[CPEO-MEF] Document availability

[Susan Gawarecki <loc@icx.net>]

Three from the Army Corps of Engineers:

Engineering and Design-Multiphase Extraction (EM 1110-1-401).
This engineering manual was published by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.  It is intended to provide detailed guidance on
all phases of remediation projects using Multi-Phase Extraction.  It
includes the appropriate site characterization and pilot studies for
MPE; appropriate considerations for screening a site for MPE;
design of subsurface and above ground components; and, startup,
operations and maintenance, and site close-out [June 1999, 286
pages].  View or download at
http://www.usace.army.mil/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em1110-1-4010/ .
To obtain a hard copy you may send a request via to Mr. Karl
Abt at karl.abt@hq02.usace.army.mil or call the Publications
Depot at (301) 394-0081 / 0082 / 0083 fax: 0084.

Storage and Preservation of Soil Samples for Volatile
Compound Analysis (Special Report 99-5).  This report was
published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions
Research Laboratory.  The study evaluated methods to minimize
VOC losses during sample collection and storage.  It demonstrated
that freezing the sample in its storage device immediately after the
collection preserves VOC concentrations in all sample matrices
[May 1999, 27 pages].  View or download at
http://www.crrel.usace.army.mil/techpub/CRREL_Reports_web/
[case sensitive].   DOD personnel and contractors may obtain
hard copies from (800) 225-3842; all others contact NTIS at
(800) 553-6847 or (703) 605-6000.

On-Site Method for Measuring Nitroaromatic and Nitramine
Explosives in Soil and Groundwater Using GC-NPD:
Feasibility Study (Special Report 99-9).  This report was
published by the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers Cold Regions
Research Laboratory.  The study evaluated an on-site method for
estimating concentrations of TNT, RDX, 2,4-DNT, and the two
most commonly encountered environmental transformation
products of TNT, 2-amino-4,6-dinitrotoluene and
4-amino-2,6-dinitrotoluene, in soil and groundwater using gas
chromatography and the nitrogen-phosphorus detector (NPD)
[August 1999, 21 pages].  View or download at
http://www.crrel.usace.army.mil/techpub/CRREL_Reports_web/
[case sensitive].  DOD personnel and contractors may obtain
hard copies from (800) 225-3842; all others contact NTIS at
(800) 553-6847 or (703) 605-6000.

Two on RCRA from the EPA:

RCRA Cleanup Reforms (EPA 530-F-99-018).  This Fact sheet
was issued by the U.S. EPA Office of Solid Waste.  Since 1984,
EPA and authorized states have made considerable progress in
implementing the Corrective Action requirements.  Despite the
progress made, states, environmental groups, and the regulated
community have raised concerns, including: slow progress in
achieving cleanup or other environmental results; an emphasis on
process and reports over actual work in the field; unrealistic,
impractical or overly conservative cleanup goals; and lack of
meaningful public participation.  Because of various reasons raised
by many stakeholders, the Agency believes that it is time for a
fundamental re-evaluation of its Corrective Action Program. This
re-evaluation comes in the form of the RCRA Cleanup Reforms
[July 1999, 4 pages].  View or download at
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/factsheet1.pdf .

The National Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Report (Based
on 1997 Data).  The United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), in partnership with the States, biennially collects
information regarding the generation, management, and final
disposition of hazardous wastes regulated under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA), as amended. The
purpose of The National Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Report
(Based on 1997 Data) is to communicate the findings of EPA's
1997 Biennial Reporting System (BRS) data collection efforts to
the public, government agencies, and the regulated community.
The Report consists of six volumes which include: Summary
Report, National Analysis, State Summary Analysis, State Detail
Analysis, List of Large Quantity Generators, and List of
Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities.  All of the volumes can
be viewed or downloaded at
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/data/br97/index.htm .

Finally, some good progress on Stewardship from DOE:

>From Cleanup to Stewardship (DOE/EM-0466).  This
document, produced by the U.S. Department of Energy is a
companion to its Paths to Closure.  It provides information on
DOE's long term stewardship obligations and activities.  Long
term stewardship is expected to be required at more than 100 sites
after DOE's environmental management program completes
disposal, stabilization and restoration operations to address
hazardous was and contamination [October 1999, 102 pages].
View or download at
http://lts.apps.em.doe.gov/reports/pdf/doc130.pdf .   For hard
copies, contact CEMI (Center for Environment Management
Information) at 1-800-7EM-DATA.
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