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 04:00:00 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: Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 638556
• Report Number(s): PB--98-963230/XAB; EPA--540/R-98/022
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
POLLUTION CONTROL
REMEDIAL ACTION
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
RESOURCE RECOVERY ACTS
TRAINING
US SUPERFUND