Ocean-based incineration of hazardous wastes. Hearing before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, Ninety-Seventh Congress, First Session, February 11, 1981

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OSTI ID:5557412

Witnesses at a February 11, 1981 hearing spoke on the appropriateness and technology of disposal facilities to handle hazardous wastes by ocean incineration. The inquiry also addressed the need for land-based terminals and worker safety. The organic and chemical industries, which generate about 60% of hazardous wastes point to successful applications of ocean incineration and the existence of international standards for the design and operation of the vessels. Environmental studies indicate minimal short-term effects. The Environmental Policy Agency requires exhaustive burn testing before issuing a permit. Security and liability are major concerns, and underscore the need for environmentally sound procedures. The concept is of particular concern to the New York-New Jersey area, which was well represented at the hearing. The hearing record consists of the statements of 12 witnesses and additional material submitted for the record. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5557412
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMBUSTION
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HEARINGS
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
OXIDATION
SEAS
SHIPS
SURFACE WATERS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WORKING CONDITIONS