Out 6/10)
MALLOY, LEON
ADAMS, MINNIE B.
JOHNSON, BRENDA
ALLEN, DANA (32hr)Det Out 5/29
VELASQUEZ, MAURICE (32 hr.)
ACCOUNT
PD #
DU
3AHX08K000
82289
B231
3A7108K000
89056
C220
3A7108K000
C220
3AHX08K000
81012
B231
3AHX08K000
83038
3231
3AHX08K000
82021
B231
3A5408K000
86081
B230
3AHX08K000
B231
3A54O8K00O
82033
B230
3A5408K000
87022
B230
3A5408K000
82020
B230
3AHX08KOOO
82039
B231
3AHX08K000
86062
B231
3AHX08K000
87039
B231
3AHX08K000
89013
B231
3AHX08K000
89122
B231
3AHX08K000
85213
B231
3A5408K000
85182
B230
3AHX08K000
84146
B231
3AHX08K000
82036
B231
3A5408KOOO
B230
3A5408K000
89056
B230
3AHX08K000
83005
B231
3AHX08K000
80111
B231
3A5608K000
85194
B230
3A5408K000
87028
B230
3AHX08K000
80017
B231
3A5608K000
86086
B230
3AHX08K000
86084
B231
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APT
GRADE
TITLE
ST- VTE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT BRANCH
E" f GM-0819-14-07 SUPV ENVIRON ENGR
PF T GS-0318-06-02 SECRETARY (TYPING)
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SECTION
PFT GM-1301-13-00 SUPV PHY SCI
PFT GS-0028-12-04 ENVIRON PROT SPEC
PFT GS-0819-12-06 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-12-04 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-09-02 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0318-04-02 SECRETARY (TYPING)
PPT GS-1301-11-02 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PPT GS-0028-11-03 ENVIRON PROT SPEC
WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS SECTION
PFT GM-0819-13-05 SUPV ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0401-13-04 GENERAL BIOLOGIST
PFT GS-1315-13-02 HYDROLOGIST
PFT GS-0819-12-05 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0401-11-05 BIOLOGIST
PFT GS-1301-11-02 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PFT GS-1301-11-01 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PFT GS-1301-11-01 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PPT GS-0028-11-02 ENVIRON PROT SPEC
PPT GS-0318-04-01 SECRETARY (TYPING)
TFT GS-0029-03-01 ENVIRON PROT ASST
CF GW-0322-02-01 SECRETARY (TYPING)
-2-
NAME
ACCOUNT
PD #
DU
BERMAN, SAMUEL
3A7V08KOOO
82038
8230
TAYLOR, JOANN
3A7V08KOOO
86073
B230
BARNES, JOAN K.
3AHX08KOOO
85019
B231
CLAGGETT, RICHARD T.
3AHX08K000
87029
B231
DEAN, ROGER J.
3AHX08KOOO
86149
B231
VACANT (JOHNSON)
3A7V08KOOO
82031
B230
NORMAN, KENNETH JR.
3A7V08K000
89123
B230
HALL, LOUISE
3A7V08K000
87014
B230
DRABIK, STEVE (32 hr.)
3A8D08K000
82032
H230
LOFSTEDT, DOUGLAS (32 hr.)
3AHX08K000
82030
B231
VODEHNAL, DALE J.
3AGM08K000
85041
B207
WILLINGHAM, W. (Det. Out 5/16)
3A7X08KOOO
87011
B209
REETZ, GENE R.
3A8D08K000
88029
H230
ZANDER, BRUCE A.
3A7V08K000
86098
B230
MAIRLEY, ROBERT J. OR.
3AGM08KOOO
86122
B207
WYNNE, DIANE S.
3A7V08K000
81075
B230
MILLER, BRADLEY J.
3AGM08K000
80011
B207
WUERTHELE, WILLIAM
3A7X08KOOO
81067
B209
FORGET, CECELIA (Det Out 6/20)
3AHX08K000
81068
B231
VACANT (TAYLOR)
3AGM08K000
86067
B207
LINK, DENISE (10/30/83)
3AHXO8K0OO
82103
B231
VIRAY, LINDA (20 hr.)
3AHX08KOOO
82066
B231
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APT GRADE
TITLE
DRINKING WATER BRANCH
PFT GM-0819-14-07 SUPV ENV ENGR
PFT GS-0318-06-09 SECRETARY (STENO)
TFT GS-0322-04-01 CLERK-TYPIST
CF GW-0322-02-01 CLERK-TYPIST
GROUND WATER SECTION
PFT CC-0819-05-14 SUPV ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-1315-13-02 HYDROLOGIST
PFT GS-0028-12-06 ENVIRON PROT SPEC
PFT GS-1315-12-05 HYDROLOGIST
PFT GS-0819-12-05 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0881-11/12 PETROLEUM ENGR
PFT GS-0819-7/9/11 ENVIRON ENGR/PHY SCI
PFT GS-0819-7/9/11 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-1301-07-03 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PPT GS-0318-04-01 SECRETARY (TYPING)
CF IPA GS-0819-07-09 ENGR
CF IPA GS-0819-12-00 ENGR
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SECTION
PFT CC-0819-06-20 SUPV ENVIRON ENGR
PFT CC-0819-04-09 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0401-12-07 AQUATIC BIOLOGIST
PFT GS-1301-12-03 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PFT GS-0819-11-04 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-11-03 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-11-03 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-1301-09-03 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PFT GS-1301-09-02 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
PFT GS-0028-05/6/7 ENVIRON PROT SPEC
PFT GS-0318-04-03 SECRETARY
CF GW-0356-02-Q1 DATA TRANSCRIBER
CF GW-0356-02-01 DATA TRANSCRIBER
-3-
NAME
ACCOUNT
PD #
DU
FRENETTE, ROGER
3A7O08K0OO
82043
C215
LONG, JOYCE
3A7108K000
83197
C220
WALTON, EDNA (20 hr.)
3A7108K000
C220
CAVINS, ANN
3A7108K000
CROTTY, PATRICK A.
3A7OO8K0OO
87110
C215
OSBORNE, PAUL S.
3A7108K000
87105
C220
LONG, RICHARD
3A7108K000
81102
C220
STRIEBY, MICHAEL J.
3A7108K000
83013
C220
WILSON, WESTON
3A7108K000
82107
C220
VACANT (BAKER)
3A7108K000
88123
C220
VACANT
3A7108KOOO
C215
VACANT
3A7108K000
C220
CLEMMENS, LAURA I.
3A71O8KO00
82054
C220
VACANT (MARTIN) (32 hr.)
3A7108K000
80057
C220
CAMPBELL, ANGUS (CO 8/16/84)
LIUZZI, MIKE (CO 8/16/84)
CHAUSSEE, DEAN R.
3A7008K000
87601
C215
ALSTON, MARC R.
3A7008K000
88031
C215
BRAIDECH, THOMAS E.
3A7OO8KO00
86002
C215
SWICKARD, MARTHA
3A7008K000
80130
C215
MCTIGUE, NANCY E.
3A7008KOOO
87059
C215
VACANT, (FLECHAS) 6/11/83
3AFF08KOOO
88121
C306
EHLERT, DEBRA G.
3A7008K000
88120
C215
SCHMIDT, DAVID
3A7008K000
88068
C215
VACANT, (BRYAN) 6/11/83
3A7008K000
86137
C215
VACANT (PARKER)
3A7008KOOO
82027
C215
PADILLA, LAURIE
3A7108K000
89129
C220
COLLINS, JEANNIE (20 hr.)
3A7108K000
81047
C220
VACANT
3A7108K000
81047
C220
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APT GRADE
TITLE
COMPLIANCE BRANCH
PFT GM-0819-14-07 SUPV ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0318-05-06 SECRETARY (TYPING)
PERMITS SECTION
PFT GM-1301-13-09 SUPV PHY SCI
PFT GS-0819-13-02 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-12-10 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-12-04 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0029-07-03 ENVIRON PROT ASST
PFT GS-0029-06-05 ENVIRON PROT ASST
PFT GS-0303-05-10 PERMITS CLERK
PFT GS-0301-04-03 FILE CLERK
COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE SECTION
PFT GM-0819-13-05 SUP ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-13-08 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-12-03 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-12-01 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0819-11-04 ENVIRON ENGR
PFT GS-0802-09-04 ENG TECH
PFT GS-0029-06-08 ENVIRON PROT ASST
PFT GS-0301-05-04 COMPL CLERK
PFT GS-0318-04-02 SECRETARY (TYPING)
CF GW-0322-03-01 STU AIDE
CF PCS CONTRACTOR
NAME
ACCOUNT
PD #
DU
GODSIL, PATRICK J.
3AFE08KOOO
82042
B304
TAYLOR, VALERIE
3AFE08K000
87043
B304
BURM, ROBERT
3AFD08KOOO
82189
B307
WALLINE, ROBERT
3AFD08KOOO
86163
B307
SHANKLAND, ROBERT
3AFD08K0Q0
82145
B307
FISCHER, MARSHALL
3AF008K000
88133
B307
AFSHAR, PAULINE (Det Out 6/26)
3AFD08K000
80124
B307
FUJITA, JANET
3AFD08KOOO
86079
B307
OREM, DAPHNE
3AFDOSKOOO
87027
B307
KENNEDY, WILLIAM
3AFD08KOOO
86120
B307
SKIE, DOUGLAS
3AFE08KOOO
85155
B304
THOMPSON, HAROLD
3AFE08KOOO
80014
B304
LUEBKE, DELPHINA
3AFEO8K0OO
89132
B304
CHURCHMAN, JEAN
3AFE08K000
84218
B304
BURNS, THOMAS
3AFE08KQ00
86113
B304
VACANT (HANSON) 7/9/83
3AFE08K000
81019
B304
RUGGIERO, CATHERINE
3AFEO8K0OO
87061
B304
FULLER, DONNA
3AFE08KOOO
80002
B304
NORWOOD, DEBORAH
3AFE08K000
85215
B304
REED, TERRI
3AFE08K000
82098
B304
PARKER, DON
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FUNCTIONAL STATEKE.Y
FOR
WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Exercise overall responsibility, and is lead Division, for implepentation of
the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in Region VIII.
Has overall responsibility for the developnent, implementation and review of
the State-EPA Agreeoent (the CWA and SDWA portions) in all states of the
Region other than Montana. Coordinates the planning, programming, policy
implementation, direction, and control of the technical and administrative
aspects of all water activities within the Region. Implements, in con-
junction with States and sub-state agencies to which program and management
responsibilities and functions have been assigned or delegated, the Clean
Water Act (CWA)in Region VIII, including: Administration of Sections 201
et seq., of Title II of the Act'and related provisions of lav, regulations,
and guidance having to do with planning of and financial assistance for
. construction of municipal waste treatment facilities; administration and
implementation as required of provisions of Title II, CWA, and related
provisions of law, regulations, and guidance, relating to areawide waste
treatment management, vater quality evaluation, planning, and management,-
and control of non-point sources of water contamination; development,
administration, review, and enforcement, as appropriate, of water quality
criteria and standards, effluent limitations, and permits, pursuant* to
provisions of Titles III and IV of the Act (other than sa. 311 and 403);
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the Objective and duties of the Water Management Division. Tnis statement
reflects the changes brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is
aPproved for use as the focal point of the workload/workflow analysis for this
division. .
Jack W. Hoffbuhr,,.P.E. Steven J. Durham
AcT~iwT DIVISION DIRECTOR ' REGIONAL AONINISTRAiCH
DATE DATE
(Form FS-D)
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arid development, administration, and ioplecentation, as appropriate, of
de=onstration programs such as those for control of contamination of sta-
tionary vater bodies pursuant (for example) to s. 314 of the CWA. The
objectives are to assure effective delegation to and oversight of State
programs, efficient and proper utilization of Federal funds, continuing
progress toward attainment of national vater quality goals, and efficient
and timely conduct of programs for which the Division is directly re-
sponsible. Provides operational management and direction of the programs
for abatement and control of vater pollution. Implexents, in conjunction
vi£h States to which program responsibilities and functions have been
delegated, the Safe'Drinking Water Act (SDW.A.) in Region VIII, including:
Public Vater Systems supervision; Underground Injection Control (UIC)
permitting and compliance; designation of Sole Source Aquifers; provision
of information and assistance relative to groundwater contamination; and
assistance to state and local officials through training courses in both
UIC and public vater systems programs. The objectives are to assure
protection of sources of community water supplies, the protection of public
health, effective delegation to and oversight of State prograns, and
efficient and tinely conduct of prograas for vhich the Division is directly
responsible. Responsible for environmental review of 201 Construction
Grant projects and NPDES new source permits including the preparation of
environaental impact statements where appropriate. Provides technical
assistance as appropriate in review of EIS's. Oversees and where appropri-
ate implements and enforces EPA/Region. VlII's responsibilities for affirma-
tive action and equal employment opportunity in external matters, pursuant
to law, regulation, Agency and Presidential policies and directives.
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MUNICIPAL FACILITIES BRANCH
General Functional Statement
The Municipal Facilities Branch is responsible for administering the
municipal wastewater treatment works construction grant program authorized by
Title II of the Water Pollution Control Act (PL 92-500), as amended, and for
providing assistance with technical, administrative, and financial matters for
related grants and cooperative agreements.
The major activities of the Branch are:
Negotiating functional agreements with the States under Section
205(g) of the Act and monitoring the State's activities which are related
to the 205(g) delegation agreements to assure compliance with statutory
requirements and the implementation of regulations of the Clean Water Act.
Coordinating with other Federal agencies (HUD, EDA, FmHA, and CSA),
the Dlanning, review and approval of water and wastewater facilities for
small, rural communities. Also, review requests for EDA and issue
Certification of Adequacy of Treatment for their projects.
Responding to program/project inquiries from outside the Agency in a
timely manner and representing the Regional construction grants program
to external groups.
Interpreting latest guidance concerning the program to State
personnel, municipal officials, consulting engineers, and other
interested parties.
Maintaining a central filing system that houses pertinent
information necessary to keep abreast of project activities.
Maintaining a working relationship with other Branches of the Water
Management Division in an effort to develop mutual programs while being
consistent with Agency strategies and goals.
Consulting with the Office of Regional Counsel on matters of
Regional or National policy, and interpreting the Act and regulations
affecting the Branch's activities.
Promoting utilization of innovative and alternative technologies,
where aopropriate, to conserve wastewaters and sludges as a resource, to
reduce costs for the treatment of municipal wastewaters, to conserve
enerqy and to enhance environmental benefits. Managing Regional Office
I/A proqram submission of reports and clearinghouse information and
develooment of solutions to failed I/A projects, should failure occur.
Provide Regional I/A coordinator.
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PgOpRAM MANAGEMENT SECTION
The Prog^a^i Management Section is responsible for State construction
grant orogram level oversight, management systems, program planning, operation
and maintenance activities, advanced treatment reviews, and Department of
Labo^ and Civil lights related activities as authorized by Title II of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (PL 92-500), as amended.
The SDecific functions of the Section include the following:
Negotiating and managing 205(g) delegation agreements.
Negotiating the Regional Corps of Engineers interagency agreement
and providing oversight of that agreement.
~
Reviewing and recommending, with appropriate Regional input,
aoDroval/acceotance of State priority systems and lists.
Coordinating development of the Needs Survey for wastewater
treatment works.
Maintaining the Grants Management System including data input,
quality assurance, designing and programming reports, and evaluation of
data. Promoting use of GMS as a management tool.
Develooing and imolemeriting the Regional construction grants
oversiqht system, which includes setting program goals, projecting
accomolish^eots, and tracking performance. This is done in concert with
the Administrator's accountability system. The Section is also
responsible for payment tracking and outlay and obligation management.
Provide SICS, Corps of Engineers, and Needs Survey coordinators.
Negotiating and tracking construction grants program level
oversight. Serve as the focal point for reviews of State programs
including Dreoaration of the oversight reports. The Section provides
training to State personnel in program management-related activities.
Develooing Regional construction grants program policies and
standards and implementing such after they have been adopted by the Water
Management Division. The Section also issues Regional construction
grants guidance.
Carrying out the Agency's Minority and Women's Business Enterprise
oolicies in the construction grants program.
Ensuring that all construction grants projects comply with the
Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Workhours
2nd Safety Act, Section 504 of the Handicap and Age Act, Section 503 of
the Veteran's Employment Act, and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act.
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Reviewing and oreparing Advanced Secondary/Advanced Waste Treatment
Droject (AST/AWT) evaluations in accord with Headquarters and Regional
guidance. Preparing documents required to justify funding of AST/AWT
oroiects.
The Branch is organized into two Sections whose activities are
closely interrelated. The Program Operations Section is responsible for
detailed technical and program monitoring. The Program Management
Section is responsible for State program level oversight, management
systems, program olanning, and specialized technical areas.
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Assisting in the resolution of any grant disputes that may arise
before or after the execution of the grant agreement.
Providing one program coordinator each for Value Engineering, Small
System Technology, and Land Acquisition.
Promoting consideration and use of small system alternatives to
conventional systems as aoprooriate to reduce costs in rural
environments, to simplify management and operation, and to conserve
resources.
Review utilization of alternative technologies, where appropriate,
to conserve wastewaters and sludge as resources, to reduce costs for the
treatment of municipal wastewaters, to conserve energy and to enhance
environmental benefits.
Overseeing flow of documents and maintaining internal control of
documents.
Determining compliance with Federal laws other than the Clean Water
Act applicable to facility planning.
Overseeing State eligibility determinations.
Providing oversight of subagreement review/cost analyses,
applications, and grant offers.
Conducting Construction Management Evaluations of selected
wastewater treatment projects within the Region.
Coordinating municipal compliance schedules with the Permits and
Compliance Branch.
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Program Operations Section
The Program Operations Section is responsible for providing program
management of all steps of the municipal wastewater treatment works
construction proqram authorized by Title II of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act of 1972 (PL 92-500) as amended.
This section has functional responsibility for the following:
Providing detailed oversight and monitoring of all delegated
construction grants program functional elements in accordance with
executed 205(g) delegations agreements for the States of Colorado, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
Performing all construction grants program activities not delegated
or delegable to the States under Section 205(g) of the Clean Water Act.
Managing 205(g) grants.
Providing training for State agency personnel for all delegated
functional elements of the construction grants program and related
program activities.
Providing construction grants technical assistance when requested by
the State(s) and/or grantee(s) in areas of program administration,
project administration, and various areas of municipal wastewater
treatment technology including secondary waste treatment; advanced waste
treatment; sludge treatment, handling and disposal; and cost information.
Reviewing grant agreements/amendments for completeness, eligibility,
aooropriate grant conditions as required by law and regulation,
environmental impacts, and provisions of NPOES permits.
Review of Advanced Secondary/Advanced Waste Treatment project
reports as prepared by the Branch Chief's staff.
Providing review of audit reports and assistance/input required to
resolve audit questions.
Providing technical support for the resolution of bid protests and
contract disputes.
Providing technical support for the Water Management Division
Director, the Regional Administrator, or the EPA Administrator 1n the
case of a grant appeal as a result of Regional action.
Reviewing States and Corps of Engineers Step 3 construction
inspection reports and providing interpretation of regulation, guidance,
and policy when requested.
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Promoting full utilization of O&M checklists, O&M manuals, plans of
ODeration, operability inspections, and start-up services with the
objective of improving the quality of completed construction grant
orojects, their operability, and their capability to meet design
objectives and NPDES permit requirements. Providing oversight of such
activities which are delegated to the States.
Promoting and providing assistance to State and local government
agencies in the development of programs to ensure that operating
oersonnel in construction grant-assisted POTW's are adequately trained in
the ODeration, maintenance and management of treament works. Negotiate
wor'
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT BRANCH
DIVISION
WATERMAKAGEMENT
The Branch has responsibility for developing and implementing jwater.quality
management programs pursuant to the Clean Water Act and related Federal vater
resource management legislation, executive orders, and policy directives. The
¦ ¦ I ¦ ' . ' > ¦ U I M I ¦' I »..!¦ llgJJ
primary function of the Branch is the management and oversight of- stat-e and
federal water quality programs to ensure progress towards water quality goals
and to ensure the effective use of federal funds. The Branch is organized in
two sections which have functions, activities, and outputs that are highly
interrelated. The Water Quality Management Section has primary responsibility
for providing financial and technical assistance, program guidance, and over-
sight for the development and implementation of Federal and State water quality
programs. The Water Quality Requirements Section has primary responsibility for
administering programs to establish-and assess progress towards achieving water
quality standards, establishing procedures for developing water quality based
discharge limitations, manage EPA's responsibilities under Section 404 of the
CWA.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/wcrkf1ow analysis for this Branch.
l.J.C /J. P I
• "X, L. ¦ - ' vv ' !
Jack W. Hoffbuhr, P.E:W*
ACTING DIVISION DIRECTOR BRANCH CHIEF
pate fy/f/f A. BATE */-
(Forn? FS-B)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION
BRANCH
DIVISION
STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
WATER MANAGEMENT
-Ad^inxster pro»rans to assure that revisions to State Water Oualitv Standards
¦ .. i ,, A-jsaiu n^ii— mwi.i ¦¦ i ¦
are" consistent with the requirements of the Clean Water Act. Provide assistance
to States. Review revised standards, recoraend approval or disapproval and
.prepare procurations as recuired under Section 303. Provide guidance and
.technical assistance to States and local agencies on the design and development
_of water quality attainability analysis and site specific criteria. Conduct
Section 404 jurisdictional determinations and review COE determinations in order
to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act requireaents. Assist states in the
developnent of Section 404 and 208(b)(4)(B) Programs and review program sub-
missions. Review permits and environmental inpact statements for coapliance
with Section 404 guidelines and requireaents, conduct site visits and provide
technical assistance to the Corps of Engineers or other organizational eleaents
on litigation, violations of Section 404, and other Section 404 related activities.
In cooperation with the WQM Section, provide Section 314 technica.l assistance
to the States to assist in the identification and correction of lake.pollution.
In cooperation with WQM Section*;-provide guidance and technical assistance to
the States on the identification, characterization and reporting of water quality
probleas. Develop and implement agency policies and strategies for selected.
vater resource issues,-including: water quality/quantity and related-issues.
Represents the Region on the Colorado Salinity Control Foruxa and Work Croup
Ne have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
jjf the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1931 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
DATE 4-2Q-6?
DATE y-i-c
(Form FS-S)
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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS SECTION
and Interagency Salinity Control Coordinating Comittee. Provide guidance and
assistance to the States in the preparation and submittal of Total Maxinua Daily
Loads and Vasteload Allocations pursuant to Section 304. Review adequacy of
TMDL developed and recommended approval action. Provide Public Participation
Program management oversight to Water Division Prograns. Provide guidance and
assistance to the states on the development of the biennial Section 305(b)
•report -to"Congress. Provide direction and guidance to states on the require-
ments of Section 312.of the Clean Water Act relating to marine sanitation
devices. Provide regional vater quality input into Federal Energy Regulatory
-Conaission licenses1for hydroelectric projects. Provide technical assistance
on water quality requirenents to Environmental Assessnent Branch and other EPA
organizational elements. Represent the Region on selected salinity control
project planning teams.
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SECTION
STATE PROGRAM MANflG~MrNT BRANCH
WATER MANAGEMEN DIVISION
Provides oversight and direction and financial assistance to Federal. State-
tribal and local goverctrngnt-g itt the development arid .nol.mentation of vat..
cu^lity "management (VOli) programs to control point and nonooint sources; of
water pollution. Provides" analysis and evaluation of state program nanagene
develop appropriate water Quality program policy and guidance, and ensure
coordination of programs funded under Section 106, 205(e), 205(i). 208, and 314
of the Clean Water Act. Coordinates the preparation, review, and tracking of
the WQM portion of State/EPA Agreements. Development and management of specific
vater media program elements is the responsibility of assigned Branch Chiefs.
Using vater quality assessments and 305(b) reports developed by the Water Quality
Requirements Section, assist states to identify and prioritize critical water
quality problems by stream segment and/or lake for special attention (attain-
ability studies) by the states, local governments and EPA. Assist states,
tribes and local* governments to develop work programs for Section .106, 205(j
208 and 314 financial assistance. Explains procedural requirements, reviews
grant applications for consistency with SEA's, statutory and regulatory require-
nents. Prepares grant offers and supports grant management and audit activities.
Review WQM plans and^or updates certified.by the Governors for approval, approval
with conditions> or disapproval. Prepare recommendations for the Regional Ad-
xninistratorJ's—signature!"Provide"oversight ~oi WQM 'implementation and tracks
He have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective*and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section-
_ ,'L^-v1
Samuel Beraan
ScCUOM CHItt" BRANCH CHitF
DATE 4-ZO-fiZ. DATE ¥" -3 ^
(Perm FS-S)
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT SECTION
sCatus of implementation activities. Emphasis is placed on consistency of
construction grant (201) and NPDES (402) decisions with approved VQM plans.
Provides Division focus for nonpoint source management. Provides program and
implementation oversight, develops Regional strategies for the control of
nonpoint sources, evaluates progress and program needs, transfers state-of-
the-art information, and provides technical assistance to VQM planning and
implementation agencies. For new source NPDES permits in non-delegated statesK..
deternineneed for and provide lead role in the preparation .and distribution
of EIS"documents. Perform" the substantive, KEPA related activities defined
in state?205(g)"functional agreements. This function is conducted coopera-
tively with the Municipal Facilities Branch within established management
procedures and tine frames established within the 205(g) agreenents. Major
activities are: provide assistance to States in developing capabilities to
carry out delegated NEPA functions; review and recommend appropriate action
on environmental assessment reports and FNSI's; provide preapplication assist-
ance and mediate significant issues with State, the grantee, and concerned
parties; determine need for and provide lead role in the preparation and
distribution of EIS documents. Audit 201 projects to determine compliance
with environmental conditions. Coordinates Regional participation in the
Headquarters WQM Program Management and Evaluation System.
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
COMPLIANCE BRANCH
WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION
The Branch has responsibility for issuing Kational Pollutant Discharge
Elininatzon System (NPDES) pernits." for deteraining the eoripliance status
of permittees, and for, recocaending and initiating enforceaent responses to
tioncoaslving situations. • The goal of the Branch is to direct all municipal-,
industrial and agricultural point sources dischargers of vaste water to neet
the goals of the Clean Water Act. The Branch is organized in two sections which
have functions and outputs that are interdependent. The Permits Section has
responsibility for managing the KPDES perait process, including reviewing
State-issued permits, iinplenenting the pretreatment prograa and providing
technical assistance to states. After perait issuance, the Conpliance Assurance
Section receives and assesses information to determine the compliance status of
pernittees, determines-the- Agency's response to noaconplying situations and
provides engineering support in civil and criminal enforceaent action. Both
sections also provide program oversight and review of delegated NPDES prograas.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1S31 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
/'; n /) /,/! i
Jack W. Hoffbuhr, P.E..
ACTING DIVISION DIRECTOR
u
DATE
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Godsil
BRANCH CHIEF
DATE
4/-z*/s
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(Form FS-B)
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Permits
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
"Compliance
Water Management
SECTION
BRANCH
DIVISION
Plans and directs- the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (HPDES)
permit; drafting-and issuance process-/in the-Region Issues industrial, munici-
pal, fed£ral4_an^_genera.I."pennits Is responsible for the procedural and tech-
nical correctness of all NPDES permits. Establishes goals and priorities for
improving the quantity and quality of permits. Reviews State drafted NPDES
permits. Develops the rationale for and recommends policy changes related to
effluent guidelines, best management practices and pretreatment conditions in
NPDES permits. Provides ongoing assistance and guidance to personnel operating
State NPDES permit programs. Maintains liaison with State personnel on current
events and pertinent program issues. Negotiates work tasks with personnel in
¦jdelegated- and- nondelega^ed -NPDES- states-.^-Monitors^ and supports "the' -development
of State permit programs. Evaluates and documents the performance of State
programs. SDWA permits are issued after the Drinking Hater Branch prepares them.
.Provides technical and other support in evidentiary hearings and enforcement
cases» as required. Facilitate delegation of pre—treatoent programs to those
. states with NPDES Delegation.
nnfnt- j, . ' ul '' ana is appruveu iu
focal point Of the workload/worKrlow analysis of this.Section.
Robert Burm
SECTION chIEF
BRANCH CHitr
DATE
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE SECTION
COJTPLIANCE BRANCH
WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Plans and directs the enforceaent related coapliance activities for the
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systeq,(NPDES) peraitr prog-an. • Initiates
and ^coordinates investigations of alleged water quality violations. Recocaends
appropriate enforceaent actions. Evaluates the coapliance status of N?DES
peraittees vith Clean Water Act requireoents through the tracking and review of
coapliance schedule, effluent and'reporting related permit information. Iaple-
nents and maintains Enforceaent Management System vhich includes the computerized
Permit Compliance System and other related compliance information logs. Estab-
lishes goals and priorities for improving the degree of coapliance and, vith
concurrence of supervisor, selects strategies and techniques for achieving coa-
pliance. Works in close cooperation with HQ in developing, national strategies,
that impact the Regional office and delegated states. Responsible for quantity
and quality of technical data and support of enforcement actions by integrating
knowledge of municipal- and industrial wastewater treatment processes,.data
collected by Environmental Services Division, information received from other
programs, and reports submitted by outside sources. Provides and coordinates
technical support in enforceaent related meetings, informal actions, negotiations
^end court proceedings to achieve compliance with the Clean-Uater Act-requiremeotfrv
Coordinates Ree£onaj._yater compliance monitoring programs with the Environmental
Services Division.to assure coapliance with enforceaent: related activities of
thehobiPr?ivpdSnd LUn.Ctional st?tement as an accurate description of
S thP Rr^nrh es °t c 1S sect1on in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for usfls the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of thikSection?
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rurw' "!r
i v cvi® t\ r M. C Patrick Yj Codsil
Douzlas M. Skie l\.S f } "\^m - .. .
&KMCH CHItr
DATE tz'-fz- DATE
(Pot-tn FS-S)
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i.AiLK DIVISION, CGMPLL-JiCE SSANCH* CCM-LLM-CE A-i-CIiON
the Clean Water Act. In cooperation with other operating progrraus, designs,
directs and coordinates soutane inspections and enrorccaeat surveys. Reviews
and tracks State and EPA inspection reports. Provides ongoing assistance and
guidance to personnel operating State UPDES compliance programs. Maintains
continuous liaison with State personnel on current events and cases, and
pertinent progran issues-via the SEAs and quarterly reviews. Monitors*. re-
views and supports the development of State coapliance programs. Reviews
States' application of the EMS to permit violations, analyzes trends in State
response and, when needed^ issues Notices of Violation (NOVs) and/or supple-
cent State actions with Federal assistance. Serves as the focal point for
the 'use of O&M related- activities to inprove- or-correct municipal KPDES -
effluent noncompliance problems Also ' reviews draft peraits from delegated
and nondelegated states to insure consistency with enforceaent related rer-
quireaents. Insures that the public reporting requirements of the NPDES coa-
pliance program (Quarterly Noncompliance Report QNCR) are adequately fulfilled.
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Functional Statement
Drinking Water Branch
The Drinking Water Branch is responsible for the implementation of the
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in Region VIII, including the public water
system supervision and underground i-njection control (UIC) programs. The
Branch also coordinates the implementation of the ground water policy within
the Regional Office and facilitates its coordination in the states.
Public Water Systems Supervision Program (PWSS)
Responsibilities under the PWSS program include providing technical
assistance on health effects of regulated and other significant contaminants
in drinking water. For those states that have assumed primary enforcement
authority the 3ranch is responsible for negotiation of PWSS elements in the
State/EPA Agreement (SEA), preparing and processing grant agreements,
preparation of guidance, and assisting the states in implementation of an
effective program. In those States that have not assumed primacy the Branch
is responsible for informing public water systms of program requirements and
associated health risks, tracking compliance with regulations and providing
follow-up on violations with appropriate measures.
Underground Injection Control Program (UIC)
The Drinking Water 3ranch administers a UIC permitting and compliance
program in nonprimacy states. This includes maintaining inventories,
conducting inspections, writing permits, follow-up on confirmed and
suspected operating violations and initiating appropriate enforcement
actions. In primacy states the Branch will be involved in providing program
direction, supplying technical assistance as necessary, negotiating the
annual SEA, and providing liason support for the States and headquarters.
Other Responsibilities
Among other responsibilities, the Branch is the regional contact for
all sole source aquifer petitions. The Branch also has lead regional
responsibility for ground water contamination information and assistance,
as necessary, the Branch will assist state and local officials through
training courses and symposiums for both UIC and public water systems.
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Functional Statement
Public Water Supply Section
Drinking Water Branch
The Section is responsible for implementing the Public Water System
Supervision (PWSS) program in non-primacy states and on Indian Lands and for
providing oversite of PWSS programs in primacy states.
In non-primacy states and on Indian Lands this responsibility includes
maintaining inventories for corrmunity and non-conmunity water systems,
informing system managers and operators of program requirements, evaluating
monitoring data, notifying public water systems of violations, providing
violations follow-up and public notification, evaluating variance and
exemption requests, performing sanitary surveys, providing technical
assistance, and initiating appropriate enforcement and follow-up action.
In primacy states, the Section administers all PWSS program grants and
provides oversight of the program including periodic reviews. The Section
is also responsible for management of direct implementation fWSS monies for
nonprimacy states and Indian Lands.
The Section is responsible for negotiation of SEA's for the PWSS
program. The Section also tracks compliance with the SEA. The Section
establishes program direction and assists Region VIII states in meeting
program requirements.
The Public Water Supply Section is responsible for the maintenance of
all data managment systems for the PWSS program including all automated
report preparation. The Section provides technical support to the Water
Quality Management, RCRA, Construction Grants, NEPA, and NPDES programs as
they relate to public water systems.
The Section is also responsible for local oversight of the Denver Water
Reuse Srant, developing training materials for the PWSS program,
coordinating the PWSS laboratory certification program with the
Environmental Services Division, developing information for public
distribution on specific issues, and maintaining contact with the Office of
Research and Development. The Section performs and assists in special
studies and provides technical assistance for the PWSS program in both
primacy and nonprimacy states. The Section also investigates and provides
technical assistance on waterborne disease ourbreaks and drinking water
emergencies impacting public h
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Functional Statement
Public Water Supply Section
Drinking Water Branch
The Section is responsible for implementing the Public Water System
Supervision (PWSS) program in non-primacy states and on Indian Lands and for
providing oversite of PWSS programs in primacy states.
In non-primacy states and on Indian Lands this responsibility includes
maintaining inventories for community and non-community water systems,
informing system managers and operators of program requirements, evaluating
monitoring data, notifying public water systems of violations, providing
violations fbllow-up and public notification, evaluating variance and
exemption requests, performing sanitary surveys, providing technical
assistance, and initiating appropriate enforcement and follow-up action.
In primacy states, the Section administers all PWSS program grants and
provides oversight of the program including periodic reviews. The Section
is also responsible for management of direct implementation PWSS monies for
nonprimacy states and Indian Lands.
The Section is responsible for negotiation of SEA's for the PWSS
program. The Section also tracks compliance with the SEA. The Section
establishes program direction and assists Region VIII states in meeting
program requirements.
The Public Water Supply Section is responsible for the maintenance of
all data managment systems for the PWSS program including all automated
report preparation. The Section provides technical support to the Water
Quality Management, RCRA, Construction Slants, NEPA, and NPDES programs as
they relate to public water systems.
The Section is also responsible for local oversight of the Denver Water
Reuse Grant, developing training materia^ (or the PWSS program,
coordinating the PWSS laboratory certification program with the
Environmental Services Division, develops,information for public
distribution on specific issues, and mainta^ing contact with the Office of
Research and Development. The Section perfofms and assists in special
studies and provides technical assistance the PWSS program in both
primacy and nonprimacy states. The Sect10'1 *lso investigates and provides
technical assistance on waterborne dise®se °Urbreaks and drinking water
emergencies impacting public h
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Functional Statement
Groundwater Section
Drinking Water Branch
The Section is responsible for the administration of the Underground
Injection Control (UIC) program in Region VIII. For non-primacy states and
on Indian Lands, the Section is responsible for maintaining inventories of
injection wells and aquifers, informing injection well operators of program
requirements, preoaring draft and final permits, evaluating compliance data,
performing field investigations, follow-up on confirmed and suspected
operating violations and instances of contamination, and initiating
appropriate enforcement actions.
For states interested in primacy, the Section is responsible for
developing delegation packages with the appropriate state agencies. Upon
submission, the Section is responsible for conducting the regional review
for completeness and effectiveness. The Section prepares recommendations to
the Office of Drinking Water to acceot or reject State primacy applications.
For delegated programs, the Section is responsible for assuring that
the state program is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Section is responsible for negotiation of SEA's for the UIC program, and
for tracking compliance with the SEA's. The Section is responsible for
setting program direction and working with the states to assure that
underground sources of drinking water are protected. The Section has
responsibility for administering UIC program grants to states and for the
management of direct implementation monies under the UIC program.
The Section provides technical support to the groundwater efforts of
the Water Quality Management, Construction Grants, NEPA, NPDES, RCRA and
Suoerfund programs. The Section is also responsible for developing training
materials for the Regional groundwater programs, for developing information
for public distribution on specific UIC and groundwater issues, maintaining
contact with the Office of Research and Development on groundwater, and for
coordination with the Environmental Services Division on Quality Assurance
for the groundwater program. The Section performs studies and provides
technical assistance for groundwater protection problems affecting the
entire Region, takes the lead role in implementing agency groundwater
policy, and coordinating regional groundwater efforts.
The Section also has primary responsibility for administering the Sole
Source Aquifer Program including conducting appropriate studies and making
recommendations to the Administrator for action.
The Section is responsible for maintaining all data management systems
for the UIC program, including implementation of National systems,
development of necessary regional systems, maintenance of appropriate data
bases, and oreoaration of status reports.
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EPA ki.«ION VIII
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
DIVISION OFFICE
Title
Series/Grade
Director
Associate Director
Secretary
Quality Assurance Officer
Chemist
Chemist
Document Control Officer
Clerk-Typist
Management Assistant
Dickstein
Schwab
Tsikewa
Hi 1lman
Staible
Campbell
Richmond
Jacobsen
Mue11er
ES-0801-04
GS—1301-14
GS-0318-07
GM—1301-13
GS-1320-12
GS-1320-11
GS—0301-11
GS-0322-04
GS-0344-07
EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH
FIELD OPERATIONS BRANCH ANALYTICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
DATA ANALYSIS BRANCH
Title
Branch Chief
Phy Scientist
Env Engineer
Phy Scientist
Engineering Aid
Secretary
Yorke
Jones
Nichols
Szabo
Mahoney
Williams
Series/Grade
GM-1301-14
GS-1301-13
GS-0819-12
GS-1301-07
GS-0802-04
GS-0318-05
Title
Air Operations Section
(See Attached)
Water 4 Haz. Wastes
Operations Section
(See Attached)
Chemistry Section
(See Attached)
Biological Sciences Sec
(See Attached)
Sranch Chief
Env Engineer
Env Engineer
Comp Spec
Statistician
Secretary
Comp Clerk
Entzmi nger
Sotiros
Tabor
Lewis
Bell
Jones
Zieche
Series/Grade
GM-1301-13
GS-0801-12
GS-0819-12
GS-0334-11
GS-1530-12
GS-0318-05
GS-0335-04
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ANALYTICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
Title
Branch Chief
Secretary
Chemist
Larmier ing
Sayre
Beierl
Series/Grade
GM-0319-14
GS-0318-05
GS-1320-12
Chemistry Section
Title
Section Chief
Chemist
Chemist
Chemist
Chemist
Phy Science Tech
Phy Science Tech
Series/Grade
Tilstra GM-1320-13
Tauer GS-1320-12
Manhart, Joan GS-1320-12
Saunders GS-1320-ll
Curtis GS-1320-11
Bare GS-1311-08
Thompson GS-1311-05
Biological Sciences Section
Title Series/Grade
Section Chief
Aquatic Biologist
Aquatic Biologist
Microbiologist
Phy Science Aid
Runas
Parrish
McDonough
Manhart, John
Martin
GM-0819-13
GS-0401-12
GS-0401-09
GS-0403-12
GS-1311-05
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Title
Branch Chief
R&D Coord
Secretary
Clerk Typist
Air Ooerations Section
Title
Section Chief
Phy Scientist
Chemist
Env Engineer
Phy Sci Tech
Tipton
3asbagW
Helming
Wo T j an
,ross
Seri es/Grade
GM-1301-13
GS-1301-13
GS-1320-12
GS-0819-12
3S-1311-08
FIELD OPERATIONS BRANCH
Series/Grade
Payne GM-1301-14
Nelson GS-1301-13
Gingerich GS-0318-05
Martin GS-0322-04
Water & Hazardous Wastes Operations Section
Title Series/Grade
Section Chief
Biologist
Env Engineer
Phy Scientist
Phy Scientist
Phy Sci Aid
Sprenger
Warner
Byrne
Martinez
Ott
Inman
GM-0319-13
GS-0401-12
GS-0819-12
GS-1301-11
GS-1311-07
GS-1311-03
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BRIEFING DOCUMENT
OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
Organization and Functional Overview
and
Recent Accomplishments
This document explains the activities performed
by the Division and its relationship to the other
organizations of Region VIII. Included is a
description of recent accomplishments of the Division.
June 1983
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
I. GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Environmental Services Division (ESD - formerly the Surveillance and
Analysis Division) was orginally established in the regional organization to
provide the region with the technical support necessary to carry out
environmental control programs mandated by Federal legislation. The Division
is responsible for provding environmental quality and pollutant parametric
data required by the various operating programs of the region, and offers
advice and technical assistance to state and local agencies. The Division is
one of the few segments of the Agency which does work with the state and local
agencies on a continuing basis, not in a purely advisory role but in a mode of
aid and assistance.
The activities of the Division include the following:
Monitoring the quality of the ambient environment including sample
collection, laboratory analysis, and data analysis and evaluation.
Source monitoring including sample collection, laboratory analysis,
and data analysis and evaluation.
Response to environmental emergencies.
Insuring the quality of environmental data.
Providing policy guidance and technical assistance to other Federal,
state, and local agencies regarding these activities.
These activities are truly multimedia involving all the environmental media
for which the EPA is responsible; namely, air, water, solid and hazardous
wastes, pesticides and toxics. More detailed information on how these
activities are performed in each media is presented below.
The Division recognizes that the quality of the data is equally as
important as the quantity of data collected. To accomplish this a strong
Quality assurance effort has been established and maintained on data generated
by the Agency and data provided for the Agency by the states, other Federal
*9encies, contractors, local communities and industries. Due to importance of
having quality data for use in justifying Agency decisions, a separate section
this document is devoted to a discussion of our quality assurance effort.
One capability unique to the ESD in this Region is our expertise in
rad1ochemistry. This capability and work effort is discussed in the last
Action.
The Division also provides the Region with a coordination representative
*Hh the Office of Research and Development. In this regard the representa-
tive serves as a focal point to maintain continual liaison with ORD and the
Rational Environmental Research centers to assist Region VIII 1n the
development and implementation of research programs related to pollution
Section and abatement technology.
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II. ORGANIZATION AND RESOURCES
The Division is organized as shown on Figure 1. The primary functions of
the Branches and the personnel resources are described below.
Field Operations Branch - responsible for the design, management
coordination and operation (in cooperation with other agencies) of
monitoring studies, networks, and systems for collection of environmental
parametric data and related information; conducts source monitoring
(including sample collection) to determine compliance with Federal laws
and regulations; provides the R&D coordination support.
Analytical Support Branch - provides laboratory support in the form of
physical, chemical, biological and microbiological analysis of water,
waste, and aquatic biota samples; provides laboratory analysis of toxic
substances and hazardous wastes; conducts specialized analyses such as
fish bioassays and Ames Test to determine limits and effects of toxic
substances.
Emergency Response Branch - monitors or directs (use of Federal funds)
the containment and cleanup of releases of oil or hazardous substances,
responds to other environmental emergencies such as air pollution
episodes and natural disasters; conducts an oil spill prevention program;
preoares contingency plan to facilitate response to emergency events.
Data Analysis Branch - edits, stores, and retrieves environmental data
through national automated systems; analyzes and summarizes environmental
data by use of mathematical and statistical techniques; and designs and
develops techniques for characterizing environmental quality trends and
progress which ultimately will support and direct management decisions.
In addition to the Branches there is a Quality Assurance Officer with two
assistants, an Associate Division Director responsible for managing laboratory
and field investigation contracts for uncontrolled hazardous waste sites
(Superfund), an administrative officer and clerical personnel. All personnel
except those in the Analytical Support Branch (ASB) and the Air Operations
Section are located in the Lincoln Tower Building. The remainder are located
at the Denver Federal Center. (Plans are currently underway to move other ESD
units to the Federal Center.)
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EPA REGION VIII
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
6/83
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III. FIELD OPERATIONS BRANCH
Introduction
The Field Operations Branch provides the direction (including the design,
management, coordination, and operation in cooperation with state and other
federal agencies) of monitoring studies, networks and systems for the
collection of environmental parametric data and related information regarding
environmental quality, and conducts field programs to gather required
information for the enforcement provisions of the various federal
environmental acts. The Branch is responsible for implementing the quality
assurance requirements for the air program data collection activities and
cooperating with the Quality Assurance Office in implementing proper quality
control procedures for all other media data collection activities.
The R&D Representative of the Branch provides the research and
development coordination function for the Region, including the integration of
regional programs' R&D needs, maintaining liaison with the office of R&D, and
stimulating advanced technology utilization and transfer. Assists the
programs in coordination with ORD to provide remote sensing applications to
respond to identified program needs.
Other activities of the Branch include:
1. Provides assistance to the Emergency Response Branch in relation to
air emergency episode activities, spill response, and other
activities as required.
2. Works closely with the Data Analysis Branch for required input to
environmental quality assessments and evaluations.
3. Conducts investigative air and water quality studies for regional
programs and for federal, state or local agencies as per approved
requests, and serves as project managers for contractual air and
water monitoring efforts.
4. Provides on-site observations, audits, and certification activities
to determine adequacy of self-monitoring performed by the regulated
facility/entity.
5. Provides technical input and support to appropriate state personnel
concerning testing, monitoring, and inspecting in carrying out
delegated programs.
6. Provides technical services and support to other federal, state and
local agencies In equipment purchases, calibration, siting, etc.
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IV. ANALYTICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
CHEMISTRY SECTION
Introduction
The Chemistry Section is comprised of as relatively small staff of
analysts with the major responsibility for the physical and chemical
analysis of waste and environmental media samples. Such analytical
support is of the "full-service" type with technical expertise available
in the three major areas of chemistry: organic, inorganic and
radiochemistry. Although analytical support to EPA program units is the
Section's primary function, the staff has responsibility for a variety of
additional activities:
. Technical Assistance
.. Oral consultation and/or on-the-job training in the proper
application of analytical methodology. Such assistance is
provided to personnel from State and local agencies, other
Federal agencies, and on a limited basis, private laboratories.
.. Analysis of waste/environmental samples in a "referee" status.
.. Analytical support to State programs in the event of State
laboratory overload situations or cases requiring specialized
expertise unavailable in the State.
. Quality Assurance
.. Conduct of Performance Audit Inspections
.. Evaluation and certification of state drinking water laboratory
programs (chemistry and radiochemistry).
.. Participation in numerous performance audit studies.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SECTION
Introduction
The Biological Sciences Section is comprised of a small staff of
professionals engaged in providing technical assistance and support to
EPA Region VIII program activities, State programs and other Federal
agencies. Such assistance and support are within two broad areas of
technical expertise: aquatic biology and microbiology. Assistance forms
range from oral consultation and advice to the conduct of intensive field
studies (water sampling, benthic collection, etc.).
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V. EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH
Introduction
The Emergency Response Branch is responsible for insuring that spills of
oil and hazardous substances in the Region are properly cleaned up.
Accomplishments 1 and 2 describe two incidents which are illustrative of this
work.
Since EPA personnel are rarely first-cm-scene at a spill incident, we
have been assisting in training programs to improve the response capability of
state and local agencies. Accomplishments 3 and 4 describe two of these
efforts.
In order for EPA personnel to maintain their preparedness to respond to
environmental emergencies, an in-house training program has been developed.
This program is described in Accomplishment number 5.
In addition to responding to environmental emergencies, the Branch does
inspections to determine compliance with the Oil Pollution Prevention
Regulations (40 CFR 112). These regulations are designed to prevent the
discharge of oil into waters of the U.S. from non-transportation related
facilities. Statistics related to implementing these regulations are provided
in Accomplishment number 6. Statistics are also provided in that
accomplishment with regard to the collection of civil penalties for the
discharge of oil to U.S. waters. By Executive Order the U. S. Coast Guard has
this responsibility. However, penalty collections are based on evidence
collected by the Branch.
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VI. DATft ANALYSIS BRANCH
Introduction
One important function of the Data Analysis Branch in regard to water
quality data of surface waters in the region is to ensure that all local,
state, and other federal agencies submit, in a timely fashion, the data
collected by them for entry into the national STORET (STOrage and RETrieval)
data bank. The Data Analysis Branch prepares an annual Water Quality Trends
Report from these data. The Branch has the capability of integrating the wide
base STORET system with the regional PDP 11 computer. All current parametric
data for the thousands of ambient stations are tested and compared for
exceedence of various beneficial use criteria (warm and cold water aquatic
life, drinking water, irrigation, recreation and state standards).
The annual report identifies critical locations where state and federal
criteria have been exceeded and where probable water quality use impairments
exist. The report also provides the background for the state water quality
assessments and priority management items included in the State/EPA
agreements. Similar reports provide information to the states to assist them
in preparing bi-annual Section 305(b) (Water Quality) Reports as required by
the Clean Water Act.
During the course of time the region has acquired a minicomputer and
recently the Division acquired a CALCOMP plotter. With the addition of these
hardware items, the capabilities of the Data Analysis Branch are increasing
and future efforts will be directed toward the more complex analysis of
interrelationships of water quality and streamflow conditions. The Branch
also responds to a substantial number of Freedom of Information Act requests
for water quality data.
The Data Analysis Branch has responsibility for retrieving and analyzing
air quality data which it stores in various national systems. The National
Air Monitoring (NAMS) and the State and Local Air Monitoring (SLAMS) systems
have been designated for storage of selected representative national sites
where periodic air data are collected. The Storage and Retrieval of
Aerometric Data (SAROAD) system contains ambient air quality data that have
been collected, analyzed, and forwarded by private industry and various
governmental agencies for storage by the Data Analysis Branch.
The Data Analysis Branch also prepares an annual Air Quality Trends
Report in which sunmaries and statistical analyses of the ambient data are
made to identify and report critical changes and problem situations. The
Branch also serves as an Intermediary in processing the "canned" national
programs and providing summaries to state and local governments and to the
public.
Specific technical support to the states is also provided through the
AQDHS-II and EIS (Air Quality Data Handling System-II and Emission Inventory
System). ~
Freedom of Information Act requests for various air quality reports are
filled and consultation and programming assistance for analysis of air quality
data are provided.
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VII. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE
Introduction
Over the past four years there has been a strong emphasis within EPA
towards improving the quality of scientific data used in our decisions and
demonstrating this quality through better documentation of our quality control
and quality assurance (QA) programs. Agency policy, initiated by the
Administration in memoranda of May 30, 1979 and June 14, 1979, requires
participation in a centrally-managed QA program by all EPA laboratories,
program offices, regional offices and those monitoring and measurement efforts
supported or mandated through contracts, grants, regulations, or other
formalized agreements. Mrs. Ann (Gorsuch) Burford endorsed the continuation
of the agency's QA program.
To ensure that Region VIII's QA policy is uniformly applied a Quality
Assurance Office (QAO) has been established and maintained under the general
administrative direction of the Director of the Environmental Services
Division. The QAO is responsible for managing the QA program for Region
VIII. The QAO supervisor is the Regional Quality Assurance Officer. The QA
authority for ambient air monitoring and air source monitoring is delegated to
the QA Coordinator (air).
Within the ESD Division, the Quality Assurance (QA) activities
administered by the Quality Assurance Officer include:
- review and aporoval of QA program and project plans;
- conduct of on-site evaluations (systems audits) of monitoring programs
in air, water, and pesticides;
- the audit sample programs for water pollution, drinking water,
radiochemistry and pesticides;
- alternate test procedures applications;
- providing technical assistance, publications, and QA guidance to the
states and the regulated conmunity.
Quality Assurance Drogram activities for the State air programs and
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) are included in 40 CFR Part 58.
These regulations are being implemented successfully in Region VIII.
Technical assistance to the States, local governments and industry is provided
by the Division using the Air QA laboratory.
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REGIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
FIELD OPERATIONS BRANCH
Accomplishment #1: Air Programs Support
The major function of the Air Operations Section is to assess and improve
the quality of air monitoring data used by the agency in making its
enforcement and program decisions. To accomplish this, the section
conducts various types of quality assurance audits to identify monitoring
problems and offers technical assistance primarily to State agencies to
prevent or correct problems.
Specific Accomplishments: In the past two years, the following has been
accomplished:
1. conducted performance audits on approximately 250 ambient air
monitors;
2. conducted approximately 40 site audits to verify proper siting of
ambient monitoring stations;
3. visited each of the Region's 43 National Air Monitoring System
(NAMS) monitors at least once to verify proper location;
4. conducted yearly ambient monitoring system audits of all six Region
VIII State/Local Air Monitoring System (SLAMS);
5. provided audit materials, verification, and other technical
assistance to SLAMS;
6. provided technical assistance to the City of Denver and State of
Colorado for the 1982-83 Denver Carbon Monoxide Study;
7. conducted annual reviews of the six Region VIII State SLAMS quality
assurance (QA) plans and network reviews;
8. reviewed and approved or disapproved approximately 24 prevention of
significant deterioration (PSD) QA plans and monitoring plans;
9. conducted approximately 24 stack test observations and quality
assurance reviews;
10. conducted aoproximately 24 continuous emission monitoring (CEM)
performance specification test observations and quality assurance
reviews;
11. conducted approximately 12 CEM performance or sytem audits;
12. conducted 4 CEM workshops for Region VIII State agencies.
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Accomplishment #2: Remote Sensing Technology Support
In concert with EMSL-LV established Region VIII as a leader in the
application of conventional and advanced remote sensing technologies to
support Agency environmental assessment, enforcement, monitoring and
planning activities. In coordination with 8AW-WM Staff, identified and
obtained remote sensing support for 36 hazardous waste sites in Region
VIII. In concert with EMSL-LV held several meetings with regional staff
to discuss remote technologies and their application. Arranged for
annual EMSL-8AW-WM program/review meeting. Arranged for and established
project to demonstrate the use of multispectral scanner techniques in
evaluating the Marshall Landfill/Marshall Underground fire.
Accomplishment #3: ENVIROPOD Demonstration Project
In 1982, the Region, with support from the Office of Research and
Development executed the first formal agreement between a state
(Colorado) and EPA for purposes of transferring ENVIROPOD aerial
photographic technologies to the States. The ENVIROPOD is to provide the
states with inhouse aerial photographic capabilities to support various
environmentally related state programs including emergency response,
planning, enforcement, and monitoring activities. We are currently in
the process of negotiating additional agreements within the States of
Utah and Montana for 1983.
Accomplishment #4: Flat Tops Wilderness Acid Deposition Study - Colorado
The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is targeted as a deposition area for
emissions anticipated from projected large-scale oil shale developments
in western Colorado. The almost total absence of data on the chemistry
and biology of lakes in excess of 10,000 feet of elevation in the Rocky
Mountains raised some serious concerns about the vulnerability of these
environments to increases in acid deposition. In response to these
concerns, the Region in concert with the U.S. Geological Survey,
initiated an intensive data collection effort for selected lake systems
in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. Data collected will contribute
substantially to an understanding of the vulnerability of these systems
to acid deposition with considerable transferability to similar high
altitude environments. Further, the data will provide important input to
the national lake sensitivity mapping program and should provide
information essential to the development of long-term monitoring
protocols for measuring the effects of acid deposition on aquatic systems.
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Accomplishment #5: The Use of In-Situ Techniques for Water Quality Criteria
Development
The validity of laboratory-derived water quality criteria for toxic
metals has been the subject of considerable debate among both the
academic and professional communities. Actual field data suggested that
aquatic biota were capable of maintaining what appeared to be normal life
cycles in waters where toxic metal concentrations were well in excess of
established criteria.
In response to these criteria-related concerns Region VIII actively
participated with the Office of Research and Development in site-specific
metal toxicity studies in the States of Colorado and Montana. Data
collected on the Montana site and selected other streams in the United
States provided the basis for major policy changes in the development of
water quality criteria for metals. The major changes place increased
emphasis on the use of a combination of laboratory and in-situ, field
bioassay procedures. Similar in-situ techniques were used to evaluate
treatment requirements for ammonia. On two facilities alone the use of
in-situ techniques has saved the taxpayer over $5.5 million in additional
treatment costs.
Accomplishment #6: Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Program
On an annual basis the states are vested for the purpose of reviewing
their water quality monitoring program. Programs reviewed are the fixed
station trend monitoring network, frequency of sampling, parameter
coverage, intensive surveys, lake sampling, biological surveys and
coordination effort the state has with Federal and local entities. This
review effort is to encourage the States to implement monitoring
strategies that will meet the priority issues defined for the water
program.
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Accomplishment #7: Compliance Inspections
The Water & Hazardous Wastes Operations Section provides the field
inspection support to the program offices having responsibility for water
and hazardous wastes enforcement.
Water Enforcement Inspections
FY81
FY82
58
101
38
20
FY 83*
35
32
14
1
Compliance Sampling Inspections
Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Performance Audit Inspections
Biomonitoring/Toxic Inspections
92
58
11
22
TOTALS 193
* Fiscal year 1983 thru March (mid year).
Hazardous Wastes Enforcement Inspections
217
82
FY 81
FY82
FY 83*
Compliance Sampling Inspections
Compliance Evaluation Inspections
TOTALS
1
45
46
9
87
IE
6
105
TTT
* Fiscal year 1983 thru March (mid year).
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ANALYTICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
Accomplishment #1: The Development and Implementation of a Substantial
Radiological Analysis Program.
Recognizing the lack of such assistance in EPA (particularly in support
of the public water supply program), the Region VIII program was
developed to support Region VIII programs as well as those of other
Regions. Currently, assistance is being provided to Regions V, VII, and
IX as well as to the Headquarters drinking water program. To the
knowledge of the staff, this is a "one-of-a-kind" program among the
regional laboratories.
Accomplishment #2: GC/MS Analysis System
The GC/MS analysis system has been developed to production status by the
training of three operators. During the past year, GC/MS data (priority
organic pollutants) have been generated for 12 Superfund sites.
Accomplishment #3; Partial Containment Laboratory
With Headquarters funding support, a partial containment laboratory is
under construction. This laboratory will enable the regional laboratory
staff to receive and process medium hazard samples on a low volume basis
(limited number of samples per month). The laboratory should be
operational by August, 1983.
Accomplishment #4; Chemistry Analysis Statistics
As shown in the attached table, the types of analyses conducted by the
Chemistry Section staff cover a broad spectrum. During FY-82,
approximately 5,000 analyses were conducted; a substantial number
considering the small staff size. Comparatively, the fact that nearly
3,300 analyses have been completed during the first two quarters of FY-83
coupled with the traditional increase of sampling during the last two
quarters of the fiscal year (optimal weather) indicate a significant
increase in analytical support activities. This accomplishment will
result despite a 10% reduction in the permanent staff size.
Based on the results of audit samples, "referee" laboratory data, and
split sample analysis, the analytical data generated by the laboratory
program have been verified to be of highest accuracy and reliability. It
Is felt that any reported result will withstand any challenge.
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Analytical Output
First & Second Quarters
Parameter Fiscal Year 1982 Fiscal Year 1983
Inorganic Chemistry(a)
COD 11 9
BOD 136 84
Solids (TSS/TDS) 413 340
Nutrients
Nitrogen Species 212 193
Phosphate Species 78 18
Metals - ICAP (common) 452 350
Metals Special AA
(As.Se, Etc,) 297 143
Cyanide 128 123
Chloride 109 207
Bromi de 8
Fluoride 60 102
Sulfate 117 174
Sulfide 24 28
Organic Chemistry
GC/MS Groupinqs:
VOA 108 22
Base Neutral Fraction 154 139
Acid Fraction 154 139
GC Groupings:
Fingerprinting oils 19
PCB'S 277 271
Pesticides 423 46
Phenol 85 45
Oil & Grease 17 10
Radiochemistry
Gross alpha 315 137
Gross beta 63 114
Uranium 623 247
Radium-226 267 112
Radium-228 - 10
Thorium 45
(a) Excludes the routine procedures such as pH, alkalinity, hardness, and
specific conductivity.
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Accomplishment #5: Aquatic Biology Program
. Fish toxicology - conduct of fish bioassays (15 to 20 per annum)
- collection of fish tissue samples (separately and
in conjunction with state efforts) to document the
levels of metals and organics in edible tissue.
FY82 FY83 [to date)
TT~ 1
. Benthics - processing benthic samples (collection, classification,
and enumeration) from special studies, ambient monitoring programs,
and EPA/State technical assistance projects
FY82
Number of Projects Number of Samples
. Intensive water quality studies
- Flat Tops Acid Rain Study (FY82)
- South Platte River Toxics Hot Spots Study (FY82-83)
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Starting late in FY-82 and continuing in FY-83, the direction of the
biology program was changed to provide more meaningful data and
assistance.
. Through FY82, fish bioassays were restricted to short-term, static
tests conducted in the permanent laboratory at the Denver Federal
Center. However, state-of-the-art methodology is the on-site,
continuous bioassay. Accordingly, a concerted effort was started in
the fall of 1932 to complete the self-contained, mobile bioassay van.
Concurrently, continuous flow bioassay apparatus was fabricated for
the permanent laboratory. These efforts have been completed and the
program will now shift from the static procedure to the more definite
continuous flow procedure.
. During the past few years, EPA policy has called for the elimination
of biological monitoring (benthics) from intensive water quality
monitoring efforts. Total reliance was placed on physical and
chemical quality measurements. Recognition is now given to the fact
that this policy is not acceptable; biological data provide a direct
measure of the condition and "health" of the water body in question.
Section personnel always have advocated this positon, but were unable
to use their expertise in this area. However, with the implementation
of the South Platte Toxics Hot Spots Study, ambient biological
monitoring was reinstated as a regional monitoring tool. It will be
given an exDanding role throughout FY-83. For example, "upstream -
downstream" water quality data are being collected in FY-83 for the
total evaluation of selected NPDES effluent permits; such data will
include biological measurements.
. Since the aquatic biology programs of the various Region VIII States
tend to be weak, it is anticipated that substantial assistance will
have to be given as the states attempt to conduct ambient biological
monitoring on a network basis.
The water quality report for the South Platte River study will be
completed in June 1983. Tentative plans call for an intensive water
quality study of the lower Jordon River during the suimer of 1983.
Considering the small size of the staff, one major water quality study
per fiscal year is the limit.
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Accomplishment #6: Microbiological Program
. Microbiological analysis (total and fecal coliforms) of drinking water
supply and effluent samples.
FV-82 FY-83 (to date)
64 31
. Conduct of Giardia testing program in Region VIII; on-site sample
collection and subsequent laboratory analysis. During FY-82, Giardia
testing was conducted at 2 locations.
. Evaluation/certification of State and Federal microbiological
laboratories; eleven in FY-82.
. "On-the-bench" training classes (typically 2 to 5 days) in
microbiological principals and practices for state and federal
1 aboratory personnel.
As explained below, these activities are expected to continue in the
future, but with certain significant changes. Across-the-board, each
activity is exoected to show increased effort or constancy of effort as a
minimum. For example, the evaluation/certification of microbiological
laboratories has reached a plateau and should hold at the range of 10 to
15 for several years.
The microbiology program will exhibit one area of growth and one area of
"new" capability during FY-83:
. Although total and fecal coliforms have been eliminated from the NPDES
permits for municipal wastewater treatment plants, such measurements
have been continued on selected effluents because of the environmental
significance of such data. Starting in March, 1983, coliform
measurements also will be made on ambient "upstream" and "downstream"
samples collected in conjunction with NPDES effluent monitoring. This
will increase the microbiological analysis workload by approximately a
threefold factor (FY-82 versus FY-83).
. During FY-82, the AMES testing capability was developed for regional
program support. This test, Salmonella/mammalian-microsome
mutagenicity assay, is a short-term screening test used to screen
environmental samples for mutagenic or potentially carcinogenic
substances. It is anticipated that the processing of actual samples
will begin in FY-83.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH
Accomplishment #1: Response to Platte Pipeline Oil Spill Shoshone River,
Byron, Vlyomi ng
On August 2, 1982, Platte Pipeline Company (PPL) officials notified EPA
of their loss of an estimated 1/4 million gallons of crude oil into
Whistle Creek, a tributary of the Shoshone River, southwest of Byron,
Wyoming. Pursuant to provisions of the Clean Water Act and the National
and Regional Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plans,
EPA immediately activated the Federal response community, coordinated
information and activities with the State of Wyoming and dispatched
Federal investigators to the scene. The Wyoming Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) also dispatched investigators to the scene.
Under provisions of the Federal and State Contingency Plans,
predesiqnated response officials are on call 24 hours per day to give
advice, assistance and support to companies responsible for, and
attempting to mitigate the effects of pollutant discharges. EPA
officials also have authority to conduct containment and cleanup
operations if the party responsible for the discharge does not take
adequate response actions.
After arrival onscene, investigators found that viscous crude oil was
flowing from a gash in the PPL 12-inch line into an adjacent irrigation
ditch. Oil was flowing, via the ditch, to Whistle Creek about 1/2 mile
away. Floating oil was being carried 11 miles down the Creek to the
Shoshone River, 18 miles down the River to the Big Horn River, and
entering the upper flood pool of the Yellowtail Reservoir, east of
Lovell, Wyoming. PPL crews were installing a dam across the Creek to
retard additional downstream oil migration and devices to contain and
soak ud the oil at the river delta and in the upper end of the
reservoir. U. S. National Park Service crews assisted in the reservoir
containment and clean-up operations. Wyoming Game and Fish Commission
crews assessed wildlife and habitat impact. (No dead fish were found and
only minor waterfowl loss was documented.)
After the containment devices were in place, oil recovery was
accomplished by using vacuum trucks at selected recovery points and the
liberal use of hand-labor along contaminated banks and shorelines. PPL,
after revising the volume loss figure to 162,980 gallons, spent
approximately 3 weeks on the cleanup operation,using as many as 100
cleanup personnel at one time.
Federal oersonnel investigating and monitoring discharge-related
activities were directed by the EPA On-scene Coordinator (0SC)% The OSC,
1n concert with his State counterpart, established a field command post
at the Big Horn County Search and Rescue Headquarters in Lovell. The OSC
managed the oversight involvement of personnel representing the
Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. Coast Guard, National Park
Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureaus of Reclamation and
Land Management. His State counterpart managed the involvement of
various state and local interests. All provided Input, advice and
assistance to PPL during twice-daily frank and open meetings at the
command post. All concerns voiced by interested parties were addressed
by the combined Federal, State, Local and PPL response forces such that
the environmental insult was quickly rectified, leaving only minor,
long-term effects to be monitored and documented.
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Accomplishment #2: Cleanup of Amitrol Pesticide Spill near Arlington,
Wyoming - First Superfund Inmediate Removal Action in
Region VIII.
On July 12, 1981, a transport truck was involved in a single vehicle
accident on 1-80, at Arlington, Wyoming, resulting in the release of an
estimated 100 gallons of amitrol, an organic herbicide, into the roadside
ditch. The concentrated herbicide had flowed about 650 feet downhill
toward Rock Creek before Wyoming Highway Department crews were able to
construct a dirt barrier in the drainage, providing a temporary block to
further liquid movement. Rock Creek, at the foot of the drainage, flows
through the Town of Arlington and is in part, the raw water supply for
the nearby Town of Rock River. In addition, a down-gradient water well,
which supplied drinking water to residents of Arlington, a Wyoming
Highway Deoartment housing area and a KOA campground, was threatened.
The area was also experienceing severe afternoon thundershowers at the
time of the accident. A substantial threat to surface and groundwater
existed due to the continued presence of the concentrated herbicide due
to possible percolation through the soil and instability of temporary
dike across the drainage.
Because of the threat to public health and welfare, the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requested that the carrier
perform an immediate cleanup. For several reasons, the company did not
initiate the requested prompt cleanup action. DEQ then requested that
EPA initiate Federal response and cleanup under provisions of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA), more commonly known as "Superfund." Under provisions of CERCLA,
whenever there has been a release of a designated hazardous substance
which poses a substantial threat to human health and welfare or the
environment, and the party responsible for the release does not take
promot action to mitigate the release effect, the Federal government can
conduct appropriate cleanup or mitigative actions. The cost of cleanup,
plus other possible expenses, is recoverable from the responsible party.
In response to the DEQ request, EPA, using the "Superfund", hired a local
contractor to perform the necessary cleanup. On July 14, the contractor
excavated the contaminated soil and removed 1t to a nearby designated
sanitary landfill. He then refilled the roadside cavity and dressed the
area. Contractor expenses amounted to $6,313. The insurance carrier for
the trucking company eventually reimbursed the Government for the full
amount.
Quick invocation and use of response provisions of CERCLA allowed a
potential public health threat to be rapidly terminated. Supportive
working relationships between DEQ and EPA responders aided prompt
resolution of the release event.
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Accomplishment #3: RRT Training Exercise
On April 7 & 8, 1982, the EPA Regional Office and the U. S. Coast Guard
Reserve Training Center (Yorktown, VA) conducted an On-Scene Coordinator/
Regional Response Team Simulation at Denver, Colorado. The objective of
this exercise was to allow the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) and the Reginal
Response Team (RRT) to respond to a major hazardous substance spill
through a gaming simulation exercise. In addition to involving the OSC
and the RRT, the exercise extensively involved state and local agency
personnel and representatives of private industry. The exercise used
actual data, trains, waterways, environment, people, and organizational
structures. The exercise event was simulated to be as realistic as
possible. The exercise scenario involved a 60 car train derailment in
the northern part of the Denver metropolitan area. A majority of the
derailed cars in the scenario were carrying hazardous chemicals and were
piled up along a local stream.
The day-long exercise required federal, state, and local emergency
response agencies and private industry to work together to resolve the
environmental emergency. During the day, new events were continually
injected into the exercise to simulate reality. Over 160 people attended
the exercise as either participants or observers.
Several significant benefits resulted from the exercise. First,
considerable time was spent in planning the exercise. This preparation
required researching the capabilities of government agencies and their
normal modes of operation (the exercise was designed to simulate reality
to the greatest extent possible). The results of this research was
valuable in itself for future contingency planning in the Denver
metropolitan area. Second, the exercise pointed out certain deficiencies
in the capabilities of the response community to handle an event of the
magnitude portrayed in the scenario if such an event were real. The
recognition of these deficiencies has lead to some improvement in local
contingency planning. Third, the exercise allowed all participants to
gain a better understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the
various parties in the response coirmunity. A one-half day debriefing was
conducted after the exercise at which time the problems identified were
discussed.
On April 3, 1983, a railroad car containing 18,000 gallons of nitric acid
was punctured at a site approximately one mile from the location of the
1982 simulated exercise. The experiences of local, state, and Federal
personnel during the simulated exercise were very valuable during
response to the actual acid spill.
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Accomplishmgnt #4: 3i-monthly Spill Response Presentation at Colorado
Training Institute for First On-Scene Responders
Since February 1980, the Emergency Response Branch has participated in
presenting 19 training programs to about 700 students from local, state,
Federal agencies, and industry as part of the Colorado Training Institute
operated by the State of Colorado. The Institute conducts a two-week
training session about every two months for personnel likely to be first
on-scene at a hazardous substance spill.
The EPA portion of the training consists of a one day session involving
classroom presentations, and an outdoor practical exercise. Subjects
presented include Federal Laws and Regulations related to oil and
hazardous substance spills, contingency planning, containment methods,
and cleanup and disposal procedures. Case histories are used to
illustrate these subjects. The outdoor exercise provides practical
experience in using actual containment and cleanup equipment in a flowing
stream.
Since EPA personnel are rarely the first to arrive at the scene of a
hazardous substance spill, it is critical to have the first on-scene
responders adequately trained. The Institute achieves this objective.
The EPA presentation is designed to help these responders be aware of
techniques for preventing or mitigating environmental damage as part of
their response operations.
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Accomplishment #5: Bi-monthly in-house safety
Regularly, every two months, the Emergency Response Branch (ERB) conducts
in-house training for their personnel and others in the Environmental
Services Division. The training consists of using respiratory and
personnel protection equipment in a simulated environmental emergency.
This training allows personnel to maintain their proficiency in using
safety equipment and in operating various environmental monitoring
equipment. This equipment could be used in responding to incidents such
as "midnight dumping" of hazardous wastes, investigating hazardous waste
sites, chemical accidents involving trains, trucks and planes, and
abandoned drums.
The safety equipment used includes Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA), various filter face masks and Protective Clothing. The SCBA is a
face mask with its own portable air supply, commonly used by firemen.
The protective clothing includes different types of rubber, rubberized
cloth, and treated fabric suits.
The monitoring equipment is used to test for the following:
Radiation exposure levels
Organic (chemical) vapors
Explosive atmospheres
Toxic atmospheres
Oxygen levels
Acidity/Alkalinity of water
Conductivity of water
Temperature
Wind speed and direction
Simulated emergency situations allow practice in decision making and
appropriate use of equipment and manpower. These sessions are useful
because they provide for familiarity in using personnel protection
equipment and monitoring equipment. Familiarity and knowledge ensure
safety and readiness.
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Accomplishment #6: Program Statistics
Item
1. Number of SPCC Inspections
2. Number of Violations Documented
3. Compliance Achieved for Violations
4. Number of Oil Spill violations
referred to US Coast Guard
5. Amount ($) of Civil Penalties
collected by US Coast Guard
First
one-half
FY81 FY82 FY83
162 152 30
42 55 25
42 55 25
47 37 17
2950* 14375 **
~Since July 1, 1981.
**Data not yet available from U. S. Coast Guard.
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DATA ANALYSIS BRANCH
Accomplishment #1: Revised Publication of the Monitoring and Pollution Source
Directories for Region VIII States
Before any meaningful comprehensive type of water quality analysis can be
made it is essential that all^ relevant data be readily available in an
orderly fashion. This is true regardless of whether the analysis
involves station to station stream quality comparisons, construction
grant reviews, NPDES permit studies, or studies of point or non-point
source contributions. The Monitoring and Pollution Source (MAPS)
Directory organizes monitoring stations and discharge point/areas in
sequential upstream order according to the STORET river mile scheme.
Basin directories have been prepared for each state in Region VIII. This
document has an open ended design to facilitate the addition of other
factors of sources which affect water quality.
It is also intended to serve as a working document for interested users
who wish to enter additional sources, mileages, etc. The MAPS computer
file can be updated directly from pages containing handwritten additions.
During 1932 the original document (which was in place a year before a
similar national system - River Reach File), was completely updated and
revised.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE
Accomplishment #1: Outstanding rating by 1932 Headquarter*s audit
Headquarters audit in 1982 summarized the efforts of the Quality
Assurance Office (QAO) as "outstanding". The QAO either met or surpassed
all of the Quality Assurance Management Staff's (QAMS) agency wide
Quality Assurance (QA) program requirements in all areas.
The 1982 official audit report cites the following sumuary of
accomplishments:
"The Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) actively fosters quality assurance
throughout the region. The region's QA program obtains excellent
cooperation from the states and achieves outstanding quality assurance
results. Region VIII.has made the following major accomplishments:
The region has established a sound cooperative relationship with the
states. Quality assurance has been addressed in the State EPA
Agreements (SEAs) for the past four years.
The QAO has submitted a model QA program plan to QAMS for national
use.
A full-time Document Control Officer for quality assurance, a DMRQA
Coordinator and a Drinking Water Certification Officer have been
appointed.
The region has implemented quality assurance procedures for the
Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide and Fungicide Act (FIFRA) based on
audits and performance evaluation samples. The region conducts
pesticide audits and has developed performance evaluation samples
containing Desticides in soil and also in oil.
The region developed guidance for corrective actions to be taken in
the DMRQA program. Corrective actions are strongly implemented.
The guidance exhibited by Region VIII is being adopted nationally."
Accomplishment #2: Increased the data acceptability of NPDES permittees
performing poorly by 24 percent.
Under the Discharge Monitoring Report Quality Assurance (DMRQA) program
the major permittees in Region VIII participated in two performance
evaluation studies. The permittees were sent unknown (to the permittees)
audit samples to analyze for those parameters monitored under their NPDES
permit. Thirty-three permittees, not performing acceptably in the first
study, were selected to receive technical guidance by means of on-site
evaluations. These permittees increased their data acceptability by 24
percent in the next performance evaluation study.
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Accomplishment #3: Corrective action guidance for Discharge Monitoring Report
Quality Assurance (DMRQA) Program.
Under the DMRQA program, the major NPDES permittees received performance
evaluation samples. Those permittees that did not perform acceptably
were provided with a check sheet summarizing corrective actions to follow
in locating their error, e.g., check your methods, check your
calculations, check your instruments, etc. EPA Headquarters adopted
Region VIII's guidance for corrective actions and is employing it
nationally.
Accomplishment #4: Increased Quality Assurance (QA) audits by fifteen percent
last year through cost effective scheduling of on-site
evaluations.
The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) conducted 54 audits in FY-82. The
type of audits conducted are as follows:
QA evaluations of all state programs, drinking water certifications
(commercial laboratories in non-primacy states and state certifications),
Performance Audit Inspections of major NPDES permittees, evaluations of
grantees' QA procedures, and technical guidance. The program areas
covered include inorganic and organic chemistry, QA documentation,
document control procedures, pesticides, and hazardous waste. By
scheduling these various tyDes of audits according to geographical
locations, the QAO was able to increase the number of QA audits by 15
percent over last year.
Accomplishment #5: Region VIII Quality Assurance Program Plan
Agency policy requires all EPA Regional Offices to participate in a
centrally managed QA program and includes all monitoring and measurement
efforts mandated or supported by EPA through regulations, grants,
contracts, or other formalized means not currently covered by
regulations. Each Regional Office is responsible for the preparation and
implementation of a QA program plan to cover all environmentally related
measurements activities. The region has an approved QA program plan
signed by the Regional Administrator and concurred on by all the Division
Directors that establishes Region VIII's QA policy. Region VI111s QA
program plan establishes the overall policies, organizational objectives,
and functional responsibilities designed to achieve data quality goals.
The program plan met or exceeded all of the agency requirements.
Accomplishment #6: Quality Assurance Workshops
As a cost effective means of improving the Quality Assurance (QA)
programs of more people, three QA workshops were held during FY-82 and
the Quality Assurance Office participated 1n numerous technical meetings
(presentations at the local American Chemical Society Section, Oil Shale
Symposium, annual meeting of EPA Quality Assurance Officers, and state
hazardous waste program directors).
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Accomplishment #7: Quality Assurance Special Grant Conditions
By working with the states during on-site evaluations, SEA's and Quality
Assurance workshops, the states in Region VIII are well on their way
toward meeting the special grant conditions that have been imposed
nationally by EPA headquarters for FY-83.
Accomplishment #8: Guidance for preparing Quality Assurance program plans
Nationally, the states are required to prepare a QA plan which describes
their policies, organizational objectives and functional responsibilities
designed to achieve data quality goals. In order to facilitate the
Region VIII states meeting this requirement, the QAO prepared a generic
QA program plan in which the states can fill in the blanks and submit.
EPA Headquarters approved its use nationally.
Accomplishment #9: Quality Assurance procedures for FIFRA grants
The Quality Assurance Office has implemented the quality assurance
procedures for FIFRA grant recipients in Region VIII based on audits and
performance evaluation samples. (NEIC is responsible for all regions
except Region VIII.)
Accomplishment #10: Region VIII Quality Assurance Guidance, Requirements and
Procedures Manual
The Quality Assurance Office has prepared the manual "Region VIII's
Quality Assurance Guidance, Requirements and Procedures Manual" Document
Control #R8-QA0-82-GRPM-01 for regional use.
The manual discusses the requirements and procedures of implementing the
Quality Assurance (QA) programs in Region VIII. The manual contains
seven documents that describe the minimum requirements for water
monitoring, trace organic analysis, microbiology, field sampling, data
handling, QA documentation, and collection and analysis of pesticide
formulation samples. Seven standard operating procedures were prepared
and are included in the manual which address audits, document control,
preparation of field spikes and duplicates, alternate test procedures,
and laboratory accuracy checks. Two documents describing the
certification program are in the manual.
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VIII. BARRIERS
In general the accomplishments of the Environmental Services Division
were achieved in spite of cuts over the last several years in positions
and funds. In fact, as one can see from the accomplishments, output was
increased.
A problem is developing in the area of RCRA and Superfund. The
Environmental Services Division and the Region are expecting further
cuts. At the present time the workload models indicate no resources for
inspection or laboratory support. We are taking resources from other
programs to support hazardous wastes. These other programs are also
being reduced. If the Agency is going to meet its Congressional mandate
in inspections and enforcement, these areas must be re-evaluated by
Headquarters. The Region and the Agency will look bad to our public and
Congress if we do not have an aggressive inspection, including sampling,
and enforcement programs.
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FUNCTIONAL STATEr-iEtiT
FOR
Environmental Services DIVIS10'«
Provides management of resources which function to provide technical advice,
investigations and laboratory support tor the Region.
Provides an intergrated environmental quality data bank.
Conducts a coordinated environmental monitoring system in support of all regional
Programs.
Develops regional emergency pre paredness plans for all environmental emergencies
and administers response activities related to these plans.
Evaluates and insures development of regional procedures such that the collection,
transport, analysis, and processing of environmental quality data results in an
fttwatc portrayal of environmental parameters.
Evaluates and provides advice to regional programs, states, other federal and local
agencies and industries in the region in relation to quality assurance programs
fefr-insuro that reliable-data aro gonerated in support of EPA environmental programs.
Develops and conducts quality assurance workshops, seminars, and training courses
for regional entities generating environmental quality data.
Conducts quality assurance evaluations of participating laboratories within the region,
*hTch culminates in certification of these laboratories pursuant to environmental
jfas oiH-regulations.
Provides. on a limited basis, the research and development coordination activites for
the"Region, including the intergration of Regional programs'R&D needs, maintaining
Ua5gnn I.n'th thp Qfftnf Pan, anH stimulating artvanrpH fprhnnlngy iitli7fltinn.
Participates in preparation of appropriate sections of State/EPA agreements.
^6 have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the Objective and duties of the Fnvironmental Servidfetvision. This statement
reflects the changes brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is
approved for use as the focal point of the workload/workflow analysis for this
"Vision.
(Form FS-D)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR
1. Coordinates, evaluates and provides advice to regional programs, states,
other federal and local agencies and industries in the region in relation to
quality assurance programs to ensure that reliable data are generated in
support of EPA environmental programs.
2. Develops and conducts quality assurance workshops, seminars and training
courses for regional entities generating environmental quality data.
3. Conducts quality assurance evaluations of participating laboratories within
the region, which culminates in certification of these laboratories pursuant to
environmental laws and regulations.
4. Develops, implements and maintains programs, practices and procedures to
ensure acceptability of environmental data generated and processed such as from
air, drinking water, water quality, solid and hazardous wastes, toxic substances,
pesticides and radiation.
5. Ensures that the level of needed data quality is determined and stated before
data generation efforts begin and that the environmental data generated and
processed will be of the quality and integrity specified by each Quality
Assurance Project Plan.
6. Reviews and approves Quality Assurance Plans developed by each environmental
monitoring organization.
7. Participates in the planning of each environmental monitoring study, overviews
the study and assesses.the quality of the data generated, processed and reported.
8. Reports annually on quality assurance implementation and progress to the
Quality Assurance Management Staff (ORD) and to Regional Management.
9. Acts as official Regional contact for all QA matters for Region VIII including
QAMS, EPA Laboratories, program offices, and the Regional program's intramural and
extramural environmental monitoring activities.
Ke have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
(continued on next page)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR
(conti nued)
10. Identifies and responds to QA needs, resolves problems, and answers requests
for guidance or assistance.
Ensures that the QA program requirements are integrated into'the overall
State/EPA Agreement process.
12. Serves as the environmental monitoring clearinghouse in the preparations,
1rnplementation and revisions of all QA Program and Project Plans.
13. Conducts systems and performance audits of all environmental monitoring
Programs as resources and priorities allow.
*4. Reviews permits, grants, contracts, interagency agreements and regional
Program activities that involve environmental monitoring to ensure and approve
tf,e acceptability of the QA activities.
J* have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
02e objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
I the Branch* Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
f ?u9ht about the Reorganization of 1931 and is approved for use as the
point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
DIVISION DIRECTOR-r
date
date
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Field Operations
BRANCH
DIVISION
Fnvironmental Services
Provides the direction of (including the design, management, coordination, and
operation in cooperation with the state agencies) mGnUorlny sludiys.iielwuiks,
biiJ system: for the collector anwirnnmpntal par^moi-rir Hata and related information
regarding environmental quality; and to conduct, again in cooperation with and assist-
ance to state agencies, field programs to gatner required Infuniidliuri fur LIiu
rt-n"1'c1'nn^ nf +hp V3nni|(; fpHeral environmental acts.
Provides the research and development coordination activities for the Region including
the intergration of regional programs' k&u needs, maintaining lidisuri wi Hi the office
—R&D, and stimulating advanced technology uti1i?atinn and transfer.
rnnpprates with the Quality Assurance Coordinator in implementing propar quality
control procedures for all data collection activites.
provides assistance to the Emergency Planning and Response Branch in relation to air
emergency episode activities, spill response, and other activities as required.
ifprks closlev with the Data Analysis Branch for required input to environmental
quality assessments and evaluations.
rnoDerates with the Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group (IRLG) in providing
referral inspections to another agency for follow-up Inspections by Hit: oilier agency.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
DATE
(Form FS-B)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Air Operations
Field Operations
Environr.ental Services
SECTION
BRANCH
DIVISION
Dlrprt^ air nonitorino studies. networks, and systems for the collection of
environmental parametric data.
Qgfinps rpainnal pnvironmental air surveillance needs in conjunction with the
*ir & Waset Management Division.
Assist the states in developing environmental air surveillance programs based
uPon national, regional, and state monitoring strategy plans.
Reviews state programs and maintenance plans to evaluate the state's surveillance
systems to assure that adequate trend data are being collected and that the intormation
i-s-rrcoting' current-fieodsi ——
^luatoc; mnnitnn'rio hv others to determine adequacy of meeting the air environmental
data needs of Region VIII.
Conducts investigative air quality studies for regional programs and for federal, state,
0r local agencies as per approved requests, and serves as project managers for
ail 'Monitoring efforts.--
Serves ac the regional focal point for implementing of the air quality monitoring
¦"filiations (40 CFR Part 58).
Reforms the quality assurance coordination function for air in insuring that the agency
ai^quahty assurance programs are earned out botfi internally and external to tHA.
QSnducts fjpid investigations/inspections/monitoring/audits to determine compliance
appropriate permits and regulations in support of air enforcement prograns of
*hfr-Air & Waste Management Division-. — ;
Xovides tprhpical assistance to states in development of state compliance and
Enforcement air monitoring programs.
have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
he objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
. * the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
rought about by the Reorganization of 1931 aid is approved for use as the
0cal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
PATE tf/sLllzsL
DATE ^
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEr.EiJ
FOR
Air Opprati ons (rnnH nnpri)
SECTION
BRANCH
DIVISION
Provides on-site observations, audits, and certification activities to determine
adequacy of emission self-monitoring performed by the regulated facility/entity.
Participates (as technical experts) in conferences relating to witnesses at hearings
a"nd in court.
Serves as project officers for contracts for inspections/testing utilized in support
oT air enforcement programs.
Providies technical input end support to appropriate state personnel concerning
emission testing, monitoring, and inspection in carrying out delegated programs.
Provides technical services and support to other federal,state, and local agencies
in equipment purchases, calibration, siting, etc.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
BRANCH CHIEF
DATE
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Water & Hazardous waste Operations SECTION
Environmental Services
Field Operations
BRANCH
DIVISION
Directs water monitoring studies, networks, and systems for the collection of environ-
mental parametric data.
Defines regional environmental water surveillance needs in conjunction with the Water
Management Division.
Assists the states in developing water environmental surveillance programs based
upon national, regional, and state monitoring stratgey plans.
Reviews state programs and basin plans to evaluate the state's surveillance systems
to assure that adequate trend data are being collected and that the information is
meetin current needs.
Evaluates monitoring by others to determine adequacy of meeting the water environmental
data needs or Kegion Vili.
Conducts water quality studies for regional programs and for federal, state, or local
agencies as per approved requests and serves as project manager for contractual
water monitoring efforts.
Designs, manages, and maintains, in cooperation with USGS amd other federal aqencies,
the National Water Quality Surveillance Systems of Region VIII.
Conducts field investigations/inspections/monitoring(sampleing and nonsampling) to
determine compliance with appropriate permits and regulations in support of enforcement
programs of tho various environmental acts for the Wator Management and Air & Waste
Management Divisions.
Conducts specific case preparation surveys as reguested.
Provides technical assistance to states in development of state compliance and
enforcement monitoring programs.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
DATE 'Y—Zl^y'Z
DATE
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Water & Hazardous Waste Operations SECTION
BRANCH
_____ DIVISION
Providps on-site ohsprVaHnns. audits, and certification activities to ripfprminp
adequacy of effluent self-monitoring performed by the regulated facility/entity.
Participates (a$ technical experts) conferences releating to.witnossos at hoarings
and in court.
Serves as project officers for contracts for inspprt-irmg/tocfinq utilized *n Purport
"or entorcement programs.J
Provides technical input and support to appropriate statp por^nnnai mnfeminj
testing, monitoring,and inspecting in carrying out delegated programs.
Provides technical services and support to other federal, state.and inrai a0Pnrioc
in equipment purchases, calibration, siting, etc.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1381-and is approved for-use as the
focal point of the-workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
DATE
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Develops Region VIII emergency response plans, which provide integrated approaches
to emergency situations. Response plans are developed for:
Natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, tornadoes)
— National defense emergencies (nuclear attack)
— Air pollution epsiodes (air stagnation periods)
— Release of oil and hazardous substances
2- Directs and coordinates regional response to emergency situations in accordance
v,ith response plans.
3. Provides assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) upon
their request in responding to natural disasters.
— Coordinating all EPA response activities and providing EPA liaison with FEMA
-- Preparing preliminary estimates of damage to public utilities and providing
technical assistance to governmental entities
— Preparing "Damage Survey Reports" and "Reports of Final Completed Work
"ispectlon."
r Assists the Regional Administrator, during National Defense Emergencies, in
^plementing providions of the EPA Regional Emergency Readiness Plan.
Implements with the support of other Divisions, the "REgional Air Pollution
episode Avoidance Plan" during air pollution episodes.
6- Provides response to oil and hazardous substances releases in accordance with
National and Regional Spill Contingency Plans.
Implements the provisions of the oil and hazardous substances pollution
Prevention regulations.
8- Conducts field investigations of pollution proglems that are of an emergency
nature, hazardous nature or require immediate attention. Investigation includes
jlfjfptifying the source and magnitude of the pollution and the actions required for
*e nave agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to_the overall functions
the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
fought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
f°cal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
DIVISION DIRECTOR
DATE 4 " / — $ V
DATE
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH
(continued)
9. Maintains coordination and liaison with other regional office personnel where
programs relate to emergency activities.
sJtu?tlon r??orH to Regional Administrator during an emergency situation.
This activity includes situation displays as appropriate, depending upon the nature
and magnitude of the emergency situation.
12. Reviews environmental emergency response plans developed by states. Provides
assistance to these agencies in plan development and improving their capability
to respond to emergency situations. F y
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective-and duties of this section 1n relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
10. Secures and maintains equipment necessary for emergency response activities.
DATE
DIVISION DIRECTOR
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Analytical Support BRANCH
DIVISION
Environmental Services
Provides analytical support to Region VIII programs and to other Federal, State
and local agencies.
Develops and implements an internal analytical quality control program to insure
the accuracy and reliability of data generated by the Branch.
Provides technical support and assistance to the Regional Quality Assurance Officer
in the implementation of regional quality assurance program.
Provides assistance to the Operations Branch in the conduct of NPDES Compliance
inspections and other technical surveys.
Provides"technical consultation and expert advice to other regional programs on
matters concerning analytical support and the planning and implementation of
intensive water quality studies particularly aquactic biology.
Technical assistance to the regional radiation program - evaluation of data and
the review of EIS material - is conducted out of the Branch office.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch 1n relation to the overall function of
the division arid station. This statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the focal point of
the- workload/workflow analysis for this Brarrclr..
DATE PATE 8^.1 SO RS-u
(Form FS-B)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Biological Sciences
SECTION
BRANCH
DIVISION
Analytical Support Branch
Environmental Services
1. Provides advice and instruction to other Federal, State and local agencies on
techniques and application of biological and microbiological methods and procedures
and field sampling techniques for the design and conduct of intensive water quality
2. Conducts specialized biological analyses-fish bioassays (laboratory and field)
fry Hpt-prminp limits and pffprfs nf tnyir snh^anrpc ^ algal agcayg fn Hpfinp
nutrient control needs, and benthic studies to determine stream conditions.
3. Conducts microbiological analysis of drinking vater supplies and effluents in
support of regional and state regulatory programs. Conducts specialized microbiolog-
ical analyses - Ames test, Giardia, Salmonella in support of regional and State
regulatory programs.
4. Conducts evaluations of State, local and private microbiology and biology
laboratories to determine capabilities and adherence to standard analytical and
quality control practices.
5. Develops and implements an internal quality control program for microbiology.
aquatic biology, and field sampling activities. Conducts intensive field surveys in
support of regional and State regulatory programs.
6. Provides technical assistance to States in the conduct of biological investig-
ations of ambient waters (intensive surveys and or long term monitoring stations.)
Assistance involves technical advice, participation in the field sampling efforts,
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and Is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
studies.
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
Biological Sciences SECTION
Analytical Support Branch BRANCH
Environmental Services DIVISION
ff (rnnr i nnpcO and biological analysis of collected samples ( identification
and enumeration.)
7 Provides limited assistance to Field Operations Branch in the conduct of
NPDES and RCRA compliance inspections and other surveys.
8. Provides technical consultation to other regional programs on matters of
waste permits, water quality standards, and capabilities for self-monitoring by
municipal and industrial dischargers, and other areas as appropriate.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
BRANCH CHIEF
DATE
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
CHEMISTRY SECTION
ANALYTICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT DIVISION
5££ViCE5
1. Provides analytical support in the form of chemical (organic and inorganic^,
physical, and radiological analysis of ambient air, ambient wate. liquid pffluents,
foodstuff*;, hazardous wastes. ppstiriHps rPsiHnpg; and h-inlngiral camplcc +o Ppginn
VIII programs and to other federal, state and local agenrips. A mainr pffort. in tftis
regard is support of NPDES and RCRA comnlianrp monitoring *n4 support
2- Using spprialized poitipment fp.g. inHnrtvply-rrmplprl plasma emission spectrograph
and Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer conducts limited "toxic substances" analyses
j* onwirnnmental media and effluent, samples in snnport nf SPfl rpnionai and nations 1
program efforts. ;
Dpvelopl special techniques for analysis of complex envronmental samples.
A. Develop! and implements an internal analytical quality control program to insure
the accuracy and reliability of data generated by the Section.
5.. Provides technical support and assistance to the Regional Quality Assurance
Coordinator in the implementation of regional quality assurance programs, tjiis includes-5
—Technical advice and consultation to participating labortories (other federal, state
local and commerical) in analytical quality control programs to insure the gener-
ation of valid data.
_-On-site evaluations of laboratories receiving EPA funds or requesting certification
iinder the provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station." This statement reflects the changes
brought.about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as~the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
- uSction chief
DATE j'/W&L
HlS
DATE 4/2o/b
(Form FS-S)
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
CHEMISTRY SECTION
ANALYTICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT DIVISION
u i c e_s>
—Technical review and recommendations on requests for altprnat.p tP<;t pmyjnrps
—On-site evaluations of State Field sampling programs (water Quality)
6. Provides limited assistance to the Operations Branch -in tho mnHnrt nf NPnrs
anH Rr.RA rnmpl ianr.p inspections and other snrvpvs.
7. Provides technical consultation to other regional programs on matters of waste
{jgi i.i i ts T - w
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
DATA ANALYSIS BRANCH, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Strives to achieve the goals of complete data management by serving as the
collection center for parametric data and providing storage, retrieval and
analytical services.
2. Responsible for data quality, completeness and consistency coordination.
3. Designs and develops techniques for characterizing environmental quality
trends and progress.
4. Develops imaginative and appropriate reporting and display formats, for example,
Environmental Profiles.
5. Performs environmental quality analyses and prepares subsequent papers and
reports.
6. Interprets results of analyses and prepares subsequent papers and reports.
7. Acts as the parametric data reception center and repository.
8. Performs data encoding - input/output editing, and storage and retrieval.
9. Functions as the systems and user interface for parametric systems (to states
and Headquarters units).
"0. Provides technical assistance to states, other federal agencies, and Head-
uarters units.
11- Performs scientific computer programming to support analyses and studies.
12. Provides data file access and data manipulation.
13. Assists in utilizing existing environmental models.
14. Provides math and statistical analysis, consulting, and review.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this section in relation to the overall functions
of the Branch, Division and Station. This statement reflects the changes
brought about by the Reorganization of 1981 and is approved for use as the
focal point of the workload/workflow analysis of this Section.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
MONTANA OFFICE
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Title
Series/Grade
Director GM-81S-14
Sec-Steno GS-318-6
Stuaent Aide GW-322
Name
Montgomery, Acting
Clevenger
Delong
WATER PROGRAMS
Title
Series/Grade Name
Engle, Acting
Ashworth
Construction Grants
Chief CO-05
Harris, Acting
Clk-Typ GS-322-4
Env Eng GS-8I9-12
Boyter
Water Quality Management/
Construction Grants
Env Eng GS-819-12
Potts
Drinking Water/UIC
Env Eng C0-05 Engle
Indian Programs Coordinator/
Special Studies/
Surveillance and Analysis
Phy Sci GS-1301-12 Vacant
Water Compliance
Env Eng GS-819-12 Fox
NEPA
Phy Sci GS-1301-12 Taylor
Grants Administration
Grants Spec GS-301-9 Doan
AIR, PESTICIDES & HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAMS
Title Series/Grade Name
Chief GS-819-13 J.
Clk-Typ GS-322-4 Geier
Air State Implementation Plan (SIP)
and Air Compliance
Air Pro Spec. C0-05 T. Harris
Env Eng GS-819-11 Sinnott
Solid And Hazardous Waste
(including Superfund)
Env Eng
Phy Sci
Env Eng
GS-819-12
GS-1301-11
CO-05
J. Harris
Shank!in
Dunn
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
MONTANA OFFICE DIVISION
A. Director
- Responsible for the overall administration, coordination and liaison for
EPA programs in Montana.
- Under supervision of the Regional Administrator directs State/EPA
Agreement activities.
- Responsible for implementing EPA Region VIII policy for program matters
in Montana.
- Assumes lead responsibility on conducting EPA oversight responsibility
for all delegated activities.
- Responsible for the review and preparation of Environmental Impact Assess-
ments and Statements and Special Environmental Studies funded by EPA.
- Acts as EPA focal point for International Boundary issues between Canada
and Montana.
B. Environmental Evaluation
- Coordinates NEPA related work in Montana.
- Performs Project Officer duties on the Flathead Environmental Study.
- Performs Project Officer duties on Section 201 EIS's.
- Acts as 404 Contact with EPA Region VIII.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the Objective and duties of the Division. This statement
reflects the changes brought ab ou t oy th e Reorganizat1on of 1981 and 1s
approved for use as the focal point of the workload/workflow analysis for this
division.
DIVISION DIRECTOR
DATE
(Form F5-D)
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C. Grants Administration
Coordinates preparation of annual State/EPA Agreement under the
guidance of appropriate Regional staff.
Responsible for grants administration of EPA grants for Montana.
Tracks legislative proposals and prepares regular reports for
dissemination in EPA Region VIII.
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
FOR
ATR PF^TTCTDF^ f, Hfl7flt?nniK Ufl^TF BRANCH
MONTANA nFFTfF DIVISION
A. Air
- Act as a focal point in EPA for the State Implementation Plan (SIP).
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), and air quality
monitoring.
- Support the State of Montana's efforts to develop revisions to the
Montana SIP.
- Provide direction to the State of Montana on the requirements which must
be included in any SIP revisions.
- Negotiate realistic goals with the Air Quality Bureau to guide their air
quality program.
- Evaluate SIP submittals. Provide coriiments to Montana. Develop SIP
action package.
- Correct any SIP deficiencies if not corrected by State and promulgate the
corrections if needed.
B. Program Grants - Indian Activities
- Administer the State 105 Grant. Provide assistance and direction to
Indian Tribes in developing and implementing air programs.
r. Air Compliance
- Overview Montana's air compliance program.
We have agreed to the above functional statement as an accurate description of
the objective and duties of this branch in relation to the overall function of
the division and station. Tnis statement reflects the changes brought about
by the Reorganization of 1981 and 1s approved for use as the focal point of
the workload/workflow analysis for this Branch.
aPs/i.w iSn ut
DIVISION DIRECTOR ) BRANCH CHIEF.r
DATE_ DATE A \20lp*2r
(Form FS-B)
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- Ensure that appropriate enforcement action is taken against all
significant violators of the State Implementation Plan.
- In conjunction with the appropriate Divisions of Region VIII, issue
notices of violation to Montana upon the determination that a
significant violation has occurred.
- In cases where Montana does not proceed with an appropriate enforcement
action or if requested by Montana provide technical support in EPA
enforcement actions.
- Perform air compliance overview inspections on State inspected sources.
- Perform complete air compliance inspections on Indian reservation
sources.
- Evaluate and guide Montana's air monitoring program with technical
assistance from the Environmental Services Division to the Montana Air
Quality Bureau.
- Overview State air permit activities including PSD once it has been
delegated. Provide guidance on permit activities to ensure Federal
requirements are met. Review and comment on permit program until the
PSD program is delegated. Coordinate activities between the State and
the Regional Office.
- Coordinate all enforcement activities.
- Review Montana's inspections of major sources; provide comments on
adequacy of State inspections; assist Montana in improving their
inspections.
D. Pesticides - Toxics
- Administer and overview the Montana Pesticides Grant and Enforcement
Agreement.
- Administer Indian pesticides grants.
- Support and guide Tribal pesticide programs within Montana.
- Assist Montana in performing their responsibilities through training,
technical guidance and inspections.
- Coordinate all pesticides activities in Montana between the State and
Region VIII.
- Ensure effective and expeditious enforcement actions on all significant
violations.
- Perform toxics inspections.
- Coordinate all toxic related matters with Montana and provide technical
assistance as required.
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E. Hazardous and Solid Waste
- Administer the hazardous waste grant in Montana.
- Provide all necessary assistance to Montana in developing a hazardous
waste program. Coordinate interim and final authorization.
- Coordinate all special assistance programs with the Solid Waste Bureau.
- Respond and coordinate technical assistance requests.
- Assist in the review and evaluation of hazardous waste disposal sites.
- Inspect hazardous waste facilities and provide technical support for
enforcement actions.
- Review and negotiate state solid and hazardous waste plans.
- Negotiate and overview hazardous waste commitments in State/EPA
Agreement.
- Provide technical guidance to State in permit writing, inspection
activities and hazardous waste facility siting.
- Coordinate and provide assistance in support of Indian solid waste and
hazardous waste planning activities.
F. Emergency Response - CERCLA (SUPERFUND)
- Provide initial EPA response to hazardous waste emergencies. Provide
information to Regional Office for follow-up. Any continuing on-scene
coordination activities will be handled by Regional Office.
- Assist on-scene coordinator as necessary.
- Investigate, document and monitor containment, counter measures*
removal, and mitigation actions pertaining to oil and hazardous material
spills where Regional on-scene coordinator is not required.
- Coordinate with State on emergency activities.
- Provide guidance and direction to State in support of emergency response
planning.
- Direct the remedial activities of CERCLA in Montana. Coordinate,
negotiate and overview State participation.
- Inform Region of all activities on remedial and emergency activities.
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functional statement
FOR
WATER PROGRAMS BRANCH
MONTANA OFFICE DIVISION
A. Program Grants
- Provide EPA Project Officers for Section 106 Program Grant and Section
205(g) Program Grant.
- Transmits operating guidance and negotiates State/EPA Agreement (SEA)
priorities with the State.
- Process grant documents.
- Monitor State progress.
- Coordinate Regional and Montana Office review of program activities,
materials and program outputs..
B. Water Quality Management
- Provide advice and assistance to the staff of the State Environmental
Regulatory Agency on planning and conduct of the State's water quality
planning programs.
- Coordinate with EPA Region VIII the review of State promulgated water
- Act as Water Quality Management Project Officer.
- Coordinate and advise other Federal agencies on the planning activities of
the State and EPA.
- Represent EPA in conferences, seminars and professional meetings.
- Participate on Water Resource Council Level B studies.
- Participate on appropriate task forces and committees pertaining to all
nonpoint source categories.
quality standards.
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the workload/workflow analysis for this Branc .
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C. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Provide guidance and support to the State on the preparation of the
Section 305(b) report.
- Provide assistance to the QA Officer in yearly laboratory evaluation
including quality assurance.
- Provide and coordinate technical assistance on special water quality
evaluation and monitoring techniques.
- Act as EPA liaison to Water Resources Division, Montana District Office of
USGS, FS, BLM, and other federal agencies.
D. Construction Grants and Municipal Operations
- Monitor State's activities to ensure compliance and performance under the
205(g) Delegation Agreement.
- Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to State grants
program office.
- Maintain program management responsibilities for all construction grant
activities not delegated to the State under a formal delegation agreement.
- As appropriate, review and finalize preliminary environmental assessment
prepared by the State and prepare Findings Of No Significant Impact.
- Review and recommend approval/disapproval of all grant awards and
amendments.
- Serve as advisor to the State Water Pollution Control Agency, municipal
and private consulting engineers on the functional design, operating
standards and adequacy of proposed wastewater treatment facilities.
- Attend meetings of professional engineers, public officials and other
interested organizations and provide updated guidance.
- Ensure that all professional standards are met on construction grant
applications and amendments.
- Provide information to other Federal agencies authorized under existing
law to provide assistance needed, such as FMHA, EDA, HUD and SBA.
- Responsible for amending Section 205(g) agreement when appropriate.
- Review annually State capability and competency in regard to present
staffing and salary levels to carry out its responsibilities.
- Assist the State in continuing construction grants training programs.
- Provide and coordinate operation and maintenance technical assistance as
requested.
- Participate in operators training program as requested.
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E. Discharge Permits
- Implement and evaluate compliance assurance program in cooperation with
the State of Montana and Regional Office.
- Determine compliance of permittee with effluent limitations, schedules,
self-monitoring and other special requirements.
- Assist State of Montana in review of Montana Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (MPDES) permit applications.
- Conduct compliance evaluation overview inspections on State permitted
discharges.
- Conduct facility inspections for compliance with all pollution prevention
regulations (40 CFR 112).
- In cooperation with the State, assist in developing and carrying out a
statewide effluent monitoring program.
- Prepare technical reports as necessary.
- Review waste discharge permits drafted by the State.
- Assist in correct interpretation and application of effluent guidelines.
- Assist in planning and accomplishment of special investigations conducted
by the State or other water pollution control agencies.
- Conduct all aspects of NPDES permit program on American Indian
reservations.
- Maintain liaison with EPA Region VIII on major Section 404 issues.
F. Drinking Water/UIC
- Provide guidance and oversight on the State Public Water Systems
Supervision Program.
- Directs implementation of the UIC program in Montana.
- Implement all aspects of Safe Drinking Water Act on Indian reservations.
- Provide Project Officer for all Federal financial assistance authorized
under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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EPA ACRONYMS
AAQS
Ambient Air Quality Standard
AC&C
Abatement, Control and Compliance (Appropriation)
ACIR
Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
A EROS
Aerometric and Emissions Reporting System
AIAA
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astrononautics
AIRS
Aerometric Information and Retrieval System
APEX
Air Pollution Control Exercise
APTD
Air Pollution Technical Document
APT I
Air Pollution Training Institute
AQCR
Air Quality Control Region
AQDHS
Air Quality Data Handling System
AQPS
Air Quality Planning and Standards
ARCB
Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland 20705
ASA
Air Stagnation Advisories
AS PA
American Society for Public Administration
ATD
Applied Technology Division
AUTOMAP
Automatic Map Data Project
AWMD
Air and Waste Management Division
BACT
Best Available Control Technology
BAT
Best Available Technology
BOA
Basic Ordering Agreement
BOAC
Billed Office Address Code
BOPF
Basic Oxygen Process Furnace
BP
Blue Plains D. C. Pilot Plant, Washington, D. C.
CAA
Clean Air Act
CAMP
Continuous Air Monitoring Program
CDHS
Comprehensive Data Handling System
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CDM - CIimatological Dispersion Model
CDS - Compliance Data System
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (1980) (Superfund)
CEQ - Council on Environmental Quality
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
CGIS - Construction Grants Information System
CIS - Chemical Information System
CO - Carbon Monoxide
COE - Corps of Engineers
COEPR - Commissioned Officer Efficiency and Progress Report
CPDD - Control Programs Development Division
CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation
CWA - Clean Water Act
DAO - Durham Accounting Office
DAS - Division of Atmospheric Surveillance
DCO - Durham Contract Operations
DCP - Department of Chemistry and Physics
DCS - Division of Control Systems
DEA - Diethanolamine
DER - Division of Ecological Research
DHER - Division of Health Effects Research
DM - Division of Meteorology
DOHM - Division of Oil and Hazardous Materials
DRCOG - Denver Regional Council of Governments
DSSE - Division of Stationary Source Enforcement
EEO - Equal Employment Opportunity
EGD - Effluent Guidelines Division
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EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EIS - Environmental Impact Statement
Emissions Inventory System
EMB - Emission Measurement Branch
EMS - Enforcement Management System
EMSU - Environment Meterological Support Unit
EO - Executive Order
EOCC - Emergency Operations Control Center
ESB - Engineering Services Branch
ESD - Environmental Services Division
ESECA - Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974
ESED - Emission Standards and Engineering Division
FEA - Federal Energy Administration
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Administration
FEPCA - Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act
FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
FMVCP - Federal Motor Vehicle Control Program
FMO - Facilities Management Office
FOI - Freedom of Information
FONSI - Finding of No Significant Impact
FPC - Federal Power Commission
FPRS - Federal Planning Reporting System
FSM - Fixed Station Monitoring
FTE - Full-time Equivalent
FY - Fiscal Year
GAO - General Accounting Office
GPO - Government Printing Office
GPSF - General Point Source File
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6SA - General Services Administration
6SD - General Services Division
HAPEMS - Hazardous Pollutants Enforcement Management System
HAPS - Hazardous Air Pollutants
HATREMS - Hazardous and Trace Substance Emissions System
HC - Hydrocarbons
ICS - Intermittent Control System
INFONET - Computer Sciences Corporation Network
ISB - Industrial Studies Branch
ISD - Informational Services Division
LUP - Land Use Planning
MAG - Module Advisory Group
MDAD - Modeling and Data Analysis Division
MDS - Manpower Development Staff
MDSD - Monitoring and Data Support Division
MEA - Monoethanolamine
MB - Monitoring and Reports Branch
MSAPC - Mobile Source Air Pollution Control
MWWSD - Municipal Waste Water Systems Division
NAAQS - National Ambient Air Quality Standard
NADB - National Air Data Branch
National Aerometric Data Bank
NAMS - National Air Monitoring Station
NAQTS - National Air Quality Trend Station
NfiRS - National Archives and Records Service
NASN - National Air Surveillance Network
NDIR - Nondispersive Infrafred Analyzer
NEDA - N-l-naphthylethylenediamine Dihydrochloride
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NEDB - National Emissions Data Bank
NEDS - National Emissions Data System
NEDSXREF - Number to Cross-Reference NEDS and Enforcement Data Systems
NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act
NERC - National Environmental Research Center
NES - National Eutrophication Survey
NESHAPS - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
System
N6PRP - Northern Great Plains Resource Program
NMHC - Non-Methane Hydrocarbons
NMOC - Non-Methane Organic Materials
NO2 - Nitrogen Oxide
NO - Nitric Oxide
Nx - Nitrogen Oxides
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NPDES - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NPPI - National Pollution Priority Index
NSPS - New Source Performance Standards
NTIS - National Technical Information Service
OA - Office of Administration (HQ)
OANR - Office of Air, Noise and Radiation (HQ)
OAQPS - Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
OAWP - Office of Air and Water Programs
Og - Ozone
OCIL - Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Liaison
OGC - Office of General Counsel (HQ)
OMSA - Office of Management Systems and Analysis
OPA - Office of Public Affairs
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OPFTE - Other than Full-time Equivalent
OPM - Office of Policy and Management
ORD - Office of Research and Development (HQ)
OTS - Office of Toxic Substances (HQ)
OW - Office of Water (HQ)
PCB - Polychlorinated Biphenyls
PC&B - Personnel Compensation and Benefits
PC(H) - Hydrofoil Patrol Craft
PDI - Prevalence-Duration-Intensity Index
PE&A - Planning, Evaluation and Analysis (Budget program element)
PPB - Polybrominated Biphenyls
PHM - Patrol Hydrofoil Missile
PMD - Personnel Management Division
PMT - Program Management Team
PRB - Program Review Board
PSD - Prevention of Significant Deterioration (of air quality)
PSI - Pollution Standards Index (air)
PSM - Point Source Monitoring
PUR - Process Weight Rate
PWS - Public Water Supply
QA - Quality Assurance
QAEML - Quality Assurance and Environmental Monitoring Laboratory
QCB - Quality Control Branch
RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RMS - Resource Management System
RMSS-APCA - Rocky Mountain States Section
Air Pollution Control Association
RO - EPA Regional Office
ROMCOE - Rocky Mountain Center on the Environment
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RPS - Regional Programs Staff
RTCC - Research Traingle Computing Center
RTP - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
SAC - Standing Advisory Committee
SAMWG - Standing Air Monitoring Work Group
SAROAD - Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data
SASD - Strategies and Air Standards Division
SBA - Small Business Administration
SCS - Supplementary Control Systems
SDB - Standards Development Branch
SDID - Standards Development Implementation Division
S&E - Salaries and Expenses (Appropriation)
SEA - State/EPA Agreement
SIB - Standards Implementation Branch
SIP - State Implementation Plan
SLAMS - State and Local Air Monitoring Station
SMO - Safety Management Office
SMSA - Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area
S02 - Sulfur Dioxide
SPM - Special Purpose Monitoring
SSPCP - Stationary Source Pollution Control Program
STAPPA - State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrator
STORET - Storage and Retrieval (water quality data)
SWIRS - Solid Waste Information Retrieval System
TAG - Technical Advisory Group
TCD - Transportation Control Document
TCGD - Transportation Control Document
THM - Trihalomethane
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TRO - Temporary Restraining Order
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
TSP - Total Suspended Particulates
UIC - Underground Injection Control
UNAMAP - Users' Network for Applied Modeling of Air Pollution
VMT - Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOC - Volatile Organic Compound
WMD - Water Management Division
WPD - Water Planning Division
WPO - Water Programs Operations
WQD - Water Quality Division
WQNSCD - Water Quality and Non-Point Source Control Division
WRC - Water Resources Council
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Briefing Items For Regional Administrator - Environmental Services Division
1. Utah Flood - Damage assessments for waste water treatment plants and
water treatment olants. EPA assisting Federal Emergency Management
Administration (FEMA) in disaster response.
2. Western Colorado Floods - No Presidential Declaration requested by
Governor of Colorado. May be future assessment.
3. Dioxin evaluation - Libby Montana (St. Regis paper) - Montana Office
lead.
4. Dioxin evaluation - Syntex Chemical Co. (formerly Arapahoe Chemical)
Boulder, Colorado - Air and Hazardous Waste Management lead.
5. PCB - Caroio, North Dakota - Abandoned drum with general
contamination throughout area, soils, well water. Referral Air and Hazardous
Waste Division.
6. PCB - Ogden, Utah — PCB in cattle -- Referral from Food and Drug
Administration, Air and Hazardous Wastes Mgmt. Division lead.
7. Inmediate Removal Actions at Hazardous Waste Sites — CERCLA
imnediate removal actions appear to be appropriate at several hazardous waste
sites in the region.
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ISSUES - OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
REORGANIZATION - reorganize functions of the Office of Policy and
Management, looking at Regional performance as a whole.
BUDGET
FY83 - Is funding adequate?
FY84 - Must postpone Region VIII FTE distribution until the F784
appropriation has been made final.
FT85 - Agency formulation of the FY85 budget proposal is now in
progress.
SPACE PLANNING - need to consider options for space usage in the light
of the move of ESD to the Federal Center
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BRIEFING ISSUES FOR RA - WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION
A. EIS/404 Dredge and Fill Permitting Issues
1. COLORADO - HOMESTAKE PHASE II - Final EIS information not adequate
on wetland impacts and alternatives to allow evaluation pursuant to Section
404(b)(1) Guidelines. We recommended permit not be issued.
2. ETSI PIPELINE - Interrogatories have been answered concerning EPA's
401 certification of the intake construction and EPA is being questioned
on their review of the EIS concerning the pipeline routes, the intake
would be located in the Missouri River in South Dakota.
3. McCOOK LAKE - an oxbow lake of the Missouri River in southeastern
South Dakota. State has asked EPA assistance in getting COE to exert juris-
diction to prevent further degredation to the lake by a local landowner.
4. BLACK HILLS STREAMS - Headwater streams (less than 5 cfs) in the Black
Hills of western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming face potential and
actual severe degradation from placer mining and similar activities. A re-
quest has been made by States and Federal resource agencies to the Omaha COE
District Engineer that he use his discretionary authority to require individual
permits for these activities in selected streams and stream segments. COE
has not responded.
5. UTAH FLOOD - Repair and restoration efforts in Utah following the
widespread flooding.
6. ADAM'S RIB SKI AREA - Proponent has not justified the need for the
construction of base facilities in a wetland area. Due to this omission we
recommended permit not be issued.
7. WETLANDS MITIGATION HANDBOOK - It is proposed that this document be
finalized - it is an aid to developers and local governments and is intended
to streamline the 404 permitting process.
B. NPDES Permitting/Compliance Issues
1. CLEAN WATER ACT - Status and impact of proposed amendments which are
now before Congress.
2. COLORADO NPDES LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY AND DELEGATION AGREEMENT - Response
to EPA concerns about adequacy of existing legislation and draft revised
agreement due in July.
3. ENFORCEMENT REFERRAL PROCESS - Problems with DOJ and EPA Headquarters;
impact on region and NPDES compliance. Region loosing credibility.
4. NATIONAL MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE POLICY - On the Administrator's "30 day"
list of issues. Region needs it badly.
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5. FEEDLOT COMPLIANCE - Results of recent inspections in South Dakota
and Utah and potential for enforcement actions are imminent.
6. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM - Review current Regional policy in preparation
for approval of local programs.
7. UTAH COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT - Status of negotiations
and resolution of issues surfacing during next several weeks. Possible overfiling.
8. NPDES PROGRAM DELEGATION - Status and potential delegations. South
Dakota may submit a delegation package within the next two months.
9. GENERAL PERMITS - Review Region's proposed strategy.
C. Water Quality Standards Issues
1. WHITEWOOD CREEK REVISION - Review of water quality standards revision
on Whitewood Creek, S.D. - Homestake Mining discharges into this creek.
2. REVIEW OF USE DESIGNATIONS, COLORADO RIVER - Water quality standards
review of waters in the lower Colorado River network (Colorado) - this part
of Colorado is oil shale area - EPA's review period has expired - the Kernel
issue is use designations or intermittent streams.
D. Ground Water Program
1. GROUND MATER POLICY - Originally proposed in 1980, this policy was
revised primarily in format, by a policy group established by Administrator
Gorsuch (Burford). It was then sent forward to President Reagan's Cabinet
Council on Natural Resources and Environment where Chairman Watt has not
officially acted on it.
2. UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) DIRECT IMPLEMENTATION - Region VIII
must implement the UIC program in two of our larger UIC States - Colorado and
Montana (also see #3 below for Indian lands). Substantial program development
remains in staff development, preparation for permitting, and compliance over-
sight.
3. UIC ON INDIAN LANDS - Policy for required implementation on Indian lands
has not been established. Unique problems exist, especially on reservations,
like the Navajo, which cross state boundaries.
4. UIC PRIMACY - Status of program development in states committed to the
program; barriers to primacy in Colorado and Montana; funding issues.
E. Public Water Systems (PWS)
1; REGIONAL COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL PRIMACY REGULATIONS - Comparisons of
compliance rates for Region VIII States vs other Regions.
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2. PWS ENFORCEMENT CASES IN NON-PRIMACY STATES - Discussions of the
violations leading to, and the status of, each enforcement case (currently 8).
3. PWS PRIMACY - Effectiveness of programs in primacy states of Colorado,
Montana, North Dakota, and Utah. Primacy program development in South Dakota!
Barriers to primacy in Wyoming.
4. STATUS OF REVISIONS TO THE PRIMACY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS - What
changes are likely and when - other changes to regulations on Safe Drinking
Water Act (SDWA) and implications for Region VIII.
5. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PWS WITH DEFICIENCIES - EPA has no construction
grants program for public water systems. Discuss what help is available in
each state.
F. Water Quality Planning
1. 208 PLAN UPDATES - The Governors of Utah and Colorado should be sending
the RA certified updates to several areawide water quality management plans
for his approval in the near future.
2. CONTINUING PLANNING PROCESS (CPP) - Colorado is updating its CPP for
water quality management. A public hearing was held on the draft and a final
CPP is expected by the end of the fiscal year. The RA will need to approve/
disapprove the CPP.
G. Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities Program
* 1. CENTRAL VALLEY/COTTONWOOD SALT LAKE COUNTY, UTAH - Central VpIIpv i*
a Regional sewage treatment authority serving six existing entities. Cotton-
wood District is proposing to withdraw from the Regional Authority.
2. CONSTRUCTION GRANTS ACCOUNTABILITY PRIORITY ITEMS
a. Obligations - The States through the Region submit a plan for
obligation of allocated funds according to their project priority lists.
Congressional appropriations are normally extended for two years.
b. Outlays - The expenditures to grantees for reimbursement. The
Region commits to a figure which is closely monitored since total National
program expenditures are budgeted and controlled by 0MB.
c. Physical Completion of Projects - Final field Inspection of
Federally funded projects. Inspection to insure project is completed according
to Plans and Specifications. Commitment by Region as part of priority activity
to complete projects.
d. Administrative Completion of Projects - Final payment on project
and request for audit. Commitment by Region to assure step to final close-
out.
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e. Audit Resolution - Final action before closeout. This has
resulted in a heavy work load.
3. DELEGATION OF CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROGRAM TO STATES - Up to 4 percent
of a states allocation can be used for program/project administration. All
six Region VIII states have accepted delegation under a general agreement and
separate agreements for each function. Program and State personnel have
revised and condensed the previous agreements, incorporated the 1981 law
changes into these agreements and will have them executed very soon.
4. OVERVIEW OF DELEGATED FUNCTIONS - Program personnel have conducted
midyear reviews of the States activity for all six States.
5. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL'S REVIEW OF PROJECTS - Two projects in
Region VIII as part of a total of six projects nationwide were reviewed by
the OIG. These six projects were classified as high visibility projects
by the former Administrator. These projects are Three Lakes, Colorado and
Thayne, Wyoming.
6. PROJECT PROTESTS - Casper, Wyoming Bid Protest. Protest by apparent
low bidder on a sewer project when the Casper Public Utilities Board attempted
to award to another bidder. Decision is due to be finalized the week of
June 26, 1983.
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