APPENDIX IV 

STATE OF IDAlIO, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ) 

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

January 1,2011 through December 31, 2011 

Goal: To maintain a federally authorized hazardous waste program capable of assuring proper 

management of hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment in the State of 

Idaho. 

PREFACE: 

1. In the attached base RCRA GrantlWorkplan submitted to the U.S. EPA, 

the budget for $1,109,233 represents $712,240 or 64% from the State of 

Idaho, General Fund and U.S. EPA funding or $396,993 or 36% which 

together supports 10.59 FTE's. 

2. The total resources expended by IDEQ to implement and maintain a 

Hazardous Waste Management Program in the State ofldaho also includes 

funding from the US DOE, !NL and supports 13.57 FTEs. The total 

budget of $1 ,422,885 is included. Sources of this funding include 48% or 

$688,107 from the State of Idaho, General Fund; 30% or $421,126 from 

the U.S. EPA (which includes a grant amendment of $24,926 for the US 

DOE, !NL inspection in accordance with the Federal Facilities 

Compliance Act); and 22% or $313,652 from the U. S. DOE,!NL. These 

figures represent funding received or anticipated as of June 201 1. 

1 
RCRA Hazardous Waste Budget Detail 2011 

January 1, 2011 - December 31,2011 

Personnel 


Work Tltls 
 FTE 

,Hazardous Waste l:iclence Officer 3.89 

IHazardous Waste Permits Officer 1.79 

~~ous Waste Regulation and Poll<;'t Coordinator 1

•~6r~ Hazardous Waste Anal~st . 1 $42515

If'rogram MaQager Hazargous Waste 0.8 :&64047.

tt!;zardous Waste Enforcement Coordinator 0.7 $38690

Hazardous Waste Permits ManaQer 0,48 $30260 . 


Administrative Assistant .. 
 0.34 $10725

Discioline Lead Geosciences 019 $12411

Environmental Hl'drogeol!?llist 0.12 $6446.

$5531 : 

Analyst :3 (Fiscal SUI2~ortl 

Discllliine Lead Process i::noineerina 0.09

0.08 $3704

I	Data Entg Specialist 0.05 $1873

Toxlcolo 1St . 0.02 $1352

. Staff Geoscientist 0.02 $1 125

Web Develooer 001 $481

Technical Records Snecialist 0.01 $70

Subtotal 10.59 $57~~ 

Fringe Benefits @ 37% I 


(includes: social security, healthllife insurance, retirement, 


workman's compensation, unemployment insurance, 


human resources -Division of Human Resources). 


Total Personnel & Fringe 


Supplies " Supplies/Equipment 


Computers (historical average of 1 x $1,500 each) 


General Office Supplies (based on historical costs) 


Total Supplies 


Contractual '" Total Contractual 

Travel 


Statewide (inspections, trainings, etc). 


@ $605 per fie (based on 2010 travel costs) 


Total Travel 


IV 

Other (Operating) 


Laboratory Costs (based on historical costs) 


Cell Phone Service Costs (based on historical costs) 


Program Publishing Costs (based on historical costs) 


Total Other 


v 

Indirect .3821 x Personnel and Fringe 


(includes personnel costs - administrative services, fiscal, 


human resources. facilities management, community programs, 


computer information systems, regional administrators, and 


attorney general's office). 


Total Indirect 


ProDosal Total Federal and State 


$213,743 

$791,427 

$1,500 

$1,000 

$2,500 

$0 

$6,402 

$6,402 

$3,500 

$1,500 

$1,500 

$6,500 

$302,404 

$302.404 

$1109,233 
=--_PROPOSED 

Requested Federal Grant 

BUDGET -S

$396,993 

UMMARY 

State Contribution >fQlli/Fi)r1dlni:i •..... $712,240 

$UQ~,~~. 

Personnel 

Supplies 

Contractual 

Travel 

Other 

Indirect 

ToIaiF""Ij:g"Cin",IlL• -:~-'-'-"-~-~ .. 

$791,427 

$2,500 

$0 

$6,402 

$6,500 

$302,404 

$1,10$0233 
Idaho RCRA Hazardous Waste Program 


Total Program Effort (2011) 


i i 

iW''''(!l1an'SCOmpensation, unemployment insurance, 

resources ~Divlsion of Human Resources). 

Personnel &: Fringe 

I~:~~~~~:rs" General Office Supplies 

I Supplies 

Iln··Stato inspections, trainings, and technical meetings. etc. 

I Travel 

(Operating) 

ILabol·.telry, cell phone, publishing costs 

I Other 

Itnclirect .3821 x Personnel and Fringe 

$1,012,936 

$5,950 

55,950 

$0 

$10,456 

510.456 

$6.500 

$6,500 

$387.043 

III 

IV 

v 

VI 

personnel costs ~ administrative services, fiscal, 


, facilities management, community programs, 


information systems, regional administrators, and 


lati,oro.,. general'. office). 


Indirect 
 $387,043 
IDAHO DEQ HAZARDOUS WASTE RCRA GRANT PROGRAM 


Objective: To maintain an authorized permitting, closure and corrective action program 

for new and existing treatment, storage and disposal facilities which satisfies federal and 

state hazardous waste rules and standards. 

Objective: To maintain a rulemaking, authorization, regulatory analysis, and technical 

data management program necessary to continue operation of the federally authorized 

hazardous waste program. 

Objective: To ensure management of hazardous waste at INL in compliance with all 

RCRA regulations. 

Objective: To maintain a hazardous waste inspection and enforcement program as 

provided by federal and state hazardous waste rules and standards. 

Activity #1: Program Management: 

(Estimated Time Period: One Year) 

(Estimated Cost: $ 188,539) 

(Estimated FTE: 1.80) 

TaskslDeliverables:. 

A. Output: 	 Participate in all DEQ Senior Management Meetings to represent 

State Waste Program concerns and issues. 


Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11,12/11 


B. 	 Output: Participate in all Senior Management Meetings with EPA Region 

10 to represent DEQ Hazardous Waste Program concerns and 

issues. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03111,06111,09/11,12111 

C. 	 Output: Interface with WGA, NGA, ASTSWMO, ECOS, Industry, 

Environmental, and Citizen Groups on Regional and National 

Hazardous Waste Management issues. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03111, 06/11, 09/11, 12111 

D. 	 Output: Represent the State Waste Program Office at the Idaho Legislature. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 01111-05/11 

E. Output: 	 Oversee and participate in drafting, reviewing and approving the 

overall DEQ HW Budget and Work plan. 


Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11,12/11 


2 
F. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

G. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

H. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

L 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

J. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

K. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

L. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

M. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

N. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

O. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

P. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Q. 	 Output: 

Participate in drafting, reviewing and approving the overall DEQ 


HW Strategic Plan and Planning Process for the future. 


Target Dates: 03/11, 06111, 09111, 12/11 


Ensure Implementation Consistency of RCR.A HW Program. 


Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09111,12111 


Maintain Federal Facility Compliance Act/Site Treatment Plan. 


Target Dates: 03111,06/1 1,09111,12/11 


Oversee Permitting activities and Consent Order Development, 


Enforcement Referrals 


Target Dates: 03111, 06/11, 09/1 1,12111 


Monitor and evaluate program accomplishments, priorities, and 


resources. 


Target Dates: 03/11,06/11,09111, 12/11 


Participate in Quarterly Program Meetings as well as participate in 


any additional RCRA program review or EPA/State planning 


meeting as necessary. 


Target Dates: 03/11,06/11,09/11,12/11 


Participate in the planning and preparation of the calendar year' 12 


RCRA Grant/Work plan. 


Target Dates: 9/11 - 12111 


Produce information necessary for the completion of the RCRA 


Work plan Quarterly Reports. 


Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11, 12111 


Implement and participate in RCR.I\IHWMA Authorization, 


Rulemaking, Regulatory Analysis, Technical Assistance, and 


Training activities. 


Target Dates: 03/lJ, 06/11, 09111,12111 


Review and participate In RCRA/HWMA Data Management 


activities. 


Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11,12/11 


Obtain Idaho Legislature approval of 2009/2010 RCRA/HWMA 


rulemaking update. 


Target Dates: 1111 


Obtain DEQ Board approval of 2010-2011 RCR.I\IHWMA 


rulemaking package. 


3 
Milestone: 

R. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

S. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

T. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

U. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Target Date: 10111 

Review, comment, and advise management and statf on proposed 

amendments to the Idaho Hazardous Waste Management Aet. 

Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09111, 12/1l 

Review, comment, and advise management and staff on proposed 

EPA regulations, guidance, and statutory revisions. 

Target Dates: 03/1 1, 06111, 09/11,12111 

Participate in State Waste Program planning efforts. 

Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11, 12111 

IDEQ will continue its role through communication and outreach 

in support of EPA voluntary initiatives such as the Resource 

Conservation Challenge. If EPA funding dedicated to voluntary 

initiatives becomes available, IDEQ may opt to coordinate pilot 

projects or programs under this grant. 

Target Dates: 03111, 06111, 09/1 1, 12/11 

Activity 2: Permitting/Corrective Action Activities: 

(Estimated Time Period: One Year) 

(Estimated Cost: $ 283,855) 

(Estimated FTE: 2.71) 

-	 Oversight 

A. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

B. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

C. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

D. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

E. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Develop budget related to permitting activities. 

Target Dates: 03111, 06/11, 09/11,12/11 

Assist in development of calendar year = 12 work plan. 

Target Dates: 09/11-1211 1 

Monitor and evaluate program accomplishments/priorities. 

Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11, 12111 

Participate in Quarterly Program Meetings as well as participate in 

any additional ReRA program review or EPAlState planning 

meeting as necessary. 

Target Dates: 03/1 I, 06/11, 09/11, 12/11 

Ensure scheduled dates for corrective action and permitting 

activities are entered into RCRAlnfo, 

Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/1 I, 12/11 

4 
F. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

G. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Ensure pennitting and eorrective action data is maintained and 

updated in accordance with the RCRA MOA, the RCRAlnfo 

MOU, and RCRA Info SOPs. 

Target Dates: 03/11, 06111. 09111, 12/11 

Compile, assess, and interpret data in response to Baseline 

reporting requests, and in support of EPA's Congressional and 

OMB reporting requirements. 

Target Dates: 3/11,6/11,9/11,1211 I 

- Pennitting Technical Support 

H. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

I. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Review and provide comments on groundwater monitoring reports, 

pennit applications, site characterization reports and groundwater 

studies. Provide expertise in QAlQC and sample collection 

activities. Perfonn site visits of HWMAIRCRA facilities, including 

assisting on CME and O&M inspections when necessary. 

Target Dales: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11, 12111 

Provide all corrective action and pennitting data to the Hazardous 

Waste Analyst for data review and processing in accordance with 

the RCRA MOA, the RCRA/nfo MOU, and RCRAlnfo SOPs. 

Target Dates: 03111,06/11,09/11,1211 J 

Activity 3: Compliance and Enforcement 

(Estimated Time Period: One Year) 

(Estimated Cost: $ 480,773) 

(Estimated FTE: 4.59) 

- Oversight 

A. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

B. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

C. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Develop budget related to inspection and enforcement activities. 

Target Dates: 03/11,06/11,09/11, 12111 

Assist in development of calendar year = 12 work plan. 

Target Dates: 9/11-12111 

Coordinate inspection and enforcement actions with DEQ and EPA 

Offices. Develop inspection schedules on an annual and quarterly 

basis and provide to DEQ and EPA Regional offices prior to the 

beginning of each quarter. 

Target Dates: 03/11,06/11,09/11,12/11 

5 
L 

D. 	 Output: Participate in DEQIEPA Quarterly Program Meetings as well as 

participate in any additional RCRA program review or EPA/State 

planning meeting as necessary. During the fourth quarter meeting, 

EPAlDEQ will discuss the Compliance Program Review Action 

Plan. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11,12/11 

E. Output: 	 Coordinate and oversee the development of inspection and 

enforcement work products in accordance with RCRA MOA. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11, 12/11 

P. 	 Output: Assure all required inspection and enforcement data is entered into 

RCRAlnfo in accordance with the RCRA MOA, RCRAlnfo MOV, 

and RCRAlnfo SOPs. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11,06/11,09/11, 12/11 

G. 	 Output: Implement newly adopted provisions upon effective date. 


Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11,06/11,09/1 J, 1211 J 


H. 	 Output: Coordinate and oversee compliance assistance/technical assistance 

which addresses community based protection, regional sectors, and 

measures compliance. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11, 1211 J 

- Compliance and Enforcement Technical Support 

Output: Ensure that treatment and management of hazardous waste at the 

INL is done in compliance with all RCRA requirements. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11,12/11 

]. Output: Research, review and comment on technically and regulatory 

complex issues. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03111,06111,0911 J, 12/11 

K. 	 Output: Conduct compliance assurance and evaluation inspections at 


permitted and interim status TSD facilities, generator and 


transporter facilities; investigate complaint referrals; collect 


samples and send for analysis in accordance with quarterly 


inspection schedule; and finalize inspection reports. 


Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11,06/11.09/11,12111 

1. Output: 	 Develop enforcement actions as appropriate for facilities in noncompliance. Participate in Consent Order negotiations. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09/1 J, 12/11 

M. Output: 	 Research and respond to public information requests, and provide 

6 
Milestone: 

N. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

O. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

P. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Q. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

R. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

S. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

regulatory interpretations to the public and regulated community. 

Develop and distribute Compliance and Technical Assistance 

Guidance Documents. Develop workshops on specific topics. 

Target Dates: 03/11, 06111, 09/11, 12111 

Provide emergency response assistance; initiate enforcement 

actions, if necessary. 

Target Dates: As necessary 

Participate in training, seminars, and conferences. Assist in 

implementation of the technical/compliance assistance inspection 

program. 

Target Dates: 0311 1,06/11,09/11, 12111 

Oversee Clean-up/Closure Activities pursuant to Consent Order 

Agreements and RCRA Permits. 

Target Dates: 03/11, 06111, 0911 1,12/11 

Train new and less experienced inspectors. 

Target Dates: As necessary 

Review and provide comments on all plans for Superfund 

Remedial Activities at Bunker Hill, Mountain Home Air Force 

Base (MHAFB) and INL to ensure that federal and state hazardous 

waste rules are identified as Applicable or Relevant and 

Appropriate Requirements (ARAR). 

Target Dates: 03/11,06/11,09/11,12111 

Provide all compliance and enforcement data to the Hazardous 

Waste Analyst for data review and processing in accordance with 

the RCRA MOA the RCRAlnfo MOU, and RCRAInfo SOPs. 

Include a periodic review of SNCs and the Watch List information 

per EPA's request. 

Target Dates: 03111, 06/11, 09/11, 12/11 

Activity 4: Information Management 

(Estimated Time Period: One Year) 

(Estimated Cost: $ 104,744) 

(Estimated FTE: 1) 

-	 RCRAlnfo Database 

A. 	 Output: Process and maintain handler, compliance, permitting, corrective 

action, financial assurance, and GIS information in RCRAlnfo in 

7 
accordance with the RCRA data management SOPs and 

RCRAlnfo data MOU. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 3/11,6/11,9111,12111 

B. Output: 	 Assign EPA Identification numbers using Handler module of 

RCRAlnfo. 


Milestone: Target Dates: 3/11,6/11,9/11, 12/11 


C. Output: 	 Ensure smooth operation of the shared RCRAInfo database with 

Region 10, including maintenance of user accounts. 


Milestone: Target Dates: 3/11, 6/11, 9/11,12/11 


D. Output: 	 Participate in Quarterly Program Meetings between EPA and 

DEQ. 


Milestone: Target Dates: 3/11,6/11,9/11,12/11 


E. 	 Output: Work with Region 10 Systems Administrator and DEQ Computer 

Services to implement reporting software and connectivity 

requirements, as necessary, to fully implement RCRAlnio. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 12111 

F. Output: Participate in conference calls and group projects as a part of the 

Change Management Coordination and Site ID Groups. 

Milestone: Target Date: 3/11, 6/11, 9/11,12111 

G. Output: Attend the RCRAlnfo l\;ational Users Conference sponsored by 

EPA. 


Milestone: Target Date: TBD 


H. Output: 	 Provide training and assistance to staff regarding RCRAInfo 

changes and completion of data entry forms. 


Milestone: Target Date: As necessary 


I. 	 Output: Assist in development of calendar year = 12 work plan. 


Milestone: Target Dates: 09/11-12111 


- Manage Idaho Annual Report 

1. 	 Output: Provide technical assistance, collect, and QAlQC generator and 

commercial TSD information for the 20 I 0 Idaho Hazardous Waste 

Generator Annual Report. 

Milestone: Target Date: 1111 

K. 	 Output: Prepare, compile, and distribute the 2010 Idaho Hazardous Waste 

Management Report to be delivered to the Governor, Legislature, 

8 
Milestone: 

L. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

regulated community, and citizens of Idaho in accordance with 

Idaho Code 339-4411(6). 

Target Date: 3/11 

Prepare and distribute the 20 II Hazardous Waste Annual Report 

Forms to the regulated community in accordance with Idaho Code 

339-4411(4). 

Target Date: 11111 

- Outreach/Technical and Compliance Assistance 

M. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

N. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Provide infomlation and technical assistance to other state 

agencies, the regulated community, businesses, general public, 

education organizations, and the media regarding Idaho's 

hazardous waste program. 

Target Dates: 3111, 6/11, 9/11, 12/11 

Research and respond to public information requests. 

Target Date: 3/11,6/11,9111, 12/11 

Activity 5: ClericallRecords Support 

(Estimated Time Period: One Year) 

(Estimated Cost: $ 42,945) 

(Estimated FTE: .41) 

A. Output: 

Milestone: 

B. Output: 

Milestone: 

C. 	 Output: 

Milestone: 

Design layout, fomlat and compile high quality technical reports, 


letters and documents complete with graphs, tables and charts for 


the State Hazardous Waste Management Division. 


Target Dales: 03/11, 06/11, 09/11,12111 


Responsible for Monthly Time and Performance Indicator 


Tracking and development and compilation of the State Hazardous 


Waste Program Monthly Report. 


Target Dates: 1/11-12111 


Participate in development of the State Hazardous Waste Program 


Operation Manuals. 


Target Dates: 03/11, 06111, 09111, 12111 


Activity 6: Fiscal Support 

(Estimated Time Period: One Year) 

(Estimated Cost: S8,377) 

9 
(Estimated FTE: .08) 

A. Output: Complete State Wasle Program related special projects as 

assigned. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09111,12/11 

B. Output: 	 Completes federal grant application and RCRA HW Grant budget 

documents for submittal and approval by EPA. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 9/11-12/11 

C. 	 Output: Provide a performance evaluation process by coordinating four 

Quarterly RCRA HW GrantlWorkplaniProgram Meetings and 

Reviews between EPA Region 10 and DEQ. Comply with 

quarterly performance report requirements cited in 40 CFR Part 35 

of the Federal Register and conditioned in the assistance 

agreement. 

Milestone: 	 Target Dates: 03/11, 06/11, 09111,12111 

D. 	 Output: Assists with other RCRA HW administrative projects. 

Milestone: Target Dates: 03111, 06111, 09/11, 12/11 

Roles and Responsibilities of Recipient and EPA in Carrying-Out the Work Plan 

Commitments: 

IDEQ: 	 IDEQ is responsible for completing outputs within the work plan schedule 

and complying with terms and conditions ofthe assistance agreement. 

EPA: 	 EPA will have no substantial involvement in the accomplishment ofthe 

work plan commitments. EPA will monitor the progress and provide 

technical assistance as needed to ensure project completion. 

Joint Evaluation of Performance: 

The grantee agrees to submit quarterly performance reports. This report will state 

accomplishments toward completion ofwork plan commitments, a discussion of the work 

performed for all work plan components, and a discussion of any existing or potential 

problem areas which could affect project completion. The quarterly program meeting 

notes serve as formal documentation. Ifthe EPA Projeet Officer, after reviewing the 

report, finds that the reeipient has not made sufficient progress under the work plan, EPA 

and the recipient will negotiate a resolution that addresses the issues. 

10