RCRA, Superfund and EPCRA hotline training module. Introduction to: CERCLA and EPCRA release reporting requirements (CERCLA section 103 and EPCRA section 304)

Technical Report · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1998

OSTI ID:638556

The release reporting requirements set out in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) enable federal, state, and local authorities to effectively prepare for and respond to chemical accidents. This module reviews the regulations found at 40 CFR Part 302 promulgated pursuant to CERCLA section 103, and the regulations found at 40 CFR section 355.40 promulgated pursuant to EPCRA section 304. The goal of this module is to explain the notification requirements triggered by releases of CERCLA hazardous substances and EPCRA-designated extremely hazardous substances (EHSs).

• Research Organization: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Washington, DC (United States). Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
• OSTI ID: 638556
• Report Number(s): PB-98-963230/XAB; EPA-540/R-98/022; TRN: 82022591
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: See also PB97-963238.; PBD: Jun 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
US SUPERFUND
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY PLANS
POLLUTION CONTROL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILLS
RESOURCE RECOVERY ACTS
REMEDIAL ACTION
TRAINING