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Quarterly Newsletter 2012
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting for Facilities Located in Indian Country
and Clarification of Additional Opportunities Available to Tribal Governments
Under the TRI Program Summary
EPA is announcing new opportunities for tribal partici-
pation and engagement in the TRI Program.
Under the final rule, TRI reporting facilities located in
Indian country are required to report to the appropri-
ate tribal government of their relevant area instead of
the State, This rule also improves and clarifies certain
opportunities allowing tribal governments to partici-
pate more fully in the TRI Program, Further, because
tribal governmental structures may vary, EPA is updat-
ing its terminology to refer to the principal elected of-
ficial of the Tribe as the "Tribal Chairperson or equiva-
lent elected official."
Contents:
Amendments to Tier
I and Tier II Report-
ing: Pg 2
CAMEO For Non-
Hazmat?: Pg 3
New CAMEO, ALOHA
Versions: Pg 4
Diesel Fuel in Frack-
ing: PgS
Oil & Gas Workshop
Pg 6
Region 8 Training &
Exercises Pg 7
Mercury Spills Pg 9
EPA is also amending its definition of "State" for purposes of 40 CFR part 372 to no longer in-
clude Indian country, so as to avoid any confusing overlap in terminology for facilities located
in Indian country. With regard to the procedures for EPA to modify the list of covered chemi-
cals and TRI reporting facilities, today's rule clarifies the opportunities available to tribal gov-
ernments. In particular, EPA is including within the relevant provision an oppor-
tunity for the Tribal Chairperson or equivalent elected official to request that
EPA apply the TRI reporting requirements to a specific facility located within the
Tribe's land. Secondly, EPA is clarifying in this rule that the Tribal Chairperson or
equivalent elected official may petition EPA to add or delete a particular chemi-
cal to or from the list of chemicals covered by TRI.
In finalizing the actions described, EPA is helping to increase awareness of toxic
releases within tribal communities, thereby increasing the understanding of po-
tential human health and ecological impacts from these hazardous chemicals.
Partner Cor-
ner
• More localized
info? Check
out these sites.
• Montana
• Wyoming
• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Utah
• Colorado
• Denver
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"to* Amendments To The Emergency And Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
- (Tier I and Tier II)
A Previously reported proposal to revise the Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inven-
tory Forms (Tier I and Tier II) under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Commu-
nity Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to add new data elements and revise some existing data
elements has been signed. The areas affected by these changes are listed below:
Facility Identification
Name of the Facility's Parent Company and Owner or Operator of the Facility
Facility Emergency Coordinator
Tier I and Tier II Information Contacts
Subject to Emergency Planning Under Section 302 of EPCRA
Range Codes and Ranges for Reporting Maximum Amount and Average Daily Amount
Chemical Information
Storage Types and Conditions
Please go to http://www.epa.gOv/oem/content/epcra/index.htm#prot: for further de-
tails.
To view the Federal Register notice go to http://www.gpo.gov/fdsvs/pkg/FR-2012-07-
13/pdf/2012-16951.pdf
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CAMEO & MARPLOT Use For Non-HAZMAT
Many of you are familiar with the Computer-Aided Management of Emergency
Operations (CAMEO) Suite. The CAMEO programs (CAMEOfm, ALOHA, MAR-
PLOT, and CAMEO Chemicals) were created by the National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and EPA staff in 1986, and remain a popular
tool for emergency planners and responders worldwide.
But did you know that the CAMEOfm and MARPLOT applications are routinely
employed for non-Hazmat related uses? While two of the CAMEO Suite pro-
grams (ALOHA and CAMEO Chemicals) are useful only for HazMat; MARPLOT is
simply a computer mapping application that links to a relational database,
CAMEOfm. CAMEOfm and MARPLOT are regularly operated as a Geographic In-
formation System (GIS). One of the attractive properties of MARPLOT-CAMEOfm
is that both programs operate independent of any Internet or server connection.
This can be critically important for responders in emergency events, as Internet, Cell Phone, and Cloud ser-
vice may simply not be available.
On March 2, 2012, a category EF3 tornado struck the town of West Liberty, Kentucky. One of the first outside
assets arriving on-scene was the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team from Lexington, Kentucky. Upon arri-
val on-scene, the USAR team discovered that area Internet and cell phone service had been disabled by the
severe weather event. During the initial operational period, Battalion Chief Gregg Bayer (Lexington USAR
team commander and Incident Operations Section Chief) obtained a laptop computer from the local emer-
gency manager which had MARPLOT installed with local map data and aerial photos. They were quickly able
to track their resources and segmented areas cleared, establish map grids, and plot suspect areas for void
search. MARPLOT was instrumental in establishing situational awareness, documenting suspected paths of
destruction, and obtaining 2010 US Census estimates for affected population and housing units, all without
Internet, Cell Phone, or server access. The MARPLOT population predictions were remarkably accurate which
aided in development of the Incident Action Plan.
On April 15, 2012 a kayaker was reported missing off of the coast of Scarborough, Maine. At the time of the
report, it was believed that the kayaker may have drifted as far as 2 miles off shore. While mobilizing a Uni-
fied Command posture with the US Coast Guard (USCG), the Logistics section reported that they were unable
to establish any satellite or internet reception. However, Scarborough Fire Chief B. Michael Thurlow was able
to activate his MARPLOT software and within minutes, his responders and the US Coast Guard were able to
establish an organized search pattern using National Grid, aerial photos, and user-plotted Lat/Long coordi-
nates to locate the victim. The responders and the USCG all commented on how effectively the tactical por-
tion of this event had went; the entire incident took no more than 3 hours.
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New CAMEO & ALOHA Versions
New versions of ALOHA and CAMEO Chemicals are now available
• Download ALOHA 5,4,3 at http://www.epa.gov/emergericies/content/cameo/aloha.htm
• Visit the CAMEO Chemicals website version at: http://CAMEOchemicals.noaa.gov
• Download the CAMEO Chemicals 2.2 desktop version at: http://
www.response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/chemical-spills/response-
tools/cameo-chemicals, html
Note; If you are using the desktop version of CAMEO Chemicals 2.1, you can use the automatic update fea-
ture to get the latest version. The next time you start CAMEO Chemicals 2.1, it will notice that there is a new
version available and give you a chance to auto update. If you say yes, the program will download and install
the new version for you automatically. (If you have trouble with the automatic update feature, uninstall
CAMEO Chemicals 2,1 and then manually download and use CAMEO Chemicals 2.2 installer from the link pro-
vided above.)
What's Changed in ALOHA 5.4.3?
• Updated chemical library with new Acute Exposure Guidelines Levels (AEGLs) and Protec-
tive Action Criteria (PAC). (The PACs dataset is a hierar-
chy based system of the three common public exposure
guideline systems: AEGLs, Emergency Response Planning
Guidelines (ERPGs), and Temporary Emergency Exposure
Limits (TEELs.) The latest PACs dataset is a major update:
it includes the latest AEGLs, and a significant update to
the TEELs based on recommendations from an outside
review committee. The TEEL developers have signifi-
cantly modified the methodology for developing TEELs,
which has resulted in one or more TEEL values changing for approximately 80% of the
chemicals in the PACs dataset.)
What's changed in CAMEO Chemicals 2.2?
• Updated data to include new AEGLs, PACs, Hazmat Table (49 CFR 172.101) values, and De-
partment of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Labels
• Revised advanced search so that all text fields allow "contains" searches. When your
search criteria includes multiple words (in this case, "words" are any words or phrases
separated by spaces), the search looks for matches that contain the words in any order. (If
you want to find a multi-word phrase that matches your search criteria exactly—including
spaces and a punctuation— run a "contains exact phrase " advanced search.)
• Modified chemical datasheet fields to include a special note when the field has informa-
tion from the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). The note identifies the specific ERG
Guide that the recommendations came from—and it provides a link to a PDF of that guide.
• Revised the order of some identifiers on the chemical datasheets; Chemical Abstract Ser-
vice (CAS) numbers are now first, followed by the UN/NA numbers and then DOT Hazard
Note: This is a simulated chemical plume
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EPA Releases Draft Permitting Guidance For Using Diesel Fuel In Oil And Gas Hy-
draulic Fracturing
Labels.
Guidance will clarify means of compliance with 2005 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Wa-
ter Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft underground injection
control (UIC) program permitting guidance for class II wells that use diesel fuels during hy-
draulic fracturing activities. EPA developed the draft guidance to clarify how companies can
comply with a law passed by Congress in 2005, which exempted hydraulic fracturing opera-
tions from the requirement to obtain a UIC permit, except in cases where diesel fuel is used as
a fracturing fluid.
The draft guidance outlines for EPA permit writers, where EPA is the permitting authority, re-
quirements for diesel fuels used for hydraulic fracturing wells, technical recommendations for
permitting those wells, and a description of diesel fuels for EPA underground injection control
permitting. The draft guidance describes diesel fuels for these purposes by reference to six
chemical abstract services registry (CAS) numbers. The agency is requesting input on this de-
scription.
While this guidance undergoes public notice and comment, decisions about permitting hy-
draulic fracturing operations that use diesel fuels will be made on a case-by-case basis, con-
sidering the facts and circumstances of the specific injection activity and applicable statutes,
regulations and case law, and will not cite this draft guidance as a basis for decision.
EPA continues to work with states, industry and other stakeholders to help ensure that natural
gas is developed safely and responsibly.
EPA will take public comment on the draft guidance for 60 days upon publication in the Fed-
eral Register to allow for stakeholder input before it is finalized.
More information: http://water.epa.gov/type/groundwater/uic/class2/hvdraulicfracturing/
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Workshops
Oil & Gas
The EPA Region 8 Preparedness Unit just held a Oil
and Gas Preparedness and Response Workshop.
The purpose of workshop was to help tribal commu-
nities understand potential issues and resources
available to address environmental accidents, spills
and releases due to oil and gas drilling and produc-
tion processes. The objectives of the workshop
were to provide a forum for an open dialogue to:
• Better understand the O&G environmental
issues tribes have or foresee having
• Help tribes better plan and prepare for potential environmental issues associated with
O&G
• Provide an understanding of resources/assistance available to help address O&G active-
ties
Last year, the EPA Preparedness Program began one-on-one meetings with the Region 8 tribal
governments to create a foundation and to understand the priorities, risks and vulnerabilities
of the Region 8 tribes. The purpose was to conduct an assessment of tribal emergency plan-
ning and preparedness capabilities. During these meetings, EPA discussed resources available
to Tribes for emergency preparedness and response activities, including related training and
grant writing assistance, possible joint exercises, and EPA emergency response capabilities
and activities. The Tribes discussed their level of preparedness, planning partners, response
capacity, community, and resource capabilities. As a result of several of these meetings, it
was apparent that one of the priorities for Tribes is with oil and gas production.
Thus, EPA provided this one-day workshop to assist tribes with preparing and responding to
oil and gas drilling and production processes. Although there are other issues relating to oil
and gas production (e.g., leasing, air, roads,
housing, etc.), this work shop was designed to
center around preparing and responding to envi-
ronmental accidents, spills and releases. The
agenda included an overview of the production
process itself, a summary of the various EPA laws
and regulations that cover oil and gas produc-
tion, and information from other guest speakers
including private industry, the Department of
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Workshops
Oil & Gas (cont.)
Transportation, the Bureau of Land Management, etc.
Why is this important? In South Dakota, Eastern Montana, and North Dakota alone, the area
is currently producing approximately 500,000 barrels of oil per day. In just one year, officials
are predicting close to 600,000 barrels of oil per day being produced. Are they having spills?
Yes. In North Dakota, there are approximately three spills/month reported to the ND Depart-
ment of Mineral Resources. These spills range from 5-25 barrels of crude oil due to overflow
issues, broken pipes, etc. Although there are spills/accidents occurring, this workshop was
about how to work together with industry to have the least amount of impact, including the
environment. Oil usage is not going away. The world uses a oil tanker every 30 minutes
(750,000 gallons). The United States alone uses 20 million barrels/day (the largest oil con-
sumer).
The workshop helped provide information to our tribal partners on how to better manage and
prepare for oil and gas activities. It was a great networking opportunity to talk to other tribal
representatives, industry, and government representatives. We hope to offer more assistance
in the future and want to thank those that attended and participated as speakers.
Training & Exercises
40hr HAZWOPER Training to be offered in Pueblo, CO.
For information see:
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm7courseich23
Region 8 Training and Exercises
Region 8 creates a Training and Exercise Plan (TEP) annually discussing our latest
priorities and methodologies in addressing those regional training and exercise
(T&E) priorities. A schedule listing our regional trainings and exercises is devel-
oped for each year showing the type of T&E, location, time, sponsor, participants
and regional priorities being addressed (see attached T&E Schedule).
We are always looking to assist and participate in exercises with regard to our re-
sponsibilities - chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE)
events as well as other hazardous materials incidents.
Please contact Luke Chavez (chavez.luke@epa.gov. 320-312-6512) - Exercise Coor-
dinator if you have any questions regarding EPA Region 8 T&E or have an exercise
that we may assist you in. 2012 Planning and Exercise Schedule
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Training & Exercises (Cont.)
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On The Job
Mercury Spills in Durango, CO
Rapid Response to 3 Mercury Spills in Du-
rango
When a mercury spill call came in to the Emer-
gency Response (ER) phones at 10:30 a.m. on
Valentine's Day 2012, OSC David Romero was
dispatched immediately arriving on scene with
crew by 3:30 p.m., traveling some 350 miles
distance in five hours to a remote town in
southwest Colorado.
Durango Fire & Rescue Authority, described
ER's quick response as "phenomenal." The Au-
start contractor John west in level c ppe is shown disposing of mer- thority had no mercury monitoring equipment
cury contaminated carpet into a lined roll-off dumpster. Regions , .. , . .
OSCs were recently involved with three different mercury spill inci- when Called tO fSSpOHu and minimum Clean-Up
dents in a four month time span in Durango, co. capability. Once on scene, Romero developed
a plan to deal with the immediate problem, provided technical information to secure the
building, was able to release portions of the multi-business building through continuous
monitoring, and then arranged with an environmental contractor to begin mitigation. Three
days later, Durango was able to turn the building back over to its occupants.
A second mercury spill occurred March 24 at Durango's Bayfield Middle School. This time,
OSC Joyce Ackerman handled the response but, with recent experience under their belts, Du-
rango Fire & Safety performed most of the clean-up themselves - utilizing EPA only for moni-
toring and technical advice. This time, the Authority Division Chief wrote, "The process
worked out perfectly minimizing the time the school was closed and utilizing your personnel
and equipment to ensure it was safe to allow re-occupancy of the building."
By the time the third spill occurred on May 5, Durango Fire & Rescue had plenty of mercury
clean-up material on-hand and were able to perform the clean-up on their own. For this
event, OSC Curtis Kimbel arrived with mercury monitoring equipment and was able to verify
that local clean-up efforts were successful.
Mark Quick, Durango Fire & Safety Division Chief, praised the Denver ER group calling them an
invaluable asset and added that EPA's OSCS had, "proved themselves once again as innovative
problem-solvers who take seriously their mission to protect people, property and the environ-
ment."
If you witness, or have a spill, you can call the EPA Regions on duty On-Scene Coordinator at
303-293-1788 or the NRC at 1-800-424-8802
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Preparedness Unit Mission Statement:
We will increase EPA Region 8 preparedness through:
• Planning, Training, Exercising, and developing outreach relations with federal agencies,
states, tribes, local organizations and the regulated community.
• Assisting in the development of EPA Region 8 preparedness planning and response capa-
bilities through the RSC, IMT, RRT, OP A, RMP, etc.
• Working with facilities to reduce accidents and spills through education, inspections and
enforcement. To view our programs, or contact a member of our team:
(Click here for Org Charts
Acronym List
IMT Incident Management Team
OPA Oil Pollution Act
RRT Regional Response Team
RSC Response Support Corps
SPCC Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures
Emergencies
Report oil or
chemical spills al
800-424-8802
More ...
1 (800) 424-8802
National
Response
Center
www.nrc.uscg.m
Risk Management Program (RMP)
Bradley Miller—Coordinator303-312-6483/ miller.bradley@epa. gov
Need More info on the Risk Management Program (RMP)?
RMP Reporting Center
The Reporting Center can answer questions about software or installation problems. The RMP Reporting
Center is available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for questions on the Risk Man-
agement Plan program: (703) 227-7650 (phone) RMPRC@epacdx.net (e-mail)
Chemical Emergency Preparedness & Prevention Office (CEPPO)
http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/index.htm
Compliance and Enforcement: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/index.html
Compliance Assistance: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/assistance/index.html
Call our hotline, the Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP, and Oil Information Center (800) 424-9346 or (703) 412-9810 TDD (800)
553-7672 or (703) 412-3323 Mon-Thurs 10:00 am to 3:00 pm ET (except Federal Holidays) or see
www.epa.gov/superfund/contacts/iiifocenter/index.htm.
You can also call or write to:
U.S. EPA Region 8
1595 Wynkoop Street (8EPR-ER)
Denver, CO 80202-1129
800-227-8917
CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY
To report an oil or chemical spill, call the National Response Center at (800) 424-8802.
This newsletter provides information on the EPA Risk Management Program, EPCRA, SPCC/FRP (Facility Response Plan) and
other issues relating to Accidental Release Prevention Requirements. The information should be used as a reference tool, not as
a definitive source of compliance information. Compliance regulations are published in 40 CFR Part 68 for CAA section 112(r)
Risk Management Program, 40 CFR Part 355/370for EPCRA, and 40 CFRPart 112.2 for SPCC/FRP.
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