Monthly Hotline Report December 1997 EPA530-R-97-005l SUB9224-97-012 RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA 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 Sheretta Dixon, 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, and 1996 Monthly Hotline Reports may be accessed via the WWW. 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The NTIS order numbers are as follows: Yearly Subscription SUB-9224-97-000 January 1997 SUB-9224-97-001 February 1997 SUB-9224-97-002 March 1997 SUB-9224-97-003 April 1997 SUB-9224-97-004 May 1997 SUB-9224-97-005 June 1997 SUB-9224-97-006 July 1997 SUB-9224-97-007 August 1997 SUB-9224-97-008 September SUB-9224-97-009 October SUB-9224-97-010 November SUB-9224-97-011 December SUB-9224-97-012 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 1997 yearly subscription is EPA530-R-97-005. HOTLINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RCRA 1. State Authorization and the Regulation of Mixed Waste Mixed wastes are wastes which contain a hazardous waste component, regulated under RCRA, and a radioactive waste component, regulated under the Atomic Energy Act. In the July 3, 1986, Federal Register (51 FR 24504), EPA gave notice that authorized states should seek to modify their regulatory programs and become authorized to regulate the hazardous waste component of mixed waste under their RCRA Subtitle C programs. How is the hazardous waste component of mixed waste regulated in states that have not become authorized to regulate it? If a state has received base RCRA authorization, but has not been specifically authorized to regulate mixed waste, the hazardous waste component of mixed waste is not regulated in that state under the federal RCRA program. If a state never received base RCRA authorization, the hazardous waste component of mixed waste is regulated in that state under the federal RCRA program, implemented by the appropriate EPA Region. In either case, the radioactive component of mixed waste may be regulated by the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC), and/or NRC Agreement state authority. Currently, of the 49 base-authorized states and territories, 39 states, the District of Columbia, and the territory of Guam are authorized to regulate the hazardous waste component of mixed waste as part of their RCRA Subtitle C program. The other eight RCRA base-authorized states (MA, MD, ME, NJ, PA, RI, VA, WV) are not currently authorized to regulate mixed waste. In these states, the hazardous waste component of mixed waste is not regulated under the federal RCRA program, although it may be regulated under state law. Three states (AK, HI, IA) and four territories do not have base authorization for RCRA; in these states and territories, the hazardous waste component of mixed waste is regulated by the EPA Region. A list of mixed waste-authorized states was published in the Federal Register on April 26, 1996 (61 FR 18588). For more information and an up-to-date list of mixed waste state authorizations, visit the Mixed Waste Team homepage (http://www.epa.gov/radiation/mixed-waste). 2. Definition of "Annually" for Interim Status Tank Inspections Owners and operators of hazardous waste storage tanks which do not have secondary containment must conduct periodic leak assessments to ensure the tank poses no threat to human health and the environment. An existing, unenterable, underground storage tank becomes subject to hazardous waste regulation due to a new hazardous waste listing. Since the tank does not yet have secondary containment, the owner/operator must conduct an initial leak assessment within 12 months after the date the tank became subject to Subtitle C hazardous waste regulation (i.e., the effective date of the listing) (Section 265.191(c)). Subsequently, leak tests must be conducted "at least annually" until secondary containment is installed (40 CFR Section 265.193(i)(1)). How is the phrase "at least annually" defined for purposes of this requirement? In terms of leak assessments for tanks, annual means once every 12 months, not just once every calendar year. Therefore, the initial leak assessment must be conducted within the 12-month period of the anniversary date of when the tank became subject to the Subtitle C standards. Subsequent leak tests must continue to be conducted within 12-month intervals of the most recent test until secondary containment that complies with Sections 264 and 265.193 has been installed or the tank is closed. For example, if the owner or operator became subject to the tank standards on August 1, 1995, the owner/operator would be required to conduct the initial leak test by August 1, 1996. If the tank owner/operator opted to conduct the test on July 1, 1996, rather than August 1, 1996, the next test would need to be performed on or before July 1, 1997. UST 3. UST Deferrals and Financial Responsibility RCRA defers certain types of underground storage tanks (UST) from portions of the UST regulations (40 CFR Section 280.10(c)). Specifically, owners and operators of wastewater treatment tanks, tanks containing radioactive material, emergency generators at nuclear power generation facilities, airport hydrant systems, and field-constructed tanks are deferred from Part 280, Subparts B, C, D, E, and G, provided they meet the conditions of the deferral. Are owners and operators of USTs that meet one of the five deferrals in Section 280.10(c) required to maintain financial responsibility in accordance with Subpart H? While Section 280.10(c) identifies only Subparts B, C, D, E, and G as the provisions from which specified tanks are deferred, Section 280.90(d) exempts owners and operators of deferred tanks from the Subpart H financial responsibility requirements. Therefore, owners and operators of tanks deferred under Section 280.10(c) are also not required to demonstrate financial responsibility. Deferred tanks are, however, still subject to the requirements of Subparts A and F. CERCLA 4. Frequently Asked Questions on Presumptive Remedies What are presumptive remedies? Presumptive remedies are preferred technologies for the cleanup of sites that share common characteristics. They are identified by evaluating historical patterns of remedy selection for specific types of sites and are consistent with the remedy selection criteria set out in the National Contingency Plan (NCP). The presumptive remedy process essentially renders the technology selection more efficient by screening out unlikely technologies, while ensuring that the presumptive remedies are technologically sound and appropriate. Once presumptive remedies are identified, data collection and feasibility studies can be more focused, and significant amounts of time and money can be saved. Use of presumptive remedies is one of the tools introduced by EPA to increase consistency and timeliness of remedy selection at Superfund sites. Presumptive remedies complement the Superfund Accelerated Cleanup Model (SACM) as an alternative to the traditional response process. SACM attempts to streamline remedy selection and implementation while still providing the same high level of protection to human health and the environment, thereby reducing costs and time spent at the site. What guidance exists on the use of presumptive remedies? In September 1993, EPA produced the first general guidelines for use of presumptive remedies at Superfund sites, and went on to publish presumptive remedies for municipal landfills, sites with VOCs in soil, and, in 1996, for wood-treater sites. The presumptive remedies developed attempt to address a large number of National Priorities List (NPL) sites that can be characterized and evaluated based on a more focused set of options. Though narrower in focus than the traditional remedy selection process, the presumptive remedies often include multiple technologies in a hierarchy. For example, the guidance for sites with VOCs in soil describes three presumptive remedies: soil vapor extraction, thermal desorption, and incineration. Note that within soil vapor extraction there are several choices, depending on the characteristics of the site. In this way, presumptive remedies accommodate a wide variety of sites and can be used as a partial remedy at more complex sites. What additional presumptive remedies are expected in the future? Only the metals in soils presumptive remedy remains to be completed. EPA considered developing additional presumptive remedies, including one for sites with PCB contamination, but found that ARARs for those other categories of sites so restrict the choice of remedy that the analysis that would be contained in a presumptive remedy is not needed, and no new presumptive remedies are planned. The current focus for this initiative is on appropriately using existing presumptive remedies, and on broadening the impact of EPA's site remediation experience to all stages of the response process. EPA hopes to integrate site characterization, early actions, remedy selection, performance monitoring, remedial design, and remedial action into a "comprehensive response strategy," so that all response actions, from preliminary assessment through operation and maintenance, will be streamlined or compressed. A presumptive response strategy has been developed for sites with groundwater contamination and EPA's Technology Innovation Office is currently developing another for manufactured gas plant sites. EPCRA 5. Condensation of Acid Aerosols Under EPCRA Section 313 A chemical manufacturing facility subject to EPCRA Section 313 generates aerosol sulfuric acid in excess of 25,000 pounds in a calendar year. The aerosol sulfuric acid passes through a scrubber which removes and condenses the aerosol sulfuric acid. The resulting liquid sulfuric acid then undergoes chemical conversion in an on-site treatment facility. How must the owner or operator account for these activities in Sections 7 and 8 of the Form R? When a scrubber is used to remove sulfuric acid aerosols prior to or in a stack, the acid aerosols are usually converted to the non-aerosol form. The non-aerosol forms of sulfuric are not reportable under EPCRA Section 313 because the qualifier to the sulfuric acid listing includes only acid aerosol forms (40 CFR Section 372.65). Sulfuric acid as a discreet chemical is not actually being destroyed by the scrubber, but the form of sulfuric acid that is reportable under EPCRA Section 313 is being destroyed. Therefore, since sulfuric acid aerosols removed by scrubbers are converted to a non-reportable form, the quantity removed by the scrubber can be reported as having been treated for destruction under Section 7 and should be included in Section 8.6, Quantity Treated On- Site. Since the condensed sulfuric acid (i.e., the liquid sulfuric acid) is a non-aerosol form, it is not reportable under EPCRA Section 313 and no reporting of other waste management activities for these non-aerosol forms is required. 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) 651-2061 (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: World Wide Web (WWW): http://www.epa.gov Documents on the WWW server may be located by using the on-line search functions. Note: As of March 31, 1997, materials previously available from the Gopher server (gopher.epa.gov) will be archived and henceforth available via the Internet solely on the World Wide Web server. RCRA TITLE: Construction Products Containing Recovered Materials AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-014 This document contains a list of manufacturers and suppliers of items containing recovered materials. Products listed include building insulation, plastic rigid foam insulation, structural fiberboard and laminated paperboard, cement and concrete, carpet, floor tiles, patio blocks, shower and restroom dividers, and reprocessed and consolidated latex paint. Addresses, phone numbers, and contact names are provided for each manufacturer or supplier. TITLE: Transportation Products Containing Recovered Materials AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-013 This document contains a list of manufacturers and suppliers of items containing recovered materials. Products included are traffic barricades, traffic cones, parking stops, and traffic control devices. Addresses, phone numbers, and contact names are provided for each manufacturer or supplier. TITLE: Landscaping Products Containing Recovered Materials AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-012 This document contains a list of manufacturers and suppliers of items containing recovered materials. Products included in this list are hydraulic mulch, yard trimmings compost, hose (garden and soaker), and lawn and garden edging. Addresses, phone numbers, and contact names are provided for each manufacturer or supplier. TITLE: Non-Paper Office Products Containing Recovered Materials AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-011 This document contains a list of manufacturers and suppliers of items containing recovered materials. Products featured in this document include office recycling containers, plastic desktop accessories, toner cartridges, binders, plastic trash bags, printer ribbons, and plastic envelopes. Addresses, phone numbers, and contact names are provided for each manufacturer or supplier. TITLE: Mills Which Produce Newsprint Containing At Least 40 Percent Postconsumer Recovered Paper AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-010 This document lists mills that produce newsprint containing at least 40 percent postconsumer recovered paper. Arranged alphabetically by corporate name, listings provide main address, contact name, description of the mill/company, and a list of recycled content brands including brand name, grade, and total and postconsumer recovered paper content. Includes list of definitions. Listings are based on information provided by the manufacturer and do not represent an endorsement by EPA. TITLE: Tissue Mills Which Use Postconsumer Recovered Paper AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-009 Lists tissue mills that use postconsumer recovered paper. Arranged alphabetically by corporate name, listings include main address, contact name, description of the mill/company, and a list of recycled content brands including brand name, grade, and total and postconsumer recovered paper content. Includes list of definitions. Listings are based on information provided by the manufacturer and do not represent an endorsement by EPA. TITLE: Mills which Manufacture Printing and Writing Paper, Computer Paper, Office Paper, Envelopes, Bristols, and Coated Printing and Writing Papers Using Recovered Paper AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-008 Lists mills that use recovered paper to manufacture printing and writing paper, computer paper, office paper, envelopes, bristols, and coated printing and writing papers. Arranged alphabetically by corporate name, listings feature main address, contact name, description of the mill/company, and list of recycled content brands including paper grade, and total and postconsumer recovered paper content. Includes list of definitions and index by grade. Listings are based on information provided by the manufacturer and do not represent an endorsement by EPA. TITLE: Park and Recreation Products Containing Recovered Materials AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-006 This document contains a list of manufacturers and suppliers of items containing recovered materials. Products featured in this document are playground surfaces, running tracks, and plastic fencing. Addresses, phone numbers, and contact names are provided for each manufacturer or supplier. TITLE: Vehicular Products Containing Recovered Materials AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-005 This document contains a list of manufacturers and suppliers of items containing recovered materials. Products included in this document are re-refined lubricating oils, retread tires, and engine coolants. Addresses, phone numbers, and contact names are provided for each manufacturer or supplier. TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet: Waste Derived Fertilizers AVAILABILITY: Hotline EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-97-053 This fact sheet discusses the concerns that have been raised regarding the use of certain wastes in the manufacture of agricultural fertilizers and soil amendments, and the potential for ecological or human health risks. This fact sheet also describes various types of waste which are used in common fertilizers, the regulations governing certain wastes, and what actions are being taken by the EPA to determine the nature and magnitude of the problem, if any. CERCLA TITLE: Final FY 1998 Superfund Reform Strategy AVAILABILITY: NTIS NTIS ORDER NO.: PB97-963 255 In its ongoing effort to improve the Superfund program, EPA has issued its fiscal year 1998 strategy for continuing and expanding Superfund administrative reforms. The strategy highlights progress made in implementation of the program, and lists numerous goals for fiscal year 1998. Specific goals include the following: commitment to the reforms; refining reforms; communicating more effectively the scope, goal, and success of each reform; evaluating each reform to determine which efforts should be incorporated into the program; and measuring the progress of each specific reform. 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: World Wide Web: http://www.epa.gov FTP: ftp.epa.gov EPA Federal Registers are organized by date on the World Wide Web (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 "Hazardous Waste Management System Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Removal of Final Rule" December 1, 1997 (62 FR 63458) EPA removed the December 30, 1991, final rule (56 FR 67197), which delisted K088 waste treatment residues generated by Reynolds Metals Company, Gum Springs, Arkansas. The exclusion is being repealed based on data indicating the delisted treatment residues now contain levels of hazardous constituents significantly higher than the initial delisting levels, and that the waste exhibits the characteristic of corrosivity. The removal is effective December 1, 1997. "Clarification of Standards for Hazardous Waste Land Disposal Restriction Treatment Variances; Final Rule" December 5, 1997 (62 FR 64504) EPA clarified the applicability and use of treatment variances under the LDR program. The clarifying changes adopt EPA's long-standing interpretation that a treatment variance may be granted when treatment of any given waste to the numerical level or using the method specified in the regulations is not appropriate, whether or not it is technically possible to treat that waste to the numerical level or using that treatment method. EPA indicates the circumstances when application of the treatment standard could be found inappropriate. The rule also clarifies that site-specific treatment variances can be granted without using rulemaking procedures, and announces that EPA is withdrawing the treatment variance it granted Citgo Petroleum on October 28, 1996. This rule is effective December 5, 1997. "Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities and Hazardous Waste Generators; Organic Air Emissions Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments, and Containers Final Rule" December 8, 1997 (62 FR 64636) EPA clarified and made technical amendments to the 40 CFR Parts 264/265, Subpart CC, standards which control organic air emissions from certain tanks, surface impoundments, and containers. Changes were made in response to comments received regarding the final standards published December 6, 1994, (59 FR 62896) and subsequent revisions. The effective date for this rule is December 8, 1997. "Louisiana; Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions" December 29, 1997 (62 FR 67572) EPA approved, subject to review and comment, Louisiana's revision to its hazardous waste program to include regulations which govern boilers and industrial furnaces burning hazardous waste. This authorization will become effective March 16, 1998, unless EPA publishes a withdrawal in the Federal Register. EPA must receive written comments on or before January 28, 1998. "Louisiana; Final Authorization and Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program" December 29, 1997 (62 FR 67578) EPA incorporated by reference in Part 272 Louisiana's base hazardous waste program and revisions to that program. Final authorization of revisions will become final March 16, 1998, unless EPA publishes a withdrawal in the Federal Register. Incorporation is approved by the Director as of March 16, 1998. EPA must receive comments on or before February 12, 1998. "Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule for Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for Molex, Inc., 700 Kingbird Road Facility, Lincoln, Nebraska" December 30, 1998 (62 FR 67736) EPA withdrew the direct final rule for the Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for Molex, Inc., 700 Kingbird Road Facility, Lincoln, Nebraska (62 FR 59287; November 3, 1997); this withdrawal is a result of adverse comments, and is effective December 30, 1997. CERCLA "Notice of Partial Deletion; Para-Chem Southern, Inc., Superfund Site" December 11, 1997 (62 FR 65225) Notice of partial deletion. Proposed Rules RCRA "Hazardous Waste Management Program; Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program for Louisiana" December 29, 1997 (62 FR 67601) EPA proposed to approve Louisiana's RCRA Cluster IV hazardous waste program, which consists of regulations for the burning of hazardous waste in BIFs. EPA must receive written comments on or before January 28, 1998. See concurrent final rule (62 FR 67572; December 29, 1997). "Hazardous Waste Management Program; Authorization and Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program for Louisiana" December 29, 1997 (62 FR 67601) EPA proposed to incorporate by reference its approval of Louisiana's base hazardous waste program and revisions. EPA must receive written comments on or before January 28, 1998. See concurrent final rule (62 FR 67578; December 29, 1997). "Total Mercury and Particulate Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (PM CEMS); Notice of Data Availability and Request for Comments" December 30, 1997 (62 FR 67788) EPA announced and invited comment on the following reports pertaining to total mercury and particulate continuous emissions monitoring systems: DRAFT: Total Mercury CEMS Demonstration, Summary Table, December 1997; and DRAFT: Particulate Matter CEMS Demonstration, Volume I, December 1997. EPA produced these documents in support of the proposed revised standards for hazardous waste combustors, which may require the use of PM CEMS (61 FR 17358; April 19, 1996). OPA "Oil Pollution Prevention and Response; Non-Transportation Related Onshore and Offshore Facilities" December 2, 1997 (62 FR 63812) EPA is proposing to revise the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan requirements, found at 40 CFR Part 112. The proposed revisions seek to reduce the information collection burden on owners or operators of covered facilities. Notices RCRA "Notice of Revised Draft Request for Proposals for Waste Acceptance and Transportation Services" December 2, 1997 (62 FR 63700) The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management sought comment on a Revised Draft Request for Proposals for the acceptance and transportation of spent nuclear fuel from commercial nuclear reactor sites to federal facilities for storage or disposal. DOE must receive comments on or before February 13, 1998. "Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Notice of Meeting" December 3, 1997 (62 FR 63969) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced the agenda and location of a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste. "Opportunity to Present Oral Testimony on EPA's Proposed Rule, 40 CFR Part 194, Criteria for Certification and Recertification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's (WIPP) Compliance with the 40 CFR Part 191 Disposal Regulations; Certification Decision; Notice of Public Hearings" December 5, 1997 (62 FR 64334) EPA announced public hearings regarding the proposed certification decision for WIPP ( 62 FR 58791; October 30, 1997). Notice is given pursuant to the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act of 1992, which required EPA to certify WIPP compliance with EPA's radioactive waste disposal standards before radioactive waste could be disposed at the site. "Hanford Site Solid (Radioactive and Hazardous) Waste Program Environmental Impact Statement, Richland Washington; Public Scoping Period Extension" December 11, 1997 (62 FR 65254) DOE extended the public scoping period on the Hanford site solid (radioactive and hazardous) waste program environmental impact statement. DOE must receive written comments on or before January 30, 1998, to ensure consideration. "Agency Information Collection Activities; Hazardous Waste Generator Standards" December 22, 1997 (62 FR 66862) EPA announced that it has forwarded the following information collection request (ICR) to Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Hazardous Waste Generator Standards, OMB Control Number 2050- 0035, expiring February 28, 1998. The information collection relates to large- and small-quantity generator pre-transport, air emissions, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Comments must be received on or before January 21, 1998. "Notice of Stakeholder Meeting on Revisions to the Underground Injection Control Regulations for Class V Injection Wells" December 23, 1997 (62 FR 67035) EPA announced that it will hold public meetings on January 20, 1998, in Washington, D.C., and January 27, 1998, in Chicago, Illinois, for stakeholders affected by proposed revisions to the Underground Injection Control (UIC) regulations for Class V injection wells, (Parts 144 and 146). Revisions address Class V motor vehicle waste disposal wells, cesspools, and industrial waste disposal wells which present a high risk of groundwater contamination. "Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board" December 24, 1997 (62 FR 67417) Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board announced the location and agenda for a January 20 and 21, 1998, meeting of the Board. The Board expects discuss, among other things, activities at Yucca Mountain, Utah. Cross Program "Models 2000 Workshop; Meeting" December 4, 1997 (62 FR 64223) EPA's Ecosystems Research Division of the National Exposure Research Laboratory announced the date and location of a meeting regarding the development and use of computer models in risk assessment. The goal of the meeting is to recommend a models implementation and improvement plan. "Use of Monitored Natural Attenuation at Superfund, RCRA Corrective Action, and Underground Storage Tank Sites; OSWER Directive 9200.4-17; Interim Final" December 8, 1997 (62 FR 64588) EPA announced the availability of "Use of Monitored Natural Attenuation at Superfund, RCRA Corrective Action, and Underground Storage Tank Sites; OSWER Directive 9200.4-17; Interim Final," guidance designed to promote consistency in how monitored natural attenuation remedies are proposed, evaluated, and approved. The guidance may be used immediately. "Notice of Availability of Scope of Statement for Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement: Treatment of Non-Stockpile Chemical Warfare Materiel" December 11, 1997 (62 FR 65253) Department of Defense (DOD) announced the availability of the Scope of Statement for the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the treatment of non-stockpile chemical warfare materiel. "Science Advisory Board; Notice of Public Meetings" December 24, 1997 (62 FR 67363) The Science Advisory Board announced meetings of its executive committee and Advisory Council on Clean Air Compliance Analysis; items on the executive committee agenda include a review of the pollution prevention research plan, review of the surface impoundments survey and an update on the Integrated Risk Project. ATSDR "Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Availability of Final Toxicological Profiles" December 24, 1997 (62 FR 67377) ATSDR announced the availability of three new and eight updated final toxicological profiles of priority hazardous substances that comprise part of the ninth set of profiles. CERCLA "Agency Information Collection Activities; National Oil and Hazardous Contingency Plan" December 1, 1997 (62 FR 63542) EPA announced that it is planning to submit a continuing ICR to OMB for approval. The ICR addresses the record keeping and reporting requirements of the NCP that affect community involvement in the remedial phase of the Superfund process. EPCRA "Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know; Availability of Guidance Documents" December 1, 1997 (62 FR 63548) EPA announced the availability of a revision to the EPCRA Section 313 Questions and Answer document, which provides guidance on commonly asked interpretive questions. EPA also announced the availability of several industry-specific guidance documents that have been developed to aid facilities in industry groups recently added to Section 313 reporting requirements. Settlements and Consent Decrees "Consent Decree; United States, et al. v. Alcan Aluminum Inc., et al." December 3, 1997 (62 FR 63959) "Consent Decree; United States v. Boise Cascade Co., et al." December 12, 1997 (62 FR 65443) "Proposed Administrative Settlement; Industri-Plex Superfund Site" December 17, 1997 (62 FR 66095) "Proposed Administrative Settlement; Norwood PCB Disposal Site" December 17, 1997 (62 FR 66095) "Proposed Administrative Settlement; Lindsley Lumber Site" December 19, 1997 (62 FR 66626) "Consent Decree; United States v. Exeter Properties, Inc., et al." December 22, 1997 (62 FR 66882) "Consent Decree; United States v. Haviland Properties, et al." December 22, 1997 (62 FR 66882) Call Analysis This month, the Hotline responded to a total of 17,433 questions and document requests. Caller Profile RCRA/UST Hotline Regulated Community 2,459 Citizens 396 State & Local Government 289 Native Americans 21 Federal Agencies 211 Educational Institutions 112 EPA 117 Media 13 Interest Groups 69 Congress 0 International 2 Other 0 Referrals* 235 Transfers to EPCRA/Superfund Hotline* 57 Document Retrieval Line* 155 Message Retrieval Line* 257 TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS 4,393 *No caller profile data available Manufacturers Food/Tobacco 25 Textiles 9 Apparel 8 Lumber & Wood 2 Furniture 5 Paper 9 Printing & Publishing 14 Chemicals 102 Petroleum & Coal 51 Rubber and Plastics 4 Leather 9 Stone, Clay & Glass 9 Primary Metals 26 Fabricated Metals 27 Machinery (Excluding Electrical) 5 Electrical & Electronic Equipment 0 Transportation Equipment 21 Instruments 3 Misc. Manufacturing 97 Subtotal 426 Consultants/Engineers 1,785 Attorneys 358 Citizens 298 Public Interest Groups 29 Educational Institutions 58 EPA 84 Federal Agencies 58 GOCOs 0 Congress 0 State Officials/SERC 96 Local Officials/LEPCs 27 Fire Departments 2 Hospitals/Laboratories 15 Trade Associations 14 Union/Labor 1 Farmers 11 Distributors 10 Insurance Companies 5 Media/Press 11 Native Americans 0 International 0 Other 83 Referrals* 111 Transfers to RCRA/UST Hotline* 0 Document Retrieval Line* 0 Message Retrieval Line* 0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS 3,482 *No caller profile data available Hotline Topics RCRA RCRA GENERAL 962(1) SUBTITLE C Hazardous Waste Id. - General 596(1) Characteristics 562(1) Listings 512(1) Mixture Rule 87 Derived-From 65 Contained-In Policy 198(1) Sampling 62 Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions 268(1) Radioactive Mixed Waste 31 Delisting Petitions 33 Definition of Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Recycling 258(1) Large Quantity Generators 541(1) Small Quantity Generators 194(1) CESQGs 95 Transporters 108 Exports/Imports 42 TSDFs General Facility Standards 283(1) Unit Standards 222(1) Air Emissions 248 Combustion - General 37 BIFs 35 Incinerators 22 Draft Strategy 6 Waste Minimization 45 LDR Applicability 245(1) Notifications/Certification 92 Treatment Standards 240(1) Permits and Permitting 147(1) State Programs 187 Financial Assurance 51 Closure/Post-Closure 104 Corrective Action 358 Enforcement 103 Hazardous Waste Data 69 Test Methods 147 Indian Lands 19 Used Oil Standards 220 Military Munitions 24 OTHER WASTES Ash 11 Bevill Amendment (Mining Waste) 45 Medical Wastes 211 Oil and Gas 5 SUBTITLE D Household Hazardous Wastes 74 Subtitle D - General 96 Technical Standards 36 Industrial Wastes 6 Municipal Wastes 78 Indian Lands 21 Financial Assurance 5 Solid Waste Recycling/Markets - General 223(1) Aluminum 1 Batteries 6 Glass 0 Paper 2 Plastics 9 Tires 24 Used Oil 24 Composting 9 Procurement 87 Source Reduction/Pollution Prevention 138 Grants and Financing 15 TOTAL QUESTIONS 8,644* * Includes 2,168 RCRA document requests. UST General/Misc. 241 Applicability/Definitions 125(1) Regulated Substances 34 Closure 25 1998 Deadline 163(1) Standards for New Tank Systems 70 Tank Standards and Upgrading 74(1) Replacing/Closing 39 Release Detection 106(1) Reporting Requirements 12 Operating Requirements 13(1) Corrective Action for USTs 60 Financial Responsibility 60 Enforcement 15 State Programs 15 Private Sector 0 Indian Lands 0 LUST General/Miscellaneous 11 RBCA 1 Technologies 3 Solvency/Cost Controls 1 TOTAL QUESTIONS 1,068* * Includes 261 UST document requests. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW General: General Title III Questions 258(1) Trade Secrets 8 Enforcement 84 Liability/Citizen Suits 1 Training 8(1) Chemical-Specific Information 76(1) Emergency Planning (Sections 301-303): General 74(1) Notification Requirements 29 SERC/LEPC Issues 42 EHSs/TPQs 31(1) Risk Communication/ Hazards Analysis 38 Exemptions 0 Emergency Release Notification (Section 304): General 71 Notification Requirements 98 Reportable Quantities 127 CERCLA Section 103 vs. SARA Section 304 38 ARIP/AHEDB/ERNS 0 Exemptions 10 Hazardous Chemical Reporting (Sections 311-312): General 189 MSDS Reporting Requirements 104 Tier I/II Requirements 233 Thresholds 102(1) Hazard Categories 5 Mixtures Reporting 18 Exemptions 58 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Section 313): General 481(1) AFR 47(1) Reporting Requirements 334(1) Thresholds 104(1) Form R Completion 327(1) Supplier Notification 29 NOTEs/NOSEs/NONs 93 Voluntary Revisions 106 Pollution Prevention 33/50 5 Public Access to Data 114 TRI Database 107 Petitions 10 TRI Expansion 187 Exemptions 45(1) Special Topics: CAA Section 112 General 168(1) RMPs 201 List of Regulated Substances 102 Federal Facilities Executive Order 7 TOTAL QUESTIONS 4,169 *Includes 890 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know document requests SUPERFUND General/Misc. 309 Access & Information Gathering 114 Administrative Improvements General 39 Environmental Justice/Brownfields 178 SACM/Presumptive Remedies 39 Soil Screening Levels 14 Administrative Record 7 ARARs 49 CERCLIS 189(1) Citizen Suits 25 Claims Against Fund 9 Clean-Up Costs 20 Clean-Up Standards 42 Community Involvement 21 Contract Lab Program (CLP) 5 Contractor Indemnification 9 Contracts 58 Definitions 58(1) Enforcement 151 Federal Facilities 54 Hazardous Substances 298(1) HRS 9 Liability 94 Local Gov't Reimbursement 0 Natural Resource Damages 8 NCP 18 Notification 78 NPL 198(1) Off Site Rule 13 OSHA 28 PA/SI 78 PRPs 99 RD/RA 41 Reauthorization 2 Remedial 108 Removal 41 RI/FS 44 Risk Assess./Health Effects 78 ROD 62 RQ 221(1) Settlements 59 SITE Program 5 State Participation 11 State Program 29 TAGs 1 Taxes 8 Special Topics Oil Pollution Act 108(1) SPCC Regulations 422(1) Lead Contamination 1 TOTAL QUESTIONS 3,552* *Includes 773 Superfund document requests. TOTAL HOTLINE QUESTIONS AND DOCUMENT REQUESTS: 17,433 (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.