Monthly Hotline Report
                                
                            July 1999
                                
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HOTLINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RCRA

1. Residues From the Trial Burn of Listed Hazardous Wastes

  To obtain a RCRA permit for a hazardous waste incinerator,
permit applicants must conduct a trial burn to demonstrate that
their incinerator has the ability to burn wastes, cleanse
combustion gases, and emit only harmless quantities of pollutants
to the atmosphere (40 CFR Section 270.62(b)).  For example, a
facility seeking a RCRA incinerator permit mixes a listed Section
261.33 chemical reagent with sand for the purposes of feeding it
into the combustion chamber of the incinerator during a trial
burn.  The mixture of the chemical reagent and the sand is a
listed hazardous waste per Section 261.3(a)(2)(iv).  Is the
residue from the trial burn of this hazardous waste mixture also
a listed hazardous waste?

  The residue from the trial burn of the hazardous waste mixture
is a listed hazardous waste via the derived-from rule (Section
261.3(c)(2)(i)).  A permit applicant is not absolved from
identifying solid and hazardous waste generated from a trial
burn.  According to the derived-from rule, any solid waste
generated from the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous
waste, including any sludge, spill residue, ash, emission control
dust, or leachate is a hazardous waste (Section 261.3(c)(2)(i)).
Therefore, ash residue from the incineration of a listed
hazardous waste is subject to regulation as a hazardous waste.

UST

2. Septic Tank Exclusion for Underground Storage Tanks

  A septic tank is a water-tight, covered receptacle designed to
receive or process, through liquid separation or biological
digestion, the sewage discharged from a building sewer.  The
effluent from such a receptacle is distributed for disposal
through the soil, and settled solids and scum from the tank are
pumped out periodically and hauled to a treatment facility (40
CFR Section 280.12).  The definition of an underground storage
tank (UST) specifically excludes septic tanks; therefore, septic
tanks are not subject to any Part 280 requirements (RCRA Section
9001(1)(C) and Section 280.12).  Does the septic tank exclusion
apply to all septic tanks, or only to those that are residential
septic tanks?  Is the septic tank exclusion limited to the septic
tank, or does the exclusion include the entire septic tank
system?

  The legislative history of the septic tank exclusion indicates
that Congress intended this exclusion to apply to all septic
tanks, not just residential tanks (52 FR 12662, 12691;
April 17, 1987).  Whether the entire septic tank system is
excluded depends on the status of the septic tank itself.  EPA
only regulates tank systems under Part 280 if the tank meets the
definition of an UST in Section 280.12.  Since septic tanks are
specifically excluded from the definition of UST, the entire
septic system, including such components as a distribution box,
dosing tank, and grease trap, is excluded.

CERCLA

3. Role of the Baseline Risk Assessment in Superfund Response Actions

  The purpose of the Superfund program is to address threats to
human health or the environment resulting from releases or
potential releases of hazardous substances from abandoned or
uncontrolled contaminated sites.  EPA performs a baseline risk
assessment during the remedial investigation stage of the
Superfund response process to examine the potential health risks
from exposure to chemicals found at a site if EPA takes no
cleanup action (40 CFR Section 300.430(d)(4)).  How does EPA
perform a baseline risk assessment and use and document the
results of the baseline risk assessment in the Superfund response
process?

  A baseline risk assessment is the estimation of potential
health risks resulting from exposure to chemicals found at a site
if EPA takes no cleanup action.  It includes four steps: data
collection and evaluation, exposure assessment, toxicity
assessment, and risk characterization.  In the first step, risk
assessors evaluate data from samples collected at the site to
determine the type and amount of chemicals present.  In the
second step, risk assessors determine the potential for people or
animals to come in contact with chemicals found at the site.  As
part of an "exposure assessment," the risk assessor looks at
which media are contaminated (e.g., soil, air, and water) and the
potential for exposure to those media (e.g., people drinking
groundwater).  In the third step, risk assessors gather
information regarding the toxicity of the chemicals identified in
the data collection and evaluation process.  EPA has performed
toxicity assessments for numerous chemicals and has made
available the resulting information following extensive peer
review.  At some sites, however, there may be significant data
analysis issues that should be addressed by an experienced
toxicologist.  Finally, risk assessors combine, evaluate, and
summarize the data collected in the first three steps to
determine the overall risk posed to the community if the site is
not cleaned up.

  Though the process for conducting baseline risk assessments is
generally standardized, baseline risk assessments may vary both
in detail and extent to which qualitative and quantitative
analyses are used, depending on the complexity and particular
circumstances of the site.  They often provide the basis for
determining whether a remedial action is warranted at a site.
The results of the baseline risk assessment can also be used, in
combination with chemical-specific applicable or relevant and
appropriate requirements (ARARs), to help establish preliminary
cleanup levels for use in evaluating remedial alternatives during
the feasibility study (FS).

  Generally, the "Summary of Site Risks" section of the record of
decision (ROD) describes the results of the baseline risk
assessment in its discussion of the risks associated with current
and future land use.  In addition, the ROD should include an
explanation of how the remedy will eliminate, reduce, or control
unacceptable risks identified in the baseline risk assessment.


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RCRA

TITLE: Report on Emergency Incidents at Hazardous Waste
Combustion Facilities and Other Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Facilities (TSDFs)
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-R-99-014


This report provides a compilation of information on reported
emergency incidents at hazardous waste combustion facilities and
other RCRA TSDFs.  It is limited to emergency incidents such as
fires, explosions, hazardous waste spills, or unauthorized
releases of hazardous waste.  The report covers the period from
December 1977 through August 1995 with several incidents
occurring before the enactment of RCRA.

TITLE: Publications on Mining Waste Management in Indian Country
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-B-99-006
URL: http://www.epa.gov/tribalmsw/thirds/remine.htm

This document provides descriptions of EPA publications designed
to assist tribal leaders, environmental personnel, and the
general public with mining and mineral processing issues.
Specifically, the publications address mining source reduction
and recycling opportunities, innovative waste management
techniques, mineral processing of specific ores, and EPA's mining
research and waste management activities.  The listing includes
ordering information and Internet availability for each document.

TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet: Hazardous Waste Listing
Determination for Two Dye and Pigment Wastes
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-037


This document briefly reviews EPA's proposal to list two dye and
pigment wastes as hazardous wastes, and the decision not to list
one other waste.  The fact sheet provides background information
regarding the legal history leading to this proposal, and
summarizes the major aspects of the proposed listings.

TITLE: El Caso del Circulo Roto (Spanish translation of Case of
the Broken Loop)
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-K-98-002s


This Spanish translation of the activity guide targets students
in grades 4-6, and is included in the Planet Protectors Club Kit,
EPA530-E-98-002.  The activity guide encourages kids to solve
puzzles, and learn about conserving natural resources through
recycling, reuse, and composting.

TITLE: Sigue el Rastro! (Spanish Translation of Follow That
Trail!)
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-K-98-001s


This Spanish translation of the activity guide targets students
in grades K-3, and is included in the Planet Protectors Club Kit,
EPA530-E-98-002.  The activity guide allows kids to learn about
conserving natural resources through recycling, reuse, and
composting.

TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet: Some Used Lamps Are Universal
Wastes
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-024


This fact sheet briefly summarizes the hazardous waste lamp final
rule,
EPA530-Z-99-005, published in the July 6, 1999, Federal Register
(64 FR 36466).  EPA has determined that regulating these lamps as
a universal waste encourages better management of them, and makes
federal requirements for this waste more consistent with many
state programs.

TITLE: Guidance for Conducting Inspections of Federal Facilities
for Compliance with Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA)
PUBLICATION DATE: May 1999
AVAILABILITY: Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: N/A
URL: http://es.epa.gov/oeca/fedfac/policy/policy.html

This document is intended to assist EPA and state compliance
inspectors to determine compliance with EPA guidelines on
procuring recycled content products by all federal facilities.

TITLE: Environmental Fact Sheet: Ideas to Reduce Reporting
Requirements at Hazardous Waste Facilities
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-036


This fact sheet summarizes EPA's efforts to fulfill the goals of
the Paperwork Reduction Act by reducing the regulatory burden
associated with hazardous waste management regulations.  The
document lists several burden reduction ideas, including
incorporation of electronic reporting, reduction of reporting
requirements, lengthening periods between facility self-
inspections, and streamlining land disposal restrictions
notification, determination, and certification requirements.

TITLE: RCRA Cleanup Reforms
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA530-F-99-018


This fact sheet summarizes the RCRA Ceanup Reforms Initiative,
which is designed to achieve faster, more efficient cleanups at
RCRA sites.

TITLE: CLU-IN: Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information, World Wide
Web Site
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-F-99-002
URL: www.clu-in.org

This fact sheet discusses and explains how to access information
through the CLU-IN website.

CERCLA

TITLE: Common Contaminants Found at Superfund Sites
PUBLICATION DATE: March 1998
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 217, EPA540-R-98-008, OSWER 9203.1-17A

This document consists of contaminant fact sheets and public
health statements prepared by the Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR). The chemical fact sheets are based on
ATSDR's technical toxicological profiles that summarize the
potential adverse health effects associated with exposure to
hazardous substances.

TITLE: Superfund/Oil Program Implementation Manual Fiscal Year
99/00
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1998
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 201, EPA540-R-98-001, OSWER 9200.3-14-1E-
P

This document includes program implementation guidance for the
following offices: OERR, OSRE, FFRRO, FFEO, and the Oil Program.
It includes a managers' schedule of significant events, a brief
description of the background of the programs, the program goals
and priorities, program planning and reporting requirements, and
financial management.  This document also contains several
appendices that provide further guidance on the Superfund
reforms, and definitions for enforcement, community involvement,
and federal facilities.

TITLE: Regional Site Assessment Priorities Plans
PUBLICATION DATE: September 1998
AVAILABILITY: NTIS
NTIS ORDER NO.: PB98-963 255, EPA 540-F-98-040, OSWER 9200.1-25P

This memo addresses the backlog of sites currently in CERCLIS,
deferred to RCRA, and sites which will be entered into CERCLIS in
the near future. Regions were asked to assess how they evaluated
sites and placed them into CERCLIS and submit a draft plan to
Headquarters, so a more efficient system of placing sites into
CERCLIS could be developed nationally. The memo also includes a
draft outline of the information that should be submitted to
Headquarters.

TITLE: Interim Policy on the Use of Permanent Relocations as Part
of Superfund Remedial Actions
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA540-F-98-033, OSWER 9355.0-71P
URL: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/tools/topics/relocation

This interim policy provides direction to EPA regional decision
makers on when to consider permanent relocation as part of a
Superfund remedial action.

TITLE: Loring Air Force Base: Cooperation and Commitment
Transforms a Military Installation
PUBLICATION DATE: July 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003k
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process at Loring Air Force Base.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Wurtsmith Air Force Base: Community
Cleans Up from Cleanup
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003b
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at Wurtsmith Air Force Base.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Naval Air Station Cecil Field: Strong
Partnership Moves Cleanup Forward
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003h
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at Naval Air Station Cecil Field.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Plattsburgh Air Force Base: On the Fast
Track to Reuse and Economic Development
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003d
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at Plattsburgh Air Force Base.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Umatilla Chemical Depot: Application of
Innovative Technologies Will Avoid More than $13 Million in Costs
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003c
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at Umatilla Chemical Depot.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Bergstrom Air Force Base: Teamwork
Yields Major Benefits to Austin, Texas
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003a
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at Bergstrom Air Force Base.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story U.S. Army Cameron Station: Team Effort
Converts Base for Use by Local Residents
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003f
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at U.S. Army Cameron Station.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Fort Ord: Setting the Pace for Cleanup
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003j
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of theBRAC
process at Fort Ord.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Mare Island Naval Shipyard: A Vibrant
New Neighborhood
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003e
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at Mare Island Naval Shipyard.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Newark Air Force Base: The Nation's
First Privatized Air Force Base
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003g
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at Newark Air Force Base.

TITLE: BRAC Success Story Tooele Army Depot: Partnership is the
Key to Success
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-F-98-003i
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/success.htm

This fact sheet discusses the progress and success of the BRAC
process at Tooele Army Depot.

TITLE: Partners in Progress: EPA Update on Federal Facility
Cleanup and Reuse
PUBLICATION DATE: October 1998
AVAILABILITY: Internet
ORDER NO.: EPA505-B-98-002
URL: http://www.epa.gov/swerffrr/newslet.htm

This fact sheet discusses key events and accomplishments in the
Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO).  It also
contains a question and answer section, a success story, and a
community involvement section.

TITLE: Cost Estimating Tools and Resources for Addressing Sites
under the Brownfields Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: April 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-99-001

This guide is part of a series of documents to help communities,
states, municipalities, and the private sector address
brownfields sites.  This document contains information on cost-
estimating tools and resources for addressing cleanup costs at
brownfields sites.

TITLE: Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up
Iron and Steel Mill Sites under the Brownfields Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1998
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-007

This document provides guidance on the technical issues involved
in assessing and cleaning up iron and steel mill sites through
the brownfields program.

TITLE: Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up
Metal Finishing Sites under the Brownfields Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: March 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-006

This document provides guidance on the technical issues involved
in assessing and cleaning up metal finishing sites through the
brownfields program.

TITLE: Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up
Automotive Repair Sites under the Brownfields Initiative
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA625-R-98-008

This document provides guidance on the technical issues involved
in assessing and cleaning up automotive repair sites through the
brownfields program.

TITLE: Solidification/Stabilization Resource Guide
PUBLICATION DATE: April 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-B-99-002

This document contains abstracts of various documents addressing
solidification/stabilization technologies for the remediation of
CERCLA, RCRA, and UST sites.

TITLE: Multi-Phase Extraction: State-of-the-Practice
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: NSCEP
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA542-R-99-004

This report describes the state-of-the-practice for multi-phase
extraction (MPE) of contaminated soil and groundwater, focusing
primarily on the application and use of MPE at sites with
halogenated volatile organic compounds.  MPE involves
simultaneous extraction of soil vapor and groundwater to
remediate both types of contaminated media.  This document also
includes a description of the MPE technology, MPE vendor
information, detailed case studies where MPE has been used, and a
reference list.

EPCRA

TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within
the Polychlorinated Alkanes Category and Guidance for Reporting
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-007
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories.  At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the polychlorinated alkanes category.
Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well
as guidance to aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Section
313: List of Toxic Chemicals within the Chlorophenols Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-013
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories.  At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the chlorophenols category.  Included
is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as
guidance to aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within
the Ethylenebisdithiocarbamic Acid Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-012
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories. At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the ethylbisdithiocarbamic acid
category.  Included is a list of the chemicals within this
category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within
the Glycol Ethers Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-006
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories.  At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the glycol ethers category.  Included
is a list of the chemicals within this category as well as
guidance to aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within
the Nicotine and Salts Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-010
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories.  At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the nicotine and salts category.
Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well
as guidance to aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within
the Water Dissociable Nitrate Compounds Category and Guidance for
Reporting
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-008
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994, EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories.  At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the water dissociable nitrate compounds
category.  Included is a list of the chemicals within this
category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: Guidance for Reporting Toxic
Chemicals within the Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-009
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994 EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories.  At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the polycyclic aromatic compounds
category.  Included is a list of the chemicals within this
category as well as guidance to aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory: List of Toxic Chemicals within
the Strychnine and Salts Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-R-99-011
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994 EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories.  At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the strychnine and salts category.
Included is a list of the chemicals within this category as well
as guidance to aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: Toxics Release Inventory List of Toxic Chemicals within
Warfarin Category
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline/Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA745-B-99-011
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

On November 30, 1994 EPA added 286 chemicals and chemical
categories.  At the time the chemicals were added EPA indicated
that they would develop guidance for reporting on these
categories.  This document provides a framework for the reporting
of toxic chemicals within the warfarin category.  Included is a
list of the chemicals within this category as well as guidance to
aid in accurate reporting.

TITLE: 1998 EPCRA Section 313 Question and Answer Crosswalk
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Internet
EPA ORDER NO.: N/A
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri/guidance.htm

This document provides a list of questions and answers included
in the 1998 EPCRA Section 313 Questions and Answers document,
their source; the type, if any, of changes made; and a
description of any substantive edits made to the document.

CAA

TITLE: Addressing Year 2000 Issues in Small and Medium-Sized
Facilities that Handle Chemicals
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1999
AVAILABILITY: Hotline
EPA ORDER NO.: EPA550-F-99-011
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/whatnew.htm

This document outlines a process for protecting the continuity of
the process safety systems in your facility from potential Y2K
problems. The document includes a checklist of typical in-plant
systems potentially vulnerable to disruptions, guidelines for
evaluating the effect on safety and deciding priorities, sources
for obtaining Y2K related materials, a list of key dates that may
cause disruption and a guide for communicating facility
activities to employees and the community.


FEDERAL REGISTERS

Federal Register Availability

FINAL RULES

RCRA

"Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous
Waste Program; Hazardous Waste Lamps; Final Rule"
July 6, 1999 (64 FR 36466)

EPA added hazardous waste lamps to the federal list of
universal wastes regulated under the RCRA.  The Agency concluded
that regulating spent hazardous waste lamps as a universal waste
under 40 CFR Part 273 will lead to better management of these
lamps and will facilitate compliance with hazardous waste
requirements.  EPA promulgated less stringent standards for
handlers of universal wastes for storing, transporting, and
collecting these wastes.  The final rule is effective on January
6, 2000.

"Project XL Rulemaking for New York State Public Utilities;
Hazardous Waste Management Systems; Final Rule"
July 12, 1999 (64 FR 37624)

EPA allowed participating New York State Utilities to
consolidate hazardous waste, which they generate at remote
locations, at designated Utility-Owned Central Collection
Facilities (UCCFs) for up to 90 days subject to specified
requirements.  EPA promulgated this rule to implement an XL
project for Utilities in New York State.  The terms of the XL
project are defined in the Final Project Agreement (FPA) which is
scheduled to be signed on July 12, 1999.  The requirements of
this rule will not take effect in New York State until it adopts
the requirements as state law.  The final rule is effective on
January 10, 2000.

CERCLA

"National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites;
Final Rule"
July 22, 1999 (64 FR 39878)

This rule adds a total of 15 new sites to the NPL: 13 sites
to the General Superfund Section of the NPL and two sites to the
Federal Facilities Section of the NPL.

All Programs

"Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative
Assessment of Civil Penalties, Issuance of Compliance or
Corrective Action Orders, and the Revocation, Termination or
Suspension of Permits; Final Rule"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40138)

EPA revised the Consolidated Rules of Practice (CROP),
including expansion of these procedural rules to include certain
permit revocation, termination and suspension actions, and new
rules for administrative proceedings not governed by section 554
of the Administrative Procedure Act.  The Rule removed
inconsistencies, fills in gaps in the CROP by codifying accepted
procedures, and make the CROP more clear and easily understood.
This rule is effective August 23, 1999.

PROPOSED RULES

RCRA

"Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of
Hazardous Waste; Dye and Pigment Industries; Land Disposal
Restrictions for Newly Identified Wastes; CERCLA Hazardous
Substance Designation and Reportable Quantities; Proposed Rule"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40192)

EPA proposed to list two of three wastes from the dyes and
pigment industries as hazardous wastes under RCRA.  EPA proposed
concentration-based listings for the two wastes, such that waste
generators have the option of determining that their specific
waste is nonhazardous.  To classify their waste as nonhazardous,
generators must determine the levels of constituents in their
wastes, and certify to EPA that their wastes are below the
regulatory levels of concern.  EPA is accepting comments on this
proposed rule until September 21, 1999.

"Project XL Site-Specific Rulemaking for University Laboratories
at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA; the
Boston College, Chesnut Hill, MA; and the University of Vermont,
Burlington, VT; Proposed Rule"
July 27, 1999 (64 FR 40696)

EPA proposed to implement a project under Project XL program
that would provide regulatory flexibility under RCRA as amended
for the University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA, Boston
College, Chestnut Hill, MA and the University of Vermont,
Burlington, VT (the Universities).  The principal objective of
this project is to pilot a flexible, performance-based system for
managing laboratory waste.  EPA provided regulatory flexibility
to allow the participating laboratories at the Universities to
replace existing requirements for hazardous waste generators with
a comprehesive Laboratory Environmental Management Plan designed
for each university.  The terms of the overall XL project are
contained in the Final Project Agreement (FPA) on which EPA is
also requesting comments.  Comments on this proposed rule must be
received by August 26, 1999.

CERCLA

"National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites;
Proposed Rule"
July 22, 1999 (64 FR 39886)

This rule proposes to add 11 new sites to the NPL: 10 sites
are being proposed to the General Superfund Section of the NPL
and one site is being proposed to the Federal Facilities Section.
Comments regarding any of these proposed listings must be
submitted on or before September 20, 1999.

"National Priorities List; Mason County Landfill Superfund Site"
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40328)

Notice of Intent to Delete.

NOTICES

RCRA

"Transfer of Confidential Business Information to Contractors"
July 7, 1999 (64 FR 36682)

EPA transferred to its contractors, ERG Inc. and Science
Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Confidential
Business Information (CBI) that has been or will be submitted to
EPA under Section 3007 of RCRA.

"Underground Injection Control Program, Hazardous Waste Injection
Restrictions; Petition for Exemption-Class I Hazardous Waste
Injection; ASARCO Inc."
July 12, 1999 (64 FR 37532)

EPA granted an exemption from the land disposal restrictions
(LDR) to ASARCO, Inc., for three Class I injection wells located
at Amarillo, Texas.  ASARCO adequately demonstrated to the
satisfaction of EPA that, to a reasonable degree of certainty,
there will be no migration of hazardous constituents from the
injection zone for as long as the waste remains hazardous.  This
final decision allows ASARCO, Inc. to inject hazardous wastes
into three Class I hazardous waste injection wells until July 1,
2009, unless EPA moves to terminate the exemption under
provisions of 40 CFR Section 148.24.

"RCRA Subtitle C Waste Facility Social Siting Criteria
Stakeholders' Roundtable"
July 13, 1999 (64 FR 37784)

EPA announced it will hold a roundtable discussion on
community quality of life issues (i.e., cultural, social,
economic, and nuisance) related to the siting of RCRA Subtitle C
hazardous waste facilities.  The roundtable panel will include
individuals who have substantial experience in many aspects of
facility siting.  The purpose of this roundtable panel is to
offer their own evaluations and suggestions on an EPA draft
social siting criteria brochure and possible mechanisms and tools
for conflict resolution regarding facility siting.  The meeting
will be held on July 27, 1999.

"Agency Information Collection Activities: Continuing Collection;
Comment Request; Part B: Permit Application, Permit
Modifications and Special Permits"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39986)

EPA announced it is planning to submit the following
continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act) 44 U.S.C. 3501) : Part B Permit Application,
Permit Modifications and Special Permits, EOA ICR #1573.05, OMB
No. 2050-0009 expires on December 31, 1999.  EPA solicited
comments on specific aspects of the proposed information
collection which must be submitted by September 21, 1999.

"Potential Revisions to the Land Disposal Restrictions Mercury
Treatment Standards; Extension of Comment Period"
July 27, 1999 (64 FR 40534)

EPA extended the comment period for the Agency's request for
comment on potential revisions to the mercury-bearing hazardous
waste regulations presented in an advanced notice of proposed
rulemaking (ANPRM) published May 28, 1999 (64 FR 28949).  The
ANPRM requested comment on EPA's waste generation and treatment
data for mercury-bearing hazardous waste, as well as on technical
and policy issues regarding mercury waste treatment, and
potential avenues by which current mercury treatment standards
might be revised.  The comment period was extended from July 27,
1999 to October 25, 1999.

CERCLA

"Notice of Citizens Advisory Committee on Public Health Service
(PHS) Activities and Research at Department of Energy (DOE)
Sites; Hanford Health Effects Subcommittee"
July 6, 1999 (64 FR 36360)

ATSDR and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announce a
meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee on PHS Activities and
Research at DOE Sites Hanford Health Effects Subcommittee at 8:30
a.m.- 5 p.m., July 22, 1999, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 23, 1999
at the Double Tree Hotel Spokane City Center, North 322 Spokane
Falls Court, Spokane, Washington 99201.

"Notice of National Superfund Permanent Relocation Interim
Policy"
July 8, 1999 (64 FR 37012)

EPA has developed and is requesting comment on the "Interim
Policy on the Use of Permanent Relocations as Part of Superfund
Remedial Actions."  This policy provides direction to EPA staff
on when to consider permanent relocation of residents and
businesses living near or on National Priorities List (NPL) sites
as part of a Superfund remedial action.

"Notice of Availability and Request for Comments on a Draft
Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment
for the May 16, 1997, Texaco Pipeline Company Lake Barre,
Louisiana Oil Spill"
July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38182)

EPA is announcing the availability of a draft Damage
Assessment and Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment, and
30-day period for public comment on the plan.  This document was
prepared to address natural resource injuries and losses of
service following the May 1997 pipeline rupture and subsequent
discharge of crude oil into Lake Barre, Louisiana.  It presents
the Trustees' assessment of the natural resource injuries and
losses of service attributable to this incident, and their
proposed plan to restore, replace, or acquire resources or
services equivalent to those lost.  The Trustees will consider
comments received during the public comment period before
finalizing the document.  Comments must be submitted in writing
on or before August 16, 1999.

"Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act"
July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40899)

Notice is given that the Department of Justice, in response
to a request from citizens, has decided to extend the public
comment period on the proposed consent decree in United States v.
Tucson Airport Authority, et. al., which was lodged on June 17,
1999.  The Department of Justice will receive comments relating
to the proposed Airport Property Decree for a period of 90 days
from the June 23, 1999, date of publication of notice.

"Extension of Public Comment Period under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act"
July 29, 1999 (64 FR 41137)

Notice is given that the Department of Justice, in response
to a request from an interested party, has decided to extend the
public comment period on the proposed consent decree in United
States v. Horsehead Industries, Inc., which was lodged on June
10, 1999.  The Department of Justice will receive comments
relating to the consent decree until August 25, 1999.

EPCRA

"Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Request for Comment on Renewal
Information Collection"
July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40862)

EPA is seeking public comment and information on the
Information Collection Request (ICR) for Toxic Chemical Release
Reporting (EPA ICR No. 1363.07, OMB No. 2070-0093).  This ICR
involves a collection activity that is currently approved and
scheduled to expire on April 30, 2000.  The ICR describes the
nature of the information collection activity and its expected
burden and costs.  Comments may be submitted by mail,
electronically, or in person.  Written comments must be received
on or before September 27, 1999.

CAA

"Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management
Programs Under Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act as
Amended; Confidential Business Information"
July 29, 1999 (64 FR 41111)

EPA informed submitters of risk management plans (RMPs)
containing information claimed or designated as confidential
business information (CBI) that EPA will be distributing RMPs,
including the confidential information they may contain, to
another federal agency, the Chemical Safety and Hazard
Investigation Board.

ALL PROGRAMS

"Calculation of the Economic Benefit of Noncompliance in EPA's
Civil Penalty Enforcement Cases"
July 21, 1999 (64 FR 39135)

EPA extended the deadline for comments for document
published on June 18, 1999 (64 FR 32948) on how the Agency
calculates the economic benefit obtained by regulated entities as
a result of violation environmental requirements.  The deadline
for comment was extended from July 30, 1999, to September 30,
1999.

ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENTS AND CONSENT DECREES

RCRA

"Consent Decree; United States v. Denver Water Board"
July 19, 1999 (64 FR 38694)

CERCLA

"Proposed Administrative Settlement; Koppers Charleston Superfund
Site"
July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35656)

"Withdrawal of Proposed Administrative Settlement; Old ATC
Refinery Superfund Site"
July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35657)

"Proposed De Minimis Administrative Settlement; Woodward Metal
Processing Superfund Site"
July 1, 1999 (64 FR 35657)

"Consent Decree; United States v. PP&L, Inc."
July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36041)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Gene T. Jones, et. al."
July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36041)

"Consent Decree; United States v. BASF Corporation, successor to
Cook Paint and Varnish Company."
July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36042)

"Consent Decree; United States v. SPS Technologies, Inc."
July 2, 1999 (64 FR 36042)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Cantrell, et. al."
July 6, 1999 (64 FR 36399)

"Proposed De Minimis Administrative Settlement; Malvern TCE
Superfund Site"
July 7, 1999 (64 FR 36685)

"Proposed Administrative Settlement; A & D Barrel & Drum
Superfund Site"
July 12, 1999 (64 FR 37532)

"Proposed Administrative Settlement; Voda Petroleum Inc.
Superfund Site"
July 14, 1999 (64 FR 37980)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Meydenbauer Development Co."
July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38216)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Robert Neal"
July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38216)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Waste Management Disposal
Services of Pennsylvania, Inc."
July 15, 1999 (64 FR 38217)

"Proposed Administrative Settlement; South Bay Asbestos Superfund
Site"
July 16, 1999 (64 FR 38424)

"Consent Decress; United States v. Denver Water Board"
July 19, 1999 (64 FR 38694)

"Proposed Administrative Settlement; Sun Laboratories Superfund
Site"
July 20, 1999 (64 FR 38906)

"Proposed Cost Recovery Settlement; Williams Gas Pipelines
Central, Inc. Compressor Station Sites"
July 20, 1999 (64 FR 38906)

"Proposed Settlement; Clearwater Finishing Site"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991)

"Notice to Rescind Federal Register Notice Dated June 16, 1999,
Proposing Administrative Settlements for John P. Saad Superfund
Site"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991)

"Proposed Amendment to CERCLA Administrative De Minimis
Settlement; Waste, Inc."
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 39991)

"Consent Decree; United States v. FMC Corporation"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40043)

"Consent Decree; United States and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe v.
Homestake Mining Company of California"
July 23, 1999 (64 FR 40044)

"Proposed De Minimis Administrative Settlement; Lakeland Disposal
Service Inc., Superfund Site"
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40372)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Bronson Plating Company, et.
al."
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40390)

"Administrative Settlement; Liquidated Sites"
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40390)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Coon Refrigeration, et. al."
July 26, 1999 (64 FR 40391)

"Consent Decree; United States v. Burgess Brothers, Inc."
July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40897)

"Consent Decree; United States and State of New York v.
Occidental Chem. Corp. and Olin Corp."
July 28, 1999 (64 FR 40898)


                          CALL ANALYSIS

This month, the Hotline responded to a total of 16,500 questions
and document requests.

CALLER PROFILE

RCRA/UST Hotline

Regulated Community                          2,219
Citizens                                       234
State & Local Government                       120
Native Americans                                 5
Federal Agencies                                61
Educational Institutions                        77
EPA                                             71
Media                                            6
Interest Groups                                 80
Congress                                         0
International                                    6
Other                                          215
Referrals*                                     388
Transfers to EPCRA/Superfund Hotline*           82
Document Retrieval Line*                        38
Message Retrieval Line*                        330
Mailed Document Requests*                       14

TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS                      3,946

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

Manufacturers
 Food/Tobacco                                   22
 Textiles                                        1
 Apparel                                         0
 Lumber & Wood                                   1
 Furniture                                       4
 Paper                                           6
 Printing & Publishing                           5
 Chemicals                                     110
 Petroleum & Coal                               49
 Rubber and Plastics                            15
 Leather                                         0
 Stone, Clay & Glass                             3
 Primary Metals                                 20
 Fabricated Metals                              30
 Machinery (Excluding Electrical)                5
 Electrical & Electronic Equipment               0
 Transportation Equipment                       15
 Instruments                                     1
 Misc. Manufacturing                            55
 Metal Mining                                   10
 Coal Mining                                     8
 Electricity Generating                         15
 RCRA Subtitle C                                10
 Solvent Recovery                                2
 Petroleum Bulk Storage                         31
 Chemical Distributor                            9
 Propane Retailer                               21
 POTW                                          104
Subtotal                                       552

Consultants/Engineers                        1,363
Attorneys                                       72
Citizens                                       130
Public Interest Groups                          35
Educational Institutions                        22
EPA                                             41
Federal Agencies                                36
GOCOs                                            6
Congress                                         0
State Officials/SERC                            40
Local Officials/LEPCs                            0
Fire Departments                                 8
Hospitals/Laboratories                           7
Trade Associations                               2
Union/Labor                                      1
Farmers                                         15
Distributors                                    11
Insurance Companies                              2
Media/Press                                      1
Native Americans                                 0
International                                    5
Other                                          193
Referrals*                                     199
Transfers to RCRA/UST Hotline*                 127
Document Retrieval Line*                         0
Message Retrieval Line*                        267

TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS                      3,135

*No caller profile data available.

HOTLINE TOPICS

RCRA

RCRA GENERAL                                   699
SUBTITLE C
Hazardous Waste Id. - General                1,022
  Characteristics                              494
  Listings                                     543(1)
  Mixture Rule                                  50
  Derived-From                                  38
  Contained-In Policy                          107
  Sampling                                      42
Solid and Hazardous Waste Exclusions           299(1)
Radioactive Mixed Waste                         15
Delisting Petitions                             21
Definition of Solid Waste/
Hazardous Waste Recycling                      581(1)
Large Quantity Generators                      567(1)
Small Quantity Generators                      102
CESQGs                                         106
Transporters                                    70
Exports/Imports                                 38
TSDFs
  General Facility Standards                   148
  Unit Standards                               276
  Air Emissions                                123
Combustion - General                            61
  BIFs                                          47
  Incinerators                                  47
  Draft Strategy                                 3
Waste Minimization                              24
LDR
  Applicability                                250
  Notifications/Certification                   73
  Treatment Standards                          235
Permits and Permitting                         199
State Programs                                 115
Financial Assurance                             40
Closure/Post-Closure                           108
Corrective Action                              451(1)
Enforcement                                    200
Hazardous Waste Data                            56
Test Methods                                    49
Indian Lands                                    10
Used Oil Standards                             142
Military Munitions                              15
OTHER WASTES
Ash                                              1
Bevill Amendment (Mining Waste)                 40
Medical Wastes                                 109
Oil and Gas                                     11
SUBTITLE D
Household Hazardous Wastes                     131
Subtitle D - General                           158
  Technical Standards                            8
  Industrial Wastes                             55
  Municipal Wastes                              51
  Indian Lands                                   4
  Financial Assurance                            6
Solid Waste Recycling/Markets -
  General                                      252
  Aluminum                                       6
  Batteries                                     24
  Glass                                          2
  Paper                                         17
  Plastics                                       2
  Tires                                         12
  Used Oil                                      11
Composting                                      28
Procurement                                     53
Source Reduction/Pollution Prevention           62
Grants and Financing                             8

TOTAL QUESTIONS                              8,517*
* Includes 2,793 RCRA document requests.

UST

General/Misc.                                  121
Applicability/Definitions                      111(1)
Regulated Substances                            10
Closure                                         18
1998 Deadline                                   14
Standards for New Tank Systems                  20
Tank Standards and Upgrading                    12
Replacing/Closing                               19
Release Detection                               32(1)
Reporting Requirements                          12
Operating Requirements                          12
Corrective Action for USTs                      32
Financial Responsibility                        19
Enforcement                                     36(1)
State Programs                                   7
Private Sector                                   0
Indian Lands                                     1
MTBE                                             0
LUST General/Miscellaneous                       8
  RBCA                                           4
  Technologies                                   0
  Solvency/Cost Controls                         2

TOTAL QUESTIONS                                490*
* Includes 125 UST document requests.

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW

General:
  General Title III Questions                  329
  Trade Secrets                                  4
  Enforcement                                  326(1)
  Liability/Citizen Suits                        2
  Training                                       0
  Chemical-Specific Information                 16
  Federal Facilities Executive Order            13
Emergency Planning (Sections 301-303):
  General                                       54
  Notification Requirements                     21
  SERC/LEPC Issues                              21
  EHSs/TPQs                                     40
  Risk Communication/
    Hazards Analysis                             2
  Exemptions                                     2
Emergency Release Notification (Section 304):
  General                                       64
  Notification Requirements                     90
  Reportable Quantities                         85
  CERCLA Section 103 vs. SARA Section 304       50
  ARIP/AHEDB/ERNS                                6
  Exemptions                                    17
Hazardous Chemical Reporting
(Sections 311-312):
  General                                      102
  MSDS Reporting Requirements                   74
  Tier I/II Requirements                       161
  Thresholds                                    84
  Hazard Categories                              4
  Mixtures Reporting                            22
  Exemptions                                    57
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Section 313):
  General                                      529
  AFR                                           51
  Reporting Requirements                       531(1)
  Thresholds                                   346(1)
  Form R Completion                            457(1)
  Supplier Notification                         37
  NOTEs/NOSEs/NONs                               0
  Voluntary Revisions                          173
  Pollution Prevention 33/50                    16
  Public Access to Data                         59
  TRI Database                                  27
  Petitions                                      6
  TRI Expansion                                 19
  Exemptions                                   104(1)
CAA (Section 112(r)):
  General Duty                                  38
  RMP General                                  335
  Regulated Substances/Thresholds              258(1)
  Exemptions                                    65
  Process Identification                        52(1)
  Program Levels                                 6
  Offsite Consequence Analysis                  35(1)
   Accident History                              5
  Prevention Program                            13
  Emergency Response Program                    14
  Management Program                             5
  RMP Submission                               349(1)
  Access to RMP Data                            72
  Risk Communication                             1
  State Implementation                          11
  RMP Enforcement                              162


TOTAL QUESTIONS                              5,422
*Includes 671 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
document requests.

SUPERFUND

General/Misc.                                  264
Access & Information Gathering                 121
Administrative Improvements
  General                                       15
  Environmental Justice/Brownfields             67
  SACM/Presumptive Remedies                     17
  Soil Screening Levels                         11
Administrative Record                            5
ARARs                                           62
CERCLIS                                         97
Citizen Suits                                    3
Claims Against Fund                              9
Clean-Up Costs                                  45
Clean-Up Standards                              50
Community Involvement                           15
Contract Lab Program (CLP)                      11
Contractor Indemnification                       3
Contracts                                        2
Definitions                                     19
Enforcement                                    156
Federal Facilities                              25
Hazardous Substances                           103
HRS                                              5
Liability                                       69
Local Gov't Reimbursement                        3
Natural Resource Damages                         3
NCP                                             22
Notification                                   112(1)
NPL                                             85(1)
Off Site Rule                                   23
OSHA                                             1
PA/SI                                            7
PRPs                                            21
RD/RA                                            8
Reauthorization                                  1
Remedial                                        57
Removal                                         36
RI/FS                                           29
Risk Assess./Health Effects                     39
ROD                                             58
RQ                                             146(1)
Settlements                                     49
SITE Program                                     6
State Participation                              6
State Program                                    3
TAGs                                             0
Taxes                                            0

Special Topics
  Oil Pollution Act                             18
  SPCC Regulations                             164(1)

TOTAL QUESTIONS                             2,071*
*Includes 447 Superfund document requests.
(1) Hot Topics for this month.
Topics are calculated as the summation of all questions received
by the Hotline.  A single call may result in multiple questions.

TOTAL HOTLINE QUESTIONS AND DOCUMENT REQUESTS: 16,500