vvEPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response (5102G)
  EPA 542-F-11-008
  June 2011
Green  Remediation Best Management  Practices:
Sites with  Leaking  Underground  Storage Tank Systems
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation
                                                                          Quick Reference Fact Sheet
 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Principles
 for Greener Cleanups outline the Agency's policy for
 evaluating and minimizing the environmental "footprint" of
 activities undertaken when cleaning up a contaminated
 site.1 Use of the best management practices  (BMPs)
 identified in EPA's series of green remediation fact sheets
 can help project managers and other stakeholders apply
 the principles on a routine basis, while maintaining the
 cleanup objectives,  ensuring protectiveness of a remedy,
 and improving  its environmental outcome.2
  Overview
Almost  495,000 releases  of  petroleum  from  federally
regulated  underground  storage  tanks  (USTs)  have been
reported to  EPA as of September 2010.  Of these,  over
93,000 LIST site cleanups remain. The Association of State
and   Territorial   Solid   Waste   Management  Officials
(ASTSWMO)  estimates  that  cleaning  up  LIST  system
releases costs the states approximately  $700 million each
year,3 in addition to federal expenditures under the Leaking
Underground Storage Tank  (LUST)  Trust fund and costs
paid by responsible parties.

State  agencies  maintain  responsibility  to  implement and
oversee corrective actions at UST sites, with the exception
of federal authority for UST site cleanup in Indian country.
The  majority of these  actions  involve UST  systems for
petroleum fuel rather than chemicals containing hazardous
substances  and  most  involve  retail  fueling  stations.
Common  contaminants  associated  with  fuel  releases
include benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX)
and sometimes  other chemicals of concern such as methyl
ferf-butyl  ether  (MTBE),  ethanol,  or  lead   scavengers
(ethylene dibromide and  1,2-dichloroethane).

Releases of  petroleum, used  oil, or chemicals can result
from problems such as corrosion of the tank or  attached
pipes, structural failure, or faulty  installation. In  addition to
the tank, components  of an UST system include connected
underground piping,  underground  ancillary  equipment,
and the containment system, if any.
 An UST clean up that involves excavating 5,000 cubic feet of
 soil and operating a soil vapor extraction system over three
 years for deeper soil could emit 190 tons of carbon dioxide
 equivalent, approximately the same amount emitted through
 electricity consumption of 21 homes over one year.
                                                                                       Energy
                       Core Elements of Green Remediation
                 Reducing total energy use and increasing the percentage
                 of energy from renewable resources
                 Reducing air pollutants and
                 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
                 Reducing water use and negative
                 impacts on water resources
                 Improving materials management
                 and waste reduction efforts, and
                 Protecting ecosystem services during cleanup
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                                           Use of green remediation BMPs to remediate these  sites
                                           can help minimize the environmental footprint of cleanup
                                           activities  and  improve corrective  action outcomes.  The
                                           practices for  UST cleanups are  intended to  complement
                                           rather  than  replace  federal  requirements  for  corrective
                                           actions (40 CFR Part 280,  subpart F).  The  practices  also
                                           may  enhance state-administered  UST  programs,  which
                                           have state-specific corrective action  requirements.
                                            "All cleanup approaches, and all elements of the cleanup
                                            process, can he optimized to enhance their overall
                                            environmental outcome; therefore, green remediation involves
                                            more than merely adopting a specific technology or
                                            technique."           EPA Principles for Greener Cleanups1
                                           Many green  remediation  BMPs are standard  operating
                                           procedures that  are  borrowed from  the  construction,
                                           industrial,  and other business  sectors working to reduce
                                           their environmental footprint.  Some involve  little  or no
                                           additional  cost while others may involve initial expenditures
                                           that can be recovered over the life  of a cleanup project.
                                           EPA  recognizes  that  project  management  discretion  is
                                           involved when comparing the technical feasibility as well as
                                           the  cost  of  implementing some  BMPs  at a  given  site.
                                           Applicability of each BMP may  also differ due to variability
                                           in site conditions such as the  type  of stored liquid,  UST
                                           system size, or anticipated site reuse.

                                           EPA encourages  UST cleanup project managers to procure
                                           services  from  contractors, environmental  or  engineering
                                           consultants, and  laboratories demonstrating a commitment
                                           to the core elements of  green  remediation. Opportunities
                                           to reduce the environmental footprint of cleanup are found
                                           during each major phase of activity:
                                           >   Characterizing the site
                                           >   Removing or replacing a tanks/stem, and
                                           >   Remediating contaminated environmental media.

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  Characterizing the Site
Integrating green  remediation  ("greener  cleanup") BMPs
early during the initial response, investigative, and project
design phases can help  reduce the cumulative footprint of
an LIST cleanup. Site investigation BMPs include:
• Using  dynamic,  real-time  decision-making  strategies
  such  as  Triad to  minimize energy  and other resources
  needed for field  mobilization and sampling efforts4
• Deploying geophysical tools such as ground penetrating
  radar or electromagnetic surveys to  define boundaries of
  buried tanks without disturbing land
• Maximizing  use  of portable meters  with photoionization
  or flame ionization  detectors  to  screen soil cuttings or
  sample cores for  contaminant  presence,   to efficiently
  locate materials needing excavation and minimize initial
  needs for sample analysis by offsite laboratories
• Selecting  direct push  (DP)  tools to  collect subsurface
  samples  wherever  site  conditions   allow,  rather  than
  conventional drilling systems that typically  involve more
  fuel  consumption,  land  disturbance, and  investigation-
  derived waste
• Equipping DP tools  with real-time qualitative tools such
  as   membrane   interface   probes   or  laser   induced
  fluorescence, wherever warranted by site complexity, to
  additionally  reduce remobilizations  and  investigation-
  derived waste generation
• Using  field  test  kits  that  minimize needs for  offsite
  analysis of samples and selecting test kits that generate
  minimal waste
• Integrating remote sampling approaches such as solar-
  powered telemetry systems  to reduce field trips, and
• Deploying mobile laboratories to reduce off-site sample
  analysis if a high volume of samples is anticipated.

Other  techniques  resulting in a smaller  footprint  of field
activities include:
• Choosing biodegradable  hydraulic  fluids  on hydraulic
  equipment such  as drill rigs
• Using closed-loop cleaning systems relying  on graywater
  to wash non-sampling  related machinery and equipment
• Steam-cleaning   or  using  phosphate-free  detergents
  instead of organic  solvents or acids to decontaminate
  sampling equipment
• Containing  decontamination  fluids  and preventing their
  entrance into storm drains  or the ground surface, and
• Segregating  and  stockpiling drill cuttings  for  potential
  onsite distribution of clean  soil.
Additional  BMPs  are  described  in  EPA's companion  fact
sheet, Green Remediofion  Besf A/lonogemenf Practices: Site
Investigation.50

BMPs for green purchasing may be introduced to an UST
cleanup project during the investigative phase and carried
forward  to  cleanup  activities.   For  example,   project
managers can:
• Choose   products  manufactured  through   processes
  involving nontoxic chemical alternatives
• Select products with recycled and biobased contents such
  as agricultural or forestry waste  instead  of  petroleum-
  based  ingredients; EPA offers  recycled product listings
  and  procurement  guidelines  specific  to  construction,
  landscaping, and other materials markets6
• Use   products,  packing   material,   and   disposable
  equipment with reuse or recycling potential
• Use  the  Electronic  Product  Environmental Assessment
  Tool (EPEATฎ)7 to find  electronic  products  with  reduced
  impacts on the environment and Energy Starฎ  ratings on
  energy efficiency of other products,8 and
• Select locally made materials whenever possible.

Other BMPs concerning project administration include:
• Establishing   reduced  paperwork  systems   such   as
  electronic networks for data transfers  and deliverables,
  team decisions, and document preparation
• Reducing  travel through increased  teleconferencing,  and
  selecting hotel and meeting facilities with  green policies
  when project meetings are  needed, and
• Establishing simple record-keeping procedures for green
  remediation   measures such  as  fuel  consumption,
  groundwater replenishment, and material recycling.
       EPA Region 9 investigation of LUST-contaminated soil
       and groundwater affecting Navajo Nation and Hop/
       Tribe tribal lands near Tuba City, AZ, involved use of a
       conceptual site model and mobile laboratory to guide
       subsurface application of food-grade vegetable oil that
       accelerated bioremediation of contaminated soil.
BMPs regarding onsite and offsite transportation can help
reduce the environmental footprint of UST system removals
and follow-on site remediation. Opportunities to reduce air
pollutant  emission from  internal  combustion  engines in
vehicles  and  stationary sources  involve  identifying  local
service providers who maximize use of:
  Operation and
  consumption  of
  operating proced
  Advanced  diesel
  catalysts,  diesel
  diesel particulate
  Fuel efficient  an
  electric  vehicles
maintenance  plans resulting  in  lower
  petroleum  fuel,  such  as   standard
ures to reduce engine idle
 technologies  such as  diesel oxidation
 particulate  matter filters,  and  partial
filters
d alternative vehicles  such  as plug-in
for  onsite data  collection  and  hybrid

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  electric vehicles  for  longer offsite travel;  EPA's  Green
  Vehicle Guide can  help  decision-makers  evaluate the
  options when choosing vehicles,9 and
• Alternative fuels  and fuel additives,  including  biodiesel
  blends and ultra low-sulfur diesel  for all  diesel-powered
  machinery and equipment.

Other methods to reduce
liquid  fuel  consumption
and  air emissions during
LIST site cleanup involve
increased substitution  of
petroleum    fuel    with
sources   of   renewable
energy,  particularly  for
powering    remediation
components or  auxiliary
equipment  with  a  low
energy demand. A  small
off-grid   wind   turbine
and/or or photovoltaic (PV) system,  for example, can  be
equipped with  deep-cycle  batteries  to provide  relatively
                               steady power.
Electricity for various needs
can he generated onsite by
mobile systems that
capture renewable energy.
                              Recovery of petroleum
                              products from groundwater
                              at the former Adak Naval
                              Complex in Alaska was
                              powered by a mobile wind
                              turbine.
Details  on benefits, costs, and other factors that can help
managers select and implement the  most suitable methods
to reduce transportation-related footprints are provided in
EPA's  Green  Remediation  Best  Management  Practices:
Clean Fuel & Emission Technologies for Site C/eonup.5b

Decision-makers can also investigate methods for reducing
air   emissions  caused  by   long-distance  transport  of
incoming materials or outgoing waste, such as:
• Procuring services or materials from partners or affiliates
  in EPA's SmartWay transport partnership10
• Considering railroad instead of truck transport, and
• Consolidating  deliveries   and   schedules   to   avoid
  deploying partially filled trucks.
  Removing or Replacing a Tank System
A  major contributor to the environmental  footprint  of an
LIST cleanup is  the deployment of  heavy machinery  for
excavation,  tank system  removal,  and site  restoration.
Many   related  BMPs   are   described  in   EPA's  Green
Remediation Best Management Practices: Excavation  and
Surface  Restoration.5c  Selection  of suitable  BMPs  when
removing  an  LIST  system  during  site  cleanup  may  be
affected by  conditions  such  as  groundwater depth,  soil
permeability, and subsurface rock types. Greener cleanup
BMPs applying to USTremovals include:
• Segregating  and stockpiling excavated soil  and material
  that is  clean or minimally  contaminated  for  beneficial
  reuse
• Covering  ground surfaces with re-useable tarp in  areas
  used for fluid extraction and  transfer
• Minimizing the  volume of water used  for rinsing a tank
  (where  allowed by state  and  local  agencies) prior to
  removal, to generate less waste water
• Flushing system pipes with  nitrogen instead of water to
  reduce waste generation
• Controlling  odor   and  fugitive  dust  by applying  bio-
  degradable foam on  equipment and  soil  surfaces
• Transferring extracted fuel or chemicals to local recyclers
  who use environmentally sound procedures, and
• Disposing tanks, piping, and other metal components at
  a  state-approved   or -certified  tank disposal  yard for
  recycling instead of a landfill.
                                                                 Surgical excavation
                                                                 and tank removal at
                                                                 the G&L Clothing
                                                                 site in Illinois
                                                                 allowed for minimal
                                                                 site disturbance and
                                                                 maximum recycling
                                                                 or reuse of
                                                                 excavated materials.
                               Profile:  G&L Clothing
                                        Cairo, IL

                               * Planned investigative and remedial activities that minimized
                                 mobilization of staff and equipment for removing two
                                 1,000-gallon gasoline USTs and one 5,000-gallon diesel
                                 USJ from an abandoned gasoline station
                               * Reduced offsite transportation and associated resources by
                                 maximizing deployment of local workers and suppliers
                               * Reduced the number of investigative samples by holistically
                                 approaching the target area as a single tank pit rather than
                                 three adjacent pits
                               • Conserved fuel by placing engine idle restrictions on
                                 construction equipment
                               * Reduced air emissions by using an excavator equipped with
                                 emission controls meeting EPA Tier II standards for non-
                                 road diesel equipment
                               • Avoided unnecessary double-crushing of excavated
                                 materials by loading excess concrete directly from the
                                 excavation pit into dump trucks
                               * Reclaimed the excavated tanks for recycling by a local auto
                                 salvage business, and
                               * Minimized the amount of imported soil needed as backfill
                                 during site redevelopment (for a  retail clothing store) by
                                 reusing approximately 50 tons of demolition concrete that
                                        shed onsite11
                                 was crusr
                              Cleanup activities that involve removing an UST system are
                              often  integrated  with  site  plans  to  continue  using an
                              underground  storage   facility   for   industrial   or  retail

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purposes.  Tank system replacement steps  that  could  be
taken by owners and  operators to minimize  potential  for
petroleum  or  chemical  releases  and  improve  release
detection could include:
• Avoid interior lining  of tanks or use cathodic protection
  when lining is in place
• Use secondarily contained tanks and piping
• Use tanks and  piping made of steel that are coated and
  cathodically protected, tanks and piping  made of non-
  corrodible  materials, or tanks that are  not subject to
  exterior corrosion (such as clad or jacketed steel tanks)
• Avoid ball floats as a means to prevent tank  overfills
• Install upgraded alarm systems
• Increase  the frequency of cathodic protection system tests
• Check release detection  equipment  at  least annually
  according to  manufacturer recommendations
• Avoid reliance  on  groundwater or soil vapor monitoring
  results as a means of leak detection, and
• Institute  non-cumbersome   "paper   trails"  that  can
  facilitate  stronger  environmental  stewardship  among
  short- or long-term UST owners and operators.

Current protocols for release detection systems  do  not
address ethanol blended fuels available  in today's  market.
Information about selecting leak detection technologies  for
ethanol blends  is available in a new quality assurance plan
available    from    EPA's    Environmental    Technology
Verification  (ETV) Program.12 The National  Renewable
Energy  Laboratory  offers  additional  information  about
biodiesel storage, handling, and use.13  EPA is developing
guidance on the compatibility  of UST systems with biofuels,
including  ethanol-blended fuels  containing greater than
1 0% ethanol; release of the guidance is expected in 201 1.
Some states also have policies in place regarding ethanol-
blended fuel storage.

Important  BMPs  for restoring land following  tank system
removal or replacement include:
• Using native species of plants  for  revegetation, which
  typically need little or no maintenance such as irrigation
• Finding  beneficial  use for woody debris,  such  as onsite
  or offsite landscaping or habitat creation
• Using  low  impact  development techniques  such  as
  creating  bioswales to reduce water runoff, and
• Using  pervious construction  materials  for vehicle  or
  pedestrian  traffic areas to increase  water infiltration to
  the subsurface of redeveloped  sites.
  Remediating Contaminated Environmental
  Media
Technologies used for UST cleanups often involve one or a
combination  of technologies such  as groundwater pump-
and-treat systems, soil  excavation and disposal, soil vapor
extraction,  air sparging,  bioventing, bioremediation, dual-
phase  extraction,  and  in situ chemical  oxidation.14 EPA's
Office   of   Superfund   Remediation   and   Technology
Innovation  (OSRTI)  offers companion fact sheets detailing
green remediation BMPs tailored to cleanup technologies:
• Pump and Treat Technologies^
• Bioremediafion,5e and
• Soil Vapor Extraction &Air Sparging.5

Decisions  on   how   to  implement   these   and  other
technologies   can   be  enhanced   by  assessing  their
environmental footprint on a site by site basis. The Green
Remediation Focus Web site sponsored by OSRTI offers a
compendium where  over  50  free  tools  such as online
calculators and software can be easily  accessed to assess
one or more elements of a greener cleanup.15 Other online
material  includes site-specific results  of applying a footprint
assessment methodology designed  by  EPA to include all
elements of a greener cleanup, as outlined in the Agency's
Principles for Greener Cleanups. Organizations conducting
or  managing  multiple  UST  cleanups  with   similar  site
conditions  may  save  resources  by also using  these tools
and  examples  to  select a  suite of  BMPs  that form  a
technology implementation model.

The environmental  outcome of  UST site cleanups through
use of nearly any  technology  may  be improved through
genera/ BMPs for remediation:
• Considering tradeoffs associated with energy use  and air
  emissions when evaluating the potential  for leaving waste
  in place at a portion of the site, if site-specific risk criteria
  can be met with minimal institutional controls
• Assuring  proper  sizing of remediation  equipment  that
  allows minimal  rates  of  energy  consumption  while
  sustaining the target cleanup pace
• Periodically reassessing and optimizing existing treatment
  systems to maintain  peak operating performance  and
  identify opportunities for taking any equipment offline as
  cleanup progresses
• Developing an  infrastructure for the remedial system  that
  can be integrated with  site reuse
• Switching to a  "polishing" remedy once effectiveness of
  an existing treatment system  declines,  as evidenced by
  significant decreases in mass recovery rates, and
• Recovering and recycling separated non-aqueous phase
  liquid (NAPL) through local fuel or  waste recyclers.
                              Two 21 -foot windmills
                              provide mechanical power
                              to extract groundwater for
                              light NAPL recovery at the
                              Hanover brownfield site in
                              South Bend, IN, which was
                              contaminated by two fuel
                              USTs; capture of wind
                              energy avoids the need for
                              two 1-horsepower pumps
                              and reduces consumption
                              of grid electricity by at
                              least 1.5 kW.

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Project  managers  are encouraged to implement  an LIST
remediation monitoring plan that reflects BMPs such as:
•  Establishing a  schedule for environmental sampling that
  minimizes  frequency of sampling  events while assuring
  cleanup progress
•  Evaluating environmental  monitoring results on a regular
  basis   (possibly  quarterly) to  identify  opportunities  for
  reducing or eliminating unnecessary analyses
•  Using  remote  monitoring techniques to assure effective
  operation of treatment systems with fewer site trips, and
•  Seeking  opportunities   for   integrating   remediation
  monitoring with future use of the  site.
       An off-grid PVsystem at Brooks Camp, AK, powered an
       air sparging pump that operated only during daylight
       hours, which sufficiently treated contaminated
       groundwater while avoiding energy loss and freeze
       potential associated with battery storage.
 Profile:  Brooks Camp, Katmai National Park and
         Preserve, AK
 *  Minimized land disturbance during remedial construction in
   this archeologically and biologically sensitive property of the
   National Park Service (NFS) by surgically removing
   vegetation in the treatment area and using compact designs
 *  Began operating an in situ remediation system in 1998
   involving bioremediation (via injection of oxygen releasing
   compounds), air sparging, and bioventing to treat soil and
   groundwater contaminated by two former petroleum LUSJs
 *  Optimized energy use through treatment design allowing
   use of a single  1.5-horsepower blower to alternately
   operate the  air sparging and bioventing equipment in four-
   hour increments
 *  Housed the  aboveground mechanical  equipment in a
   prefabricated treatment shed with south-facing windows that
   provide interior daylighting
 *  Eliminated unnecessary energy consumption by taking the
   bioventing system offline after two years  of operation, when
   sampling indicated a source reduction in diesel-range
   organics to below cleanup levels set by the Alaska
   Department of Environmental Conservation
 •  Installed an  onsite, 770-watt PV system in 2000 for
   powering  the air sparging pump, to avoid continued use of
   the site's diesel-powered generator and assure ongoing
   treatment operations at this  remote location, and
 •  Began re-purposing the PV system in 2006 (when cleanup
   goals were met and the system was no longer needed for
   remediation) to meet other critical energy needs evolving at
   Brooks Camp16
Similar or additional  green  practices established by other
federal  or  state  programs  and  sectors   also can  be
explored. For example, EPA recommends incorporation of
green  practices  into construction projects  funded  through
the American  Recovery and Reinvestment Act  (ARRA) of
2009, many of which involve LIST site cleanup. In addition
to  incorporating  EPA's  recommendations,  some  states
maintain  supplemental  criteria  applying to LIST cleanups.
The  Minnesota  Pollution  Control  Agency, for example,
requests  contractors  and  vendors  at  ARRA-funded  LUST
sites to  report  on  use of  greener  cleanup  practices  for
purchasing,  transportation,  field and laboratory  work,  and
materials and waste management.17

Another example  is  the Smart  Growth Network,  which
identifies   principles   that  can   minimize  air  and  water
pollution   and  preserve  natural  lands  during  property
development.18 Implementation  of  the  principles  at  UST
sites can  help  integrate a greener cleanup  into  site  reuse.
As  a   member of  the  network,   EPA offers  technical
assistance and  funding to organizations and communities
working toward smart growth and sustainability.
    Sustainable redevelopment of a remediated brownfield site
    formerly used as a gasoline station in Eugene, OR, focused
    on building a biofuel station with solar power along with low
    impact development elements such as bioswales; the biofuel
    is made of discarded cooking oil collected across the state.
          Lane County-Sequential Biofuels, 2007 Phoenix Award
           A Sampling of Success Measures for
                     UST Site Cleanup
    Reduced land disturbance during site investigation due to
    substitution of exploratory excavation or drilling with
    advanced geophysical techniques
    Lower emission of GHG, particulate matter, and other air
    toxics due to fewer field mobilizations and associated fuel
    consumption
    Beneficial use of local industrial or agricultural waste as
    reactive media for onsite soil treatment
    Higher percentages of demolition material transferred to
    recycling facilities instead of municipal landfills
    Beneficial use of treated groundwater for onsite purposes
    such as irrigation rather than treatment-water discharge to a
    public sewer system
    Increased offsets of air emissions and lower monthly utility
    costs due to capture of onsite renewable energy

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                    UST Site Cleanup:
                Recommended Checklist
 Characterizing the Site
     Use investigative techniques involving minimal  land
     disturbance, field mobilization, and waste generation
     Employ green purchasing techniques for products
     and services
     Institute greener methods for project administration
     and accounting
     Establish mechanisms to assure use of EPA's BMPs for
     using clean fuel and emission technologies
     throughout the project
 Removing or Replacing a Tank System
     Use surgical excavation techniques that minimize
     land disturbance
     Prevent spillage and control odors and fugitive dust
     when emptying a  tank and  recycle all reusable fluids
     Use advanced equipment for release prevention and
     detection when replacing an UST system as part of
     integrated site remediation  and redevelopment
     Restore excavated areas quickly with native plants or
     pervious ground covers, depending on site reuse
 Remediating Contaminated Environmental Media
     Employ EPA's BMPs for commonly used remediation
     technologies such as  pump-and-treat systems,
     bioremediation, and soil vapor extraction
     Optimize remedial  operations through  proper
     equipment sizing and frequent reassessment
     Establish operating or performance criteria that could
     trigger use of less intensive polishing  technologies as
     cleanup progresses
     Substitute electricity drawn from the utility grid with
     power generated by onsite renewable energy
     resources
     Deploy long-term monitoring techniques that rely on
     remote sensing/control technology, with potential
     integration into site reuse
EPA and state organizations offer  additional resources to
help project  managers  reduce  the  environmental footprint
of UST corrective and remedial  actions:

• EPA's Greener Cleanups Contracting and Administrative
  Toolkit, which contains samples of specifications used  by
  EPA regions  and  other  government agencies in  cleanup
  service  contracts,   records  of   decision,   and   other
  administrative documents19
• Information  on   green   remediation  and   other   UST
  initiatives   of the  ASTSWMO   LUST  Task  Force  and
  Greener Cleanup Task Force,20 and
• Updated  methods,  resources, and guidance from  EPA's
  Office of Underground Storage Tanks.21
1  U.S. EPA; Principles for Greener Cleanups; August 27, 2009;
  http://www.epa.gov/oswer/greencleanups/principles.html
2  U.S. EPA; Green Remediation: Incorporating Sustainable Environmental
  Practices into Remediation of Contaminated Sites; EPA 542-R-08-002,
  April 2008; http://www.cluin.org/greenremediation
3  ASTSWMO; State Funds Survey Results 201 0;
  http://www.astswmo.org/Pages/Policies_and_Publications/Tanks.htm
4  Triad Resource Center; http://www.triadcentral.org
5  U.S. EPA OS WE R; http://www.cluin.org/greenremediation; Green
  Remediation Best Management Practices:
  "Site Investigation; EPA542-F-09-004, December 2009
  b Clean Fuel & Emission Technologies for Site Cleanup; EPA 542-F-l 0-
   008, August 2010
  c Excavation and Surface Restoration; EPA 542-F-08-012, December
   2008
  d Pump and Treat Technologies; EPA 542-F-09-005, December 2009
  e Bioremediation; EPA 542-F-l 0-006, March 201 0
  'Soil Vapor Extraction & Air Sparging; EPA 542-F-l 0-007, March 2010
6  U.S. EPA; Resource Conservation -Comprehensive Procurement
  Guidelines;
  http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm
7  Green Electronics Council; EPEAT; http://www.epeat.net/
8  U.S. EPA; Find Energy Star Products;
  http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_find_es_products
9  U.S. EPA; Green Vehicle Guide;
  http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/lndex.do
10 U.S. EPA; SmartWay Transport Partnership;
  http://www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/partner-list/index.htm
11 Pers. comm., Joyce Munie, IL EPA (ioyce.munie@illinois.gov)
12 U.S. EPA ETV Program; Advanced Monitoring Systems Center;
  http://www.epa.gov/etv/etvoice091 O.html
13 National Renewable  Energy Laboratory; Biodiese! Handling and Use
  Guide; Fourth Edition, NREL/TP-540-43672; January 2009;
  http://www.nrel.goV/vehiclesandfuels/npbf/f eature_guidelines.html
14 U.S. EPA; How to Evaluate Alternative Cleanup Technologies for
  Underground Storage Tank Sites: A Guide  for Corrective Action Plan
  Reviewers; http://www.epa.gov/OUST/pubs/tums.htm
15 U.S. EPA; CLU-IN Green Remediation Focus; Footprint Assessment;
  http://www.cl uin.org/green re mediation/subtab_b3.cfm
16 Pers. comm., Linda Stromquist, NPS (linda_stromquist@nps.gov)
17 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; ARRA of 2009 LUST (PRP)
  Guidance; http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/about-
  mpca/assistance/financial-assistance/american-recovery-and-
  reinvestment-act-arra-of-2009-lust-prp-guidance.html
18 U.S. EPA; Smart Growth; http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/index.htm
19 U.S. EPA; Office of Superfund  Remediation and Technology
  Innovation; http://www.cluin.org/greenretriediation/docs/Greener_
  Cleanups_Contracting_and_Administrative_Toolkit.pdf
20 ASTSWMO; http://www.astswmo.org/Pages/Policies_and_Publications/
  Tanks.htm; http://www.astswmo.org/Pages/Policies_and_Publications/
  Sustainability/Greener_Clea nups.html
21 U.S. EPA Office  of Underground Storage Tanks; Cleaning up
  Underground Storage Tank System Releases;
  http://www.epa.gov/OUST/cat/index.htm

EPA appreciates the many document contributions from representatives of
      EPA regional offices or LUST Teams and ASTSWMO members.

   The Agency is publishing this fact sheet as  a means of disseminating
information regarding the BMPs of green remediation; mention of specific
      products or vendors does not constitute EPA endorsement.
             Visit Green Remediation Focus online:
             http://cluin.org/greenremediation
                   For more information, contact:
          Carlos Pachon, OSWER/OSRTI (pachon.carlos@epa.gov)
                 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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