Part 1 of this introductory webinar to leaking underground storage tank (LUST) clean-ups covers regulations, initial reporting, and site characterization of LUST cases. Part 2 will cover remediation, monitoring, and closure of LUST clean-up and will be released at a later date.
Our Presenters are Corie White with the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, Joshua Stevens with the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, and Rachel Ingram with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
ASTSWMO strives to provide engagement opportunities for all members. The Association’s Members in Action Guidance document describes the ASTSWMO organization with a focus on our active teams and their structures, roles, and responsibilities within the Association. It reflects how we operate as an Association and highlights the important role that each volunteer fulfils in participating at various levels of ASTSWMO to ensure that the work we produce is consistent with the mission of ASTSWMO.
As we all navigate the world of PFAS, ASTSWMO is pleased to offer a webinar that will include:
- A short history of The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
- The basic drinking water sources and treatment
- The SDWA regulatory framework and the drinking water sector in the U.S.
- EPA’s regulatory actions in 2024
- Future regulatory actions and challenges.
This webinar is a joint effort between ASTSWMO and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA).
ASTSWMO-EPA Webinar on conducting baseline risk assessments on munitions response sites using the Department of Defense’s Risk Management Methodology (RMM). During this training State and EPA regulators will review the unique challenges of munitions response, examine the RMM model framework, and present case studies on RMM implementation.
The Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement (CME) Task Force within the ASTSWMO Hazardous Waste Subcommittee and the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Task Force within the ASTSWMO Materials Management Subcommittee collaborated to produce a series of three fact sheets on emerging wastes from renewable energy sources: lithium-ion batteries with a focus on electric vehicle batteries; photovoltaic modules; and wind turbine blades. The fact sheets are intended to be living documents to be periodically updated with new information.
More presentations may be posted in the near future.
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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Presentations from the Joint ACWA, ASDWA, and ASTSWMO PFAS Workshop.
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The ASTSWMO CEC Steering Committee will provide an overview of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA also known as Superfund) and how these two statutes impact PFAS remediation.
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Experts from clean water programs will discuss the fundamentals of PFAS management under Clean Water Act authorities, both in the absence and presence of PFAS standards, and practical insights from around the US. Speakers will overview challenges affecting surface waters and highlight key areas for focused cross-program coordination to minimize unintended consequences.
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In this session, members from State drinking water programs will discuss the current regulatory landscape of drinking water standards and health advisories throughout the country at both the state and federal levels. Additionally, panelists will discuss the intricacies of tackling PFAS contamination in drinking water including testing and monitoring, treatment and disposal, and risk communication.
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This session will feature speakers from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and North Dakota DEQ to discuss their perspectives on identifying areas of PFAS concern. North Dakota will also focus on the impact of PFAS in biosolids.
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The incorporation of Environmental Justice (EJ) into State and U.S. EPA hazardous waste and materials management programs will be discussed. The moderator will share State perspectives. The U.S. EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) speaker will provide a high-level overview of how U.S. EPA defines EJ as an administration priority and highlight aspects of OLEM’s draft Environmental Action Plan including ORCR initiatives. The U.S. EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) speaker will discuss OECA EJ directives that apply to the enforcement program.
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Agencies are in a transitional time - many long-term staff are retiring, and many new staff are arriving, often without overlap. Mid-term managers are faced with training new staff in addition to carrying out their daily job responsibilities. This session will explore how institutional knowledge and experience can be transferred more efficiently. The session will also seek input from attendees on what has been learned from the coronavirus pandemic in terms of ways of doing business and preparing for staff succession.
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1. EPA Corrective Action 2030 Goal 4/ 9 LTS elements
This session will review the 9 elements for an effective LTS program for RCRA Corrective Action: Legal Authorities; Information Regarding Engineering and Institutional Controls; Long-Term Facility Oversight, Monitoring, and Maintenance; Recordkeeping and Tracking; Meaningful Engagement and Consultation; Funding; Enforcement; Enforceable Mechanisms; and Dedicated Resources.
2. LTS Best Practices
This presentation will discuss Region 3's best practices for a successful Long-Term Stewardship program and lessons learned. The goal of the program is to assess the long term effectiveness of completed remedies at corrective action facilities.
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Extended Producer Responsibility legislation is one of many policy tools employed to divert difficult-to-manage materials from landfills. As of March 2022, 34 States and Territories (States) have an EPR law covering at least one product, with two jurisdictions - California and Maine- each having laws covering nine different items. Many States considering expanding their own legislative EPR portfolios have looked to other jurisdictions for guidance. Directly mirroring programs from State-to-State has benefits and detriments. Moreover, some States have sought to implement programs that operationally mirror EPR without requiring legislation. This session will cover lessons learned from retrofitting legislative EPR models from State-to-State and how some States have proceeded with an EPR concept without statutory changes.
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This session will provide an overview of biopile composting for animal mortality management, including research and efforts to manage carcasses of wildlife infected with prion diseases like Chronic Wasting Disease through evaluation of composting as a feasible method to manage carcasses and deactivate prions, as well as composting as a management tool for Avian Influenza.
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The session will address the current regulatory status related to PFAS and RCRA vs. CERCLA designations, and provide an update on the activities of the ASTSWMO Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) Steering Committee. The speaker from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will highlight the DEQ’s Action Strategy for PFAS and discuss how PFAS is being addressed in the State’s hazardous waste and other waste management programs.
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Radioactive materials can have an impact on hazardous waste and solid waste facilities. This session will discuss what agencies regulate the materials and how they interact.
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State and federal RCRA programs have been amassing vast amounts of information for approximately 40 years. Multiple tools provide access to this information: Metabase, RITA, ECHO, RCRAInfo Reports, and more. This session will focus on the promotion of these tools and feedback will be sought on barriers to their use.
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This session will begin will an overview of the RCRA Inspection Targeting Assistant (RITA), which can be used to prioritize and prepare for inspections and support enforcement. The tool was developed by EPA's National Targeting Center (NTC) and released for national use in June 2021. It is designed to bring the most pertinent data for targeting together in a single location to make targeting easier, more comprehensive, and ultimately more effective at identifying and prioritizing handlers for inspection.
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This session will include: (1) discussion of the national RCRA hazardous waste permitting priorities, including live audience voting to inform the selection of FY23/24 priorities; (2) EPA’s approach to update the 1988 RCRA Model Permit; and (3) the status and projected contents of a forthcoming rulemaking to update various RCRA permitting regulations for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
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This session will present varying approaches to State regulatory frameworks for Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM), followed by a roundtable discussion of challenges in developing and implementing regulations and lessons learned.
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This session will include a discussion on States' efforts to measure PFAS concentrations in biosolids and landfill leachate as well as their overlapping issues and how they are being addressed.
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This presentation will focus on identifying hazardous secondary materials (HSM), how HSMs are regulated under RCRA, and when a HSM is eligible for a recycling exclusion. Examples and case studies will be used to illustrate the most recent definition of solid waste (DSW) exclusions, speculative accumulation, and the definition of legitimate recycling.
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This session will highlight various corrective action program issues through presentation and discussion of case studies.
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Closure of waste disposal facilities resulting in disposal capacity shortfalls has implications not only in the State where the disposal facility is located but regionally. The session will explore the issues facing States and address approaches State solid waste management and sustainable materials management programs are taking to address these issues.
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During this session, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) inspectors will walk through how they are using Survey123 as a ground-breaking tool for conducting inspections and generating inspection reports. Gain a fundamental understanding of how implementing Survey123 as an inspection tool has benefitted ADEQ and extrapolate on unique ways to improve processes within your organization.
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This session will discuss EPA’s recent policy memorandum related to permitting open burning/open detonation (OB/OD) units and other activities involving OB/OD, such as EPA’s forthcoming proposed rulemaking. In addition, this session will include a Virginia OB/OD case study.
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This talk will cover Colorado's experience with solid and hazardous waste issues across a variety of cannabis facilities, recent changes to Colorado's cannabis regulations, and emerging issues related to cannabis waste management.
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EPA provided updates on: Part A and B implementation, collaboration with State partners (site-specific issues and program approval) and future rulemakings.
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- Circular Economy Strategy Series: National Recycling Strategy, Food Waste, Plastics, Electronics/Critical Minerals
- Update on ORCR led Save Our Seas 2.0 Activities
- Solid Waste Management Data
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Work - Solid Waste Infrastructure (SWIFR) Grant Program, Education and Outreach, and Batterie
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Communicating about contamination at Brownfields and Superfund sites can seem intimidating - especially when there is unwelcome news to share - but it is essential to ensure your communities are involved and informed. This session will discuss strategies and tools for effective risk communications for project managers. We will look at different regulatory frameworks for public participation and notification and provide examples of successful communication strategies as well as lessons learned along the way. We will also share helpful tools to ensure that you have control of your messaging and strategies including rollout plans, communication templates and considerations when developing talking points.
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This session will discuss State-Federal Land Management interaction regarding CERCLA removal and remedial actions, and how the work was done during the COVID-19 pandemic and other times of crises.
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This session will include training on how to use EPA EJ Screen tool and discuss how States can download and use EPA's EJSCREEN tool and data in their own GIS environment to screen sites based on State specific criteria.
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Brownfield site assessments are not limited to evaluating the potential for soil and groundwater contamination. Existing structures on brownfield properties need to be evaluated for the presence of Lead-Based Paint or Asbestos prior to demolition or reuse. This session will discuss best practices and standard deliverables when Lead and Asbestos Surveys are needed and how to ensure these surveys are useful when preparing to use 128a funds or EPA RLF's for abatement. An inspector's perspective will also be provided, followed by a roundtable discussion on the topic.
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Emerging Contaminants pose special challenges for sites with contamination including sites evaluated through CERCLA Site Assessment and post-construction sites. Challenges may include both emerging and re-emerging contaminants, requiring investigation, assessment, and remedial actions to address these contaminants. A research tool was used to identify common approaches and challenges experienced by States. In addition, multiple trigger mechanisms were identified for post construction Superfund sites directing needs for further assessment. Resources, risk evaluation, and action levels should be considered when determining an appropriate strategy for CECs
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This session will focus on the generational mix in today's work culture and discuss how we need to work together as we all navigate the future of work, address succession planning, and leadership development in our workforce. Be ready to participate in the discussion!
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A brief update on the past and current the Brownfield Focus Group Projects will be provided followed by a roundtable discussion of topics States are currently facing, including:
- How State Programs can help EPA ensure that the entire $1.5 billion in supplemental funds is allocated.
- What to do with all this money?
- EPA Updates
Interested in taking the lead for Superfund sites or projects in your State and need a refresher on the process? The following session will provide an overview and training on the tools and requirements under the federal Subpart O regulation. States will be given an opportunity to ask EPA questions and share best practices when collaborating with their EPA RPM. The session will conclude with Oklahoma DEQ providing a case study of how their agency acts as the lead agency on Superfund sites and the collaboration process.
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There has been substantial discussion on whether the U.S. EPA default vapor intrusion attenuation factor of 0.03 is appropriate for use in all States. Developing a database, which includes sensitivity analysis, effects of attenuation factors, and risk assessment using the application of multiple lines of evidence; can help guide investigation, data analysis, off-site sampling decisions, and development of an updated attenuation factor for vapor intrusion screening at redevelopment sites, will be presented as an example for developing your State database.
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EPA's Brownfields Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) can be overwhelming. This roundtable discussion will look at both the challenges and benefits of establishing and managing an RLF in your State. Join this interactive session to learn tips and tricks from States that are semi-successfully managing RLF programs, as well as share some of your experiences and questions to determine if an RLF is a good fit for your State Brownfields Program.
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Institutional Controls are effective when they are in place, maintained and enforced. Several shared challenges were identified related to Institutional Controls (IC) that may impact the protectiveness of the remedy and site reuse. Viable solutions have been identified but these will require additional resources to implement. EPA is identifying opportunities for States to seek cooperative agreement funding to address the concerns related to IC effectiveness. Using advanced monitoring as a tool to evaluate and address concerns to ensure long term effectiveness will also be included.
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This session will provide training on how Drinking Water programs are investigating and considering regulating Chemicals of Emerging Concern such as PFAS. Topics covered will include the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) that was published on December 27, 2021.
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