EPA530-R-02-005j MONTHLY CALL CENTER REPORT October 2002 RCRA, Superfund & EPCRA Call Center National Toll-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. Scott Maid, Project Officer U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20460 Availability The complete text of the 1991 (November and December only), 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 The Call Center maintains an electronic mailing list named HOTLINE_OSWER. Subscribers can have Call Center announcements and Monthly Call Center Reports e-mailed to them as they are released, at no charge. * To subscribe to the Call Center electronic mailing list send an e-mail to: listserver@unixmail.rtpnc.epa.gov Leave the subject line of the e-mail blank. Message: SUBSCRIBE HOTLINE_OSWER your first name your last name For example, SUBSCRIBE HOTLINE_OSWER JOHN SMITH * To receive the Help file with useful commands for users send an e-mail to: Listserver@unixmail.rtpnc.epa.gov Subject: HELP Message: HELP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When can an owner or operator seeking a permit for a hazardous waste management facility begin construction on the site? Physical construction can begin on a new hazardous waste management facility after the owner or operator of the facility has submitted Parts A and B of the permit application and received a final effective RCRA permit (40 CFR Section 270.10(f)). Physical construction is defined as excavation, movement of earth, erection of forms or structures, or similar activity to prepare a hazardous waste management facility to accept hazardous waste (Section 270.2). Can universal waste be shipped off site without a hazardous waste manifest? Universal waste regulations do not require small or large quantity handlers of universal waste to use a manifest for transportation off site. Small quantity handlers of universal waste are not required to keep records of their off-site shipments (Section 273.19). Large quantity handlers of universal waste must follow the tracking requirements in Section 273.39, which include keeping a record of each off-site shipment of universal waste from the handler to other facilities. The record may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading, or other shipping document. If an owner or operator must make a change to a RCRA permit that is not specified in Appendix I of 40 CFR Section 270.42, what class modification procedures should the permittee follow? In the case of permit modifications not explicitly listed in Appendix I of Section 270.42, the permittee may submit a Class 3 modification request or may request a determination that the modification be reviewed and approved by the implementing agency as a Class 1 or Class 2 modification (Section 270.42(d)). Who must be notified when a facility subject to EPCRA Section 304 releases a reportable quantity of any extremely hazardous substance or CERCLA hazardous substance? An owner or operator shall immediately notify the community emergency coordinator for the local emergency planning committee of any area likely to be affected by the release and the state emergency response commission of any state likely to be affected by the release (Section 355.40(b)(1)). For purposes of the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations, are liquid natural gas (LNG) and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) considered oils? LNG and LPG are not considered oils. Highly volatile liquids that volatilize on contact with air or water do not meet the definition of oil in Section 112.2 (67 FR 47042; 47076; July 17, 2002). Does asphaltic cement meet the definition of oil for purposes of the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations? Asphaltic cement meets the definition of oil in Section 112.2 and is subject to the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations because it is a petroleum-based product that exhibits oil-like characteristics (67 FR 47042, 47076; July 17, 2002). CALL CENTER QUESTOINS AND ANSWERS RCRA 1. Applicability of Hazardous Waste Identification Rule (HWIR) to As-Generated Wastes A facility generates spent carbon from the treatment of wastewater containing explosives (K045). K045 waste is listed solely for the characteristic of reactivity in 40 CFR Section 261.32; however, this particular waste does not exhibit any characteristic of hazardous waste at the point of generation. Is the as-generated waste still considered a RCRA hazardous waste since it meets the listing description of K045? If so, would this waste be subject to the land disposal restrictions (LDR) requirements in Part 268? The as-generated waste would not be considered a hazardous waste even though it meets the listing description for K045. A waste listed solely for the characteristic of ignitability, reactivity, and/or corrosivity is excluded from regulation as a hazardous waste once it no longer exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste (Section 261.3(g)(1)). The same rationale applies when a waste meets such a listing description, but does not exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste at the point of generation. In the Hazardous Waste Identification Rule, EPA stated that extending this exclusion to as-generated wastes that do not exhibit a characteristic of hazardous waste remains protective of human health and the environment (66 FR 27266, 27283; May 16, 2001). Additionally, the as-generated waste would not be subject to the LDR requirements in Part 268 (51 FR 40572, 40620; November 7, 1986). EPA has clarified that when a waste has been listed solely because it exhibits a characteristic of ignitability, corrosivity and/or reactivity and that waste does not exhibit any hazardous waste characteristic at the point of generation, then that waste is not subject to the LDR requirements (66 FR 27266, 27269; May 16, 2001). If, however, the waste exhibits a characteristic at the point of generation and subsequently becomes decharacterized, then it would be subject to the LDR requirements (Section 261.3(g)(3)). CERCLA 2. Maintenance of the Administrative Record Under CERCLA Section 113(k), EPA must establish and maintain an administrative record for each Superfund site. Where and for how long does the administrative record need to be maintained? Generally, two copies of the administrative record should be maintained for each Superfund site, a federal master copy and a local copy accessible to the public. If the site is Fund- financed or PRP-led, EPA usually maintains the master copy of the record file at the regional office or another central location. If a state or other federal agency is the lead agency at a site, EPA normally ensures that the state or federal agency maintains the master copy. These master record files are permanent records and, at this time, are being retained indefinitely. However, neither the statute nor the regulations addresses how long an administrative record must be made available to the public at a local repository. Currently, the Agency's policy is that the record should remain available as long as there is possible or ongoing litigation and as long as there is considerable public interest in the record. In addition, there are general recordkeeping requirements applicable to federal records that should be consulted to ensure records are kept for an appropriate period of time. NEW PUBLICATIONS How to order. NTIS Publications are available by calling (800) 553-6847 or (703) 605-6000, or writing NTIS, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. Use the NTIS Order Number listed under the document. NSCEP Publications are available by calling (800) 490-9198 or by writing USEPA/NSCEP, PO Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242-0419. Use the EPA Order Number listed under the document. Call Center Publications are available by calling the Call Center at: RCRA, Superfund & EPCRA National Toll-Free No.: (800) 424-9346 Local: (703) 412-9810 TDD National Toll-Free No.: (800) 553-7672 Local: (703) 412-3323 EPA's Fax-on-Demand service distributes selected publications noted by a "Fax-on-Demand" number. To order these documents, from your fax machine dial (202) 312-0740 for OSW documents, (202) 312-0773 for OUST documents, and (202) 312-0741 for CEPPO documents, and follow the instructions provided by the voice prompt, using the Fax-on-Demand number noted. Please call the Call Center for detailed instructions on using the Fax-on-Demand service. RCRA TITLE: Success Story: Getting On The Books With Waste Reduction PUBLICATION DATE: July 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-02-019 This publication includes success stories of companies that recognize the climate benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by using alternative waste management strategies, such as recycling and reuse. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Energy's Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Program provides a means for individuals, companies, and organizations to report their emissions reductions from recycling programs and other waste management activities. TITLE: Fact Sheet: Moving Targets PUBLICATION DATE: July 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-02-020 This fact sheet includes information about greenhouse gas emissions from the collection and transportation of waste and recyclables, which result largely from the combustion of diesel in vehicles that transport mixed waste and recyclables from the waste source to transfer, disposal, or recovery facilities. TITLE: Success Story: Turning Garbage Into Gold PUBLICATION DATE: July 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-02-021 This document contains information about organic waste, which comprises a significant portion of the U.S. municipal solid waste (MSW) stream. Statistical information pertaining to MSW in the United States is also included. TITLE: Fact Sheet: Cover Up With Compost PUBLICATION DATE: July 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-02-022 This fact sheet contains information about landfill methane emissions that are of national concern because they are the largest source (approximately 33 percent) of anthropogenic methane emissions in the United States. TITLE: Fact Sheet: Recycling the Hard Stuff PUBLICATION DATE: July 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-02-023 This fact sheet includes information about recycling plastics, especially plastics used in the manufacture of durable goods. Of the estimated 22.4 million tons of plastics produced in the United States in 1998, only about 5.4 percent were recovered for recycling. New separation technologies could significantly increase recycling rates for these plastics. TITLE: Fact Sheet: Cutting-Edge Software to Cut Emissions PUBLICATION DATE: July 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-02-024 This fact sheet includes information about a variety of software programs and models that are available to help managers and planners reduce greenhouse gas emissions at state, local, business, and institutional levels. These tools can help them determine the impact of their practices on climate change and the environment, as well as strategies to reduce those impacts. TITLE: Join the Planet Protectors Club! PUBLICATION DATE: June 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-02-025 This form may be used to order additional copies of the Planet Protectors Club Kit, EPA530-E-98-004, as well as individual copies of the resources in the kit. TITLE: WasteWise Update: Global Warming is a Waste! PUBLICATION DATE: September 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-N-02-007 This update discusses how EPA is upgrading its efforts to incorporate climate change education and technical assistance throughout the WasteWise program. TITLE: WasteWise 2002 Annual Report PUBLICATION DATE: September 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-R-02-015 This report highlights WasteWise program accomplishments and features award winners for 2002. TITLE: RCRA In Focus: Textile Manufacturing PUBLICATION DATE: September 2002 AVAILABILITY: Call Center/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-K-02-028URL: The RCRA In Focus series provides an overview of the basic federal regulations covering wastes that are likely to be hazardous in certain industries. This edition explains how the textile manufacturing industry could be regulated under the RCRA program. It describes RCRA in general and includes a table detailing each requirement that might apply to this industry. The document also contains suggestions for methods of waste minimization, a summary of other laws that might be pertinent, and a list of additional resources. CERCLA TITLE: Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants PUBLICATION DATE: October 2002 EPA NUMBER: EPA500-F-02-142 AVAILABILITY: Internet Only URL: www.epa.gov/brownfields/applicat.htm This document reviews the general requirements for preparation of a brownfields grant application. It provides a summary of the brownfields program, an overview of the two-step proposal submission and selection process, the schedule for selecting brownfields grants, and a list of brownfields coordinators. Eligible applicants, including those with existing brownfields grants, may apply for one, or all, of the grant programs. OIL PROGRAM TITLE: Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Regulation (40 CFR Part 112) Brochure PUBLICATION DATE: October 2002 EPA NUMBER: EPA540-K-02-006 OSWER DIRECTIVE: 9360.8-52 AVAILABILITY: Internet Only URL: www.epa.gov/oilspill/spccguid.htm This brochure gives an overview of the SPCC program, requirements, and regulations. It is updated to reflect the revisions published in the July 17, 2002 Final Rule (67 FR 47042). EPCRA TITLE: Tier2 Submit 2002 PUBLICATION DATE: October 2002 AVAILABILITY: Internet Only EPA ORDER NO.: N/A URL: yosemite.epa.gov/oswer/ceppoweb.nsf/content/tier2.htm Tier2 Submit is a software program developed by EPA and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration for use by facilities to enter and submit EPCRA Sections 311 and 312 chemical information, commonly known as Tier II reports. Tier2 Submit will allow users to enter multiple facilities, chemicals, and contacts. The program also includes many of the state's additional data requirements. FEDERAL REGISTERS Availability You may order copies of all major RCRA, Superfund & EPCRA Federal Registers by calling the Call Center. RCRA, Superfund & EPCRA 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 Federal Registers from October 1994 to the present related to the Call Center's program areas are accessible via the Internet at: www.epa.gov/fedrgstr For RCRA/UST and selected CERCLA Federal Registers, choose: EPA - Waste. For selected EPCRA Federal Registers, choose: EPA - TRI. For CAA Section 112(r) Federal Registers, choose: EPA - Air. FINAL RULES RCRA "Land Disposal Restrictions: National Treatment Variance To Designate New Treatment Subcategories for Radioactively Contaminated Cadmium-, Mercury- and Silver-Containing Batteries" October 7, 2002 (67 FR 62618) EPA granted a national treatability variance from the land disposal restrictions (LDR) treatment standards for radioactively contaminated cadmium-, mercury-, and silver-containing batteries by designating new treatment subcategories for these wastes in response to a rulemaking petition from the Department of Energy. This rule is effective on November 21, 2002, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by November 6, 2002. "Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Location Restrictions for Airport Safety" October 8, 2002 (67 FR 62647) EPA withdrew the direct final rule for Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Location Restrictions for Airport Safety published in the July 11, 2002 Federal Register (67 FR 45915) due to the receipt of adverse comment. "Massachusetts: Extension of Interim Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision" October 31, 2002 (67 FR 66338) EPA issued a direct final rule to extend the expiration date for the interim authorization of the Massachusetts program for regulating cathode ray tubes (CRTs) from January 1, 2003, to January 1, 2006. This extension of interim authorization will become effective on December 30, 2002, and remain in effect until January 1, 2006, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by December 2, 2002. CERCLA "National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List" October 2, 2002 (67 FR 61802) EPA published a direct final notice of deletion of Parcel 4 of the Department of Energy Mound Superfund Site from the National Priorities List (NPL). This direct final notice of partial deletion will be effective December 2, 2002, unless EPA receives adverse comments by October 31, 2002. "National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites" October 24, 2002 (67 FR 65315) This rule added the Libby Asbestos Site to the General Superfund Section of the NPL. The effective date for this amendment is November 25, 2002. PROPOSED RULES RCRA "Land Disposal Restrictions: National Treatment Variance to Designate New Treatment Subcategories for Radioactively Contaminated Cadmium-, Mercury-, and Silver-Containing Batteries" October 7, 2002 (67 FR 62626) EPA proposed to grant a national treatability variance from the LDR treatment standards for radioactively contaminated cadmium-, mercury-, and silver-containing batteries by designating new treatment subcategories for these wastes in response to a rulemaking petition from the Department of Energy. EPA proposed this action as a direct final rule in the final rules section (67 FR 62618; October 7, 2002). Unless adverse comments are received by November 6, 2002, the direct final rule will become effective November 21, 2002. "Ohio: Proposed Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision" October 21, 2002 (67 FR 64594) Ohio has applied to EPA for final authorization of certain changes to its hazardous waste program under RCRA. EPA has reviewed Ohio's application, has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization, and is proposing to authorize the state's changes. Written comments must be received on or before December 5, 2002. "Waste Management System; Testing and Monitoring Activities; Proposed Rule: Methods Innovation Rule" October 30, 2002 (67 FR 66252) EPA proposed to amend a variety of testing and monitoring requirements throughout the RCRA regulations. In addition, the Agency announced the availability of a new guidance document for public comment entitled RCRA Waste Sampling Draft Technical Guidance. Written comments must be received on or before December 30, 2002. "Massachusetts: Extension of Interim Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision" October 31, 2002 (67 FR 66351) EPA proposed to extend the expiration date for the interim authorization of the Massachusetts program for regulating CRTs from January 1, 2003, to January 1, 2006. EPA proposed this action as a direct final rule in the final rules section (67 FR 66338; October 31, 2002). Unless adverse comments are received by December 2, 2002, the direct final rule will become effective on December 30, 2002. CERCLA "National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List" October 2, 2002 (67 FR 61844) EPA announced its intent to delete Parcel 4 of the Department of Energy Mound Superfund Site from the NPL and requested public comment on this proposed action. EPA proposed this action as a direct final notice in the final rules section (67 FR 61802; October 2, 2002). Unless adverse comments are received by October 31, 2002, the deletion will become effective December 2, 2002. "National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List" October 22, 2002 (67 FR 64846) EPA announced its intent to delete six areas of the West Virginia Ordnance Works Superfund Site from the NPL and requested public comment on this proposed action. "National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List" October 23, 2002 (67 FR 65082) EPA announced its intent to delete the western tier parcel of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Superfund Site On-Post Operable Unit from the NPL on September 23, 2002 (67 FR 59487). The 30-day public comment period was scheduled to end on October 23, 2002. During the public meeting held on October 10, 2002, a formal request was made to extend the public comment period. In response, EPA has extended the public comment period for an additional 30 days, until November 22, 2002, through this notice. EPCRA "Overburden Exemption; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-to-Know; Administrative Procedure Act" October 10, 2002 (67 FR 63060) EPA announced that it is denying an Administrative Procedure Act petition to modify its definition of "overburden" to include both consolidated and unconsolidated material. Specifically, EPA denied this petition because EPA's review of the petition and available information resulted in the conclusion that consolidated rock includes materials that often contain toxic chemicals above negligible amounts, often in significant quantities. NOTICES RCRA "Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Criteria for Classification of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and Practices, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements-40 CFR Part 257, Subpart B" October 1, 2002 (67 FR 61621) EPA announced that the Information Collection Request (ICR) entitled "Criteria for Classification of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and Practices, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements-40 CFR Part 257, Subpart B," EPA ICR Number 1745.04, OMB Control Number 2050-0154, has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The current expiration date for this ICR is September 30, 2002. Comments must be submitted on or before October 31, 2002. "Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Used Oil Management Standards Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements" October 2, 2002 (67 FR 61880) EPA announced that the ICR entitled "Used Oil Management Standards Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements," EPA ICR Number 1286.06, OMB Control Number 2050-0124, has been forwarded to the OMB for review and approval. The current expiration date for this ICR is September 30, 2002. Comments must be submitted on or before November 1, 2002. "Agency Information Collection Activities: Continuing Collection; Comment Request; Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications and Special Permits" October 7, 2002 (67 FR 62465) EPA announced that the ICR entitled "Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications and Special Permits," EPA ICR Number 1573.06, OMB Number 2050-0009, has been forwarded to OMB for review and approval. The current expiration date for this ICR is March 31, 2003. Comments must be submitted on or before December 6, 2002. "Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Information Collection Request for RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Incinerators, Boilers and Industrial Furnaces Burning Hazardous Waste" October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64366) EPA announced that the ICR entitled "Information Collection Request for RCRA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Incinerators, Boilers and Industrial Furnaces Burning Hazardous Waste," OMB Control Number 2050-0073, has been forwarded to OMB for review and approval. The current expiration date for this ICR is October 31, 2002. Comments must be submitted on or before November 18, 2002. "Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities: Continuing Collection; Comment Request; Information Collection Request for MACT Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for the Hazardous Waste Combustors" October 30, 2002 (67 FR 66144) EPA announced that the ICR entitled "Information Collection Request for MACT Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for the Hazardous Waste Combustors," EPA ICR Number 1773.06, OMB Control Number 2050-0171, has been forwarded to OMB for review and approval. The current expiration date for this ICR is February 28, 2003. Comments must be submitted on or before December 30, 2002. CERCLA "Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or Superfund, Section 104 (k); `Announcement of Proposal Deadlines for the Competition for the 2003 National Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants'" October 24, 2002 (67 FR 65348) EPA announced that it will begin to accept proposals for the National Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants on October 24, 2002. This notice provided information on how to obtain the application guidelines. These grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum). The application deadline for initial proposals is December 16, 2002. "Memorandum of Understanding Between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Consultation and Finality on Decommissioning and Decontamination of Contaminated Sites" October 24, 2002 (67 FR 65375) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EPA on the radiological decommissioning and decontamination of NRC-licensed sites. The MOU signed by NRC and EPA provides that EPA will defer exercise of authority under CERCLA for the majority of facilities decommissioned under NRC authority. The MOU includes provisions for NRC and EPA consultation for certain sites when, at the time of license termination, (1) groundwater contamination exceeds EPA- permitted levels; (2) NRC contemplates restricted release or alternate criteria for release of the site; and/or (3) residual radioactive soil concentrations exceed levels defined in the MOU. EPCRA "Forum on State and Tribal Toxics Action; Notice of Public Meeting" October 10, 2002 (67 FR 63088) EPA announced the fall meeting of the Forum on State and Tribal Toxics Action (FOSTTA) to collaborate on environmental protection and chemical and prevention issues. This notice announced the location and times of the meetings for the Chemical Information and Management, Pollution Prevention, Toxics Release Inventory, Tribal Affairs Projects, and components of FOSTTA. Tentative agenda topics are also outlined in this notice. "Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-To-Know; Notice of On-Line Dialogue" October 15, 2002 (67 FR 63656) EPA announced it will hold an online public dialogue for 60 days from October 16, 2002, to December 17, 2002, as part of a national Stakeholder Dialogue on the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program that EPA is launching. EPA is seeking suggestions and ideas on the Agency's methods for reporting, collecting, processing, and releasing the TRI data. EPA also announced the availability of three issue papers, which are intended to provide background to help focus the online dialogue. "Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-to-Know; Request for Comment on Change of Contractor Handling Trade Secret Claims" October 25, 2002 (67 FR 65566) This notice announced an upcoming change in location and contractor designated to manage the TRI data processing for all TRI submissions including TRI trade secret and confidential information submitted pursuant to 40 CFR Part 350. Once the transition to the new location has been completed, information regarding the new mailing address will be posted on the TRI Web site (www.epa.gov/tri) and will be included in the 2002 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Reporting Forms and Instructions. CAA "Agency Information Collection Activities OMB Responses" October 24, 2002 (67 FR 65346) This document announced OMB responses to Agency clearance requests, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.). EPA ICR Number 1656.09, "Information Collection Requirements for Registration and Documentation of Risk Management Plans under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act; in 40 CFR Part 68," was approved October 8, 2002. This ICR, OMB Number 2050-0144, expires October 31, 2005. ALL PROGRAMS "EPA Science Advisory Board, Notification of Public Advisory Committee Meetings of the Contaminated Sediment Science Plan Review Panel; and Notification of Cancelled Meetings of the Human Health Research Strategy Review Panel" October 1, 2002 (67 FR 61622) EPA announced three meetings of the Contaminated Sediment Science Plan Review Panel of the EPA Science Advisory Board. The notice also postponed two Human Health Research Review meetings previously scheduled for September 30, 2002, and October 7-9, 2002. These meetings will be rescheduled on a later date. "Agency Information Collection Activities; OMB Responses" October 4, 2002 (67 FR 62243) This document announced OMB responses to Agency clearance requests, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.). EPA ICR Number 1688.04, "RCRA Expanded Public Participation; in 40 CFR 124.31-124.33, 270.62, and 270.66," was approved August 16, 2002. This ICR, OMB Number 2050- 0149, expires August 31, 2005. Also, EPA ICR Number 0328.10, "Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans; in 40 CFR 112.1-112.7," was approved August 8, 2002. This ICR, OMB Number 2050-0021, expires August 31, 2005. On August 29, 2002, OMB extended the expiration date of EPA ICR Number 1286.05, "Used Oil Management Standards Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements; in 40 CFR 279.10; 279.11, 279.42-279.44, 279.52- 279.55, 279.57, 279.63 and 279.82," OMB Number 2050-0124, through September 30, 2002. The following ICRs were withdrawn by EPA on August 22, 2002: EPA ICR Number 2036.01, "Superfund De Minimis Settlement Reform Survey," and EPA ICR Number 2037.01, "Superfund PRP Oversight Reform Survey." Additionally, EPA ICR Number 2035.01, "Superfund Orphan Share Compensation Reform Survey," was withdrawn by EPA on September 22, 2002. SETTLEMENTS AND CONSENT ORDERS "Proposed Settlement; Koppers Charleston Superfund Site" October 1, 2002 (67 FR 61624) "Proposed Agreement; Zionsville Third Site Superfund Site" October 1, 2002 (67 FR 61624) "Proposed Administrative Settlement, Penalty Assessment and Opportunity To Comment; IPSCO Steel, Inc." October 3, 2002 (67 FR 62054) "Consent Decree; United States v. Buena Vista Mines, Inc., et al." October 3, 2002 (67 FR 62075) "Consent Decree; United States v. General Iron Industries, Inc., et al." October 3, 2002 (67 FR 62076) "Proposed Settlement; Marina Cliffs/Northwestern Barrel Superfund Site" October 4, 2002 (67 FR 62244) "Proposed Amendment to Settlement; Marina Cliffs/Northwestern Barrel Superfund Site" October 4, 2002 (67 FR 62245) "Proposed De Minimis Settlement; Ross Metals, Inc., Superfund Site" October 7, 2002 (67 FR 62468) "Consent Decree; United States v. Buena Vista Mines, Inc., et al." October 8, 2002 (67 FR 62815) "Consent Decree; United States v. Environmental Services, LLC." October 8, 2002 (67 FR 62815) "Consent Decree; United States v. AVX Corporation, et al." October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64414) "Consent Decree; United States v. Brighton Township" October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64414) "Consent Decree; United States v. CryoChem, Inc., C.S. Garber & Sons, Inc., Elizabeth H. Garber, Executrix of the Estate of Claude W. Garber, Russell E. Garber, Jr. and Randall J. Garber, Co-Executors of the Estate of Russell E. Garber, Sr., and Joan E. Miller, Executrix for the Estate of Kathryn Reigner" October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64415) "Consent Decree; United States and State of California v. ExxonMobil Oil Corp." October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64415) "Consent Decree; United States and State of New Jersey v. Dominick Manzo, et al." October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64416) "Proposed Amendment to a Partial Consent Decree; United States v. Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority" October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64417) "Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement; Midwest Portland Cement Superfund Site" October 24, 2002 (67 FR 65353) "Consent Decree and Stipulation of Settlement and Order of Dismissal; United States v. American Standard, Inc., et al." October 24, 2002 (67 FR 65362) "Consent Decree; United States v. National Cooperative Refinery Association" October 25, 2002 (67 FR 65597) "Proposed Administrative Settlement, Penalty Assessment and Opportunity To Comment; NEXTEL Communications, Inc., et. al. and NII Holdings, Inc." October 30, 2002 (67 FR 66153) "Consent Decree; United States v. Union Pacific Railroad Company and Bruno Cooperative Association" October 31, 2002 (67 FR 66416) CALL ANALYSIS This month, the Call Center responded to a total of 5,741 questions and document requests. CALLER PROFILE Regulated Community 2,592 Citizens 164 State/Local/Tribal 77 Federal Agencies 26 Educational Institutions 69 EPA 36 Media/Press 6 Congress 0 Other 15 Consultant/Attorney 366 Referrals* 405 Document Retrieval Line* 0 Message Retrieval Line* 145 Mailed Document Requests* 0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS 3,910 *No caller profile data available. CALL CENTER TOPICS RCRA SUBTITLE C Hazardous Waste Id. - General 213 Characteristics 234(1) Listings 289(1) Mixture Rule 43 Derived-From 17 Contained-In Policy 39 Sampling/Test Methods 54 Delisting Petitions 5 Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions 172 Household Hazardous Wastes 86 Definition of Solid Waste 137(1) Spills 24 Military Munitions 3 Computer Recycling/CRTs 31 Hazardous Waste Recycling 54 Universal Waste 51 Lamps 25 Batteries 21 Large Quantity Generators 216(1) Small Quantity Generators 139 CESQGs 110 Transporters 38 Manifest 69 Exports/Imports 16 TSDFs General Facility Standards 52 Unit Standards 112(1) Groundwater Monitoring 7 Air Emissions 22 Waste Minimization 18 Biennial Report 41(1) Hazardous Waste Data 31 State Programs 95 Combustion - General 21 LDR Applicability 90 Notifications/Certification 18 Treatment Standards 64 Prohibitions 23 Permits and Permitting 71 Public Participation 2 Financial Assurance 15 Closure/Post-Closure 22 Corrective Action/Cleanup 22 Mixed Waste 19 Indian Lands 0 Used Oil Standards 88 Rebuttable Presumption 14 Specifications 11 Medical Wastes 75 RCRA Brownfields 2 SUBTITLE D MSWLFs 14 Financial Assurance 0 Industrial Wastes/Part 257 2 Municipal Wastes 34 Construction/Demolition 1 Solid Waste Recycling/Markets-General 19 Composting 19 Procurement 27 Source Reduction/Pollution Prevention 41 Grants and Financing 3 TOTAL QUESTIONS 3,181 UST General/Misc. 42 Applicability/Definitions 28(1) 1998 Deadline 0 Leak Detection 10 Operation & Maintenance 1 Financial Responsibility 3 State Program Approval 2 MTBE 0 Financing/Grants/Loans 0 AST Interface 0 Regulated Substances 0 Reporting Requirements 1 Tribal Lands 0 LUST 0 Previously Abandoned Tanks 3 Relation to Brownfields 1 USTfield pilots 3 Corrective Action 4 Pay for Performance 0 RBCA/RBDM 0 MTBE Cleanup 0 OIL SPCC Applicability 223 Definitions 144(1) Plan Requirements 225(1) Regulatory Revisions 146 Secondary Containment 137(1) FRP FRP Applicability 8 FRP Requirements 1 Oil Spill Notifications 11 Oil Spill Information (ERNS) 11 Oil Spill Response 15 The One Plan (ICP) 1 TOTAL QUESTIONS 1,020 EPCRA General: General Title III Questions 38 Trade Secrets 1 Transportation Exemption 1 Chemical-Specific Information 4 Federal Facilities Executive Order 0 Emergency Planning (Sections 301-303): General 9 Notification Requirements 8 SERC/LEPC Issues 12 EHSs/TPQs 18(1) Risk Communication/Hazards Analysis 16 Exemptions 0 Emergency Release Notification (Section 304): General 7 Notification Requirements 14 Reportable Quantities 14 CERCLA Section 103 vs. SARA Section 304 21 Accident/Release Data 2 Exemptions 4 Hazardous Chemical Reporting (Sections 311-312) General 53 MSDS Reporting Requirements 22 Tier I/II Requirements 96(1) Thresholds 55(1) Hazard Categories 2 Mixtures Reporting 17 Exemptions 30 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Section 313): General 80 Form A 7 Form R Completion 69(1) ATRS 7 Toxic Chemicals 73(1) PBTs 18(1) SIC Code 44 Employee Thresholds 27 Activity Thresholds 60(1) Release & Waste Management Calculations 33 Facility Data Profiles 41 Voluntary Revisions/Withdrawals 31 Supplier Notification 7(1) TRIS Public Data Release 8 Petitions 1 Exemptions 32 CAA (Section 112(r)): Risk Management Program General 36 Regulated Substances 22 Thresholds 18 Process Identification 8 Program Levels 3 Offsite Consequence Analysis 11 Accident History 6 Prevention Program 4 Emergency Response Program 1 Management Program 0 RMP Submission/Revision 54 Access to Data/Risk Communication 6 State Implementation Issues 0 Exemptions 4 General Duty 6 CSISSFFRRA/PL106-40 9 TOTAL QUESTIONS 1,170 SUPERFUND Administrative Improvements: General 10 Presumptive Remedies 1 Administrative Record 0 ARARs 19 Brownfields 15 CERCLIS 12 Claims Against Fund 1 Cleanup Costs 5 Cleanup Standards 7 Cleanup Technologies 2 Contract Lab Program (CLP) 2 Community Involvement 10 Contracts 0 Definitions 8 Federal Facilities 4 Hazardous Substances 29(1) Natural Resource Damages 1 NPL 21 Off-Site Rule 5 Reauthorization/Taxes 3 Release Notification 21(1) Notification Requirements 41(1) RQs 41(1) Mixtures 7 Continuous Release 31 Hazardous Substance Release Data 2 Exemptions 14 Response Process 26(1) Removal 0 PA/SI 3 HRS 3 RI/FS 8 Risk Assessment/Health Effects 4 RODs 5 RD/RA 6 State/Tribal 3 TOTAL QUESTIONS 370 TOTAL CALL CENTER QUESTIONS AND DOCUMENT REQUESTS: 5,741* *includes 1,780 document requests (1) Hot Topic for this month. *Topics are calculated as the summation of all calls received by the Call Center. A single call may result in multiple questions.