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Hotline Questions and Answers

RCRA

1. Universal Waste Storage Time Limits & Multiple Handlers

   The universal waste management standards of 40 CFR Part 273
outline streamlined provisions for managing universal wastes.
Section 273.6 defines a universal waste as hazardous waste
batteries, canceled pesticides, and mercury thermostats.  A
generator of universal waste, or a facility that receives
universal waste from offsite and sends the waste to another
universal waste participant, may meet the definition of a
universal waste handler.  Facilities which meet the definition of
a universal waste handler may accumulate universal waste for up
to one year from the date the waste is generated or received from
another handler.  Since handlers may then transport the universal
waste to other off-site handlers, can each individual handler
take advantage of the one-year accumulation provision?

   When universal waste is transferred and accumulated by multiple
handlers, each individual handler may utilize the one-year
accumulation provisions of Sections 273.15 and 273.35, since each
location at which universal wastes are consolidated and/or
collected is regulated as a separate handler.  Accumulation of
universal waste by a handler for a period over one year may be
allowed if the handler can prove such activity is solely for the
purpose of accumulating quantities necessary to facilitate proper
recovery, treatment, or disposal (Sections 273.15(b) and
273.35(b)).

2. Contractors and Hazardous Waste Training Requirements

   Pursuant to 40 CFR Sections 264/265.16, owners and operators of
hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities
(TSDFs) must ensure that facility employees complete a training
program that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that
ensures the facility's compliance with the Part 264/265
requirements.  Are contractors working at TSDFs required to
comply with the training program requirement?

   Section 260.10 defines facility personnel as "all persons who
work at, or oversee the operations of, a hazardous waste
facility, and whose actions or failure to act may result in
noncompliance with the requirements of Part 264 or 265 of this
chapter."  Contractors working at a TSDF are held to the same
standards as non-contract facility personnel and therefore must
complete the appropriate training program.

   In addition, because large quantity generators (LQGs) of
hazardous waste are required to comply with the interim status
training requirements at Section 265.16 (Section 262.34(a)(4)),
contractors at LQG facilities that meet the definition of
facility personnel under Section 260.10 are also required to meet
the personnel training provisions.

3. De Minimis Wastewater Mixtures Sent Off-Site

   Section 261.3(a)(2)(iv)(D) of the hazardous waste mixture rule
stipulates that wastewater mixtures containing de minimis losses
of discarded commercial chemical products (CCPs) or chemical
intermediates listed in Section 261.33, the discharge of which is
subject to Sections 307(b) or 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA),
are not hazardous waste.  If a generator hardpipes a wastewater
containing de minimis losses of CCPs to an off-site privately
owned wastewater treatment facility subject to the CWA, must the
generator handle the mixture as a hazardous waste?

   Yes, the generator must handle the mixture as a hazardous
waste.  The de minimis exclusion for wastewater applies only to
mixtures of wastewaters and de minimis amounts of CCPs that are
sent to a facility's on-site wastewater treatment system
discharging under Sections 307(b) or 402 of the CWA (46 FR 56582;
November 17, 1981).  Thus, if the generator decides to truck the
hazardous wastewater mixture off site instead of using a
pipeline, the shipment must be delivered by a hazardous waste
transporter and be accompanied by a manifest (Section 262.20).

   However, the manner in which the wastewater is transported to
the on-site wastewater treatment unit does not affect the
exemption.  For example, on-site trucking of wastewater to an on-
site privately owned wastewater treatment system does not prevent
a de minimis CCP-wastewater mixture from being exempt (PPC
9441.1991(13)).

4. Frequently Asked Questions on the 40 CFR Parts 264/265,
   Subpart CC, Air Emission Standards

   Are recycling units subject to the RCRA air emissions
regulations?

   Subpart CC does not apply to recycling units (i.e., units doing
the actual recycling; storage units preceding recycling can be
subject to Subpart CC) (61 FR 59931, 59935; November 25, 1996).
However, recycling units at permitted and interim status
treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF) are subject to
Parts 264/265, Subparts AA and BB (62 FR 64635, 64638; December
8, 1997).

   Are listed hazardous wastes that meet applicable LDR treatment
standards subject to Subpart CC regulations?

   Listed hazardous wastes that meet LDR treatment standards for
the organics in the waste are not subject to Subpart CC
regulations.   Listed hazardous wastes with treatment standards
that address only inorganic constituents may not benefit from
this exclusion.  However, listed hazardous waste containing both
organic and inorganic constituents may be exempt from Subpart CC
if it meets the LDR treatment standards for the organic
constituents in that waste (62 FR 64635, 64643-4; December 8,
1997).

   Can hazardous waste be managed in units when the control device
is not operating?

   The Subpart CC standards allow up to 240 hours per year for
periods of planned routine maintenance of a control device.
During this time, the hazardous waste may still be managed in the
unit, even though the control device is not required to meet the
performance requirements for emission reduction (61 FR 59931,
59948; November 25, 1996).

   What regulations apply to control devices on Level 1 tanks?
   
   The control device on a Level 1 tank must remove or destroy
organics in the vent stream and operate whenever hazardous waste
is managed in the tank (Sections 264/265.1085(c)(2)(iii)(B)).
The closed-vent system and control device need not be designed
and operated in accordance with the requirements of Sections
264/265.1088.

   Would a Level 2 tank which routinely vents to an incinerator
meet the definition of pressure tank?

   No, a tank which routinely vents to any device or unit (other
than to an emergency or safety device) would not meet the
definition of a pressure tank.  In order to meet the definition
of a pressure tank, all openings of the tank must be equipped
with closure devices that function with no detectable emissions,
and the pressure tank must operate as a closed system with no
venting, except to an emergency device or safety device (Sections
264/265.1085(h)).

UST

5. Suitable Dielectric Material for Cathodic Protection

   The underground storage tank (UST) regulations of 40 CFR Part
280 require steel tanks to be installed with cathodic protection.
As part of the design requirements for cathodic protection
systems, owners and operators of new steel tanks must coat the
tank with a "suitable dielectric material" (Section
280.20(a)(2)(i)).  Existing tanks that are upgraded are not
required to have a dielectric coating.  What is considered
suitable dielectric material for the purposes of the cathodic
protection standards?  Is an asphaltic coating considered a
suitable dielectric material?

   Section 280.12 defines a dielectric coating as a non-
conductive material which is used to electrically isolate UST
systems from the surrounding soils.  A dielectric coating is
considered to be suitable if it is shown to conform to an
industry code or standard established by a recognized industry
group or testing laboratory.  To determine whether a specific
coating (e.g., asphaltic coating) meets the requirement for
"suitable dielectric coating," one needs to examine current
industry standards or codes (e.g., National Association of
Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Standard RP-0285).  See
note at Section 280.20(a)(2).

CERCLA

6. Updated Interest Rates on Superfund Cost Recovery Actions

   EPA is authorized by CERCLA Section 111 to expend Superfund
monies to finance response actions in order to facilitate cleanup
of Superfund sites.  The Agency can then take enforcement action
to recover costs from potentially responsible parties (PRPs) at
the site pursuant to Section 107.  When calculating recoverable
costs, may EPA charge interest on the amount expended?  If so,
how is the applicable interest rate calculated?

   EPA is authorized to seek interest charges on all amounts
recoverable under CERCLA Section 107(a)(4).  Amounts recoverable
under Section 107(a)(4) include response costs not inconsistent
with the National Contingency Plan.  These include expenses
incurred during the process of conducting a removal action, the
remedial investigation/feasibility study, the remedial design,
and the remedial action.  In addition, Section 107(a)(4)
authorizes Federal agencies to recover damages for injury to, or
destruction or loss of, natural resources, as well as the costs
of any health assessment or health effects studies carried out
under Section 104(i).  EPA may also recover its oversight costs,
enforcement costs, and indirect costs.

   The interest rate used by EPA to assess interest on outstanding
PRP debts (costs incurred by EPA while cleaning up Superfund
sites) is calculated by the Bureau of Public Debt, Department of
the Treasury (Treasury) during August of each year.  The interest
rate is based on the annual "yield" rate for the Hazardous
Substance Superfund (or Trust Fund) when it is invested by
Treasury in one-year U.S. Treasury MK (i.e., market based) Bills.
The MK Bills generally mature at the end of August and are
subsequently reinvested at this time for the following fiscal
year.  When the Trust Fund is reinvested, the yield rate
established for this investment becomes the new interest rate for
the new fiscal year (i.e., October 1 through September 30).
Accordingly, interest rates will change each fiscal year.

  When calculating cost recovery amounts, EPA applies the
interest rate from the date EPA issues a demand letter or the
date of any fund expenditure.  Interest is recoverable from the
date EPA incurred the costs (see U.S. v. Bell Petroleum Services,
Inc., 734 F. Supp. 771, 784).  If a cost recovery action takes
place over a number of years, interest on the outstanding balance
is recalculated using the new fiscal year's interest rate until
EPA receives full payment.

   The interest rates for fiscal years 1980 through 1998 are as
follows:

     1980   10.88%
     1981   10.93%
     1982   17.26%
     1983   11.32%
     1984   9.40%
     1985   10.82%
     1986   7.43%
     1987   5.63%
     1988   6.99%
     1989   8.39%
     1990   8.47%
     1991   7.99%
     1992   5.70%
     1993   3.49%
     1994   3.36%
     1995   5.63%
     1996   5.86%
     1997   5.69%
     1998   5.61%


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RCRA

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Modules
(Complete Set of RCRA Modules)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 012


This set includes each of the following training modules
developed to train members of the RCRA Hotline staff.  They cover
the hazardous waste, solid waste, and underground storage tank
programs.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Boilers and Industrial Furnaces (40 CFR Parts
264/265, Subpart H)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 020


In addition to defining these two terms, this document describes
the regulations pertaining to the burning of hazardous waste in
boilers and industrial furnaces (BIFs).

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Closure/Post-Closure (40 CFR Parts 264/265,
Subpart G)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 038

This module details the closure and post-closure processes.  It
outlines the differences between the two processes and who is
required to comply with each.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Containers (40 CFR Parts 264/265, Subpart I;
Section 261.7)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 046

This training guide deals with the regulations pertaining to the
storage of hazardous waste in containers and details the
requirements for rendering a container empty.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Containment Buildings (40 CFR Parts 264/265,
Subpart DD)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 053


This module describes how hazardous waste containment buildings
are regulated under RCRA.  It relates the history behind these
buildings as well as their relationship to the land disposal
restrictions (LDR).

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Definition of Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste
Recycling (40 CFR Sections 261.2 and 261.6)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 061

This training guide outlines the statutory and regulatory
definitions of solid waste and the standards governing the
recycling and management of specific types of waste.  It also
gives examples of sham recycling.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Drip Pads (40 CFR Parts 264/265, Subpart W)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 079


This document discusses the function and regulatory status of
drip pads and reviews the wood preserving process.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to RCRA Financial Assurance (40 CFR Parts 264/265,
Subpart H)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 087

This module provides a general overview of the RCRA financial
assurance options available to hazardous waste treatment,
storage, and disposal facilities.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Generators (40 CFR Part 262)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 095


This module describes the three classes of generator and the
regulations pertaining to each.  It defines terms such as
generator, co-generator, and episodic generator.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Groundwater Monitoring (40 CFR Parts 264/265,
Subpart F)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 103

This module explains the groundwater monitoring requirements at
hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Hazardous Waste Identification (40 CFR Part 261)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 111


This guide provides an overview of the hazardous waste
identification process.  It discusses such concepts as definition
of solid waste and the hazardous and solid waste exclusions.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Hazardous Waste Incinerators (40 CFR Parts
264/265, Subpart O)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 129

This document details how hazardous waste incinerators are
regulated and which incinerators are exempt from regulation.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Land Disposal Restrictions (40 CFR Part 268)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 137

This training module discusses the structure of the LDR program.
It reviews the applicability of LDR and how treatment standards
are established.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Land Disposal Units (40 CFR Parts 264/265,
Subparts K, L, M, and N)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 145

This document provides an overview of the requirements for
hazardous waste landfills, surface impoundments, waste piles, and
land treatment units.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Miscellaneous and Other Units (40 CFR Parts 264,
Subpart X, and 40 CFR Part 265, Subparts P, Q, and R)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 152

This module describes the basic requirements for thermal
treatment units; chemical, physical, and biological treatment;
and underground injection.  It also presents the differences
between the miscellaneous units provisions and the units listed
above.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Other Laws that Interface with RCRA
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 160


This document discusses RCRA in relation to the Clean Air Act;
Clean Water Act (CAA); Safe Drinking Water Act; Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; Toxic Substances
Control Act; Pollution Prevention Act; and the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Act (Superfund).

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Permits and Interim Status (40 CFR Part 270)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 178

This module describes the permitting process and reviews how it
relates to interim status.  It also details the requirements for
the Part A and B permit applications.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Petitions, Delistings, and Variances (40 CFR Part
260)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 186


This modules specifies who may petition EPA to modify or revoke
any provision in 40 CFR Parts 260 through 265 and 268 and what
may be changed during the petitioning process.  It also address
the delisting process and what can be delisted.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to RCRA Air Emission Standards (Parts 264/265,
Subparts AA, BB, and CC)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 194


This module details the requirements for air emission control by
hazardous waste facilities.  It discusses the differences between
40 CFR Parts 264/265, Subparts AA, BB, and CC.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to RCRA Corrective Action
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 202


This introduction outlines the statutory authority for the
corrective action program.  It also details the six stages of
corrective action.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to RCRA Enforcement and Compliance
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 210


After relating the statutory authority for enforcement
provisions, this document provides a description of the two types
of enforcement, administrative and judicial.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to RCRA Statutory Overview
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 228


This document provides an introductory overview of the RCRA
statute as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments
(HSWA) of 1984.  It also correlates the statutory language with
the codified language.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Subtitle D: Municipal Solid Waste Disposal
Facility Criteria (40 CFR Part 258)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 236


This document provides an overview of the requirements pertaining
to municipal solid waste landfills and the handling of non-
hazardous solid waste.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions (40 CFR
Section 261.4)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 244


This module explains the different exclusions from the
definitions of solid and hazardous waste.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Solid Waste Programs
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 251


Although most solid waste programs are designed by the individual
states, this document presents the few federal requirements that
do exist for non-hazardous solid waste management.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to State Programs (40 CFR Part 271)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 269


This document outlines the process by which a state becomes
authorized to implement the RCRA program and how this
authorization may affect the effectiveness of certain
regulations.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Tanks (40 CFR Parts 264/265, Subpart J)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 277


This training guide deals with the regulations pertaining to the
storage of hazardous waste in tanks.  It discusses such issues as
secondary containment and new tanks versus existing tanks.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Transporters (40 CFR Part 263)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 285

This module explains the regulations pertaining to transporters
of hazardous waste.  There is a detailed discussion of the
manifesting requirements and transfer facility standards.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to RCRA Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities
(40 CFR Parts 264/265, Subparts A-E)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 293


This unit explains how treatment, storage and disposal facilities
are regulated and what exclusions may apply.

TITLE: RCRA, Superfund, and EPCRA Hotline Training Module:
Introduction to Used Oil (40 CFR Part 266, Subpart E, and Part
279)
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-108 301


This module details the regulations pertaining to used oil
recycling.

TITLE: 1997 Buy-Recycled Series: Pallets (Miscellaneous Products)
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-97-031


This brochure explains the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines
(CPG) and how to buy recycled-content pallets.  It provides case
studies of companies and agencies that have successfully used
recycled-content pallets, as well as a list of additional
information sources.

TITLE: 1997 Buy-Recycled Series: Park and Recreation Products
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-97-032

This brochure explains the CPG and how to buy recycled-content
park and recreation products.  It provides case studies of
companies and agencies that have successfully used recycled-
content park and recreation products, as well as a list of
additional information sources.

TITLE: 1997 Buy-Recycled Series: Non-Paper Office Products
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-97-033

This brochure explains the CPG and how to buy recycled-content
non-paper office products.  It provides case studies of companies
and agencies that have successfully used recycled-content non-
paper office products, as well as a list of additional sources of
information.

TITLE: 1997 Buy-Recycled Series: Landscaping Products
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-97-034

This brochure explains the CPG and how to buy recycled-content
landscaping products.  It provides case studies of companies and
agencies that have successfully used recycled-content landscaping
products, as well as a list of additional sources of information.

TITLE: 1997 Buy-Recycled Series: Construction Products
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-97-035

This brochure explains the CPG and how to buy recycled-content
construction products.  It provides factual answers to common
myths and case studies of companies that have successfully used
recycled-content construction products.  There is also a list of
additional sources of information.

TITLE: 1997 Buy-Recycled Series: Transportation Products
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-97-036

This brochure explains the CPG and how to buy recycled-content
transportation products.  It provides case studies of companies
and agencies that have successfully used recycled-content
transportation products, as well as a list of additional sources
of information.

TITLE: 1997 Buy-Recycled Series: Vehicular Products
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-97-037


This brochure explains the CPG and how to buy recycled-content
vehicular products.  It provides factual answers to common myths
and case studies of companies that have successfully used
recycled-content vehicular products.  There is also a list of
additional sources of information.

TITLE: Native American Network (Winter 1998)
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-N-98-002


This newsletter primarily focuses on the Fourth National Tribal
Conference on Environmental Management to be held in May. Other
articles cover the Prairie Island Indian Community, Deputy
Administrator Fred Hansen's address to the General Assembly at
the National Congress of American Indians, and regional
highlights.

TITLE: A Resource Guide of Solid Waste Educational Materials
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-97-004

This bibliography contains nearly fifty solid-waste-related
educational materials for teachers and students in kindergarten
through the twelfth grade. It includes curricula, activity
guides, coloring books, videos, and Internet sites that contain
information on solid waste topics such as source reduction,
recycling, reuse, household hazardous waste, and composting. All
of the materials can be used in a classroom or after-school
setting.

TITLE: Reusable News (Winter 1998)
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-N-98-001

This edition of the newsletter contains articles about the
benefits of recycling, the twelve new products in the CPG and a
discussion of the use of the new document, Measuring Recycling: A
Guide for State and Local Governments.  It contains a look at
what each Region is doing in the waste prevention arena.  The
brochure also explains how the Agency has eased the grant
application process.  Other topics of discussion are new
documents, a new WasteWi$e program, and information about a
recycling investment forum.

CERCLA

TITLE: Ground Water Cleanup at Superfund Sites
AVAILABILITY: Internet
EPA ORDER NUMBER: EPA540-K-96-008
URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/oerr/comtools/gw/brochure.htm

This brochure explains some of the approaches EPA uses to clean
up groundwater contamination and offers information on how
citizens can help reduce and prevent ground water contamination.

TITLE: Lead Regulator Policy for Cleanup Activities at Federal
Facilities on the National Priorities List
AVAILABILITY: Internet
EPA ORDER NUMBER: NA
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/doc/leadreg.htm

This policy addresses the RCRA/CERCLA coordination concept
presented in the 9/24/96 OSWER guidance entitled "Coordination
Between RCRA Corrective Action and Closure and CERCLA Site
Activities."  It focuses on unique issues involving coordination
between federal agencies at federal facilities listed on the NPL.

TITLE: Use of Soil Cleanup Criteria in 40 CFR Part 192 as
Remediation Goals for CERCLA Sites
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NUMBER: PB97-963 308
URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/techres/soil/cleanup.htm

This memorandum addresses the use of the soil cleanup criteria in
40 CFR Part 192 when setting remediation goals at CERCLA sites
with radioactive contamination.  It clarifies the intent of Part
192 in setting remediation levels for subsurface soil.  The
guidance does not address the applicability or intent of other
standards contained in Part 192, nor does it address setting
remediation goals for contaminated media other than soil.

TITLE: Field Analytical and Site Characterization Technologies:
Summary of Applications
AVAILABILITY: NTIS/Internet
NTIS ORDER NUMBER: PB97-963 308
URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/techres/soil/cleanup.htm

This report relates experiences in the use of field analytical
and site characterization technologies at contaminated sites.
For each technology, information is provided on the reported uses
of the technology, including the types of contaminants and media
for which the technology was used, reported advantages and
limitations of the technology, and cost data when available.

TITLE: Descriptions of Eight Sites Proposed to the National
Priorities List in March 1998
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: NPL-U24-6-3

This document contains the descriptions of the eight sites
proposed to the NPL in March 1998.  The site descriptions are
based on information available at the time the site was scored.

TITLE: Descriptions of Six Final Sites Added to the National
Priorities List in March 1998
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NUMBER: NPL-FRU20-6-4

This document contains descriptions of the six sites added to the
final NPL in March 1998.

TITLE: National Priorities List Final and Proposed Sites (by site
name), February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NUMBER: NPL-U24-6-6

This document lists all of the sites proposed or added to the
National Priorities List (NPL) as of February 1998.  The sites
are listed by site name and include the site location, status
(proposed or final), and notes regarding the site, such as the
basis for listing the site.

TITLE: Background Information: National Priorities List, Proposed
Rule and Final Rule
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NUMBER: NPL-U24-6-1

This document examines the goals of the Superfund program in
regards to the addition of eight sites to the NPL.  The
publication also includes a description of the contents of prior
NPL rulemakings and proposed rulemakings, a construction
completion list, and a list of other documents relevant to the
rule.

TITLE: Supplementary Materials: National Priorities List,
Proposed Rule and Final Rule
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NUMBER: NPL-U24-6-2

This document explains the statutory requirements and policies
followed when placing sites on the NPL.  It also provides the NPL
status as of March 1998, and explains how sites are deleted from
the NPL.  A listing of the actual NPL is included in the
document.

EPCRA

TITLE: EPA Chemical Accident Investigation Report: Pennzoil
Product Company Refinery, Rouseville, Pennsylvania
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NUMBER: EPA550-R-98-001
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swercepp/acc-his.html

This publication contains the results of a root-cause
investigation of the explosion and subsequent fire at the
Pennzoil Product Company's Rouseville, Pennsylvania refinery.
EPA's Chemical Accident Investigation Teams conduct such
investigations with the goal of reducing the likelihood of
recurrence, minimizing the consequences of chemical accidents,
and making chemical production, processing, handling, and storage
safer.

TITLE: CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations)
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NUMBER: EPA550-F-98-003
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swercepp/tools.html

This fact sheet describes CAMEO, a system of software
applications used to plan for and respond to chemical
emergencies.  CAMEO integrates a chemical database, an air
dispersion model (ALOHA), and a mapping program (MARPLOT).

CAA

TITLE: Risk Management Programs under Clean Air Act Section
112(r)
Guidance for Implementing Agencies
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA DOCUMENT NO.: EPA550-B-98-002
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swercepp/acc-pre.html

This publication provides guidance to EPA, states, and local
governments on establishing partnerships for implementing the
accidental release prevention programs under CAA Section 112(r).


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

"Project XL Site-specific Rulemaking for OSI Specialties, Inc.,
Sistersville, WV"
March 6, 1998 (63 FR 11124)
                                
     EPA announced a site-specific regulatory deferral from RCRA
organic air emission standards, commonly known as RCRA Subpart
CC.  The applicability of the deferral is limited to two existing
hazardous waste surface impoundments, and is conditioned on the
plant's compliance with air emission and waste management
requirements that have been developed under Project XL.  The
final rule is effective on April 1, 1998, unless relevant adverse
comments are received on or before March 27, 1998.
                                
CERCLA
                                
"National Priorities for Hazardous Waste Sites; Final Rule"
March 6, 1998 (63 FR 11332)
                                
     EPA announced the addition of six sites to the National
Priorities List (NPL). All six sites were added to the general
Superfund section. With the addition of six new sites, the NPL
now contains 1,197 sites, 1,046 in the General Superfund section
and 151 in the Federal Facilities section.
                                
"National Priorities List; Monsanto Superfund Site"
March 9, 1998 (63 FR 11375)
                                
     EPA announced the deletion of the Monsanto Superfund Site,
located in Georgia, from the NPL.  The Agency published its
intent to delete the site on October 6, 1997 (62 FR 52072).  EPA
and the State of Georgia have determined that no further response
action by responsible parties is appropriate.
                                
"Administrative Reporting Exemptions for Certain Radionuclide
Releases"
March 19, 1998 (63 FR 13460)
                                
     EPA broadened existing reporting exemptions for releases of
naturally occurring radionuclide releases in an effort to reduce
reporting burdens. The final rule expands the exemption from
CERCLA Section 103 and EPCRA Section 304 to include releases that
result from land disturbance incidental to extraction activities
at all but certain categories of mines.  The types of mines not
within the scope of the reporting exemption are uranium,
phosphate, tin, zircon, hafnium, vanadium, monazite, and rare-
earth mines.

Proposed Rules

RCRA

"Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for Osi Specialties, Inc.,
Sistersville, WV"
March 6, 1998 (63 FR 11200)

     EPA proposed a site-specific regulatory deferral from Part
264/265, Subpart CC, to the Sisterville Plant in West Virginia.
Public comments must be received on or before March 27, 1998.

CERCLA

"Notice of Extension of Comment Period for the GE-Housatonic
Site, National Priorities List"
March 4, 1998 (63 FR 10582)

     EPA is extending the comment period for the addition of the
GE-Housatonic Site to the NPL. The comment period, previously
extended from November 24, 1997, until March 1, 1998, will be
further extended until May 1, 1998.

"National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites;
Proposed Rule"
March 6, 1998 (63 FR 11340)

     EPA proposed to add eight sites to the NPL, six to the
General Superfund section and two to the Federal Facilities
section. There are currently 54 sites proposed and waiting final
action.

"Notice of Intent to Delete; Berlin and Farro Liquid Incineration
Site"
March 19, 1998 (63 FR 13385)

     Notice of reopening of the comment period for intent to
delete.

"Notice of Intent to Delete; Anaconda Aluminum/Milgo Electronics
Superfund Site"
March 23, 1998 (63 FR 13826)

     Notice of intent to delete.

"Notice of Intent to Delete; H & K Sales Superfund Site"
March 30, 1998 (63 FR 15125)

     Notice of intent to delete.

"Notice of Intent to Delete; Southern Shipbuilding Corporation
Superfund Site"
March 31, 1998 (63 FR 15346)

     Notice of intent to delete.

Notices

RCRA

"Underground Injection Control Program; Hazardous Waste Land
Disposal Restrictions"
March 2, 1998 (63 FR 10219)

     EPA proposed to grant the request from the DuPont Sabine
River Works Facility for a one- year extension of the April 8,
1998, effective date for the RCRA LDR treatment standards
applicable to wastewaters with the hazardous waste code D018
(Benzene).  Comments on the notice must be received on or before
April 6, 1998.

"STEJ Grants Program Request for Applications Guidance FY 1998"
March 20, 1998 (63 FR 13666)

     EPA solicited applications from eligible candidates under
the State and Tribal Environmental Justice (STEJ) Grants Program,
sponsored by the Office of Environmental Justice.  EPA expects to
award a total of $500,000 for FY 1998 to states and tribes
working to address environmental justice issues.  The application
must be postmarked on or before May 29, 1998.

"Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping
Requirements for Universal Waste"
March 26, 1998 (63 FR 14703)

     EPA announced that the following Information Collection
Request (ICR) was forwarded to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval: Universal Waste Handlers
and Destination Facilities Reporting and Recordkeeping
Requirements.  Comments on the ICR must be submitted on or before
April 27, 1998.

CERCLA

"Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Superfund Site Evaluation and Hazard Ranking
System"
March 4, 1998 (63 FR 10607)

     EPA announced its intent to submit the following ICR to OMB:
Site Evaluation and Hazard Ranking System. Comments on the
proposed ICR must be submitted on or before May 4, 1998.

"Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Pollution Contingency Plan"
March 6, 1998 (63 FR 11233)

     EPA announced that the following ICR was forwarded to OMB
for review and approval: National Oil and Hazardous Substance
Pollution Contingency Plan. Comments on the ICR must be submitted
on or before April 6, 1998.

"Notice of Availability of Risk Assessment Guidance for
Superfund, Part D"
March 24, 1998 (63 FR 14115)

     EPA announced the availability of the Risk Assessment
Guidance for Superfund: Volume 1-Human Health Evaluation Manual
(Part D, Standardized Planning, Reporting, and Review of
Superfund Risk Assessments) (RAGS Part D). Part D complements the
guidance in Parts A, B, and C by standardizing elements of risk
planning, reporting, and review.

"EPA Region III, Notice of Transfer of Information to Contractors
and Subcontractors"
March 26, 1998 (63 FR 14706)

     EPA Region III announced its intent to allow certain
contractors access to information submitted to EPA under CERCLA,
some of which may be claimed as confidential business
information. Comments will be accepted for thirty days from March
26, 1998.

"Announcement of Competition for EPA's Brownfields Job Training
and Development Demonstration Pilots"
March 31, 1998 (63 FR 15402)

     EPA announced that it will be accepting applications for
Brownfields Job Training and Development Demonstration Pilots
from March 31, 1998, through May 29, 1998.  The pilots will be
funded up to $200,000 over two years and are intended to be used
to bring together affected parties to address the issue of job
training for residents in communities affected by brownfields.
The agency plans to select ten pilots by July 8, 1998.

EPCRA

"Forum on State and Tribal Toxics Action (FOSTTA) Projects; Open
Meetings"
March 17, 1998 (63 FR 13045)

     EPA announced that four Projects of FOSTTA will hold
meetings open to the public.  The four projects include the:
Toxics Release Inventory Project; Pollution Prevention Project;
Chemical Management Project; and Lead Project.

"Computer Based Systems, Incorporated; Access to Trade Secret
Information"
March 27, 1998 (63 FR 14921)

     EPA has authorized Computer Based Systems, Incorporated,
(CBSI) for access to information submitted under EPCRA.  Some of
the information may be claimed or determined to be trade secret.

"Methyl Ethyl Ketone; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community
Right to Know"
March 30, 1998 (63 FR 15195)

     EPA announced the denial of a petition to delete methyl
ethyl ketone (MEK) from the list of toxic chemicals subject to
release reporting under Section 313 of EPCRA. The petition for
deletion was denied due to the chemical's contribution to the
formation of ozone in the environment.
OPA

"Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure Plans"
March 27, 1998 (63 FR 14919)

     EPA announced that the following ICR was forwarded to OMB
for review and approval: Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure Plans. Comments on the ICR must be submitted on or
before April 27, 1998.

Settlements and Consent Decrees

"Consent Decree; United States v. H. Brown Co., et al."
March 4, 1998 (63 FR 10653)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Cello-Foil Prods., Inc., et
al."
March 6, 1998 (63 FR 11308)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Findett Corporation, et al."
March 6, 1998 (63 FR 11309)

"Consent Decree; United States v. City of Fresno"
March 6, 1998 (63 FR 11309)

"Stipulation and Joint Motion to Amend Consent Decree; United
States v. Conservation and Chemical Co., et al."
March 10, 1998 (63 FR 11693)

"Proposed Consent Decree; United
States v. St. Jolian Corp., et al."
March 10, 1998 (63 FR 11693)

"Notice of Proposed First Amendment to Administrative Settlement;
Enviropur West Corporation Superfund Site"
March 13, 1998 (63 FR 12468)

"Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement; San Gabriel Valley
Superfund Site"
March 13, 1998 (63 FR 12468)

"Consent Decree; United States v. William Davis, et al."
March 13, 1998 (63 FR 12503)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Ekotek, Inc., et al."
March 13, 1998 (63 FR 12504)

"Consent Decree; United States v. A-1 Battery, Inc."
March 17, 1998 (63 FR 13071)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Bell Petroleum, et al."
March 17, 1998 (63 FR 13072)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Port of Moses Lake"
March 17, 1998 (63 FR 13072)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Reynolds Metal Co. and Westvaco
Corp."
March 17, 1998 (63 FR 13073)

"Proposed De Minimis Settlement; Hayford Bridge Road Groundwater
Superfund Site"
March 20, 1998 (63 FR 13669)

"Consent Order; In the Matters of Hanlin Group, Inc., et al."
March 25, 1998 (63 FR 14477)

"Consent Decree; United States v. NL Industries, et al."
March 25, 1998 (63 FR 14478)

"Consent Decree; United States v. North Landing Line Construction
Company, et al."
March 25, 1998 (63 FR 14478)

"Proposed Administrative Settlement; Tulalip Landfill Superfund
Site"
March 26, 1998 (63 FR 14709)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Consolidation Coal Company, et
al."
March 26, 1998 (63 FR 14729)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Cowles Media Company, et al."
March 26, 1998 (63 FR 14730)

"Consent Decree; United States and State of Connecticut v. Ton of
Southington, et al."
March 26, 1998 (63 FR 14730)

"Notice of Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement; City of
Aurora, Utility Enterprise"
March 26, 1998 (63 FR 14731)

"Proposed CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, and OPA Prospective Purchaser
Agreement, American Western Refining, L.P. Refinery Site"
March 27, 1998 (63 FR 14937)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Rail Services, Inc."
 March 31, 1998 (63 FR 15431)


CALL ANAYSIS

This month, the Hotline responded to a total of 22,232 questions
and document requests.

CALLER PROFILE

RCRA/UST Hotline

Regulated Community                            3,657
Citizens                                         396
State & Local Government                         311
Native Americans                                   6
Federal Agencies                                 159
Educational Institutions                         238
EPA                                              132
Media                                             23
Interest Groups                                   78
Congress                                          11
International                                     23
Other                                             18
Referrals*                                       391
Transfers to EPCRA/Superfund Hotline*            209
Document Retrieval Line*                         243
Message Retrieval Line*                          549

TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS                        6,444

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act/Superfund
Hotline

Manufacturers
 Food/Tobacco                                     24
 Textiles                                         41
 Apparel                                           3
 Lumber & Wood                                    34
 Furniture                                         5
 Paper                                            24
 Printing & Publishing                            29
 Chemicals                                        35
 Petroleum & Coal                                 58
 Rubber and Plastics                               8
 Leather                                           4
 Stone, Clay & Glass                               5
 Primary Metals                                   47
 Fabricated Metals                                71
 Machinery (Excluding Electrical)                 26
 Electrical & Electronic Equipment                 0
 Transportation Equipment                          8
 Instruments                                      14
 Misc. Manufacturing                            154
Subtotal                                         590

Consultants/Engineers                          1,624
Attorneys                                        356
Citizens                                         147
Public Interest Groups                            26
Educational Institutions                          58
EPA                                               59
Federal Agencies                                  34
GOCOs                                              3
Congress                                           0
State Officials/SERC                              58
Local Officials/LEPCs                             78
Fire Departments                                   0
Hospitals/Laboratories                            65
Trade Associations                                60
Union/Labor                                        4
Farmers                                           24
Distributors                                      45
Insurance Companies                               23
Media/Press                                        1
Native Americans                                  10
International                                      0
Other                                              1
Referrals*                                       137
Transfers to RCRA/UST Hotline*                   142
Document Retrieval Line*                           0
Message Retrieval Line*                          117


TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS                        3,662

Hotline Topics

RCRA

RCRA GENERAL                                   1,456
SUBTITLE C
Hazardous Waste Id. - General               1,419(1)
  Characteristics                             807(1)
  Listings                                       765
  Mixture Rule                                   160
  Derived-From                                    90
  Contained-In Policy                         268(1)
  Sampling                                       56
Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions          582(1)
Radioactive Mixed Waste                           37
Delisting Petitions                               20
Definition of Solid Waste/Hazardous
  Waste Recycling                             569(1)
Large Quantity Generators                       919
Small Quantity Generators                        303
CESQGs                                           174
Transporters                                    132
Exports/Imports                                   52
TSDFs
  General Facility Standards                  413(1)
  Unit Standards                              336(1)
  Air Emissions                                  170
Combustion - General                              61
  BIFs                                           54
  Incinerators                                    39
  Draft Strategy                                  5
Waste Minimization                               36
LDR
  Applicability                               541(1)
  Notifications/Certification                    120
  Treatment Standards                            335
Permits and Permitting                        245(1)
State Programs                                   207
Financial Assurance                              150
Closure/Post-Closure                             136
Corrective Action                                283
Enforcement                                      183
Hazardous Waste Data                             134
Test Methods                                     150
Indian Lands                                      14
Used Oil Standards                            256(1)
Military Munitions                                21
OTHER WASTES
Ash                                                3
Bevill Amendment (Mining Waste)                   40
Medical Wastes                                181(1)
Oil and Gas                                       21
SUBTITLE D
Household Hazardous Wastes                       107
Subtitle D - General                          187(1)
  Technical Standards                             17
  Industrial Wastes                               21
  Municipal Wastes                                83
  Indian Lands                                     6
  Financial Assurance                             11
Solid Waste Recycling/Markets -
  General                                     433(1)
  Aluminum                                         2
  Batteries                                       14
  Glass                                            0
  Paper                                            2
  Plastics                                        13
  Tires                                           40
  Used Oil                                        23
Composting                                        22
Procurement                                       39
Source Reduction/Pollution Prevention          44(1)
Grants and Financing                               2

TOTAL QUESTIONS                              13,009*
* Includes 3,417 RCRA document requests.


UST

General/Misc.                                    271
Applicability/Definitions                     189(1)
Regulated Substances                              36
Closure                                           51
1998 Deadline                                 229(1)
Standards for New Tank Systems                    67
Tank Standards and Upgrading                      75
Replacing/Closing                                 53
Release Detection                             131(1)
Reporting Requirements                            19
Operating Requirements                         12
Corrective Action for USTs                        62
Financial Responsibility                       78(1)
Enforcement                                       22
State Programs                                    30
Private Sector                                     2
Indian Lands                                       0
LUST General/Miscellaneous                        12
  RBCA                                             3
  Technologies                                     1
  Solvency/Cost Controls                           1

TOTAL QUESTIONS                               1,344*
* Includes 645 UST document requests.

General:
  General Title III Questions                 286(1)
  Trade Secrets                                    6
  Enforcement                                     56
  Liability/Citizen Suits                          4
  Training                                        10
  Chemical-Specific Information                   93

Emergency Planning (Sections 301-303):
  General                                         66
  Notification Requirements                       24
  SERC/LEPC Issues                                84
  EHSs/TPQs                                       61
  Risk Communication/
    Hazards Analysis                              23
  Exemptions                                       8
Emergency Release Notification (Section 304):
  General                                         80
  Notification Requirements                       25
  Reportable Quantities                        28(1)
  CERCLA Section 103 vs. SARA Section 304         45
  ARIP/AHEDB/ERNS                                  0
  Exemptions                                      10
Hazardous Chemical Reporting
(Sections 311-312):
  General                                     517(1)
  MSDS Reporting Requirements                    138
  Tier I/II Requirements                         511
  Thresholds                                     111
  Hazard Categories                               16
  Mixtures Reporting                              50
  Exemptions                                     227
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Section 313):
  General                                     545(1)
  AFR                                             83
   Reporting Requirements                     469(1)
  Thresholds                                    125
  Form R Completion                           528(1)
  Supplier Notification                           20
  NOTEs/NOSEs/NONs                                 2
  Voluntary Revisions                             12
  Pollution Prevention 33/50                       6
  Public Access to Data                           63
  TRI Database                                    23
  Petitions                                        6
  TRI Expansion                               193(1)
  Exemptions                                      39
Special Topics:
     CAA Section 112 General                     205
     RMPs                                        206
     List of Regulated Substances             238(1)
  Federal Facilities Executive Order               8

TOTAL QUESTIONS                                5,250
*Includes 921 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
document requests


SUPERFUND

General/Misc.                                   280(1)
Access & Information Gathering                   63
Administrative Improvements
  General                                        32
  Environmental Justice/Brownfields              98
  SACM/Presumptive Remedies                      21
  Soil Screening Levels                         118(1)
Administrative Record                            15
ARARs                                            52
CERCLIS                                         325(1)
Citizen Suits                                    10
Claims Against Fund                              10
Clean-Up Costs                                   19
Clean-Up Standards                               33
Community Involvement                            27
Contract Lab Program (CLP)                       14
Contractor Indemnification                        1
Contracts                                         6
Definitions                                      23
Enforcement                                      77
Federal Facilities                               11
Hazardous Substances                            158(1)
HRS                                              17
Liability                                        52
Local Gov't Reimbursement                         2
Natural Resource Damages                        102(1)
NCP                                              17
Notification                                     46
NPL                                              85
Off Site Rule                                   110(1)
OSHA                                              3
PA/SI                                            15
PRPs                                             38
RD/RA                                            12
Reauthorization                                   2
Remedial                                         65
Removal                                          24
RI/FS                                            17
Risk Assess./Health Effects                      70
ROD                                              30
RQ                                              153(1)
Settlements                                      27
SITE Program                                      7
State Participation                               4
State Program                                     5
TAGs                                              3
Taxes                                             0

Special Topics
  Oil Pollution Act                             121
  SPCC Regulations                              208(1)
  Lead Contamination                              1


TOTAL QUESTIONS                               2,629*
*Includes 488 Superfund document requests.


Total Hotline Questions and Document Requests:  22,232


(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.