Monthly Hotline Report July 1999 EPA530-R-99-012g SUB-9224-99-007 RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline National Toll-Free No.: (800) 424-9346 Local: (703) 412-9810 TDD National Toll-Free No.: (800) 553-7672 This report is prepared and submitted in support of Contract No. 68-W6-0016. Judi Kane, Project Officer Wendy Timmons, Alternate Project Officer U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20460 MONTHLY HOTLINE REPORT AVAILABILITY Electronic Availability The Monthly Hotline Report Questions and Answers are also available for downloading at no charge from the CLU-IN bulletin board via modem at (301) 589-8366 or telnet at clu-in.epa.gov. After registering, select Directory 8 from the file submenu. 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Residues From the Trial Burn of Listed Hazardous Wastes To obtain a RCRA permit for a hazardous waste incinerator, permit applicants must conduct a trial burn to demonstrate that their incinerator has the ability to burn wastes, cleanse combustion gases, and emit only harmless quantities of pollutants to the atmosphere (40 CFR Section 270.62(b)). For example, a facility seeking a RCRA incinerator permit mixes a listed Section 261.33 chemical reagent with sand for the purposes of feeding it into the combustion chamber of the incinerator during a trial burn. The mixture of the chemical reagent and the sand is a listed hazardous waste per Section 261.3(a)(2)(iv). Is the residue from the trial burn of this hazardous waste mixture also a listed hazardous waste? The residue from the trial burn of the hazardous waste mixture is a listed hazardous waste via the derived-from rule (Section 261.3(c)(2)(i)). A permit applicant is not absolved from identifying solid and hazardous waste generated from a trial burn. According to the derived-from rule, any solid waste generated from the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste, including any sludge, spill residue, ash, emission control dust, or leachate is a hazardous waste (Section 261.3(c)(2)(i)). Therefore, ash residue from the incineration of a listed hazardous waste is subject to regulation as a hazardous waste. UST 2. Septic Tank Exclusion for Underground Storage Tanks A septic tank is a water-tight, covered receptacle designed to receive or process, through liquid separation or biological digestion, the sewage discharged from a building sewer. The effluent from such a receptacle is distributed for disposal through the soil, and settled solids and scum from the tank are pumped out periodically and hauled to a treatment facility (40 CFR Section 280.12). The definition of an underground storage tank (UST) specifically excludes septic tanks; therefore, septic tanks are not subject to any Part 280 requirements (RCRA Section 9001(1)(C) and Section 280.12). Does the septic tank exclusion apply to all septic tanks, or only to those that are residential septic tanks? Is the septic tank exclusion limited to the septic tank, or does the exclusion include the entire septic tank system? The legislative history of the septic tank exclusion indicates that Congress intended this exclusion to apply to all septic tanks, not just residential tanks (52 FR 12662, 12691; April 17, 1987). Whether the entire septic tank system is excluded depends on the status of the septic tank itself. EPA only regulates tank systems under Part 280 if the tank meets the definition of an UST in Section 280.12. Since septic tanks are specifically excluded from the definition of UST, the entire septic system, including such components as a distribution box, dosing tank, and grease trap, is excluded. CERCLA 3. Role of the Baseline Risk Assessment in Superfund Response Actions The purpose of the Superfund program is to address threats to human health or the environment resulting from releases or potential releases of hazardous substances from abandoned or uncontrolled contaminated sites. EPA performs a baseline risk assessment during the remedial investigation stage of the Superfund response process to examine the potential health risks from exposure to chemicals found at a site if EPA takes no cleanup action (40 CFR Section 300.430(d)(4)). How does EPA perform a baseline risk assessment and use and document the results of the baseline risk assessment in the Superfund response process? A baseline risk assessment is the estimation of potential health risks resulting from exposure to chemicals found at a site if EPA takes no cleanup action. It includes four steps: data collection and evaluation, exposure assessment, toxicity assessment, and risk characterization. In the first step, risk assessors evaluate data from samples collected at the site to determine the type and amount of chemicals present. In the second step, risk assessors determine the potential for people or animals to come in contact with chemicals found at the site. As part of an "exposure assessment," the risk assessor looks at which media are contaminated (e.g., soil, air, and water) and the potential for exposure to those media (e.g., people drinking groundwater). In the third step, risk assessors gather information regarding the toxicity of the chemicals identified in the data collection and evaluation process. EPA has performed toxicity assessments for numerous chemicals and has made available the resulting information following extensive peer review. At some sites, however, there may be significant data analysis issues that should be addressed by an experienced toxicologist. Finally, risk assessors combine, evaluate, and summarize the data collected in the first three steps to determine the overall risk posed to the community if the site is not cleaned up. Though the process for conducting baseline risk assessments is generally standardized, baseline risk assessments may vary both in detail and extent to which qualitative and quantitative analyses are used, depending on the complexity and particular circumstances of the site. They often provide the basis for determining whether a remedial action is warranted at a site. The results of the baseline risk assessment can also be used, in combination with chemical-specific applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements (ARARs), to help establish preliminary cleanup levels for use in evaluating remedial alternatives during the feasibility study (FS). Generally, the "Summary of Site Risks" section of the record of decision (ROD) describes the results of the baseline risk assessment in its discussion of the risks associated with current and future land use. In addition, the ROD should include an explanation of how the remedy will eliminate, reduce, or control unacceptable risks identified in the baseline risk assessment. 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. EPA Publications are available through the Hotline. Use the EPA Order Number listed under the document. RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA National Toll-Free No.: (800) 424-9346 Local: (703) 412-9810 TDD National Toll-Free No.: (800) 553-7672 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) 651-2060 (for OSW documents), (202) 651-2098 (for OUST documents), (202) 651-2061 (for CEPPO documents), and (202) 651-2062 (for OERR documents), and follow the instructions provided by the voice prompt, using the Fax-on- Demand number noted. Please call the Hotline for detailed instructions on using the Fax-on-Demand service. EPA Publications Available on the Internet You may access certain documents electronically by using this server: WWW: http://www.epa.gov Documents on the WWW server may be located by using the on-line search functions. RCRA TITLE: Report on Emergency Incidents at Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities and Other Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-R-99-014 This report provides a compilation of information on reported emergency incidents at hazardous waste combustion facilities and other RCRA TSDFs. It is limited to emergency incidents such as fires, explosions, hazardous waste spills, or unauthorized releases of hazardous waste. The report covers the period from December 1977 through August 1995 with several incidents occurring before the enactment of RCRA. TITLE: Publications on Mining Waste Management in Indian Country PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-99-006 URL: http://www.epa.gov/tribalmsw/thirds/remine.htm This document provides descriptions of EPA publications designed to assist tribal leaders, environmental personnel, and the general public with mining and mineral processing issues. Specifically, the publications address mining source reduction and recycling opportunities, innovative waste management techniques, mineral processing of specific ores, and EPA's mining research and waste management activities. The listing includes ordering information and Internet availability for each document. TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet: Hazardous Waste Listing Determination for Two Dye and Pigment Wastes PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-037 This document briefly reviews EPA's proposal to list two dye and pigment wastes as hazardous wastes, and the decision not to list one other waste. The fact sheet provides background information regarding the legal history leading to this proposal, and summarizes the major aspects of the proposed listings. TITLE: El Caso del Circulo Roto (Spanish translation of Case of the Broken Loop) PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-K-98-002s This Spanish translation of the activity guide targets students in grades 4-6, and is included in the Planet Protectors Club Kit, EPA530-E-98-002. The activity guide encourages kids to solve puzzles, and learn about conserving natural resources through recycling, reuse, and composting. TITLE: ­Sigue el Rastro! (Spanish Translation of Follow That Trail!) PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-K-98-001s This Spanish translation of the activity guide targets students in grades K-3, and is included in the Planet Protectors Club Kit, EPA530-E-98-002. The activity guide allows kids to learn about conserving natural resources through recycling, reuse, and composting. TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet: Some Used Lamps Are Universal Wastes PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-024 This fact sheet briefly summarizes the hazardous waste lamp final rule, EPA530-Z-99-005, published in the July 6, 1999, Federal Register (64 FR 36466). EPA has determined that regulating these lamps as a universal waste encourages better management of them, and makes federal requirements for this waste more consistent with many state programs. TITLE: Guidance for Conducting Inspections of Federal Facilities for Compliance with Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) PUBLICATION DATE: May 1999 AVAILABILITY: Internet EPA ORDER NO.: N/A URL: http://es.epa.gov/oeca/fedfac/policy/policy.html This document is intended to assist EPA and state compliance inspectors to determine compliance with EPA guidelines on procuring recycled content products by all federal facilities. TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet: Ideas to Reduce Reporting Requirements at Hazardous Waste Facilities PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-036 This fact sheet summarizes EPA's efforts to fulfill the goals of the Paperwork Reduction Act by reducing the regulatory burden associated with hazardous waste management regulations. The document lists several burden reduction ideas, including incorporation of electronic reporting, reduction of reporting requirements, lengthening periods between facility self- inspections, and streamlining land disposal restrictions notification, determination, and certification requirements. TITLE: RCRA Cleanup Reforms PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-018 This fact sheet summarizes the RCRA Ceanup Reforms Initiative, which is designed to achieve faster, more efficient cleanups at RCRA sites. TITLE: CLU-IN: Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information, World Wide Web Site PUBLICATION DATE: February 1999 AVAILABILITY: NSCEP EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-F-99-002 URL: www.clu-in.org This fact sheet discusses and explains how to access information through the CLU-IN website. CERCLA TITLE: Common Contaminants Found at Superfund Sites PUBLICATION DATE: March 1998 AVAILABILITY: NTIS NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 217, EPA540-R-98-008, OSWER 9203.1-17A This document consists of contaminant fact sheets and public health statements prepared by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The chemical fact sheets are based on ATSDR's technical toxicological profiles that summarize the potential adverse health effects associated with exposure to hazardous substances. TITLE: Superfund/Oil Program Implementation Manual Fiscal Year 99/00 PUBLICATION DATE: July 1998 AVAILABILITY: NTIS NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 201, EPA540-R-98-001, OSWER 9200.3-14-1E- P This document includes program implementation guidance for the following offices: OERR, OSRE, FFRRO, FFEO, and the Oil Program. It includes a managers' schedule of significant events, a brief description of the background of the programs, the program goals and priorities, program planning and reporting requirements, and financial management. This document also contains several appendices that provide further guidance on the Superfund reforms, and definitions for enforcement, community involvement, and federal facilities. TITLE: Regional Site Assessment Priorities Plans PUBLICATION DATE: September 1998 AVAILABILITY: NTIS NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 255, EPA 540-F-98-040, OSWER 9200.1-25P This memo addresses the backlog of sites currently in CERCLIS, deferred to RCRA, and sites which will be entered into CERCLIS in the near future. Regions were asked to assess how they evaluated sites and placed them into CERCLIS and submit a draft plan to Headquarters, so a more efficient system of placing sites into CERCLIS could be developed nationally. The memo also includes a draft outline of the information that should be submitted to Headquarters. TITLE: Interim Policy on the Use of Permanent Relocations as Part of Superfund Remedial Actions PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: NSCEP/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA540-F-98-033, OSWER 9355.0-71P URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/tools/topics/relocation This interim policy provides direction to EPA regional decision makers on when to consider permanent relocation as part of a Superfund remedial action. TITLE: Loring Air Force Base: Cooperation and Commitment Transforms a Military Installation PUBLICATION DATE: July 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003k URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process at Loring Air Force Base. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Wurtsmith Air Force Base: Community Cleans Up from Cleanup PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003b URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Naval Air Station Cecil Field: Strong Partnership Moves Cleanup Forward PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003h URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at Naval Air Station Cecil Field. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Plattsburgh Air Force Base: On the Fast Track to Reuse and Economic Development PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003d URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at Plattsburgh Air Force Base. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Umatilla Chemical Depot: Application of Innovative Technologies Will Avoid More than $13 Million in Costs PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003c URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at Umatilla Chemical Depot. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Bergstrom Air Force Base: Teamwork Yields Major Benefits to Austin, Texas PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003a URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at Bergstrom Air Force Base. TITLE: BRAC Success Story U.S. Army Cameron Station: Team Effort Converts Base for Use by Local Residents PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003f URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at U.S. Army Cameron Station. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Fort Ord: Setting the Pace for Cleanup PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003j URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of theBRAC process at Fort Ord. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Mare Island Naval Shipyard: A Vibrant New Neighborhood PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003e URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Newark Air Force Base: The Nation's First Privatized Air Force Base PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003g URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at Newark Air Force Base. TITLE: BRAC Success Story Tooele Army Depot: Partnership is the Key to Success PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003i URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC process at Tooele Army Depot. TITLE: Partners in Progress: EPA Update on Federal Facility Cleanup and Reuse PUBLICATION DATE: October 1998 AVAILABILITY: Internet ORDER NO.: EPA505-B-98-002 URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/newslet.htm This fact sheet discusses key events and accomplishments in the Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO). It also contains a question and answer section, a success story, and a community involvement section. TITLE: Cost Estimating Tools and Resources for Addressing Sites under the Brownfields Initiative PUBLICATION DATE: April 1999 AVAILABILITY: NSCEP EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-99-001 This guide is part of a series of documents to help communities, states, municipalities, and the private sector address brownfields sites. This document contains information on cost- estimating tools and resources for addressing cleanup costs at brownfields sites. TITLE: Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up Iron and Steel Mill Sites under the Brownfields Initiative PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998 AVAILABILITY: NSCEP EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-007 This document provides guidance on the technical issues involved in assessing and cleaning up iron and steel mill sites through the brownfields program. TITLE: Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up Metal Finishing Sites under the Brownfields Initiative PUBLICATION DATE: March 1999 AVAILABILITY: NSCEP EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-006 This document provides guidance on the technical issues involved in assessing and cleaning up metal finishing sites through the brownfields program. TITLE: Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up Automotive Repair Sites under the Brownfields Initiative PUBLICATION DATE: February 1999 AVAILABILITY: NSCEP EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-008 This document provides guidance on the technical issues involved in assessing and cleaning up automotive repair sites through the brownfields program. TITLE: Solidification/Stabilization Resource Guide PUBLICATION DATE: April 1999 AVAILABILITY: NSCEP EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-B-99-002 This document contains abstracts of various documents addressing solidification/stabilization technologies for the remediation of CERCLA, RCRA, and UST sites. TITLE: Multi-Phase Extraction: State-of-the-Practice PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: NSCEP EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-R-99-004 This report describes the state-of-the-practice for multi-phase extraction (MPE) of contaminated soil and groundwater, focusing primarily on the application and use of MPE at sites with halogenated volatile organic compounds. MPE involves simultaneous extraction of soil vapor and groundwater to remediate both types of contaminated media. This document also includes a description of the MPE technology, MPE vendor information, detailed case studies where MPE has been used, and a reference list. EPCRA TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within the Polychlorinated Alkanes Category and Guidance for Reporting PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-007 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the polychlorinated alkanes category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Section 313: List of Toxic Chemicals within the Chlorophenols Category PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-013 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the chlorophenols category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within the Ethylenebisdithiocarbamic Acid Category PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-012 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the ethylbisdithiocarbamic acid category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within the Glycol Ethers Category PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-006 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the glycol ethers category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within the Nicotine and Salts Category PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-010 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the nicotine and salts category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within the Water Dissociable Nitrate Compounds Category and Guidance for Reporting PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-008 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the water dissociable nitrate compounds category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: Guidance for Reporting Toxic Chemicals within the Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds Category PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-009 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994 EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the polycyclic aromatic compounds category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within the Strychnine and Salts Category PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-011 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994 EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the strychnine and salts category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals within Warfarin Category PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-011 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm On November 30, 1994 EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated that they would develop guidance for reporting on these categories. This document provides a framework for the reporting of toxic chemicals within the warfarin category. Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting. TITLE: 1998 EPCRA Section 313 Question and Answer Crosswalk PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Internet EPA ORDER NO.: N/A URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm This document provides a list of questions and answers included in the 1998 EPCRA Section 313 Questions and Answers document, their source; the type, if any, of changes made; and a description of any substantive edits made to the document. CAA TITLE: Addressing Year 2000 Issues in Small and Medium-Sized Facilities that Handle Chemicals PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999 AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA550-F-99-011 URL: http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/whatnew.htm This document outlines a process for protecting the continuity of the process safety systems in your facility from potential Y2K problems. The document includes a checklist of typical in-plant systems potentially vulnerable to disruptions, guidelines for evaluating the effect on safety and deciding priorities, sources for obtaining Y2K related materials, a list of key dates that may cause disruption and a guide for communicating facility activities to employees and the community. FEDERAL REGISTERS Federal Register Availability FINAL RULES RCRA "Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Hazardous Waste Lamps; Final Rule" July 6, 1999 (64 FR 36466) EPA added hazardous waste lamps to the federal list of universal wastes regulated under the RCRA. The Agency concluded that regulating spent hazardous waste lamps as a universal waste under 40 CFR Part 273 will lead to better management of these lamps and will facilitate compliance with hazardous waste requirements. EPA promulgated less stringent standards for handlers of universal wastes for storing, transporting, and collecting these wastes. The final rule is effective on January 6, 2000. "Project XL Rulemaking for New York State Public Utilities; Hazardous Waste Management Systems; Final Rule" July 12, 1999 (64 FR 37624) EPA allowed participating New York State Utilities to consolidate hazardous waste, which they generate at remote locations, at designated Utility-Owned Central Collection Facilities (UCCFs) for up to 90 days subject to specified requirements. EPA promulgated this rule to implement an XL project for Utilities in New York State. The terms of the XL project are defined in the Final Project Agreement (FPA) which is scheduled to be signed on July 12, 1999. The requirements of this rule will not take effect in New York State until it adopts the requirements as state law. The final rule is effective on January 10, 2000. CERCLA "National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites; Final Rule" July 22, 1999 (64 FR 39878) This rule adds a total of 15 new sites to the NPL: 13 sites to the General Superfund Section of the NPL and two sites to the Federal Facilities Section of the NPL. All Programs "Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties, Issuance of Compliance or Corrective Action Orders, and the Revocation, Termination or Suspension of Permits; Final Rule" July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40138) EPA revised the Consolidated Rules of Practice (CROP), including expansion of these procedural rules to include certain permit revocation, termination and suspension actions, and new rules for administrative proceedings not governed by section 554 of the Administrative Procedure Act. The Rule removed inconsistencies, fills in gaps in the CROP by codifying accepted procedures, and make the CROP more clear and easily understood. This rule is effective August 23, 1999. PROPOSED RULES RCRA "Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Dye and Pigment Industries; Land Disposal Restrictions for Newly Identified Wastes; CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation and Reportable Quantities; Proposed Rule" July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40192) EPA proposed to list two of three wastes from the dyes and pigment industries as hazardous wastes under RCRA. EPA proposed concentration-based listings for the two wastes, such that waste generators have the option of determining that their specific waste is nonhazardous. To classify their waste as nonhazardous, generators must determine the levels of constituents in their wastes, and certify to EPA that their wastes are below the regulatory levels of concern. EPA is accepting comments on this proposed rule until September 21, 1999. "Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for University Laboratories at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA; the Boston College, Chesnut Hill, MA; and the University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Proposed Rule" July 27, 1999 (64 FR 40696) EPA proposed to implement a project under Project XL program that would provide regulatory flexibility under RCRA as amended for the University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA and the University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (the Universities). The principal objective of this project is to pilot a flexible, performance-based system for managing laboratory waste. EPA provided regulatory flexibility to allow the participating laboratories at the Universities to replace existing requirements for hazardous waste generators with a comprehesive Laboratory Environmental Management Plan designed for each university. The terms of the overall XL project are contained in the Final Project Agreement (FPA) on which EPA is also requesting comments. Comments on this proposed rule must be received by August 26, 1999. CERCLA "National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites; Proposed Rule" July 22, 1999 (64 FR 39886) This rule proposes to add 11 new sites to the NPL: 10 sites are being proposed to the General Superfund Section of the NPL and one site is being proposed to the Federal Facilities Section. Comments regarding any of these proposed listings must be submitted on or before September 20, 1999. "National Priorities List; Mason County Landfill Superfund Site" July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40328) Notice of Intent to Delete. NOTICES RCRA "Transfer of Confidential Business Information to Contractors" July 7, 1999 (64 FR 36682) EPA transferred to its contractors, ERG Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Confidential Business Information (CBI) that has been or will be submitted to EPA under Section 3007 of RCRA. "Underground Injection Control Program, Hazardous Waste Injection Restrictions; Petition for Exemption-Class I Hazardous Waste Injection; ASARCO Inc." July 12, 1999 (64 FR 37532) EPA granted an exemption from the land disposal restrictions (LDR) to ASARCO, Inc., for three Class I injection wells located at Amarillo, Texas. ASARCO adequately demonstrated to the satisfaction of EPA that, to a reasonable degree of certainty, there will be no migration of hazardous constituents from the injection zone for as long as the waste remains hazardous. This final decision allows ASARCO, Inc. to inject hazardous wastes into three Class I hazardous waste injection wells until July 1, 2009, unless EPA moves to terminate the exemption under provisions of 40 CFR Section 148.24. "RCRA Subtitle C Waste Facility Social Siting Criteria Stakeholders' Roundtable" July 13, 1999 (64 FR 37784) EPA announced it will hold a roundtable discussion on community quality of life issues (i.e., cultural, social, economic, and nuisance) related to the siting of RCRA Subtitle C hazardous waste facilities. The roundtable panel will include individuals who have substantial experience in many aspects of facility siting. The purpose of this roundtable panel is to offer their own evaluations and suggestions on an EPA draft social siting criteria brochure and possible mechanisms and tools for conflict resolution regarding facility siting. The meeting will be held on July 27, 1999. "Agency Information Collection Activities: Continuing Collection; Comment Request; Part B: Permit Application, Permit Modifications and Special Permits" July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39986) EPA announced it is planning to submit the following continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act) 44 U.S.C. 3501) : Part B Permit Application, Permit Modifications and Special Permits, EOA ICR #1573.05, OMB No. 2050-0009 expires on December 31, 1999. EPA solicited comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection which must be submitted by September 21, 1999. "Potential Revisions to the Land Disposal Restrictions Mercury Treatment Standards; Extension of Comment Period" July 27, 1999 (64 FR 40534) EPA extended the comment period for the Agency's request for comment on potential revisions to the mercury-bearing hazardous waste regulations presented in an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) published May 28, 1999 (64 FR 28949). The ANPRM requested comment on EPA's waste generation and treatment data for mercury-bearing hazardous waste, as well as on technical and policy issues regarding mercury waste treatment, and potential avenues by which current mercury treatment standards might be revised. The comment period was extended from July 27, 1999 to October 25, 1999. CERCLA "Notice of Citizens Advisory Committee on Public Health Service (PHS) Activities and Research at Department of Energy (DOE) Sites; Hanford Health Effects Subcommittee" July 6, 1999 (64 FR 36360) ATSDR and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announce a meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee on PHS Activities and Research at DOE Sites Hanford Health Effects Subcommittee at 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., July 22, 1999, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 23, 1999 at the Double Tree Hotel Spokane City Center, North 322 Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, Washington 99201. "Notice of National Superfund Permanent Relocation Interim Policy" July 8, 1999 (64 FR 37012) EPA has developed and is requesting comment on the "Interim Policy on the Use of Permanent Relocations as Part of Superfund Remedial Actions." This policy provides direction to EPA staff on when to consider permanent relocation of residents and businesses living near or on National Priorities List (NPL) sites as part of a Superfund remedial action. "Notice of Availability and Request for Comments on a Draft Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment for the May 16, 1997, Texaco Pipeline Company Lake Barre, Louisiana Oil Spill" July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38182) EPA is announcing the availability of a draft Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment, and 30-day period for public comment on the plan. This document was prepared to address natural resource injuries and losses of service following the May 1997 pipeline rupture and subsequent discharge of crude oil into Lake Barre, Louisiana. It presents the Trustees' assessment of the natural resource injuries and losses of service attributable to this incident, and their proposed plan to restore, replace, or acquire resources or services equivalent to those lost. The Trustees will consider comments received during the public comment period before finalizing the document. Comments must be submitted in writing on or before August 16, 1999. "Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act" July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40899) Notice is given that the Department of Justice, in response to a request from citizens, has decided to extend the public comment period on the proposed consent decree in United States v. Tucson Airport Authority, et. al., which was lodged on June 17, 1999. The Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the proposed Airport Property Decree for a period of 90 days from the June 23, 1999, date of publication of notice. "Extension of Public Comment Period under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act" July 29, 1999 (64 FR 41137) Notice is given that the Department of Justice, in response to a request from an interested party, has decided to extend the public comment period on the proposed consent decree in United States v. Horsehead Industries, Inc., which was lodged on June 10, 1999. The Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the consent decree until August 25, 1999. EPCRA "Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Request for Comment on Renewal Information Collection" July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40862) EPA is seeking public comment and information on the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (EPA ICR No. 1363.07, OMB No. 2070-0093). This ICR involves a collection activity that is currently approved and scheduled to expire on April 30, 2000. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection activity and its expected burden and costs. Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Written comments must be received on or before September 27, 1999. CAA "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act as Amended; Confidential Business Information" July 29, 1999 (64 FR 41111) EPA informed submitters of risk management plans (RMPs) containing information claimed or designated as confidential business information (CBI) that EPA will be distributing RMPs, including the confidential information they may contain, to another federal agency, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. ALL PROGRAMS "Calculation of the Economic Benefit of Noncompliance in EPA's Civil Penalty Enforcement Cases" July 21, 1999 (64 FR 39135) EPA extended the deadline for comments for document published on June 18, 1999 (64 FR 32948) on how the Agency calculates the economic benefit obtained by regulated entities as a result of violation environmental requirements. The deadline for comment was extended from July 30, 1999, to September 30, 1999. ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENTS AND CONSENT DECREES RCRA "Consent Decree; United States v. Denver Water Board" July 19, 1999 (64 FR 38694) CERCLA "Proposed Administrative Settlement; Koppers Charleston Superfund Site" July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35656) "Withdrawal of Proposed Administrative Settlement; Old ATC Refinery Superfund Site" July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35657) "Proposed De Minimis Administrative Settlement; Woodward Metal Processing Superfund Site" July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35657) "Consent Decree; United States v. PP&L, Inc." July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36041) "Consent Decree; United States v. Gene T. Jones, et. al." July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36041) "Consent Decree; United States v. BASF Corporation, successor to Cook Paint and Varnish Company." July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36042) "Consent Decree; United States v. SPS Technologies, Inc." July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36042) "Consent Decree; United States v. Cantrell, et. al." July 6, 1999 (64 FR 36399) "Proposed De Minimis Administrative Settlement; Malvern TCE Superfund Site" July 7, 1999 (64 FR 36685) "Proposed Administrative Settlement; A & D Barrel & Drum Superfund Site" July 12, 1999 (64 FR 37532) "Proposed Administrative Settlement; Voda Petroleum Inc. Superfund Site" July 14, 1999 (64 FR 37980) "Consent Decree; United States v. Meydenbauer Development Co." July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38216) "Consent Decree; United States v. Robert Neal" July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38216) "Consent Decree; United States v. Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania, Inc." July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38217) "Proposed Administrative Settlement; South Bay Asbestos Superfund Site" July 16, 1999 (64 FR 38424) "Consent Decress; United States v. Denver Water Board" July 19, 1999 (64 FR 38694) "Proposed Administrative Settlement; Sun Laboratories Superfund Site" July 20, 1999 (64 FR 38906) "Proposed Cost Recovery Settlement; Williams Gas Pipelines Central, Inc. Compressor Station Sites" July 20, 1999 (64 FR 38906) "Proposed Settlement; Clearwater Finishing Site" July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991) "Notice to Rescind Federal Register Notice Dated June 16, 1999, Proposing Administrative Settlements for John P. Saad Superfund Site" July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991) "Proposed Amendment to CERCLA Administrative De Minimis Settlement; Waste, Inc." July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991) "Consent Decree; United States v. FMC Corporation" July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40043) "Consent Decree; United States and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe v. Homestake Mining Company of California" July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40044) "Proposed De Minimis Administrative Settlement; Lakeland Disposal Service Inc., Superfund Site" July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40372) "Consent Decree; United States v. Bronson Plating Company, et. al." July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40390) "Administrative Settlement; Liquidated Sites" July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40390) "Consent Decree; United States v. Coon Refrigeration, et. al." July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40391) "Consent Decree; United States v. Burgess Brothers, Inc." July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40897) "Consent Decree; United States and State of New York v. Occidental Chem. Corp. and Olin Corp." July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40898) CALL ANALYSIS This month, the Hotline responded to a total of 16,500 questions and document requests. CALLER PROFILE RCRA/UST Hotline Regulated Community 2,219 Citizens 234 State & Local Government 120 Native Americans 5 Federal Agencies 61 Educational Institutions 77 EPA 71 Media 6 Interest Groups 80 Congress 0 International 6 Other 215 Referrals* 388 Transfers to EPCRA/Superfund Hotline* 82 Document Retrieval Line* 38 Message Retrieval Line* 330 Mailed Document Requests* 14 TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS 3,946 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act/Superfund Hotline Manufacturers Food/Tobacco 22 Textiles 1 Apparel 0 Lumber & Wood 1 Furniture 4 Paper 6 Printing & Publishing 5 Chemicals 110 Petroleum & Coal 49 Rubber and Plastics 15 Leather 0 Stone, Clay & Glass 3 Primary Metals 20 Fabricated Metals 30 Machinery (Excluding Electrical) 5 Electrical & Electronic Equipment 0 Transportation Equipment 15 Instruments 1 Misc. Manufacturing 55 Metal Mining 10 Coal Mining 8 Electricity Generating 15 RCRA Subtitle C 10 Solvent Recovery 2 Petroleum Bulk Storage 31 Chemical Distributor 9 Propane Retailer 21 POTW 104 Subtotal 552 Consultants/Engineers 1,363 Attorneys 72 Citizens 130 Public Interest Groups 35 Educational Institutions 22 EPA 41 Federal Agencies 36 GOCOs 6 Congress 0 State Officials/SERC 40 Local Officials/LEPCs 0 Fire Departments 8 Hospitals/Laboratories 7 Trade Associations 2 Union/Labor 1 Farmers 15 Distributors 11 Insurance Companies 2 Media/Press 1 Native Americans 0 International 5 Other 193 Referrals* 199 Transfers to RCRA/UST Hotline* 127 Document Retrieval Line* 0 Message Retrieval Line* 267 TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS 3,135 *No caller profile data available. HOTLINE TOPICS RCRA RCRA GENERAL 699 SUBTITLE C Hazardous Waste Id. - General 1,022 Characteristics 494 Listings 543(1) Mixture Rule 50 Derived-From 38 Contained-In Policy 107 Sampling 42 Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions 299(1) Radioactive Mixed Waste 15 Delisting Petitions 21 Definition of Solid Waste/ Hazardous Waste Recycling 581(1) Large Quantity Generators 567(1) Small Quantity Generators 102 CESQGs 106 Transporters 70 Exports/Imports 38 TSDFs General Facility Standards 148 Unit Standards 276 Air Emissions 123 Combustion - General 61 BIFs 47 Incinerators 47 Draft Strategy 3 Waste Minimization 24 LDR Applicability 250 Notifications/Certification 73 Treatment Standards 235 Permits and Permitting 199 State Programs 115 Financial Assurance 40 Closure/Post-Closure 108 Corrective Action 451(1) Enforcement 200 Hazardous Waste Data 56 Test Methods 49 Indian Lands 10 Used Oil Standards 142 Military Munitions 15 OTHER WASTES Ash 1 Bevill Amendment (Mining Waste) 40 Medical Wastes 109 Oil and Gas 11 SUBTITLE D Household Hazardous Wastes 131 Subtitle D - General 158 Technical Standards 8 Industrial Wastes 55 Municipal Wastes 51 Indian Lands 4 Financial Assurance 6 Solid Waste Recycling/Markets - General 252 Aluminum 6 Batteries 24 Glass 2 Paper 17 Plastics 2 Tires 12 Used Oil 11 Composting 28 Procurement 53 Source Reduction/Pollution Prevention 62 Grants and Financing 8 TOTAL QUESTIONS 8,517* * Includes 2,793 RCRA document requests. UST General/Misc. 121 Applicability/Definitions 111(1) Regulated Substances 10 Closure 18 1998 Deadline 14 Standards for New Tank Systems 20 Tank Standards and Upgrading 12 Replacing/Closing 19 Release Detection 32(1) Reporting Requirements 12 Operating Requirements 12 Corrective Action for USTs 32 Financial Responsibility 19 Enforcement 36(1) State Programs 7 Private Sector 0 Indian Lands 1 MTBE 0 LUST General/Miscellaneous 8 RBCA 4 Technologies 0 Solvency/Cost Controls 2 TOTAL QUESTIONS 490* * Includes 125 UST document requests. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW General: General Title III Questions 329 Trade Secrets 4 Enforcement 326(1) Liability/Citizen Suits 2 Training 0 Chemical-Specific Information 16 Federal Facilities Executive Order 13 Emergency Planning (Sections 301-303): General 54 Notification Requirements 21 SERC/LEPC Issues 21 EHSs/TPQs 40 Risk Communication/ Hazards Analysis 2 Exemptions 2 Emergency Release Notification (Section 304): General 64 Notification Requirements 90 Reportable Quantities 85 CERCLA Section 103 vs. SARA Section 304 50 ARIP/AHEDB/ERNS 6 Exemptions 17 Hazardous Chemical Reporting (Sections 311-312): General 102 MSDS Reporting Requirements 74 Tier I/II Requirements 161 Thresholds 84 Hazard Categories 4 Mixtures Reporting 22 Exemptions 57 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Section 313): General 529 AFR 51 Reporting Requirements 531(1) Thresholds 346(1) Form R Completion 457(1) Supplier Notification 37 NOTEs/NOSEs/NONs 0 Voluntary Revisions 173 Pollution Prevention 33/50 16 Public Access to Data 59 TRI Database 27 Petitions 6 TRI Expansion 19 Exemptions 104(1) CAA (Section 112(r)): General Duty 38 RMP General 335 Regulated Substances/Thresholds 258(1) Exemptions 65 Process Identification 52(1) Program Levels 6 Offsite Consequence Analysis 35(1) Accident History 5 Prevention Program 13 Emergency Response Program 14 Management Program 5 RMP Submission 349(1) Access to RMP Data 72 Risk Communication 1 State Implementation 11 RMP Enforcement 162 TOTAL QUESTIONS 5,422 *Includes 671 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know document requests. SUPERFUND General/Misc. 264 Access & Information Gathering 121 Administrative Improvements General 15 Environmental Justice/Brownfields 67 SACM/Presumptive Remedies 17 Soil Screening Levels 11 Administrative Record 5 ARARs 62 CERCLIS 97 Citizen Suits 3 Claims Against Fund 9 Clean-Up Costs 45 Clean-Up Standards 50 Community Involvement 15 Contract Lab Program (CLP) 11 Contractor Indemnification 3 Contracts 2 Definitions 19 Enforcement 156 Federal Facilities 25 Hazardous Substances 103 HRS 5 Liability 69 Local Gov't Reimbursement 3 Natural Resource Damages 3 NCP 22 Notification 112(1) NPL 85(1) Off Site Rule 23 OSHA 1 PA/SI 7 PRPs 21 RD/RA 8 Reauthorization 1 Remedial 57 Removal 36 RI/FS 29 Risk Assess./Health Effects 39 ROD 58 RQ 146(1) Settlements 49 SITE Program 6 State Participation 6 State Program 3 TAGs 0 Taxes 0 Special Topics Oil Pollution Act 18 SPCC Regulations 164(1) TOTAL QUESTIONS 2,071* *Includes 447 Superfund document requests. (1) Hot Topics for this month. Topics are calculated as the summation of all questions received by the Hotline. A single call may result in multiple questions. TOTAL HOTLINE QUESTIONS AND DOCUMENT REQUESTS: 16,500