EPA Reopens Public Comment Period on Plan to Clean
Up Contamination at the Universal Oil Products
Superfund Site in East Rutherford, N.J.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed an interim cleanup plan to address sediment
contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) next to Berry's Creek waterways at the Universal
Oil Products Superfund Site in East Rutherford, N.J. The original public meeting was cancelled due to
the government shutdown, and the public comment period expired during that time. EPA has re-opened
the public comment period on the cleanup proposal and re-scheduled a public meeting for March 6. EPA
will now accept comments submitted by the public through March 22, 2019. EPA's proposed interim
cleanup for the Universal Oil Products Superfund site, includes removing the top two feet of sediment
totaling approximately 16,300 cubic yards. The excavated areas would then be backfilled with clean
sand and gravel. Once a remedy is selected and implemented, these actions will reduce fish and wildlife
exposures to harmful contaminants and prevent PCBs and other contaminants from impacting
surrounding marshes and Berry's Creek.
Other highlights of the EPA's cleanup proposal include:
•	Dewatering, treatment, transportation, and off-site disposal of contaminated sediment.
•	Institutional controls, including New Jersey's fish consumption advisories; and
•	Post-cleanup monitoring program that:
•	Monitors the surrounding ecosystem's response to the cleanup as well as the adjacent marshes,
waterways east of Murray Hill Parkway, and Berry's Creek, which are hydrologically
connected to the Universal Oil Products site.
•	Assesses whether volatile organic compounds from the shallow groundwater are discharging to
the waterways, and whether this potential discharge could compromise the interim sediment
cleanup.
To learn more and to review the EPA's cleanup proposal, please
visit: www.epa.gov/superfund/universal-oil
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EPA to Provide $2 Million in Grants to Port Authority
Areas of New York and New Jersey to Reduce Air
Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) announced that it has allocated $2
million to the Port Authority of New York and
New Jersey to replace up to 80 model year
2006 and older short-haul trucks that service
Port Authority facilities with cleaner, newer
model year trucks by offering truckers up to 50
percent of the cost to scrap and replace each
vehicle up to $25,000. "The Truck
Replacement program is another example of
how we are successfully partnering with the
private sector by helping support businesses
even as we clean up the environment," said
EPA Regional Administrator Pete Lopez.
"Pollution from diesel engines is linked to
asthma, respiratory problems, heart attacks
and is especially dangerous to children and the
elderly. Reducing air pollution from diesel
engines has enormous health benefits that
translates directly into fewer hospitalizations
and less missed days of work and school.
Replacing old dirty trucks with newer ones
makes a significant difference in areas around
Port Authority facilities,"
For further information, contact: Andrew G. Carrera on (301)415-1078; email address:
A ndre w. carreranrc@epa.uov

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This Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant will
foster the replacement of older trucks with 2013 and
newer trucks and will reduce emissions of diesel
particulate matter and other pollutants such as
nitrogen oxides. EPA expects this grant to result in
emission reductions of 49.5 tons of nitrogen oxides,
16.5 tons of carbon monoxide and 2.15 tons of fine
particulates per year. These are short-haul trucks,
commonly called drayage trucks, which frequently
call at the Port Authority's Marine Terminals.
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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants: Surface Coating of Wood Building Products
Residual Risk and Technology Review
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has finalized the residual risk and
technology review (RTR) conducted for
the Surface Coating of Wood Building
Products source category regulated
under national emission standards for
hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP). In
addition, EPA are taking final action
addressing periods of startup,
shutdown, and malfunction (SSM). We
are finalizing our proposed
determination that the risks are
acceptable and that the current NESHAP
provides an ample margin of safety to
protect public health. EPA identified no
new cost-effective controls under the technology review to achieve further emissions reductions.
These final amendments include provisions regarding electronic reporting, adding an alternative
compliance equation under the current standards, and technical and editorial changes. This
action also finalizes a new EPA test method to measure isocyanate compounds in certain surface
coatings. These amendments are being made under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA)
and will improve the effectiveness of the rule. The amendments are environmentally neutral.
For further information, contact: John Bradfield on (202)566-1742; email address:
Bradfield.john@epa.gov.
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Small Business Environmental Assistance Program
SBEAP

Q's & A's


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Question: I operate a small parts manufacturing shop and use a solvent blend that includes xylene and
MEK. I generate about 20 gallons of dirty solvent a month. As a small business owner, I'm always
watching my costs and now that I have accumulated about three drums of this spent solvent, what are
my disposal options? Any chance I can just take the lids off and let it evaporate? Going forward, are
there any changes I should be considering to minimize this waste generation?
Sincerely, Melissa Manufacturing
Dear Melissa: The spent-solvent mixture generated at your facility is considered a hazardous waste
based on both toxicity and ignitability. It typically carries an EPA waste code of F005. This makes your
facility a hazardous waste generator. The total quantity of hazardous waste generated dictates what
category of hazardous waste generator your facility is. Quantities are based on monthly generation and
accumulations from month to month. Generator categories and associated performance standards vary
from state to state, so it is best to contact your state Small Business Environmental Assistance Program
or call 800-578-8898 for help.
In addition to helping you understand any associated permit or compliance requirements, your state
SBEAP may also be able to help you identify ways to reduce the toxicity and quantity of waste generated.
For example, have you tried cleaning with acetone instead of the MEK blend solvent? Does it make
sense to implement a two-stage cleaning process to extend the life of your solvent and reduce waste? Is
solvent distillation an option? The SBEAP can also help you consider less toxic alternatives.
As we noted in a December 2018 article, the EPA has compiled a list of chemicals analyzed by third-
party profilers based on toxological and environmental data and verified to meet a standard known by
its "Safer Choice" label. The listings are grouped by functional-use class, so if you are looking for a
solvent alternative, those choices would be grouped together. Chemicals on the Safer Choice Chemical
Ingredient List must meet criteria regarding their toxological status such as whether or not they are
carcinogenic, bioaccumulative, toxic to internal organs or asthmatagenic. Chemicals on the list are also
given designations based on strength of the data collection.
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SMALL ENTITY INPUT - Proposed rule to revise the definition
of "waters of the United States."
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) (herein after
"the agencies"), are interested in hearing from small entities on the proposed rule to revise the definition
of "waters of the United States."
The agencies' proposal would provide the public with a straightforward definition to protect the nation's
waterways, help sustain economic growth and reduce barriers to business development. The agencies'
proposal is the second step in a two-step process to review and revise the definition of "waters of the
United States" consistent with the February 2017 Presidential Executive Order 13778. The proposed rule
is grounded in law and Supreme Court precedent and respects the limitations on power granted to the
federal government by the Constitution and to the agencies to regulate navigable waters by Congress
through the Clean Water Act.
The agencies reviewed and considered the extensive feedback and recommendations received from
stakeholders throughout consultations and pre-proposal meetings and webinars. This input helped
highlight the issues that are most important to stakeholders, including small entities, directly affected by
the scope of Clean Water Act jurisdiction.
The in-person listening session with small entities will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, from 9:00
to 11:00 am Eastern Time at the U.S. EPA's Headquarters located at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004. To facilitate the building security process, and to request reasonable
accommodation, those who wish to attend must contact Joan B. Rogers (202-564-6568 or
rogers.ioanb@epa.gov). no later than Monday, March 11, 2019. RSVPs will be accepted until March
11, or until room capacity has been reached (100 max), whichever occurs first.
If you would like to provide a three minute "oral presentation" at the in-person listening session, please
let Joan B. Rogers know by the registration date listed above so she can schedule your slot.
The agencies will prepare a written summary of the presentations and this will be included as part of the
rulemaking docket. You are also invited to submit a copy of your oral presentation, identified by Docket
ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2018-0149, at https://www.regulations.gov.
Thank you in advance for your interest in the waters of the United States rulemaking. We look forward
to your participation in this important effort.
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SUBJECT: National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-
Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating
Units; Reconsideration of Supplemental
Finding and Residual Risk and Technology
Review
http ://www. epa. go v/dockets/contacts .html
Federal Register: Vol. 84, No. 40,
Thursday, February 28, 2019/Notices
AGENCY: EPA
ACTION: Notice of public hearing and extension
of public comment period.
SUMMARY: Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) published a document in the Federal Register
to announce its proposed National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and
Oil- Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units
Reconsideration of Supplemental Finding and
Residual Risk and Technology Review. The
document also requested public comment on the
proposed action. EPA is announcing that it will hold
a public hearing to provide interested parties the
opportunity to present data, views, or arguments
concerning the proposed action. In addition, the EPA
will extend the public comment period. EPA will
hold a public hearing on March 18, 2019, in
Washington, DC. The deadline for accepting written
comments is being extended by 9 days, to April 17,
2019.
For further information contact: Adrian Gates, (919)
541-4860, email atgates.adrian@epa.gov.
EPA FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES
SUBJECT: Information Collection Request
Submitted to OMB for Review and
Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP
for Steel Pickling, HC1 Process Facilities and
Hydrochloric Acid Regeneration Plants
(Renewal)
http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.htm
Federal Register: Vol. 84, No. 40,
Monday, February 28, 2019/Notices
AGENCY: EPA
ACTION: Notice of meeting
SUMMARY: Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has submitted an information collection
request (ICR), NESHAP for Steel Pickling, HC1
Process Facilities and Hydrochloric Acid
Regeneration Plants (EPA ICR Number 1821.09,
OMB Control Number 2060- 0419), to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the
ICR, which is currently approved through January
31, 2019. Public comments were previously
requested, via the Federal Register, on June 29, 2017
during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows
for an additional 30 days for public comments. A
fuller description of the ICR is given below,
including its estimated burden and cost to the public.
An agency may neither conduct nor sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
For further information contact: Patrick Yellin,
(202)564-2970, email at yellin.patrick@epa.gov.
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