Superfund program: Know Act Report preparations; training courses,
[Federal Register: February 25, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 38)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-400143; FRL-6492-5]
Workshop Schedules for EPCRA/TRI Training
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: EPA will conduct EPCRA/TRI Training workshops across the country during the spring of 2000. These workshops are intended to assist persons preparing their annual reports on release and other waste management activities as required 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). These reports must be submitted to EPA and designated state officials on or before July 1, 2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Hart, (202) 260-1576 or hart.michael@epa.gov, for specific information on this notice, or to register for training, contact SAIC (http://www.EPCRA-TRI.com; e-mail: Training@EPCRA-TRI.com; fax: (703) 318-4644; or telephone: (703) 318- 4504).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Does this Action 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:
Examples of regulated Category
entities
Industry
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).
You prepare Form A certification statements.
You are a consultant who assists in the preparation of these reports.
You would like information on recent changes to EPCRA/TRI regulations.
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 12856 (for Federal facilities). You must submit your annual release and other waste management activity reports (i.e., Form R) if your facility meets the descriptions for the following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and qualifiers:
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).
Federal Facilities (by Executive Order 12856).
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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) 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 1999 on or before July 1, 2000.
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How Much Time is Required for the Training?
The full training course runs 2 days and a schedule for the 2-day workshops is provided below (see Table 1 under Unit IV.). The first day is devoted to a general discussion of EPCRA section 313 and PPA section 6607 reporting requirements with exercises used to reinforce key concepts. Beginning the second day, an update on the TRI Program will begin. 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 1 day in duration and, in some cases, are focused for a particular industry sector(s) (see Table 2 under Unit IV.).
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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. Also, you may access current training course schedule information via the TRI Home Page (http://www.epa.gov/tri).
You should direct your requests for training course registration materials, including schedules of dates and locations, to SAIC (http:// www.EPCRA-TRI.com; e-mail: Training@EPCRA-TRI.com; fax: (703) 318-4644; or telephone: (703) 318-4504).
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 e-mail address, and your preferred training location(s). Requests for registration applications should be directed to the indicated registration contact.
You will receive an acknowledgment of application receipt via fax or e-mail. 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 1 week before your preferred training course.
Table 1.--EPCRA/TRI Training: Spring 2000 2-Day Workshop Schedule 1
Registration Date
Location
Contact
March 9-10
Columbus, OH
SAIC
March 16-17
Honolulu, HI
SAIC
March 20-21
San Francisco, CA SAIC
April 3-4
Newington, CT SAIC
April 3-4
Dallas, TX
SAIC
April 4-5
Boston, MA
SAIC
April 4-5
Houston, TX
SAIC
April 12-13
Roanoke, VA
SAIC
April 13-14
New York, NY
SAIC
April 17-18
Atlanta, GA
SAIC
April 19-20
Salt Lake City, UT SAIC
April 20-21
Mobile, AL
SAIC
May 1-2
Charlotte, NC SAIC
May 3-4
Knoxville, TN SAIC
May 11-12
Kansas City, KS SAIC
May 11-12
Portland, OR
SAIC
May 15-16
Reno, NV
SAIC
May 17-18
Seattle, WA
SAIC
May 18-19
Phoenix, AZ
SAIC
May 22-23
Atlanta, GA
SAIC
May 24-25
Philadelphia, PA SAIC
May 24-25
Louisville, KY SAIC
June 1-2
Los Angeles, CA SAIC
June 5-6
Ann Arbor, MI SAIC
June 7-8
Chicago, IL
SAIC
1This schedule may change without further notice. A schedule reflecting any changes to this notice will be posted at http://www.epa.gov/tri.
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Table 2.--Schedule for Other EPCRA/TRI Workshops 1
Registration Date
Location
Contact
February 23
Denver, CO 2Jack Salter, USEPA Region 8
February 24
Denver, CO 3Jack Salter, USEPA Region 8
February 28-29
Reno, NV
Scott Alquist, TMCC
March 6-7
Las Vegas, NV Scott Alquist, TMCC
March 9-10
Carson City, NV Scott Alquist, TMCC
March 21
Salt Lake City, UT Jack Salter, USEPA 2Region 8
March 22
Salt Lake City, UT Jack Salter, USEPA 3Region 8
March 23
Redding, CA
SAIC
April 12
Edison, NJ
SAIC
April 12
Denver, CO 2Jack Salter, USEPA Region 8
April 17
Sioux Falls, SD SAIC
April 19
Richmond, VA
Chris Weber
April 19
Atlanta, GA (DOD) SAIC
April 21
Casper, WY
SAIC
April 25
Charleston, WV Jan Taylor
April 25
Omaha, NE
Stephen Wurtz, USEPA Region 7
April 26
Cleveland, OH Fran Guido, USEPA Region 5
April 27
Cedar Rapids, IA 4Stephen Wurtz, USEPA Region 7
April 28
St. Charles/St. Stephen Wurtz, Louis, MO 4USEPA Region 7
May 2
Buffalo, NY
SAIC
May 2
Baltimore, MD Chris Weber
May 2
Chicago, IL
Fran Guido, USEPA Region 5
May 4
Syracuse, NY
SAIC
May 4
Hagerstown, MD Chris Weber
May 4
Indianapolis, IN Fran Guido, USEPA Region 5
May 9
Pittsburg, PA Chris Weber
May 10
Wichita, KS
Stephen Wurtz, USEPA Region 7
May 11
Flint, MI
Fran Guido, USEPA Region 5
May 15
Spokane, WA
SAIC
May 16
Pittston, PA
Len Carlin
May 18
Minnetonka, MN Fran Guido, USEPA Region 5
May 22
Atlantic City, NJ SAIC
May 25
Green Bay, WI Fran Guido, USEPA Region 5
May 30
Philadelphia, PA Chris Weber
May 30
San Diego, CA SAIC
May 31
San Bernardino, CA SAIC
1This schedule may change without further notice. A schedule reflecting any changes from this notice will be posted at http://www.epa.gov/tri.
2Manufacturing and select new industries only. 3Mining and Electricity Generating Facilities only. 4Registration fee may be required for these workshops.
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Table 3.--Registration Contacts
Contact
Telephone
Fax
E-mail/Web Site
Scott Alquist
(775) 829-9000
none
none TMCC................................
Len Carlin
(570) 655-5581
none
none EDC of NE PA........................
Fran Guido
(312) 886-4348
none
none USEPA Region 5......................
Dan Roe
(602) 231-6346
none
http://dem.state.az.us/ Executive Director AZ ERC...........
azserc/GK2000Main.htm
Jack Salter
(303) 312-6026
none
http://www.epa.gov/ USEPA Region 8......................
region08/ epcra/ epcra.html
Jan Taylor
(304) 346-6264
none
none NICS...............................
Chris Weber
(301) 315-9000 ext. none
none Tascon, Inc......................... 5100
Stephen Wurtz
(913) 551-7680
(913) 551-5021
luce.judy@epa.gov USEPA Region 7......................
SAIC
(703) 318-4504
(703) 318-4644
Training@EPCRA-TRI.com or http://www.EPCRA- TRI.com
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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 other 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 under Unit IV.). 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 15, 2000. Alvin Pesachowitz, Associate Assistant Administrator, Office of Environmental Information.
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