EPA530-R-03-002d
                                
                   MONTHLY CALL CENTER REPORT
                           April 2003

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This report is prepared and submitted in support of
Contract No. 68-W-01-020.
                                
Scott Maid, Project Officer
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC  20460

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do the post-closure care financial assurance requirements apply
to all treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs)?

The financial obligations for post-closure care apply only to
owners and operators of disposal facilities, waste piles, surface
impoundments, tank systems, and containment buildings that close
with waste in place (i.e., close as a landfill) (40 CFR Sections
264/265.140(b)).

What are the container requirements for generators accumulating
hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas?

Generators accumulating hazardous waste in satellite accumulation
areas must comply with the container standards in Sections
265.171, 265.172, and 265.173(a) (Section 262.34(c)(1)(i)).
Specifically, the containers must be in good condition,
compatible with the hazardous waste, and always closed during
accumulation.  Generators must also mark their containers in
satellite accumulation areas with words that identify the
contents of the containers, such as "Hazardous Waste" (Section
262.34(c)(1)(ii)).

Once a generator has accumulated over 55 gallons of hazardous
waste in a satellite accumulation area, how long does the
generator have to comply with the accumulation standards in
Section 262.34(a)?

A generator who accumulates hazardous waste in excess of 55
gallons in a satellite accumulation area must comply with the
Section 262.34(a) provisions within three days (Section
262.34(c)(2)).  EPA believes the three-day period allows
generators adequate time to manage the excess waste in accordance
with these requirements (49 FR 49568, 49569; December 20, 1984).

An owner or operator of a facility subject to EPCRA Sections 311
and 312 has the option of reporting a mixture of hazardous
chemicals as a whole or by each hazardous chemical component in
the mixture.  If the owner or operator reports a mixture as a
whole under Section 311, must the owner or operator also report
the mixture in the same manner under Section 312?

Reporting for mixtures must be done consistently for both EPCRA
Sections 311 and 312, when practicable (Section 370.28(a)).
Therefore, if a specific mixture is reported as a whole under
Section 311, the owner or operator must also report that mixture
as a whole under Section 312, unless the owner or operator can
show that it is impracticable.

Are there any recordkeeping requirements specified in the risk
management program (RMP) regulations in Part 68?

The owner or operator of a stationary source that is subject to
the RMP regulations must maintain records supporting the
implementation of Part 68 for five years (Section 68.200).

Owners and operators of facilities subject to the Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements must
provide secondary containment for their bulk storage container
installations that is capable of holding the contents of the
largest single container plus sufficient freeboard to contain
precipitation (Section 112.8(c)(2)).  What does EPA consider
sufficient freeboard?

A 25-year, 24-hour storm event standard is an appropriate
standard of sufficient freeboard for most facilities.  However,
EPA did not promulgate this standard because of the difficulty
and expense for some facilities to obtain this storm event data
(67 FR 47042, 47117; July 17, 2002).

CALL CENTER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RCRA

1. RCRA Regulations for Electronic Materials That Are Reused or
   Resold

Computer equipment, including monitors and processing units,
along with other electronics are often resold or donated to be
reused.  Typically, repairs such as rewiring or replacing
defective parts are necessary before electronics can be reused.
A business sends used electronics, which have the potential to be
RCRA hazardous wastes, to a reseller who tests and identifies
whether the equipment can be resold, repaired, or recycled.  Is a
business sending used electronics to a reseller considered a RCRA
generator that must comply with RCRA Subtitle C requirements?

Pursuant to EPA regulations, a business that sends electronics to
a reseller for potential reuse is not a RCRA generator.  Under
these circumstances, the electronic equipment is still considered
a commercial product because materials used and taken out of
service by one person are not considered wastes if a second
person reuses them in the same manner without first reclaiming
them (40 CFR Section 261.2(e)).  Repairing electronics before
resale is not considered reclamation, and such repair and
replacement activities do not constitute waste management.
Therefore, electronics from a business are not considered solid
wastes when sent to resellers and would not be subject to RCRA
requirements.  To minimize the amount of electronics sent for
disposal, EPA encourages reuse to extend the life and delay the
waste generation of these items (67 FR 40508, 40511; June 12,
2002).

While used electronics sent to a reseller are not solid wastes,
used electronics sent to a recycler could, under certain
circumstances, be considered spent materials undergoing
reclamation and could therefore be solid wastes.  However, EPA
believes that in some instances, electronics sent for recycling
do not resemble spent materials.  To determine how electronics
must be managed in particular situations, users and recyclers of
electronics should check with their implementing agencies to see
which, if any, RCRA Subtitle C requirements apply when used
electronics are sent toward specific recycling pathways (67 FR
40508, 40511; June 12, 2002).  In the case of cathode ray tubes
(CRTs), the Agency has encouraged states to take approaches
consistent with its recent proposal, which, if finalized, would
exclude CRTs being recycled from the definition of solid waste
when they are managed under certain streamlined conditions (67 FR
40508; June 12, 2002).

UST

2. UST NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Any owner who brings an underground storage tank (UST) into use
must submit a notice of the tank's existence to the implementing
agency (40 CFR Section 280.22(a)).  Additionally, any person who
sells a tank intended for use as an UST must inform the purchaser
of the regulatory obligation to notify the implementing agency of
the tank's existence (Section 280.22(g)).  If a tank owner sells
the tank to another person for use as an UST, but has already
submitted the appropriate notification as required in Section
280.22(a), must the owner inform the purchaser of the UST
notification requirement?

The seller of the UST is not required to inform the purchaser of
the federal UST notification obligations if the seller has
already met the notification requirements for the tank.
Furthermore, EPA does not need to be renotified of the tank's
existence by the tank purchaser.  Thus, the new tank owner is not
federally required to notify the implementing agency of the
existence of the tank as required by Section 280.22(a), since the
previous owner already provided such notification.  However, both
the previous and new owners of the UST may be subject to more
stringent state notification requirements and should contact
their implementing agency.

NEW PUBLICATIONS

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RCRA

TITLE: Proposed Revisions to the Hazardous Waste Identification
Rule (HWIR)
PUBLICATION DATE: February 2003
AVAILABILITY: Internet Only
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-03-001
URL: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/headworks/index.htm

This fact sheet provides background information about the
hazardous waste identification rule and gives a summary of the
revisions that EPA is proposing to make to the rule.
Specifically, EPA is proposing to revise the wastewater treatment
exemptions for hazardous waste mixtures in 40 CFR Section
261.3(a)(2)(iv).

TITLE: Plug-In to eCycling Brochure
PUBLICATION DATE: March 2003
AVAILABILITY: Internet Only
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-03-002
URL: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/plugin/index.htm

This brochure provides basic facts about recycling electronics,
including why electronics should be recycled, what kind of
electronics are recyclable, and where electronics can be
recycled.  This brochure also provides information on how
companies can become a Plug-In to eCycling Partner.

TITLE: WasteWise Update: Environmental Management System
PUBLICATION DATE: January 2003
AVAILABILITY: Internet Only
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-N-03-002
URL: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/reduce/wstewise/pubs/wwupdate19.pdf

This document discusses why it is important for organizations,
such as large corporations, small businesses, state and federal
agencies, schools, and non-profit organizations, to have an
Environmental Management System (EMS).  An EMS is a formal set of
policies and procedures that define how an organization will
evaluate, manage, and track its environmental impacts.  An EMS
can also serve as an excellent tool for achieving cost-effective
environmental improvements through methods spurred by an
organization's initiative rather than government regulations.

TITLE: Plug-In to eCycling: Event Tool Kit
PUBLICATION DATE: March 2003
AVAILABILITY: Internet Only
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-R-03-005
URL: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/plugin/toolkit.htm

This document provides a guide for planning recycling collection
events for consumer electronics.  The tool kit is primarily
intended for use by local governments, not-for-profit
organizations, and retailers, or other interested groups, such as
computer users groups or clubs, that are considering hosting
electronics recycling events.  The tool kit provides users with
easy-to-act-on information and additional resources to help plan
and implement recycling.

UST

TITLE: Underground Storage Tanks Fact Sheet Analytical
Methodologies for Fuel Oxygenates
PUBLICATION DATE: April 2003
AVAILABILITY: Internet Only
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA510-F-03-001
URL: www.epa.gov/oust/mtbe/omethods.pdf

This fact sheet provides information for state and federal
regulators, laboratory analysts, consultants, and contractors
about EPA's validated analytical methods for common fuel
oxygenates.

CERCLA

TITLE: Transfer of Long-Term Response Action (LTRA) Project to
States
PUBLICATION DATE: April 2003
AVAILABILITY: Internet Only
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA540-F-01-021
OSWER DIRECTIVE: 9355.0-81FS
URL: www.epa.gov/superfund/action/postconstruction/ltrafactsheet.pdf

This fact sheet identifies key elements of the LTRA transfer
process and provides guidance to remedial project managers
related to the transfer of responsibilities from EPA to the state
for operation and maintenance of the remedy.  This fact sheet is
a follow up to the fact sheet entitled Operation and Maintenance
in the Superfund Program, May 2001, EPA540-F-01-004, and provides
more detailed guidance for this component of post-construction
completion activities.

TITLE: Five-Year Review Process in the Superfund Program
PUBLICATION DATE: April 2003
AVAILABILITY: Internet Only
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA540-F-02-004
OSWER DIRECTIVE: 9355.7-08FS
URL: www.epa.gov/superfund/action/postconstruction/
fiveyearreviewfactsheet.pdf

This fact sheet summarizes the guidance document entitled
Comprehensive Five-Year Review Guidance, EPA540-R-01-007, which
was published in June 2001.  The fact sheet includes information
on when a five-year review is conducted, who is responsible for
conducting a five-year review, and a discussion of the components
of a five-year review.

FEDERAL REGISTERS

Availability
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Federal Registers by calling the Call Center.
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FINAL RULES

RCRA

"Oklahoma: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revisions"
April 9, 2003 (68 FR 17308)

Oklahoma applied for final authorization of changes to its
hazardous waste program under RCRA Section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C.
6926(b).  EPA determined that these changes satisfy all
requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and
authorized the state's changes through this rule.  This final
authorization becomes effective on June 9, 2003, unless EPA
receives adverse written comment by May 9, 2003.

"Nebraska: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revision"
April 10, 2003 (68 FR 17553)

Nebraska applied for final authorization of changes to its
hazardous waste program under RCRA Section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C.
6926(b).  EPA determined that these changes satisfy all
requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and
authorized the state's changes through this rule.  This final
authorization becomes effective on June 9, 2003, unless EPA
receives adverse written comment by May 12, 2003.

"Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management
Program Revision"
April 10, 2003 (68 FR 17556)

Utah applied for final authorization of changes to its hazardous
waste program under RCRA Section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C. 6926(b).  EPA
determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to
qualify for final authorization and authorized the state's
changes through this rule.  This final authorization becomes
effective on June 9, 2003, unless EPA receives adverse written
comment by May 12, 2003.

"Tennessee: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revision"
April 11, 2003 (68 FR 17748)

Tennessee applied for final authorization of changes to its
hazardous waste program under RCRA Section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C.
6926(b).  EPA determined that these changes satisfy all
requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and
authorized the state's changes through this rule.  This final
authorization becomes effective on June 10, 2003, unless EPA
recieves adverse written comment by May 12, 2003.

"Texas: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management
Program Revisions"
April 15, 2003 (68 FR 18126)

Texas applied for final authorization of changes to its
hazardous waste program under RCRA Section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C.
6926(b).  EPA determined that these changes satisfy all
requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and
authorized the state's changes through this rule.  This final
authorization becomes effective on June 16, 2003, unless EPA
receives adverse written comment by May 15, 2003.

"Minnesota: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revision"
April 22, 2003 (68 FR 19744)

Minnesota applied for final authorization of changes to its
hazardous waste program under RCRA Section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C.
6926(b).  EPA determined that these changes satisfy all
requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and
authorized the state's changes through this rule.  This final
authorization becomes effective on April 22, 2003.

CERCLA

"National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency
Plan; National Priorities List"
April 21, 2003 (68 FR 19444)

EPA announced the deletion of the Industrial Latex Corp.
Superfund Site from the National Priorities List (NPL).

"National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites"
April 30, 2003 (68 FR 23077)

EPA added seven new sites to the General Superfund Section of
the NPL.  This amendment becomes effective on May 30, 2003.

OIL PROGRAM

"Oil Pollution Prevention and Response; Non-Transportation-
Related Onshore and Offshore Facilities"
April 17, 2003 (68 FR 18890)

EPA extended, by 18 months from the dates promulgated in the
July 17, 2002, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)
amendments (67 FR 47042), the dates for a facility to amend its
SPCC Plan and implement the amended Plan or, in the case of
facilities becoming operational after August 16, 2002, prepare
and implement a Plan that complies with the newly amended
requirements.  This final rule is effective April 17, 2003.

PROPOSED RULES

RCRA

"Revision of Wastewater Treatment Exemptions for Hazardous Waste
Mixtures (Headworks Exemptions)"
April 8, 2003 (68 FR 17234)

EPA proposed to add benzene and 2-ethoxyethanol to the list of
solvents whose mixtures with wastewater are exempted from the
definition of hazardous waste under RCRA.  In addition, the
Agency proposed to add the option of directly measuring solvent
chemical levels at the headworks of the wastewater treatment
system and to make additional listed hazardous wastes eligible
for the de minimis exemption, as well as adding non-manufacturing
facilities to those facilities that qualify for this exemption if
certain conditions are met.  Written comments must be postmarked
by June 9, 2003.

"Hazardous Waste Management Program: Final Authorization of State
Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions for State of
Oklahoma"
April 9, 2003 (68 FR 17332)

EPA proposed to grant final authorization to the hazardous waste
program revisions submitted by the State of Oklahoma.  EPA
authorized the state's program revisions as a direct final rule
without prior proposal in the final rules section (68 FR 17308;
April 9, 2003).  The direct final rule provides a detailed
rationale for authorization.  Unless adverse comments are
received by May 9, 2003, the direct final rule will become
effective June 9, 2003.

"Nebraska: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revision"
April 10, 2003 (68 FR 17576)

EPA proposed to grant final authorization to the hazardous waste
program revisions submitted by the State of Nebraska.  EPA
authorized the state's program revisions as a direct final rule
without prior proposal in the final rules section (68 FR 17553;
April 10, 2003).  The direct final rule provides a detailed
rationale for authorization.  Unless adverse comments are
received by May 12, 2003, the direct final rule will become
effective June 9, 2003.

"Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management
Program Revision"
April 10, 2003 (68 FR 17577)

EPA proposed to grant final authorization to the hazardous waste
program revisions submitted by the State of Utah.  EPA authorized
the state's program revisions as a direct final rule without
prior proposal in the final rules section (68 FR 17556; April 10,
2003).  The direct final rule provides a detailed rationale for
authorization.  Unless adverse comments are received by May 12,
2003, the direct final rule will become effective June 9, 2003.

"Tennessee: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revisions"
April 11, 2003 (68 FR 17767)

EPA proposed to grant final authorization to the hazardous waste
program revisions submitted by the State of Tennessee.  EPA
authorized the state's program revisions as a direct final rule
without prior proposal in the final rules section (68 FR 17748;
April 11, 2003).  The direct final rule provides a detailed
rationale for authorization.  Unless adverse comments are
received by May 12, 2003, the direct final rule will become
effective June 10, 2003.

"Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for the IBM Semiconductor
Manufacturing Facility in Hopewell Junction, New York"
April 14, 2003 (68 FR 18051)

EPA issued this proposal to supplement the previously published
proposed rule for this pilot project under the Project eXcellence
and Leadership Program (Project XL) (66 FR 30349; June 6, 2001).
This rulemaking effort will allow for the implementation of a
pilot project under Project XL to provide site-specific
regulatory flexibility under RCRA for the International Business
Machines Corporation (IBM) East Fishkill semiconductor
manufacturing facility in Hopewell Junction, New York.  Written
comments must be received on or before May 14, 2003.

"Hazardous Waste Management Program: Final Authorization of State
Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions for State of Texas"
April 15, 2003 (68 FR 18177)

EPA proposed to grant final authorization to the hazardous waste
program revisions submitted by the State of Texas.  EPA
authorized the state's program revisions as a direct final rule
without prior proposal in the final rules section (68 FR 18126;
April 15, 2003).  The direct final rule provides a detailed
rationale for authorization.  Unless adverse comments are
received by May 15, 2003, the direct final rule will become
effective June 16, 2003.

CERCLA

"Establishment and Meeting of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
on All Appropriate Inquiry"
April 7, 2003 (68 FR 16747)

EPA announced that it is establishing the Negotiated Rulemaking
Committee On All Appropriate Inquiry.  EPA determined that this
committee is in the public interest and will assist the Agency in
performing its duties as prescribed in the Small Business
Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act.
Negotiations will begin in April 2003 and conclude by December
2003.  The first meeting will be held on April 29 and 30, 2003.

"National Priorities List (NPL) for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste
Sites, Proposed Rule No. 39"
April 30, 2003 (68 FR 23094)

EPA proposed to add 14 new sites to the General Superfund
Section of the NPL.  Comments regarding these proposed listings
must be submitted on or before June 30, 2003.

NOTICES

RCRA

"Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; Part B Permit Application, Permit
Modifications, and Special Permits"
April 2, 2003 (68 FR 16021)

EPA announced that the following Information Collection Request
(ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval: "Part B Permit Application, Permit
Modifications, and Special Permits," ICR Number 1573.10, OMB
Number 2050-0009.  The current expiration date for this ICR is
March 31, 2003.  Written comments must be submitted on or before
May 2, 2003.

"Science Advisory Board; Request for Nominations for Experts for
a Panel on Multimedia, Multipathway, and Multireceptor Risk
Assessment (3MRA) Modeling System"
April 11, 2003 (68 FR 17797)

EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) announced the formation of a
new panel to review the technical validity of the Multimedia,
Multipathway, and Multireceptor Risk Assessment (3MRA) Modeling
System for setting national risk-based regulations on the waste
program and is soliciting nominations to establish the members.
Nominations should be submitted no later than May 2, 2003.

CERCLA

"Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Brownfields Program Revitalization Grantee
Reporting"
April 4, 2003 (68 FR 16508)

EPA announced that it is planning to submit the following
proposed ICR to OMB for review and approval: "Brownfields Program
Revitalization Grantee Reporting," EPA ICR Number 2104.01.
Before submitting the ICR to OMB, EPA is soliciting comments.
Comments must be submitted on or before June 3, 2003.

"Notice of Disclosure of Confidential Business Information
Obtained Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act to EPA Contractors Booz Allen
Hamilton, Incorporated and ASRC Aerospace Corporation"
April 7, 2003 (68 FR 16795)

EPA announced disclosure to its contractors, Booz Allen
Hamilton, Incorporated and ASRC Aerospace Corporation, of
Superfund confidential business information which has been
submitted to EPA Region 1, Office of Site Remediation and
Restoration, Search and Cost Recovery Section.  Written comments
must be submitted on or before April 17, 2003.

"Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) or Superfund, Section 311(c); Request for
Applications (RFA)-Grants"
April 22, 2003 (68 FR 19813)

EPA announced that it began accepting proposals from non-profit
organizations and educational institutions for grants to support
research on improving meaningful non-federal stakeholder
involvement in decisions concerning the cleanup of hazardous
waste at federal facilities.  These applications must be
submitted on or before June 23, 2003.

ALL PROGRAMS

"Agency Information Collection Activities OMB Responses"
April 30, 2003 (68 FR 23123)

This document announced OMB responses to Agency clearance
requests, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).   Specifically, ICR Number 1363.12,"Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting, Recordkeeping, Supplier Notification
and Petitions under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)," was approved March 10,
2003.  This ICR, OMB Number 2070-0093, expires October 31, 2003.
Also, ICR Number 1704.06, "Alternative Threshold for Low Annual
Reportable Amounts; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting under
Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Act (EPCRA)," was approved March 10, 2003.  This ICR, OMB Number
2070-0143, expires October 31, 2003.   Also, ICR Number 2059.01,
"Tribal Lands Hazardous Waste Sites Census," was approved March
18, 2003.  This ICR, OMB Number 2050-0189, expires March 31,
2006.  Finally, ICR Number 2076.01, "National Waste Minimization
Partnership Program," was approved April 10, 2003.  This ICR, OMB
Number 2050-0190, expires April 30, 2006.

"Workshop on Asbestos Mechanisms of Toxicity"
April 30, 2003 (68 FR 23133)

EPA announced a workshop to address the mechanisms of asbestos
toxicity and to review the most recent science on asbestos.  The
purpose of the workshop is to discuss the molecular induction of
asbestos related disease, lung/pleural pathogenesis, and the
extrapolation of a dose response relationship.

SETTLEMENTS AND CONSENT ORDERS

"Proposed Lessee Agreement; Allied-Signal"
April 9, 2003 (68 FR 17377)

"Consent Decree; United States v. BD Oil Gathering, Inc."
April 9, 2003 (68 FR 17399)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Colonial Pipeline Company"
April 9, 2003 (68 FR 17400)

"Proposed Settlement Agreement; Anniston Lead Superfund Site"
April 16, 2003 (68 FR 18640)

"Proposed Administrative Settlement; Joyce National Powder
Company Superfund Site"
April 16, 2003 (68 FR 18641)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Kayser-Roth Corp."
April 17, 2003 (68 FR 19006)

"Proposed Settlement Agreement; Farmland Industries, Inc., et
al."
April 17, 2003 (68 FR 19006)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Mattiace Industries, Inc., et
al."
April 17, 2003 (68 FR 19007)

"Proposed Administrative Past Cost Settlement; Ohio Drum
Superfund Site"
April 23, 2003 (68 FR 19997)

"Consent Decree; United States v. CHS Holding Corp."
April 24, 2003 (68 FR 20172)

"Settlement Agreement; Kmart Corp., et al."
April 24, 2003 (68 FR 20172)

"Consent Decree; United States and State of Missouri v. Newton
County, Missouri"
April 24, 2003 (68 FR 20173)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Quemetco Metals Limited, Inc.,
et al."
April 24, 2003 (68 FR 20173)