EPA540-R-06-014 Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP & Oil Information Center Monthly Report October 2005 Services in support of OSRTI, OIAA, and OEM National Toil-Free No.: (800) 424-9346 Local: (703) 412-9810 TDD National Toll-Free No.: (800) 553-7672 Local: (703) 412-3323 This report is prepared and submitted in support of Contract No. 68-W-01-020. Derrick Montford, Project Officer U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Printed on Washington, DC 20460 Recycled Paper Availability The complete text of the 1991 (November and December only) through December 2004 Monthly Call Center Reports may be accessed from the Internet. Go to EPA's Information Resources page at www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/infoserv.htm and select RCRA Monthly Reports. Reports starting with January 2005 may be accessed at www.epa.gov/superfund/resources/infocenter/reports.htm. The Information Center maintains an electronic mailing list named callcenter_oswer. 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CERCLA TITLE: Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 Superfund Annual Report PUBLICATION DATE: September 2005 EPA ORDER NO.: EPA540-R-05-001 DIRECTIVE NO.: 9200.2-51 AVAILABILITY: Internet URL: www.epa.gov/superfund/action/ process/fy2004.htm The FY 2004 Superfund Annual Report highlights the environmental and financial performance of the Superfund program over Fiscal Year 2004. This annual report highlights and discusses site progress, explains the criteria applied and reasons behind listing decisions, and summarizes trends and expenditures by fiscal year. TITLE: National Strategy to Manage Post Construction Completion Activities at Superfund Sites PUBLICATION DATE: October 2005 DIRECTIVE NO.: 9355 0-105 AVAILABILITY: Internet URL: www.epa.gov/superfund/action/ postconstruction/ This document establishes EPA's national strategy to manage post construction completion activities at Superfund sites (PCC Strategy). The PCC Strategy is a management framework of goals, with recommended approaches and initiatives, designed to provide greater assurance that remedies put in place under CERCLA remain protective over the long-term. It is intended to be a national strategy to manage the PCC aspects of Superfund sites generally, not a specific strategy for managing an individual site. EPA anticipates undertaking the projects outlined in this strategy over the next five years. TITLE: Portfields: Charting a Course for Port Revitalization PUBLICATION DATE: November 2005 EPA ORDER NO.: EPA560-R-05-002 AVAILABILITY: Internet URL: www.epa.gov/brownfields This report outlines the benefits of the Portfields pilot partnership. The report has three goals: 1) highlight the Portfields partnerships; 2) describe the accomplishments; and 3) document best management practices and innovative strategies that can be transferred to other ports. ------- FEDERAL REGISTERS Availability You may order copies of Federal Registers by calling the Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP & Oil Information Center National Toll-Free No.: (800) 424-9346 Local: (703) 412-9810 TDD National Toll-Free No.: (800) 553-7672 Local TDD: (703) 412-3323 Electronic Availability EPA Federal Registers from October 1994 to the present are accessible via the Internet at: www.epa.gov/fedrgstr PROPOSED RULES TRI "Toxics Release Inventory Burden Reduction Proposed Rule" October 4, 2005 (70 FR 57822) EPA proposed several revisions that would reduce the burden associated with the TRI reporting requirements. EPA proposed to increase the eligibility for the Form A for non-PBT chemicals and to allow limited use of the Form A for PBT chemicals, except for dioxins and dioxin-like compounds. Comments must be received by December 5, 2005. CROSS-PROGRAM "Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases of NOX (NO and NO2)" October 4, 2005 (70 FR 57813) EPA proposed to exempt certain releases of emissions of NO orNO2 (collectively NOx) to air from CERCLA and EPCRA reporting requirements. Comments must be received by December 5, 2005. "Fall 2005 Regulatory Agenda" October 31, 2005 (70 FR 65206) EPA published the Semiannual Regulatory Agenda to update the public about regulations and major policies currently under development, reviews of existing regulations and major policies, and rules and major policies completed or canceled since the last Agenda. NOTICES CERCLA "Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Brownfields Program Revitalization Grantee Reporting, EPA ICR Number 2104.01, OMB Control Number 2050- 0192" October 17, 2005 (70 FR 60335) EPA announced its plans to submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval: "Brownfields Program Revitalization Grantee Reporting," ICR Number 2104.01, OMB Control Number 2050-0192. The current expiration date for this ICR is August 31, 2006. Comments must be received by December 16, 2005. "Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act or Superfund, Section 128(a); Notice of Grant Funding Guidance for State and Tribal Response Programs" October 18, 2005 (70 FR 60512) EPA announced that it will accept requests from December 1, 2005, through January ------- Federal Registers October 2005 31, 2006, for grants to supplement State and Tribal Response Programs. This notice provided guidance on eligibility for funding, use of funding, grant mechanisms and process for awarding funding, the allocation system for distribution of funding, and terms and reporting under these grants. "Agency Information Collection Activities OMB Responses" October 21, 2005 (70 FR 61283) This document announced OMB responses to Agency clearance requests in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq). Specifically, ICRNo. 2144.02; "Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquires," was approved on September 15, 2005. This ICR, OMB Control Number 2050-0197, expires September 30, 2008. "Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; EPA ICR Number 1426.07, OMB Control Number 2050-0105" October 21, 2005 (70 FR 61284) EPA announced its plans to submit the following ICR to OMB for review and approval: "EPA Worker Protection Standard for Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response," ICR Number 1426.07, OMB Control Number 2050-0105. The current expiration date for this ICR is December 31, 2005. Comments must be received by December 20, 2005. "Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket" October 25, 2005 (70 FR 61616) EPA announced the twenty-first update of the Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket consisting of federal facilites that manage hazardous waste or from which hazardous substances have been or may be released. This list is current as of February 4, 2005. "Availability of Final lexicological Profiles" October 25, 2005 (70 FR 61622) EPA announced the availability of one new and seven updated lexicological profiles of priority hazardous substances prepared by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Comments must be received by February 27, 2006. "Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or Superfund, Section 104(k); and CERCLA Section 104(d); 'Discounted Loans' Under Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants" October 28, 2005 (70 FR 62108) EPA announced that Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grantees may provide discounted loans to eligible entities, including states, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations. TRI "Toxics Release Inventory 2006 Burden Reduction" October 4, 2005 (70 FR 57871) EPA announced its intent to explore potential approaches for modifying TRI reporting frequency. In particular, EPA is considering alternate year reporting to offer burden reduction and improved data quality and analysis. ------- October 2005 Federal Registers SETTLEMENTS AND CONSENT DECREES "Proposed Settlement; Diamond Alkali Superfund Site" October 6, 2005 (70 FR 58407) "Consent Decree; United States v. Eli skim, Inc., et al." October 6, 2005 (70 FR 58470) "Consent Decree; United States v. Tropical Fruit, S.E., etal." October 6, 2005 (70 FR 58470) "Consent Decree; United States of America v. Washington Golf and Country Club" October 6, 2005 (70 FR 58471) "Consent Decree; United States v. FTR, LP et al" October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59770) "Consent Decree; In re FV Steel and Wire" October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59770) "Consent Decree; United States v. General Electric Company" October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59771) "Consent Decree; United States v. Grand Truck Western Railroad Incorporated, etal." October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59771) "Consent Decree; United States v. Key Investment Company, et al." October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59772) "Proposed Settlement; Peterson/Puritan, Inc. Superfund Site" October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59772) "Consent Decree; United States of America v. Raymond and Donnis Holbrook Trust' October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59773) "Proposed Settlement; Denver Radium Superfund Site" October 18, 2005 (70 FR 60521) "Consent Decree; United States v. Allied Oil & Supply Company, et al." October 19, 2005 (70 FR 60853) "Consent Decree; United States and the State of Louisiana v. Chalmette Refining, L.L.C." October 19, 2005 (70 FR 60853) "Consent Decree; United States, etal. v. Exxon Mobil Corporation and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation" October 19, 2005 (70 FR 60853) "Consent Decree; United States v. Kerr- McGee Corp., et al." October 26, 2005 (70 FR 61842) "Proposed Settlement; College Grove Battery Chip Superfund Site" October 27, 2005 (70 FR 61974) "Proposed Settlement; Starmet CMI Superfund Site" October 27, 2005 (70 FR 61974) "Proposed Settlement; Liberty Industrial Finishing Superfund Site" October 31, 2005 (70 FR 62312) "Proposed Settlement; RSR Corporation Superfund Site" October 31, 2005 (70 FR 62312) ------- |