2022 ASTSWMO Annual Presentations

Waste disposal capacity is a current and long-term issue facing both the hazardous waste (HW) and materials management (MM) programs. The HW incinerator backlog has highlighted ramifications for generators and treatment, disposal and storage facilities (TSDFs) that are not incinerators, and broad issues such as the supply chain and worker shortages. On the MM side, solid waste capacity shortfalls due to the closure of disposal facilities has implications not only in the State where the disposal facility is located but also where the waste is transported. Management of PFAS-contaminated and Superfund cleanup wastes and siting considerations are among the issues affecting capacity over the long term. The session will discuss current and future issues and invite attendees to share their experiences and challenges with HW and MM capacity.

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The ASTSWMO State Fund-Financial Responsibility will present information on current and future economic, social, and political trends that may impact the funding for State programs. While the presentation will focus on the Tanks Programs many trends will likely impact other State environmental programs and partner agencies.

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This session will provide examples of how States have incorporated environmental justice initiatives into their cleanup programs. This includes use of tools provided by EPA plus development of other tools by States to ensure environmental justice considerations are prioritized.

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The CEC Steering Committee will provide a brief report out from the September 2022 ASTSWMO/ACWA/ASDWA PFAS Workshop and a summary of results from a recent information request sent to ASTSWMO voting members about State activities addressing PFAS. Following the briefing, the Committee will lead a panel discussion with the Chairs from each of the ASTSWMO program Steering Committees – CERCLA & Brownfields, Federal Facilities, Hazardous Waste, Materials Management, and Tanks. The interactive discussion will include a mix of questions to both the panel and audience members, polling, and presentation of current program activities focused on current State activities and a summary of challenges these programs face in addressing PFAS.

Leaders from several Federal agencies and departments will provide briefings to the membership on their current priorities, recent policy updates and challenges related to cleanup and waste management at federal facility sites. Invited speakers will also provide a summary of their efforts to address PFAS.

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