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Compendium of State Land Revitalization Indicators (May 2009)
This Compendium illustrates the types of socio-economic data being collected by States to measure the effectiveness of their state programs in facilitating the investigation, remediation and redevelopment of contaminated sites, including brownfields.
»Compendium of State Land Revitalization Indicators
State Emergency Response Preparedness: State Emergency Response Programs Analysis (April 2009)
This document was created by the ASTSWMO Removal Action Focus Group. The purpose of this guide is to address the components of a successful monitoring plan. This document describes core State program elements, protocols, strategies, and methodologies that aided and enhanced their abilities to prepare for and respond to the release of hazardous substances during large-scale emergencies. These protocols differ based on the nature of the emergency, contamination, and media effected.
»State Emergency Response Preparedness: State Emergency Response Programs Analysis
Framework for Long-Term Monitoring of Hazardous Substances at Sediment Sites (January 2009)
This document was created by the ASTSWMO Sediments Focus Group. The purpose of this guide is to address the components of a successful monitoring plan. It is designed to provide state project managers with information sources and examples of issues related to the establishment of successful long-term monitoring programs for sediment remediation sites.
»Framework for Long-Term Monitoring of Hazardous Substances at Sediment Sites
All Appropriate Inquiries Final Rule: Effects on State Site Assessment Practices (January 2009)
This report has been temporarily removed for updating.
»All Appropriate Inquiries Final Rule
Analysis of State Strategies for Funding O&M at Superfund Sites (November 2008)
The ASTSWMO Long-Term Stewardship (LTS) Focus Group prepared this report which examines the methods that States are using to plan for handling the financial aspects of LTS activities at Superfund sites, including estimating the costs, budgeting, and ensuring sufficient funds exist for long-term O&M.
»OM-II-report-11072008.PDF
Update of: Analysis of State Operation and Maintenance Costs at Superfund Sites (November 2008)
This report is an update to the June 2007 report of the same name and incorporates data from a follow up research effort to support conclusions on a more robust data set.
»final OM report-11072008.pdf
Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation: A Guide to Post-Emergency Response (October 2006)
This document was created by the ASTSWMO Removal Action Focus Group and focuses on the environmental issues and available reference resources for State hazardous waste remediation and removal programs as related to clandestine drug lab response.
»Drug-Lab-Paper-final.pdf (1 MB)
»Drug-Lab-References-Resources.doc (52 KB)
»Drug-Lab-State-Response-final.xls (3 MB)
»EPIC-form.doc (291 KB)
»EPIC-instructions.doc (41 KB)
»example-placards.pdf (929 KB)
Guide to the Assessment and Remediation of State-Managed Sediment Sites (June 2007)
The ASTSWMO Sediments Focus Group has developed this paper which presents issues related to State sediment sites, which are typically smaller than those listed on the NPL. State sediment sites can offer unique and complex challenges, such as limited resources of the State remedial programs and smaller, less financially viable responsible parties. This paper highlights issues and provides references for States to motivate and cooperatively accomplish cleanup.
» Sediment State Sites Paper_final.pdf (959 KB)
» Appendices-A-B-sediment.pdf (83 KB) Updated Guide: Coordination of Federal Removal Actions with State Remedial Activities (June 2007)
In 2001, the Removal Action Focus Group published the "Guide for Coordination of Federal Removal Actions with State Remedial Activities". Since that time, State programs have progressed and the Focus Group, in consultation with EPA, has developed this report which documents the current status of the relationship between the States and EPA during the transition of removal sites to State jurisdiction. Some of the primary topics for this update include: the current status of the State-EPA relationship and any changes since 2001; the impact of the Brownfields law on the transition of removal sites to State remedial programs; property reuse considerations; and the role of other federal agencies (non-EPA).
» CG-final.pdf (in PDF) (297 KB)
» Att-A-B-Questions-Responses.pdf (in PDF) (124 KB)
» Att-C-J-State-Agreements.pdf (in PDF) (1.1 MB)
» Att-K-BFPP.pdf (in PDF) (2.2 MB)
» Att-L-P-Issues-Summaries-Contacts.pdf (in PDF) (79 KB)
State Status in the Implementation of Institutional Controls: Summary of Inventory Findings (June 2007)
The ASTSWMO State Superfund Focus Group has conducted an inventory of the States and Territories to determine how they are approaching the subject of Institutional Controls (ICs). The objective of this research focused on learning "who's doing what" relative to the use, management, tracking, and enforcement of ICs, and any perceived barriers to their implementation, in order to share this information with all the States, Territories, and EPA.
»IC Report_Final.pdf (in PDF) (137 KB)
»Attachment A_Research Tool.doc (in Word) (101 KB)
»Attachment B_All Potential Answers.xls (in Excel) (31 KB)
»Attachment C_Final Compilation of Results.xls (in Excel) (530 KB)
Analysis of State Operation and Maintenance Costs at Superfund Sites (June 2007)
As Superfund matures, a number of NPL sites have reached the stage of Post Construction Completion and States have assumed the obligation for long-term monitoring and maintenance of the remedial actions. The ASTSWMO Long-Term Stewardship Focus Group has prepared an analysis of State Operation and Maintenance (O&M) costs at several NPL sites, to include some of the factors affecting actual State costs at these sites.
»Final draft OM report-062207.pdf (in PDF) (2.2 MB)
»om-data-tool.xls (in Excel) (75 KB)
»om-data.pdf (in PDF) (340 KB)
Toolbox for Cleanup and Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites in Small Cities and Rural Communities (March 2007)
The Toolbox is designed to assist States in educating rural communities and small cities about State and federal programs and processes for cleaning up contaminated waste sites with redevelopment potential. It can also help States market their response programs. States are encouraged to add their own State-specific and other regulatory information to the document, to increase the applicability and usefulness of it for local government entities. A State-specific example of the document has been included for reference, and a version of the final Toolbox in Microsoft Word is also included for States to use in reformatting the document for their own specific needs.
»Toolbox final (in PDF) (3.9 MB)
»Toolbox final (in MS Word) (179 KB)
»Toolbox final cover letter (179 KB)
»Toolbox State specific example (605KB)
Superfund and the States: A Compendium of Success Stories in State Involvement (October 2006)
This compendium of case studies highlights examples of how the overall Superfund process has benefited from significant State involvement and strong US EPA/State partnerships.
»Superfund and the States: A Compendium of Success Stories in State Involvement (748 KB)
Accomplishing Restoration: A Reference Guide for Restoring Natural Resources Under CERCLA, OPA, and Federal and State Laws (July 2006)
This paper identifies some of the considerations that lead to timely and cost-effective restoration of natural resources and builds upon the extensive experience to date in restoring natural resources. The paper was prepared by the ASTSWMO NRD Focus Group in consultation with Industry representatives and is intended to be a reference that can assist companies and Trustees in site-specific situations.
»Accomplishing Restoration: A Reference Guide for Restoring Natural Resources Under CERCLA, OPA, and Federal and State Laws (191KB)
Report of State Action Levels (June 2006)
This research provides a resource summarizing existing State/Territorial standards and guidelines that can be readily used by States and Territories in developing or modifying cleanup criteria.
»Report of State Action Levels (556 KB)
»Attachment A: Compilation of Responses by State (686 KB)
»Attachment B: Compilation of Responses by Exposure Medium (786 KB)
»Action Levels Project (13 KB)
»Action Levels Instructions (34KB)
Guide for Coordination of Federal Removal Actions With State Remedial Activities (November 2001)
»Coordination Guide (1 MB)
»EPA Cover Memo (227 KB)
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