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 Environmental Protection Agency [OEI-100008; FRL-6723-1]
 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 ACTION: Notice.
 SUMMARY: EPA will conduct EPCRA/TRI Training workshops across the country during the spring of 2001. These workshops are intended to assist persons preparing their annual reports on release and other waste management activities as required under sections 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA). These reports must be submitted to EPA and designated state officials on or before July 1, 2001.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Priscilla Evans, Workshop Coordinator (202) 260-9124, evans.priscilla@epa.gov for specific information on this notice. Information concerning the EPCRA/TRI Training workshops is also available on EPA's web site at http://www.epa.gov/​tri.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Notice Apply to Me? You may find this notice applicable if you manufacture, process, or otherwise use any EPCRA section 313 listed toxic chemical. Potentially applicable categories and entities may include, but are not limited to: Category
Examples of regulated entitiesIndustry
Metal mining, Coal mining, Manufacturing, Electricity generating facilities, Hazardous waste treatment/TSDF, Chemicals and allied products-wholesale, Petroleum bulk plants and terminals, and Solvent recovery services.Federal Government
Federal facilities.
 This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to find this notice of training course offerings applicable. Other types of entities not listed in the table may also find this notice applicable. To determine whether your facility could find this notice applicable, you should carefully examine the applicability criteria in part 372 subpart B of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed in the preceding “FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT” section. You may be able to take advantage of the training courses if: your facility is a facility covered under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA); your facility is a federal facility that manufactures, processes, or otherwise uses section 313 listed toxic chemicals; you prepare annual release and other waste management activity reports (i.e., Form R or Form A); you are a consultant who assists in the preparation of these reports; or you would like information on recent changes to EPCRA/TRI regulations The EPA conducts annual training courses to assist you with your reporting requirements under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA) or Executive Order 13148 (for federal facilities). You must submit your annual release and other waste management activity reports (i.e., Form R or Form A) if your facility meets the descriptions for the following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and qualifiers, and meets other criteria specified in part 372 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations: Metal Mining (SIC Code 10, except 1011, 1081, and 1094); Coal Mining (SIC Code 12, except 1241); Manufacturing (SIC Codes 20-39) Electricity Generating Facilities (SIC Codes 4911, 4931, and 4939—limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating electricity for distribution in commerce); Hazardous Waste Treatment/TSDF (SIC Code 4953—limited to facilities regulated under RCRA subtitle C, 42 U.S.C. section 6921 
                        *et seq.*); Chemicals and Allied Products (SIC Code 5169); Petroleum Bulk Plants and Terminals (SIC Code 5171); Solvent Recovery (SIC Code 7389—limited to facilities primarily engaged in solvents recovery services on a contract or fee basis); and Federal Facilities (by Executive Order 13148). B. What is Presented at these Training Courses? The training courses present reporting requirements of EPCRA section 313 and PPA section 6607. A variety of hands-on exercises using the reporting forms (i.e., Form R or Form A) along with supporting materials will be used to help you understand any reporting obligations you might have under EPCRA section 313. The training courses are scheduled in the spring so that you can prepare and submit your report(s) for the Reporting Year 2000, forms due on or before July 1, 2001. C. How Much Time is Required for the Training? The full training course runs two days and a schedule for the 2-day workshops is provided below (see Table 1). The course is divided into three modules. The first module encompasses the first day and is devoted to a general discussion of EPCRA section 313 and PPA section 6607 reporting requirements with exercises used to reinforce key concepts. The second module is given in the morning of the second day, and is designed to provide detailed information about the persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals within the TRI program. The third and final module is 
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                    given in the afternoon of the second day, and this module is designed to provide an update to the TRI program and information about difficult policy topics. Interested persons may register for both days (persons with little or no background in EPCRA section 313 and PPA section 6607 reporting requirements) or just the second day (persons experienced in preparing either Form R or Form A). In addition, EPA is conducting abbreviated training courses. These courses are one day in duration and, in some cases, are focused for a particular industry sector(s) (see Table 2). D. When are these Training Courses Offered and How Do I Register? The schedules for training courses are provided in the tables below. You should note, however, that changes to the schedules may occur without further notice so it is important to check your registration materials and confirmation notice (see below). Also, you may access current training course schedule information via the TRI Home Page (http://www.epa.gov/​tri) or via the TRI training course Home Page (http://www.epcra-tri.com). You should direct your requests for training course registration materials, including schedules of dates and locations, to the designated contacts in Table 3 (if registration contact is other than SAIC). To register for any of the EPA training courses supported by SAIC, you can direct your requests to SAIC (www.epcra-tri.com). If you do not have access to the internet, you may fax your request to: (703) 318-4644. To register, you must provide all of the following information to the registration contact indicated: your name, your company's name and SIC code, your postal address, your telephone number, your fax number, your email address, and your preferred training location(s). Requests should be directed to the indicated registration contact. You will receive an acknowledgment of application receipt via fax or email. If your application is accepted, a confirmation notice will be sent to you that will contain important information regarding date, location, directions, etc. If the training course you applied for is filled or canceled, alternate training courses will be suggested. Since space is limited, you are encouraged to submit your registration application as early as possible but not less than one week before your preferred training course. Table 1. EPCRA/TRI Training: Spring 2000 2-Day Workshop Schedule1.
Date
Location
Registration ContactFebruary 21-22
Denver, CO2
Joyel Dhieux, US EPA Region 8February 28—March 1
Denver, CO3
Joyel Dhieus, US EPA Region 8March 5-6
Philadelphia, PA
Science Application International Corporation (SAIC)March 7-8
Falls Church, VA (Washington, DC)
SAICMarch 13-14
Salt Lake City, UT3
Joyel Dhieux, US EPA Region 8March 19-20
Boston, MA
SAICMarch 20-21
Denver, CO2
Joyel Dhieux, US EPA Region 8March 21-22
Newington, CT
SAICMarch 22-23
Los Angeles, CA
SAICMarch 27-28
Salt Lake City, UT2
Joyel Dhieux, US EPA Region 8March 29-30
Milwaukee, WI
SAICApril 2-3
Dallas, TX
SAICApril 3-4
Roanoke, VA
SAICApril 4-5
New Orleans, LA
SAICApril 9-10
Honolulu, HI
SAICApril 9-10
Sioux Falls, SD
SAICApril 12-13
San Francisco, CA
SAICApril 16-17
Atlanta, GA
SAICApril 16-17
Pocatello, ID
SAICApril 18-19
Salt Lake City, UT
SAICApril 18-19
Nashville, TN
SAICApril 25-26
Denver, CO4
Joyel Dhieux, US EPA Region 8April 25-26
Kansas City, KS
SAIC( print page 12784)April 30-May 01
Charlotte, NC
SAICMay 1-2
Edison, NJ
SAICMay 2-3
Orlando, FL
SAICMay 3-4
New York, NY
SAICMay 10-11
Phoenix, AZ
SAICMay 14-15
Las Vegas, NV
SAICMay 14-15
Jackson, MS
SAICMay 16-17
Atlanta, GA
SAICMay 21-22
Portland, OR
SAICMay 23-24
Seattle, WA
SAIC
 1
                         = This schedule may change without further notice. A schedule reflecting any changes to this notice will be posted at http://www.epa.gov/​tri; 2
                         = Manufacturing and select new industries only; 3
                         = Mining and Electricity Generating Facilities only; 4
                         = Federal Facilites only. Table 2. Schedule for Other EPCRA/TRI Workshops1
Date
1Location
Registration ContactMarch 14
Chicago, IL
SAICMarch 15
Indianapolis, IN
SAICMarch 21
Carson, CA
Warren Layne, US EPA Region 6March 26
San Diego, CA
SAICMarch 27
Riverside, CA
SAICApril 5
San Jose, CA
SAICApril 6
Reno, NV
SAICApril 10
Richmond, V
Mega-techApril 11
St. Louis, MO2
SAICApril 12
Overland Park, KS2
SAICApril 23
Cedar Rapids, IO2
SAICApril 24
Lincoln, NE2
SAICApril 24
Chicago, IL
Fran Guido, US EPA Region 5April 24
Baltimore, MD
Mega-techApril 24
Puerto Rico, VI
SAIXApril 25
Puerto Rico, VI
SAICApril 26
Davenport, IA
Stephen Wurtz, US EPA Region 7April 26
Hagerstown, MD
Mega-techMay 1
Pittsburgh, PA
Mega-techMay 2
Meadville, PA
Conrad SobczakMay 3
Madison, WI
Fran Guido, US EPA Region 5( print page 12785)May 9
Cincinnati, OH
Fran Guido, US EPA Region 5May 9
Tucson, AZ
SAICMay 9
Cherry Hill, NJ
SAICMay 10
Rochester, NY
SAICMay 15
Pittston, PA
Len CarlinMay 15
Grand Rapids, MI
Fran Guido, US EPA Region 5May 18
Moses Lake, WA
SAICMay 22
Philadelphia, PA
Mega-techMay 23
Strongsville, OH
Fran Guido, US EPA Region 5May 24
Philadelphia, PA
Mega-techMay 29
Philadelphia, PA
Mega-techMay 30
South Bend, IN
Fran Guido, US EPA Region 5May 31
Philadelphia, PA
Mega-techJune 5
Philadelphia, PA
Mega-techJune 6
Bloomington, MN
Fran Guido, US EPA Region 5
 1
                         = This schedule may change without further notice. A schedule reflecting any changes from this notice will be posted at http://www.epa.gov/​tri; 2
                         = Registration fee may be required for these workshops. Table 3. Registration Contacts
Contact
Telephone
Fax
Email/Web SiteLann Malesky, Duane Jennings,Carmen Urbina 
                             Mega-tech
(888) 534-1629Jan Taylor 
                             National Institute for Chemical Studies
(304 346-6264Conrad Sobczak 
                             Air & Waste Mgmt. Assoc.
(814) 878-5508Len Carlin 
                             Economic Development Council of NE PA
(570) 655-5581Bill Reilly 
                             US EPA Region 3
(215) 814-2072

reilly.bill@epa.govFran Guido 
                             US EPA Region 5
(312) 886-0404Warren Layne 
                             US EPA Region 6
(214) 665-8013

layne.warren@epa.govStephen Wurtz 
                             US EPA Region 7
(913) 551-7680
(913) 551-5021
luce.judy@epa.govJoyel Dhieux 
                             US EPA Region 8
(303) 312-6447

dhieux.joyel@epa.govSAIC

(703) 318-4644
Training@EPCRA-TRI.com or http://www.EPCRA-TRI.com
 
 
 E. How Much Will the Training Course Cost? There is no registration fee for the 2-Day EPCRA/TRI Training courses; however, there may be a registration fee for some of the 1-day EPCRA/TRI workshops (check with the registration contact for fees and further information). You may access information regarding registration fees via the TRI Home Page (http://www.epa.gov/​tri) or by contacting the respective Registration Contact listed above (see Table 3). If there is insufficient interest at any of the training course locations, those courses may be canceled. The Agency bears no responsibility for your decision to purchase non-refundable transportation tickets or accommodation reservations. List of Subjects Environmental protection
Community right-to-know
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Toxics Release Inventory
 Dated: February 20, 2001. Elaine G. Stanley, Director, Office of Information Analysis and Access.


[FR Doc. 01-4879 Filed 2-27-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F