[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 25 (Monday, February 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6074-6076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-2985]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-400139; FRL-6061-3]


Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know/Toxic Release 
Inventory Training Workshop Schedules for Section 313 Reporting 
Requirements

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA will conduct EPCRA/TRI training workshops across the 
country during the spring of 1999. These workshops are intended to 
assist persons preparing their annual reports on release and other 
waste management activities as required under sections 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, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Hart, (202) 260-1576, e-mail 
[email protected], for specific information on this notice, or to 
register for training, Tascon, Inc., (301) 315-9000 ext. 505, fax: 
(301) 738-9786, or e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Notice 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:

 
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                                                Examples of regulated
                 Category                             entities
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Industry; facilities that manufacture,      Metal mining, Coal mining,
 process, or otherwise use certain           Manufacturing, Electricity
 chemicals                                   generating facilities,
                                             Hazardous waste treatment/
                                             TSDF, Chemicals and allied
                                             products-wholesale,
                                             Petroleum bulk plants and
                                             terminals, and Solvent
                                             recovery services
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Federal Government                          Federal facilities
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    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 maufactures, 
processes, or otherwise uses section 313 listed toxic chemicals
     You prepare annual release and other waste management 
activity reports (i.e., Form R or Form A)
     You are a consultant who assists in the preparation of 
these reports; or 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 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 or Form A) 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)

B. 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 or Form A) 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 1998 Reporting Year on or before July 1, 1999.

C. How Much Time Is Required for the Training?

    The full training course runs 3 days. The first day and a half is 
devoted to a general discussion of EPCRA section 313 reporting 
requirements with exercises used to reinforce key concepts. Beginning 
the afternoon of the second day, the half-day industry-specific modules 
begin. Assuming sufficient interest in all five industry-specific 
modules, the first two modules will begin concurrently on the afternoon 
of the second day, while the next additional and different modules will 
be held concurrently on the morning of the

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third day, and the fifth and final module will be held on the afternoon 
of the third day. The five different modules are:
     Metal mining facilities and coal mining facilities 
(combination module)
     Electricity generating facilities
     TSD/solvent recovery facilities (combination module)
     Petroleum bulk plants and terminals facilities and 
chemical and allied products facilities (combination module)
     Manufacturing facilities
    Scheduling for modules will be based on participant interest with 
the two most popular modules beginning during the afternoon of the 
second day. Again, assuming sufficient interest in all five modules, 
the third and fourth most popular modules will be offered during the 
morning of the third day and the last module will be held in the 
afternoon. You should be aware that the schedule for modules will be 
determined during the first day of training and that there may be a gap 
between the general 1\1/2\-day course and your preferred industry-
specific module. Every effort will be taken during the scheduling 
process to accommodate as many participants as possible within the 
shortest time frame. EPA workshops also will include industry-specific 
training to provide information to further assist facilities with the 
reporting obligations they may have for the 1998 reporting year with 
reports due on or before July 1, 1999. EPA intends to present all five 
modules at each 3-day training course for the newly added industries, 
but this may be modified for each 3-day training course based on 
sufficient interest. Table 1 (see section D. of this unit) contains a 
list of the 3-day courses currently scheduled.
    In addition, EPA is conducting abbreviated training courses. These 
courses are \1/2\, 1, or 2 days in duration and, in some cases, are 
focused for a particular industry sector(s). Table 2 (see section D. of 
this unit) contains a list of these courses currently scheduled.

D. When Are These Training Courses Offered and How Do I Register?

    The schedules for training courses are provided below in Tables 1 
and 2 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/opptintr/tri).
    You should direct your requests for training course registration 
materials, including schedules of dates and locations, to Tascon, Inc., 
(301) 315-9000 ext. 505, fax: (301) 738-9786, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

                 Table 1.--Full 3-Day Workshop Schedule
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              Date                     Location        Intended Audience
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February 23-25                    Oklahoma City, OK   All industries
March 1-3                         Minneapolis, MN     All industries
March 16-18                       New York, NY        All industries
March 23-25                       Washington, DC      All industries
March 23-25                       Columbia, SC        All industries
March 30-April 1                  Ann Arbor, MI       All industries
April 6-8                         Boston, MA          All industries
April 6-8                         Nashville, TN       All industries
April 13-15                       Edison, NJ          All industries
April 13-15                       Kansas City, MO     All industries
April 20-22                       Dallas, TX          All industries
May 11-13                         Philadelphia, PA    All industries
May 11-13                         Denver, CO          All industries
May 17-19                         Portland, OR        All industries
May 24-26                         San Francisco, CA   All industries
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                   Table 2.-- Abbreviated or Focused (\1/2\-, 1-, and 2-Day) Workshop Schedule
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                 Date                           Region                  Location            Intended Audience
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March 9                                8                        Salt Lake City, UT       Mfg. only
March 10                               8                        Salt Lake City, UT       New industries only
March 29-30                            9                        Los Angeles, CA          Day 1: All industries
                                                                                         Day 2: Mfg., EGF, TSD
                                                                                          only
March 31-April 1                       9                        San Diego, CA            Day 1: All industries
                                                                                         Day 2: Mfg., EGF, TSD
                                                                                          only
April 1-2                              9                        Reno, NV                 All industries
April 6 (\1/2\ day)                    3                        Baltimore, MD            All industries
April 8 (\1/2\ day)                    3                        Hagerstown, MD           All industries
April 8-9                              2                        Puerto Rico, PR          All industries
April 16                               2                        Atlantic City, NJ        All industries
April 20 (\1/2\ day)                   3                        Richmond, VA             All industries
April 20                               7                        Overland Park, KS        All industries*
April 22 (\1/2\ day)                   3                        Roanoke, VA              All industries
April 22                               7                        St. Louis, MO            All industries*
April 26-27                            4                        Atlanta, GA              Mfg. petro/chem only
April 27                               5                        Michigan City, IN        All industries
April 27                               7                        Des Moines, IA           All industries
April 28-29                            4                        Atlanta, GA              New industries only
April 29                               5                        Columbus, OH             All industries
April 29                               7                        Lincoln, NE              All industries*
May 17                                 9                        Fresno, CA               All industries
May 18                                 5                        Bloomington, MN          All industries
May 18-19                              9                        Phoenix, AZ              Mining and mfg. only*

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May 19 (\1/2\ day)                     3                        Reading, PA              All industries
May 20                                 9                        Reno, NV                 Mining only
May 20                                 5                        Brookfield, WI           All industries
May 21                                 9                        Sacramento, CA           All industries
May 20-21                              10                       Eugene, OR               All industries
May 24-25                              9                        Las Vegas, NV            All industries
May 24-25                              10                       Seattle, WA              All industries
May 26                                 10                       Boise, ID                All industries
May 27                                 5                        Champaign, IL            All industries
May 27-28                              9                        Carson City, NV          All industries
June 9                                 5                        Detroit, MI              All industries
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Notes:
* = Registration fee will be required for these workshops
All Industries = Manufacturing and New Industries
EGF = Electricity Generating Facilities
Mfg. = Manufacturing (SIC Codes 20-39)
Mining only = Metal Mining and Coal Mining
New Industries only = Metal Mining (SIC Code 10, except 1011, 1081, and 1094), Coal Mining (12, except 1241),
  Electricity Generating Facilities (4911, 4931, and 4939--limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil
  for the purpose of generating electricity for distribution in commerce), TSD (4953, limited to facilities
  regulated under RCRA subtitle C, 42 U.S.C. section 6921 et seq.), Chemical and Allied Products (5169),
  Petroleum Bulk Plants and Terminals (5171), and Solvent Recovery (7389--limited to facilities primarily
  engaged in solvents recovery services on a contract or fee basis)
Petro/Chem = Petroleum Bulk Plants and Terminals Chemical and Allied Products facilities
TSD = Treatment, Storage, and Disposal facilities

    To register for the full 3-day training courses (Table 1), you must 
send a completed registration application, including 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) to Tascon, Inc. via telephone ((301) 315-9000 
extension 505), fax ((301) 738-9783), or e-mail ([email protected]). 
Requests for applications for abbreviated or focused training courses 
should be directed to Tascon, Inc. unless the training course is listed 
below with a separate workshop contact (see Table 3 below).

                                           Table 3.--Workshop Contacts
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                Date                         Location            Audience Workshop              Contact
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April 1-2                             Reno, NV                All industries          Scott Alquist
                                                                                      Truckee Meadows Community
                                                                                       College
                                                                                      [email protected] or 775-
                                                                                       829-9000
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April 20                              Overland Park, KS       All industries          Judy Luce
                                                                                      Dynamac
                                                                                      [email protected]
                                                                                      (913) 551-7680 or (913)
                                                                                       551-7680 (fax)
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April 22                              St. Louis, MO           All industries          Do.
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April 27                              Des Moines, IA          All industries          Do.
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April 29                              Lincoln, NE             All industries          Do.
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    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.

E. How Much Will the Training Course Cost?

    There is no registration fee for the full 3-day training courses 
listed in Table 1; there may be a registration fee for the Table 2 
workshops. You may access information regarding registration fees via 
the TRI Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/tri or by contacting 
the respective Regional Workshop Contact listed in Table 3. 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: January 28, 1999.
William H. Sanders III,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
[FR Doc. 99-2985 Filed 2-5-99; 8:45 am]
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