Learn the Issues
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State Authorization Rule Checklists 145 through 152 for Hazardous Waste Rulemakings Published Between July 1995 and June 1996
Rules, checklists, summaries and Federal Register Notice links related to State Program Advisory 35 between July 1995 and June 1996.
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Final Decision for a Non-Waste Determination: UPM Blandin and Allete/Minnesota Power's Fiber Core Materials
landing page for Region 5 NHSM decision
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Documents on Restoring Ashtabula River AOC
documents of the actions taken to remove the beneficial use impairments in the Ashtabula River Area of Concern, starting with the remedial action plan and buis removal.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)-Containing Fluorescent Light Ballasts (FLBs) in School Buildings
PCB-Containing Fluorescent Light Ballasts (FLBs) in School Buildings
A Guide for School Administrators, Building Owners and Managers and Maintenance Personnel -
Disposal and Storage of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Waste
On this page, you will find lists of storage, disposal, and decontamination facilities as well as instructions for how to notify of PCB activities or register PCB transformers.
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PCB Remediation Waste Cleanup and Disposal Training Presentation
landing page for slides from Region 4 PCBs presentation
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Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Guidance Reinterpretation
EPA proposed and finalized a reinterpretation of its position regarding Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) contaminated building materials.
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Hazardous Waste Cleanups
Defines the corrective action process under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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Howards Bay Remediation
Howards Bay: Sediment Remediation
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New owner using existing RMP
If a Risk Management Plan (RMP) facility is sold to a new owner, does the new owner have to develop a whole new RMP? Or can they use the existing RMP? No, a facility does not complete a new RMP as the facility keeps the original EPA Facility ID number…
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Remote coordination with local authorities
The Risk Management Program regulations require owners and operators of stationary sources to coordinate their response needs annually, or more frequently if necessary, with local emergency planning and response organizations (40 CFR §68.93(a)). If a stationary source is in a remote location and in-person annual coordination is deemed impractical, can…
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Certifying RMP process at higher program level
If a process qualifies as Program Level 1, can a facility designate it as a Program Level 2 or 3 in their Risk Management Plan? No. The owner or operator of a stationary source with a process eligible for Program 1 must certify their Program 1 designation in their Risk…
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Determining frequency of coordination activities
The Risk Management Program regulations require owners and operators of stationary sources to coordinate their response needs annually, or more frequently if necessary, with local emergency planning and response organizations (40 CFR §68.93(a)). Are stationary sources responsible for determining if coordination activities should occur more often than annually? Ultimate responsibility…
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SPCC compliance dates for farms
What are the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) compliance dates for farms? On November 22, 2011, EPA amended the date by which certain farms must prepare, or amend, and implement their SPCC Plans to May 10, 2013 to comply with SPCC rule amendments promulgated since July 2002 ( 76…
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Secondary containment for each container under SPCC
Pursuant to 40 CFR §112.7(c), facilities subject to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) must provide containment or diversionary structures or equipment to prevent discharges as described in §112.1(b). Additionally, facilities must construct all bulk storage container installations (except mobile refuelers) to provide a secondary means of containment for…
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Reporting requirements for oil discharges
What are the reporting requirements for discharges of oil? If a discharge of oil reaches waters of the United States, it is reportable to the National Response Center under 40 CFR Part 110, which was established under the authority of the Clean Water Act. Discharges of oil must be reported…
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Secondary containment for oil-filled operation equipment under SPCC
On December 26, 2006, EPA provided an optional alternative to the general secondary containment requirements in 40 CFR §112.7(c) for qualified oil-filled operational equipment ( 71 FR 77266). Because the alternative is optional, an owner or operator could choose to comply with the existing SPCC requirements to provide general secondary…
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What changes did EPA finalize to the SPCC Rule in December 2006?
The revised rule modifies requirements for facilities with smaller oil storage capacity and specific types of oil-filled operating equipment. If a facility has 10,000 gallons or less in aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity and the facility meets the oil discharge history criteria, then an owner/operator of a facility may prepare…
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What is considered bulk oil storage capacity?
The revised rule recognizes that oil is sometimes stored in bulk and sometimes used operationally. A bulk storage container is any container storing oil at a facility. Bulk oil storage containers may include, but are not limited to tanks, containers, drums, and mobile or portable totes. Operational use includes oil-filled…
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What is a significant and substantial harm facility?
Some substantial harm facilities may meet the criteria for a significant and substantial harm facility. After you have prepared and submitted your FRP, the RA may determine that your facility has the potential, not just for substantial harm, but for significant and substantial harm. If the RA makes that determination…