Monthly Hotline Report January 1999 RCRA, Superfund & EPCRA Hotline EPA530-R-99-012a SUB-9224-99-001 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. CLU- IN also has the Monthly Hotline Reports available via the World Wide Web (WWW) at: ftp://clu-in.com/download/hotline/ The complete text of the 1991 (November and December only), 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Monthly Hotline Reports may be accessed via the WWW. The Hotline maintains an electronic mailing list named HOTLINE_OSWER. Subscribers will have Hotline announcements and Monthly Hotline Reports e-mailed to them as they are released, at no charge. *To subscribe to the Hotline 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 National Technical Information Service (NTIS) The Monthly Hotline Report can be ordered through NTIS at (703) 487-4650. The NTIS order numbers are as follows: Yearly Subscription SUB-9224-99-000 January 1999 SUB-9224-99-001 RCRA Docket EPA and state personnel can order the Monthly Hotline Report from the RCRA Docket at (703) 603-9230. The order number for the 1999 yearly subscription is EPA530-R-99-012. HOTLINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RCRA 1. Pickling Bath Carryover and K062 As part of a steel finishing line, a facility moves steel parts from a tank containing pickling liquor into a rinse tank containing only water. Small amounts of the pickling liquor are carried on the part into the rinsewater tank. RCRA regulates spent pickle liquor generated by steel finishing operations of facilities within the iron and steel industry (SIC Codes 331 and 332) as hazardous waste code K062 (40 CFR Section 261.32). When spent, would the contaminated rinsewaters be K062? K062 is intended to cover only spent pickle liquor from steel finishing operations. As a result, the contaminated rinsewaters would not be considered spent pickle liquor and therefore not K062. This interpretation is consistent with Agency interpretations with respect to other listings under the same circumstances. For example, an April 7, 1988, Memo (Lowrance to Wagoner) and a July 28, 1987, Memo (Straus to Schiffman) both applied the same interpretation with respect to materials placed in rinsewaters following immersion in electroplating solutions, which would be listed as F007, F008, or F009, when disposed. The small amounts of electroplating solution on the materials when they are dipped into the rinsewaters are not wastes because they are not spent materials, but materials in use. Nor would the contaminated rinsewaters be hazardous waste via the hazardous waste mixture rule. The mixture rule regulates as hazardous waste mixtures of hazardous waste and solid waste (Section 261.3(a)(2)(iv)). Trace amounts of pickling solutions carried over to rinse tanks (sometimes referred to as "dragout") are not considered to be a solid or hazardous waste mixed with another solid waste, because these materials are in use and are not wastes until they are spent and removed from the process. The spent rinsewaters would only be regulated as hazardous waste if they exhibited a characteristic of hazardous waste or became mixed with a listed hazardous waste. Thus, for example, if a spent rinsewater were to be mixed with hazardous waste spent pickle liquor (K062), the resulting mixture would become a hazardous waste. UST 2. Residential Underground Storage Tank Exclusion The RCRA underground storage tank (UST) program regulates owners and operators of USTs used to contain petroleum products or CERCLA hazardous substances. EPA excluded residential tanks with less than 1,100 gallons capacity storing motor fuel for noncommercial purposes from the definition of an UST (40 CFR Section 280.12). EPA defines residential tank as "a tank located on property used primarily for dwelling purposes" (Section 280.12). Does the residential tank exclusion apply to tanks, with less than 1,100 gallons storage capacity, storing motor fuel at retirement homes? USTs located at retirement homes qualify for the residential tank exclusion. In order to meet the residential tank exclusion, USTs must store motor fuel strictly for noncommercial purposes, not exceed 1,100 gallons storage capacity, and meet the definition of a residential tank. USTs at retirement homes are considered residential tanks provided the property is used primarily for dwelling purposes. Likewise, USTs at apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, and single family homes may be considered residential tanks. USTs located at government institutions, commercial, manufacturing, and military facilities do not qualify as residential tanks (Underground Heating Oil and Motor Fuel Tanks Exempt from Regulation Under Subtitle I of RCRA; Executive Summary, EPA510-R-92-002). Though such facilities may have residential structures (e.g., military barracks), the facilities are not used primarily for dwelling purposes. Residential tank owners and operators should consult with their state UST office to determine whether or not the state has a more stringent definition of residential tank. CERCLA 3. Potentially Responsible Party Search In response to a citizen's petition, EPA conducts a preliminary assessment of an abandoned landfill. As a result of the preliminary assessment, the landfill is placed on the National Priorities List (NPL) and a Superfund cleanup is undertaken. EPA seeks to hold the polluters of this site responsible for those costs incurred as a result of the cleanup. How does EPA identify those parties potentially responsible for those costs? EPA identifies a party that is potentially responsible for the cleanup of a Superfund site on the basis of evidence that the party: (1) currently owns or operates the site being cleaned up; (2) owned or operated the site at the time that a hazardous substance was disposed of there; (3) arranged for the disposal of a hazardous substance at the site; or (4) transported a hazardous substance to the site, if it also selected the site to dispose of the hazardous substance (see CERCLA Section 107). Such evidence often consists of property records, contracts, site records, state and local government inspection records, shipping manifests, receipts, and the testimony of witnesses, as well as responses to EPA requests for information (see CERCLA Section 104 and RCRA Section 3007). After EPA identifies a party as potentially responsible for the cleanup of a site, it can recover its cleanup costs at the site either by settling with that party or by obtaining a judgment in a federal court against that party. To obtain a judgment, EPA must prove that the party meets one of the four categories of liability described above. NEW PUBLICATIONS How to order... NTIS Publications are available by calling (703) 487-4650, 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) 651-2089 (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: RCRA Information Center AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-98-015 This brochure explains how individuals can access the services provided by the RCRA Information Center. The document includes a description of additional sources that individuals may contact to obtain hazardous and solid waste information. CERCLA TITLE: Grupos de Consulta de la Comunidad (CAGs) en Sitios del Superfondo (Community Advisory Groups (CAGs) at Superfund Sites - Quick Reference Fact Sheet, Spanish-Puerto Rican Translation) AVAILABILITY: Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA540-K-98-056 URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/new/index.htm This fact sheet is the Spanish-Puerto Rican translation of Community Advisory Groups at Superfund Sites, EPA540-F-96-016. It discusses the authority of a community advisory group (CAG) at a Superfund site, how to determine if there is a need for a CAG, how to prepare to form a CAG, CAG board meetings, CAG member solicitation, and the roles and responsibilities of a CAG's members. TITLE: Donaciones para la Asistencia T‚cnica del Superfund (Superfund Technical Assistance Grants - Quick Reference Fact Sheet, Spanish-Puerto Rican Translation AVAILABILITY: Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA540-K-98-008 URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/new/index.htm This fact sheet is the Spanish-Puerto Rican Translation of Superfund Technical Assistance Grants: Quick Reference Fact Sheet, OSWER 9230.1-05FS. This document provides background and basic information on the Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Program for interested citizens. The fact sheet includes information on the uses of TAGs, who may apply, how to choose a technical advisor, and how to apply for a grant. TITLE: Sobre la Caja de Herramientas para la Crear de un Grupo Asesor Comunitario: Un Resumen de las Herramientas (About the Community Advisory Group Toolkit: A Summary of the Tools - In Spanish) AVAILABILITY: Internet EPA ORDER NO.: EPA 540-K-98-006 URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/new/index.htm EPA has developed a CAG Toolkit to assist citizens in setting up and maintaining CAGs. The Toolkit provides information on promoting community involvement in CAGs, and explains how CAGs may secure operating funds. The Toolkit also includes a presentation entitled "Community Advisory Group: Our Voice in EPA Decisions." TITLE: Interim Final Guidance on Disbursement of Funds from EPA Special Accounts to CERCLA Potentially Responsible Parties AVAILABILITY: Internet EPA ORDER NO.: N/A URL: http://es.epa.gov/oeca/osre/newdoc.html The purpose of this guidance is to provide direction to the EPA Regional offices for disbursing funds from special accounts established pursuant to CERCLA. This guidance is designed to achieve national consistency in the disbursement of special account funds to potentially responsible parties (PRPs). This guidance also addresses: circumstances under which PRPs may receive special account funds; timing and amount of special account disbursements; disposition of any remaining funds in the special account after completion of site work; EPA's procedure for disbursing special account funds; and EPA Headquarters' role in approving settlements containing disbursement provisions. TITLE: Auxiliary Information: National Priorities List, Proposed Rule and Final Rule Intermittent Bulletin, Internet Volume 1, Number 2 AVAILABILITY: Internet EPA ORDER NO.: N/A URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/resources/index.htm This publication combines the information contained in the documents previously published as "Background Information: National Priorities List, Proposed Rule and Final Rule" (9320.7- 05I) and "Supplementary Materials: National Priorities List, Proposed Rule and Final Rule" (9320.7-06I). This document includes the sites that EPA has added, proposed, and deleted from the National Priorities List (NPL). It also includes general background information on the Superfund program and how sites are placed on the NPL. TITLE: The Brownfields Economic Redevelopment Initiative: Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Job Training and Development Demonstration Pilots AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA500-F-98-274 URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerosps/bf/job.htm This guidance provides information on the Brownfields environmental job training and development pilots that will each be funded up to $200,000 over two years. The intention of these funds is to bring together community groups, job training organizations, educators, investors, lenders, developers, and other affected parties to address the issue of providing training for residents in the communities impacted by Brownfields. This guidance also includes the proposal guidelines, the limitations on use of EPA funds, EPA's evaluation of the proposals, Federal Register notices, deadlines for the proposals, and the existing EPA Assessment Demonstration Pilots. EPCRA TITLE: EPCRA Section 313 Industry Guidance: Metal Mining Facilities AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA Document NO.: EPA745-B-99-001 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/industry.htm This guidance provides information for metal mining facilities on how to comply with Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The guidance includes examples of chemical management activities that facilities within the metal mining industry may conduct, as well as illustrations of how those activities apply to Section 313. TITLE: EPCRA Section 313 Industry Guidance: Coal Mining Facilities AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA DOCUMENT NO.: EPA745-B-99-002 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/industry.htm This guidance provides information for coal mining facilities on how to comply with Section 313 of EPCRA. The guidance includes information on potential errors in reporting, which coal mining facilities may encounter, as well as illustrations of activities at coal mining facilities and how they apply to Section 313. TITLE: EPCRA Section 313 Industry Guidance: Electricity Generating Facilities AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA DOCUMENT NO.: EPA745-B-99-003 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/industry.htm This guidance provides information for electricity generating facilities on how to comply with Section 313 of EPCRA. The guidance includes information on potential errors in reporting, which the electricity generating facilities may encounter, as well as illustrations of activities within this industry and how they apply to Section 313. TITLE: EPCRA Section 313 Industry Guidance: RCRA Subtitle C TSD Facilities and Solvent Recovery Facilities AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA DOCUMENT NO.: EPA745-B-99-004 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/industry.htm This guidance provides information for RCRA Subtitle C treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) and solvent recovery facilities on how to comply with Section 313 of EPCRA. The guidance includes information on potential errors in reporting that these facilities may encounter, as well as illustrations of activities within these industries and how they apply to Section 313. TITLE: EPCRA Section 313 Industry Guidance: Chemical Distribution Facilities AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA DOCUMENT NO.: EPA745-B-99-005 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/industry.htm This guidance provides information for chemical distribution facilities on how to comply with Section 313 of EPCRA. The guidance includes information on potential errors in reporting, which chemical distribution facilities may encounter, as well as illustrations of activities within this industry and how they apply to Section 313. TITLE: EPCRA Section 313 Industry Guidance: Petroleum Terminals and Bulk Storage Facilities AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA DOCUMENT NO.: EPA745-B-99-006 URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/industry.htm This guidance provides information for petroleum bulk terminals and bulk storage facilities on how to comply with Section 313 of EPCRA. The guidance includes information on potential errors in reporting that these industries may encounter, as well as illustrations of activities within these industries and how they apply to Section 313. CAA Section 112(r) TITLE: RMP*Comp Version 1.03 AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA DOCUMENT NO.: N/A URL: http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/chemaids/rmp/rmp.html RMP*Comp is an electronic tool used to perform the off-site consequence analysis required under the Risk Management Program (RMP). TITLE: Risk Management Program Guidance for Chemical Distributors AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA DOCUMENT NO.: EPA550-B-99-001 URL: http://www.epa.gov/swercepp/acc-pre.html This document provides guidance for chemical distributors on how to determine if you are subject to 40 CFR Part 68, EPA's RMP requirements. TITLE: Risk Management Program Guidance for Warehouses AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet EPA DOCUMENT NO.: EPA550-B-99-004 URL: http://www.epa.gov/swercepp/acc-pre.html This guidance provides guidance for warehouses on how to determine if you are subject to 40 CFR Part 68, EPA's RMP requirements. The intention of this guidance is to assist warehouses that handle or store chemicals, or in some cases, repackage chemicals. FEDERAL REGISTERS Federal Register Availability You may order copies of all major RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Federal Registers by calling the Hotline. RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA National Toll-Free No.: (800) 424-9346 Local: (703) 412-9810 TDD National Toll-Free No.: (800) 553-7672 Electronic Availability Federal Registers from October 1994 to the present related to the Hotline's program areas are accessible via EPA's Public Access Servers. The servers are accessible at: WWW: http://www.epa.gov FTP: ftp.epa.gov EPA Federal Registers are organized by date on the WWW (starting from October 1994). Go to: http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr For RCRA/UST and selected CERCLA Federal Registers, choose: Federal Register (FR) - Waste. For selected EPCRA Federal Registers, choose: Federal Register (FR) - Toxic Release Inventory. FINAL RULES RCRA "Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions" January 13, 1999 (64 FR 2144) EPA determined that the Utah Department of Environmental Quality's application for final authorization of revisions to its hazardous waste program satisfies all of the requirements necessary for final authorization. Unless EPA receives adverse comments as specified in the companion document (64 FR 2166; January 13, 1999), final authorization will be effective March 15, 1999. "Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities and Hazardous Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments, and Containers" January 21, 1999 (64 FR 3381) EPA issued a clarification and technical amendment to the air emission regulations codified in Parts 264/265, Subparts AA, BB, and CC. Effective January 21, 1999, the Agency replaced the references to the air emission standards that were mistakenly omitted from Section 262.34, and clarified the definitions of equipment, open-ended valve or line, and sampling connection system. EPA also clarified and amended portions of the Subpart CC waste determination procedures, broadened the Level 2 pressure tank provisions, and added transfer requirements for Level 3 containers. "Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final Exclusion" January 26, 1999 (64 FR 3869) EPA finalized a decision to grant an exclusion for certain solid wastes generated by American Steel Cord, formerly Kokoku Steel Cord Corporation, from the hazardous wastes lists codified in 40 CFR Part 261, Subpart D. This conditional exclusion applies only to wastewater treatment plant sludge placed in a Subtitle D landfill by the American Steel Cord facility in Scottsburg, Indiana. This action is effective January 26, 1999. "Subtitle D Regulated Facilities; State Permit Program Determination of Adequacy; State Implementation Rule - Amendments and Technical Corrections" January 28, 1999 (64 FR 4311) EPA promulgated technical corrections and amendments to the State Implementation Rule (SIR), codified in 40 CFR Part 239. The SIR provides a flexible framework for modification of approved state programs to ensure that municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs) and non-municipal, nonhazardous waste disposal units comply with applicable federal revised criteria (63 FR 57026; October 23, 1998). The Agency removed the provisions allowing for partial withdrawals of state permit programs, explained the scope of the public hearings on tentative withdrawal determinations in Section 239.13(g)(3), and clarified the withdrawal of the determination of adequacy provisions in Sections 239.13(f) and (g). These provisions will become effective March 29, 1999, provided the Agency does not receive adverse comment as specified in the companion document (64 FR 4379; January 28, 1999). "Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final Exclusion" January 29, 1999 (64 FR 4590) EPA finalized a decision to grant an exclusion for certain solid wastes generated by Occidental Chemical, Inc., from the hazardous waste listings codified in 40 CFR Part 261, Subpart D. Effective January 29, 1999, this conditional exclusion applies only to rockbox residue and limestone sludge placed in Subtitle D landfills or surface impoundments at Occidental's Ingleside, Texas, facility. The provisions specify testing conditions to ensure that any wastes will continue to qualify for the delisting. "Nevada: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions" January 29, 1999 (64 FR 4596) EPA determined that Nevada's application for final authorization of revisions to its hazardous waste program satisfies all of the requirements necessary for final authorization. The revisions correspond to regulatory changes from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1997. Unless EPA receives adverse comments as specified in the companion document (64 FR 4605; January 29, 1999), final authorization will be effective March 30, 1999. CAA Section 112(r) "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements; Risk Management Programs Under Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7), Amendments; Final Rule" January 6, 1999 (64 FR 964) EPA finalized several technical corrections and clarifications, as proposed in the April 17, 1998, Federal Register (63 FR 19216). In addition, EPA made the following changes to the RMP regulations: revised 40 CFR Part 68 to replace all references to "SIC code" with "NAICS code," added four new data elements to the RMP, added five optional data elements, and clarified how EPA will handle confidential business information (CBI) submitted in the RMP. The rule also asked for comments on how state and local agencies will gain access to CBI information in RMPs. "National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites; Final Rule" January 19, 1999 (64 FR 2942) EPA announced the addition of 17 sites to the NPL. EPA added 16 sites were added to the General Superfund section and 1 site to the Federal Facility section. EPA also reclassified the Middlesex Sampling Plant in Middlesex, New Jersey as a federal facility site. The NPL now contains 1,206 sites (1,053 general sites and 153 federal facility sites). PROPOSED RULES RCRA "Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions" January 13, 1999 (64 FR 2166) EPA proposed to grant final authorization to the hazardous waste program revisions submitted by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. EPA authorized the State's program revisions as an immediate final rule without prior proposal in the final rules section (64 FR 2144). The immediate final rule provides a detailed rationale for authorization. Unless EPA receives adverse comments by February 12, 1999, the immediate final rule will become effective March 15, 1999. "Subtitle D Regulated Facilities; State Permit Program Determination of Adequacy; State Implementation Rule - Amendments and Technical Corrections" January 28, 1999 (64 FR 4379) EPA proposed technical corrections and amendments to the SIR, codified in 40 CFR Part 239. The Agency authorized the amendments and corrections as a direct final rule without prior proposal in the final rules section (64 FR 4311). The modification removes the provisions allowing for partial withdrawals of state permit programs, and clarifies the scope of both public hearings on tentative withdrawal determinations and the withdrawal of the determination of adequacy provisions. These regulations will become effective March 29, 1999, unless the Agency receives adverse comment by March 1, 1999. "Nevada: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions" January 29, 1999 (64 FR 4605) EPA proposed to grant final authorization to the hazardous waste program revisions submitted by the State of Nevada. EPA authorized the State's program revisions as an immediate final rule without prior proposal in the final rules section (64 FR 4596). The immediate final rule provides a detailed rationale for authorization. Unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 1, 1999, the immediate final rule will become effective March 30, 1999. EPCRA "Persistent, Bioaccumulative Toxic (PBT) Chemicals; Lowering of Reporting Thresholds for Certain PBT Chemicals; Addition of Certain PBT Chemicals; Amendments to Proposed Addition of Dioxin and Dioxin-Like Compounds Category; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-to-Know" January 5, 1999 (64 FR 688) EPA proposed several changes to EPCRA Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting. EPA proposed the following changes: lowering the reporting thresholds for certain persistent bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemicals that are subject to reporting under EPCRA Section 313; lowering reporting thresholds for dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, which were previously proposed for addition to the EPCRA Section 313 list of toxic chemicals; the addition of certain PBT chemicals to the list of toxic chemicals; and the establishment of lower reporting thresholds for these chemicals. EPA believes that because these chemicals persist and bioaccumulate there should be a lower threshold to capture these chemicals since they stay in the environment and bioaccumulate. Including these chemicals on the EPCRA Section 313 list of toxic chemicals and subjecting them to lower thresholds will ensure that communities are aware of releases of PBT chemicals that may have serious human health and environmental effects. "National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites, Proposed Rule" January 19, 1999 (64 FR 2950) EPA proposed the addition of 11 new sites to the NPL, all to the General Superfund section. In addition, the rule withdraws one site from proposal for the NPL from the General Superfund section. NOTICES RCRA "Human Health Risk Assessment Protocol for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities (Peer Review Draft)" January 5, 1999 (64 FR 510) EPA extended the public comment period on the three volume guidance document, Human Health Risk Assessment Protocol for Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities (Peer Review Draft), from December 29, 1998 to January 28, 1999. The Agency requested comments OSW's recommended approach for conducting site-specific risk assessments on RCRA hazardous waste combustors in the October 30, 1998, Federal Register (63 FR 58381). The extension will provide additional time for the public to evaluate the broad scope, detail, and complexity of the document. "Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; State Program Adequacy Determination - Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLFs) and Non-municipal, Non- hazardous Waste Disposal Units That Receive Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Hazardous Waste" January 22, 1999 (64 FR 3508) EPA announced plans to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a continuing Information Collection Request that will address the state program adequacy determination. Prior to this submission, EPA will request public comments in order to evaluate the need for the proposed collection of information and to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. Comments must be received by February 22, 1999. "RCRA Hazardous Waste Biennial Reporting: Notice of Intent to Privatize Development of Reporting Software" January 22, 1999 (64 FR 3511) EPA announced a public invitation to a meeting that will present information about the Agency's efforts to privatize the development of software required for biennial reporting about the generation, management and final disposition of hazardous waste. EPA encourages potential software vendors to obtain this information at the meeting, which will be held on February 24, 1999, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. "Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Transuranic Waste Treatment Facility at Oak Ridge, TN" January 27, 1999 (64 FR 4079) The Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and to implement regulations on the proposed construction, operation, and decontamination/decommissioning of a Transuranic Waste Treatment Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The proposed facility would require a RCRA permit in order to manage the mixed waste. DOE must receive comments by February 26, 1999. CERCLA "Redefinition of the Glycol Ethers Category Under Section 112(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act and Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act" January 12, 1999 (64 FR 1780) EPA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the CAA list of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) in Section 112(b)(1). The proposed rule would modify the definition of the glycol ethers category to exclude each of the compounds known as surfactant alcohol ethoxylates and their derivatives (SAED). This action was proposed in response to an analysis of potential exposure and hazards of SAED, which the Soap and Detergent Association submitted to EPA. EPA also proposed to make conforming changes in the definition of glycol ethers as hazardous substances under CERCLA. "Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or Superfund, Section 104; Announcement of Proposal Deadline for the Competition for the 1999 Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Pilots" January 15, 1999 (64 FR 2641) EPA announced the availability of the 1999 Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Pilots on January 15, 1999. These pilots test cleanup and redevelopment planning models, direct special efforts toward removing regulatory barriers without sacrificing protectiveness, and facilitate coordinated environmental cleanup and redevelopment efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. EPA expects to select up to 63 additional pilots, each funded up to $500,000, by May 1999. The deadline for new proposals is March 8, 1999. "Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic Chemicals; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Emergency Planning and Community Right-to- Know; Multimedia Strategy for Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic Pollutants; Notice of Public Meetings" January 26, 1999 (64 FR 3941) EPA announced three public meetings to obtain public comment on the draft documents "A Multimedia Strategy for Priority Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Pollutants" and "EPA Action Plan for Mercury." These meetings will be held in Washington, DC, Chicago, Illinois, and San Francisco, California. EPA will also hold three meetings to obtain public comment on the Agency's proposal and options to add certain PBT chemicals to the EPCRA Section 313 list of toxic chemicals, and to lower reporting thresholds for certain PBT chemicals subject to reporting under EPCRA Section 313 and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). These meetings will also be held in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and San Francisco, CA. Consent decrees "Amended Administrative De Minimis Settlement; American Chemical Services Site" January 8, 1999 (64 FR 1200) "Proposed Purchaser Agreement; O'Brien Machinery Superfund Site" January 12, 1999 (64 FR 1804) "Consent Decree; United States v. Jane Doe, as Executrix of the Estate of Edmund Barbera, et al." January 12, 1999 (64 FR 1821) "Consent Decree; United States v. Seymour Recycling, et al." January 12, 1999 (64 FR 1821) "Consent Decree; United States v. Southern California Edison Company" January 12, 1999 (64 FR 1822) "Consent Decree; United States v. Stricker Paint Products, Inc." January 12, 1999 (64 FR 1822) "Administrative Order on Consent; Portland Cement Site" January 13, 1999 (64 FR 2217) "Consent Decree; United States v. Interstate Pollution Control, Inc. et al." January 13, 1999 (64 FR 2505) "CERCLA Section 122(g) Settlement; Johnson Iron Industries Superfund Site" January 19, 1999 (64 FR 2898) "Amendment to CERCLA Administrative De Minimis Settlement; Waste, Inc." January 20, 1999 (64 FR 3102) "Prospective Purchaser Agreement; NL Industries, Inc." January 21, 1999 (64 FR 3296) "Three Consent Decrees; United States v. Drum Service Co. of Florida, et al." January 22, 1999 (64 FR 3551) "Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement; Uniroyal Hill Street Site" January 26, 1999 (64 FR 3942) "Consent decree; United States v. C&D Technologies, Inc., et al." January 27, 1999 (64 FR 4124) "Consent decree; United States v. Hercules Incorporated" January 27, 1999 (64 FR 4124) "Consent decree; United States v. Tansitor Electronics, Inc., et al." January 27, 1999 (64 FR 4125) "Administrative Settlement; C&R Battery Company, Inc. Superfund Site" January 28, 1999 (64 FR 4419) "Administrative Settlement; Moschiano Plating Company, Inc." January 28, 1999 (64 FR 4420) "Consent decree; United States v. Vermont American Corporation" January 28, 1999 (64 FR 4468) "Consent decree; United States and State of Vermont v. Bennington Potters, Inc. et al." January 28, 1999 (64 FR 4703) "Consent decree; United States v. Anne Zabel et al." January 28, 1999 (64 FR 4704) CALL ANALYSIS This month, the Hotline responded to a total of 21,205 questions and document requests. Caller Profile RCRA/UST Hotline Regulated Community 2,357 Citizens 323 State & Local Government 142 Native Americans 12 Federal Agencies 60 Educational Institutions 112 EPA 123 Media 13 Interest Groups 78 Congress 0 International 4 Other 47 Referrals* 329 Transfers to EPCRA/Superfund Hotline* 139 Document Retrieval Line* 63 Message Retrieval Line* 168 Mailed Document Requests* 50 TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS 3,970 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know/Superfund Hotline Manufacturers Food/Tobacco 32 Textiles 6 Apparel 7 Lumber & Wood 1 Furniture 3 Paper 13 Printing & Publishing 3 Chemicals 112 Petroleum & Coal 63 Rubber and Plastics 10 Leather 3 Stone, Clay & Glass 2 Primary Metals 17 Fabricated Metals 30 Machinery (Excluding Electrical) 9 Electrical & Electronic Equipment 0 Transportation Equipment 4 Instruments 2 Misc. Manufacturing 27 Metal Mining 11 Coal Mining 2 Electricity Generating 15 RCRA Subtitle C 26 Solvent Recovery 1 Petroleum Bulk Storage 54 Chemical Distributor 21 Propane Retailer 90 POTW 37 Subtotal 601 Consultants/Engineers 1,478 Attorneys 254 Citizens 248 Public Interest Groups 34 Educational Institutions 48 EPA 45 Federal Agencies 34 GOCOs 5 Congress 0 State Officials/SERC 58 Local Officials/LEPCs 1 Fire Departments 27 Hospitals/Laboratories 31 Trade Associations 5 Union/Labor 4 Farmers 15 Distributors 54 Insurance Companies 3 Media/Press 8 Native Americans 0 International 1 Other 348 Referrals* 161 Transfers to RCRA/UST Hotline* 100 Document Retrieval Line* 0 Message Retrieval Line* 548 TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS 4,111 *No caller profile data available HOTLINE TOPICS RCRA GENERAL 860 SUBTITLE C Hazardous Waste Id. - General 901 Characteristics 605 Listings 640(1) Mixture Rule 77 Derived-From 82 Contained-In Policy 141 Sampling 73 Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions 471(1) Radioactive Mixed Waste 49 Delisting Petitions 29 Definition of Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Recycling 428(1) Large Quantity Generators 634(1) Small Quantity Generators 134 CESQGs 146 Transporters 104 Exports/Imports 46 TSDFs General Facility Standards 219 Unit Standards 322 Air Emissions 95 Combustion - General 68 BIFs 43 Incinerators 61 Draft Strategy 12 Waste Minimization 60 LDR Applicability 318(1) Notifications/Certification 120 Treatment Standards 269(1) Permits and Permitting 245(1) State Programs 85 Financial Assurance 76 Closure/Post-Closure 112(1) Corrective Action 360(1) Enforcement 150 Hazardous Waste Data 82 Test Methods 80 Indian Lands 5 Used Oil Standards 206 Military Munitions 16 OTHER WASTES Ash 5 Bevill Amendment (Mining Waste) 13 Medical Wastes 119 Oil and Gas 11 SUBTITLE D Household Hazardous Wastes 108 Subtitle D - General 117 Technical Standards 16 Industrial Wastes 12 Municipal Wastes 73 Indian Lands 9 Financial Assurance 3 Solid Waste Recycling/Markets - General 335 Aluminum 2 Batteries 19 Glass 1 Paper 9 Plastics 14 Tires 8 Used Oil 17 Composting 48 Procurement 29 Source Reduction/Pollution Prevention 63 Grants and Financing 9 TOTAL QUESTIONS 9,464* * Includes 2,712 RCRA document requests. UST General/Misc. 116 Applicability/Definitions 196(1) Regulated Substances 38(1) Closure 31(1) 1998 Deadline 91(1) Standards for New Tank Systems 37(1) Tank Standards and Upgrading 50(1) Replacing/Closing 33(1) Release Detection 87 Reporting Requirements 21 Operating Requirements 28 Corrective Action for USTs 23 Financial Responsibility 41 Enforcement 67(1) State Programs 15 Private Sector 0 Indian Lands 1 MTBE 11 LUST General/Miscellaneous 11 RBCA 0 Technologies 4 Solvency/Cost Controls 1 TOTAL QUESTIONS 902* * Includes 222 UST document requests. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know General: General Title III Questions 333 Trade Secrets 2 Enforcement 385(1) Liability/Citizen Suits 4 Training 1 Chemical-Specific Information 12 Federal Facilities Executive Order 1 Emergency Planning (Sections 301-303): General 66 Notification Requirements 52 SERC/LEPC Issues 63 EHSs/TPQs 106 Risk Communication/Hazards Analysis 4 Exemptions 2 Emergency Release Notification (Section 304): General 82 Notification Requirements 62 Reportable Quantities 63 CERCLA Section 103 vs. SARA Section 304 55 ARIP/AHEDB/ERNS 10 Exemptions 9 Hazardous Chemical Reporting (Sections 311-312): General 374 MSDS Reporting Requirements 242(1) Tier I/II Requirements 729(1) Thresholds 278(1) Hazard Categories 8 Mixtures Reporting 54 Exemptions 183 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Section 313): General 424 AFR 18 Reporting Requirements 522(1) Thresholds 318 Form R Completion 321 Supplier Notification 52 NOTEs/NOSEs/NONs 31 Voluntary Revisions 47 Pollution Prevention 33/50 3 Public Access to Data 49 TRI Database 36 Petitions 7 TRI Expansion 90 Exemptions 114 CAA (Section 112(r)): General Duty 56 RMP General 1,011 Regulated Substances/Thresholds 598(1) Exemptions 112 Process Identification 177(1) Program Levels 74 Offsite Consequence Analysis 305(1) Accident History 18 Prevention Program 31 Emergency Response Program 27 Management Program 5 RMP Submission 359(1) Access to RMP Data 25 Risk Communication 9 State Implementation 16 RMP Enforcement 250 TOTAL QUESTIONS 8,285 *Includes 1,671 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know document requests. SUPERFUND General/Misc. 292 Access & Information Gathering 108 Administrative Improvements General 6 Environmental Justice/Brownfields 108(1) SACM/Presumptive Remedies 16 Soil Screening Levels 29 Administrative Record 22 ARARs 62 CERCLIS 116(1) Citizen Suits 8 Claims Against Fund 16 Clean-Up Costs 49 Clean-Up Standards 51 Community Involvement 30 Contract Lab Program (CLP) 7 Contractor Indemnification 7 Contracts 4 Definitions 11 Enforcement 173 Federal Facilities 31 Hazardous Substances 131(1) HRS 25 Liability 112 Local Gov't Reimbursement 0 Natural Resource Damages 9 NCP 11 Notification 99 NPL 141 Off Site Rule 22 OSHA 5 PA/SI 31 PRPs 33 RD/RA 18 Reauthorization 0 Remedial 46 Removal 29 RI/FS 23 Risk Assess./Health Effects 70 ROD 26 RQ 129 Settlements 24 SITE Program 5 State Participation 4 State Program 9 TAGs 2 Taxes 4 Special Topics Oil Pollution Act 53 SPCC Regulations 347 TOTAL QUESTIONS 2,554* *Includes 554 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: 21,205