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Was there any consideration for cleaning outside structures or conducting additional residential soil sampling?
Cleaning under this program includes only the inside of structures. Based on soil sampling results from the Phase 1 soil sampling program, additional soil sampling is not necessary. You can find additional information on the EPA website .
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Section 302 notification requirements for transportation of EHSs
How do Section 302 notification requirements apply to transportation of an extremely hazardous substance (EHS)? Although Section 302 reporting requirements do not apply to the transportation of any EHS, including transportation by pipeline, or storage of EHS under active shipping papers, transportation activities within a community should be addressed in…
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Criteria used by Regional Response Teams to review emergency plans
Title III states that the Regional Response Teams (RRTs) "may" review and comment upon an emergency plan. What criteria will the RRT use for reviewing these plans? The National Response Team (NRT) published the Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide in which Appendix D: Criteria for Assessing State and Local Preparedness…
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Are on-site contractors responsible for EHSs brought on-site?
For Section 302 purposes, if a contractor brings an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) on-site to a facility over the threshold planning quantity, is the owner/operator of the facility or the contractor required to make the notification to the LEPC? For Section 304 purposes, if a contractor bursts a tank at…
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What about duct cleaning?
Per the recommendations of health agencies, duct cleaning is not necessary and will not be part of the cleaning under this program. However, if an individual in the village of East Palestine or in the 1-mile by 2-mile evacuation area would like to have their ducts cleaned separately, they may…
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