Protecting Missouri's Natural Resources is a monthly newsletter that informs readers about environmental issues.
APRIL 2002
AGREEMENT REACHED ON BASICS OF A NATIONAL ELECTRONICS RECYCLING SYSTEM
Negotiations among electronics producers, government agencies and nonprofit groups have resulted in an agreement on the basic skeleton of a nationwide program to recover computers, monitors, peripherals and televisions.
Nearly 50 stakeholders met in Washington to hammer out a deal. The participants, including 15 major electronics producers, agreed to work toward the development of a front-end-financed recovery system. As in some European countries, the program in the U.S. may be operated by a third-party organization that would finance an expanded recovery system for these electronics.
Members of the National Electronics Product Stewardship Initiative (NEPSI) also reached several other conclusions. Participants will work together to draft federal legislation that would support the development of the front-end-financed system. NEPSI members also agree that an action plan is needed to build a recovery infrastructure.
Because the development of a large-scale, front-end-financed system will take several years, the parties agree that efforts need to be made to optimize the existing recycling system, such as getting more electronics retailers to operate recovery programs. In order to continue the momentum toward a nationwide program, a group of state recycling officials is developing model state legislation.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Solid Waste Management Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401.
FIRE INCIDENT AT BOB'S HOME SERVICE HAZARDOUS WASTE LANDFILL
The grass covering of the closed Bob's Home Service Hazardous Waste Landfill in Warren County caught fire on Feb. 24, 2002. Two barn structures located near the landfill also caught fire. The fire department entered the site and put the fire out. There were no known hazardous waste materials above ground at the time of the fire. The fire did not damage the integrity of the landfill.
The department's emergency response personnel were on scene Feb. 25. Staff observed approximately 30 old drums in varying condition. Most of the drums were empty, but three or four drums contained some solid material that appeared to be an oil-dry type substance. The Department of Natural Resources has removed and properly disposed the empty drums that were on the property.
The Department of Natural Resources does not own this site, nor is the department responsible for landfilling hazardous waste there. Bob's Home Service Hazardous Waste Landfill opened in the late 1970s and operated under federal interim status and a state hazardous waste permit (issued in 1982) until approximately 1985. A variety of wastes, including volatile organic compounds, petrochemical wastes, herbicides, pesticides, paint waste and Times Beach flood debris, were disposed of in the hazardous waste landfill. The hazardous waste landfill operator is no longer accepting responsibility for maintaining the closed landfill. Consequently, the department has taken the lead on maintenance activities, such as groundwater monitoring and disposing of leachate. Hazardous wastes buried at Bob's Home Service Hazardous Waste Landfill are in accordance with state approved containment measures. The department does not believe any hazardous waste materials were on fire or involved with the fire. Also, the nearby Zykan Sanitary Landfill has not been affected by the fire.
For more information, please contact Rob Morrison with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Hazardous Waste Program at 573-751-3176 or 800-361-4827.
NEW STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES
The Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule was published in the Federal Register Jan. 14, 2002. The new rule will require surface water systems serving a population of less than 10,000 to meet stricter turbidity standards. The new turbidity standards will closely mirror the turbidity standards currently required of the large surface water systems serving more than 10,000.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is the primacy agency for the Safe Drinking Water Act. To maintain primacy, the department must adopt regulations that are at least as stringent as the federal regulations. Water systems have three years to come into compliance with the new standards. The affected surface water systems have until January 2005.
The more stringent surface water rules were developed to provide more protection against protozoa, cryptosporidium, and other pathogenic microorganisms. The fact that cryptosporidium is resistant to chlorine levels that are typically used in the water treatment industry, makes the barriers in the water treatment plant especially critical.
The new standards on the combined filter effluent will drop from .5 nephlometric turbidity units (ntu) in 95 percent of the measurements to .3 ntu in 95 percent of the measurements. Nephlometric is a method of measuring trubidity in a water sample by passing light through the sample and measuring the amount of the light that is deflected. Also, no single combined filter measurement can exceed 1 ntu. In addition, each individual filter will have to monitor continuously (every 15 minutes) for turbidity and record the data. Those plants with only two filters will only be required to monitor their combined filter effluent, but will have to monitor it continuously. The individual filters will also have performance standards that they must meet.
There will also be disinfection profiling provisions for those water systems with elevated disinfection byproducts. The department anticipates this will affect the majority of the small surface water systems. The profiling provision will require the water systems to monitor data (temp, pH, disinfectant level, etc) for one day a week, for a year, to determine their giardia log inactivation ratio. This provision is designed to ensure that water systems carefully look at their level of disinfection before they make any significant change to their disinfection practices. Currently, there are roughly 74 small surface water systems in Missouri. It will be a challenge for those systems affected to meet the new requirements. Therefore, we are encouraging those systems to look to the future, to plan ahead, to make the decision-makers aware of the pending standards.
For more information, call the department's Public Drinking Water Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5331. A fact sheet and the final rule can be found at EPA's Web site www.epa.gov/ogwdw/mdbp/lt1eswtr.html.
REGISTRY PROTECTS POTENTIAL BUYERS
The Department of Natural Resources' Hazardous Waste Program maintains the Registry of Confirmed Abandoned or Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites in Missouri (Registry). The Registry protects potential property buyers and monitors site activities to ensure that public health and the environment continue to be protected. In addition to maintaining the Registry, each year the unit publishes the Missouri Registry Annual Report, which includes detailed descriptions of each site listed on the Registry.
The terms abandoned or uncontrolled are not defined in state law. A site is considered abandoned or uncontrolled if the hazardous waste was disposed of or released on site in violation of the Hazardous Waste Management Law, or if the hazardous waste was disposed of or released on site prior to Oct. 31, 1980.
Sites listed on the Registry are classified according to specific criteria regarding their danger or threat to public health and the environment. A notice filed with the Recorder of Deeds documents hazardous waste contamination at that property. If an owner wishes to sell a listed site, they must disclose to potential buyers early in the negotiation process that the site is listed on the Registry. Thus, property buyers are protected from unknowingly purchasing contaminated property.
The use of property listed on the Registry is not allowed to change substantially without the written approval of the Department of Natural Resources. Substantial change in use is defined as any change that may result in the spread of contamination, increased human exposure to hazardous materials, increased adverse environmental impacts, or some action that makes potential remedial actions to correct problems at the site more difficult. Therefore, the public is protected from activities that could disturb a site and threaten public health or the environment.
A site can be removed from the Registry when it is returned to a level deemed suitable for residential, industrial or commercial reuse and has been properly closed with no evidence of present or potential adverse impact. This change is also filed with the Recorder of Deeds and notifies purchasers that the property is, or has been, on the Registry.
For more information about the Registry, contact the Hazardous Waste Program's Superfund Section at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-8629.
EPA LOOKING FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION AWARD-WINNING PROGRAMS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7, is seeking applications for Pollution Prevention Awards For Environmental Excellence from businesses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
The awards honor businesses for environmental excellence in eliminating or reducing waste at the source. The goals are to eliminate or reduce waste generation, to conserve natural resources and materials, to reduce the use of hazardous materials, and to promote the use of more energy-efficient equipment.
The deadline to submit applications is July 15, 2002. Winners will be announced this fall. Applications are available from Jennifer Anderson of EPA at (913) 551-7644, by Fax at (913) 551-7521, or on the Web at www.epa.gov/region07/specinit/p2/awards.htm.
CLEANUP BEGINS AT ARMOUR ROAD
An Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) has been released for the Armour Road Superfund site in north Kansas City. The EE/CA describes proposed response actions, which will eliminate or greatly reduce arsenic-contaminated materials at the site. Proposed response actions include demolition and off-site landfilling of buildings on the site and removal and off-site landfilling of contaminated soils. The primary objectives are to eliminate exposure pathways or reduce contaminant concentrations to levels that will protect human health and the environment, and to reduce the migration of contaminants into the groundwater by removing the source of the contamination.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted an availability session on the site and scheduled cleanup at the city hall in North Kansas City. Staff from the Department of Natural Resources and health agencies participated. The Armour Road Superfund Site was a herbicide blending facility, which operated from 1929 until 1986. Herbicides handled at the facility were used for weed control along rail lines, and included compounds containing arsenic, pentachlorophenol, 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T. These herbicides included liquid and powder products. From a health risk and environmental risk standpoint, arsenic is the primary contaminant at the site, and is found at levels as high as 121,000 parts per million (about 12 percent) in surface soils and several thousand parts per million in soils as deep as 15 to 18 feet. It is estimated there is about 185 tons of arsenic in an area of about 75,000 tons of soil. The arsenic poses a human health risk due to potential exposure, and poses a risk to the local aquifer system due to leaching of arsenic into the groundwater.
All buildings on the site will be demolished and the rubble will be placed in a hazardous waste permitted landfill. The contaminated soil will be removed and disposed into a hazardous waste landfill. Clean soil will be placed on the site. The intent is that, as a result of these actions, the site will be returned to viable commercial and industrial use.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Hazardous Waste Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-3176.
MORE SAMPLING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY
The Lawrence County Mining Area site is an inactive lead and zinc mining area in southwest Missouri. The Department of Natural Resources has been conducting a combined Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection (PA/SI) in and around the town of Aurora, during which soils and wells were sampled. The results of the PA/SI testing showed an elevated lead level in residential yards and private wells and a need to expand the area of sampling to determine the extent of the lead contamination. The site was referred to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency to conduct more extensive sampling and assess the need for removal actions.
Lead is harmful to humans and can damage the nervous system, kidneys and reproductive system. Children are more sensitive to lead than adults and may develop permanent learning disabilities as a result of lead exposure. Small children up to six years of age are especially sensitive to lead.
EPA Region 7 began sampling wells and soil in Lawrence County in February, 2002. EPA will ask selected property owners for permission to sample private drinking water wells or soil from their yards. Participation in the sampling is voluntary and property owners will receive their sample results. The sampling and analysis are free. The sampling effort will be expanded as needed.
A Public Availability Session was held on March 6 at the Aurora City Council Chambers. Representatives from EPA, the Department of Natural Resources and the County Health Department attended the meeting to answer questions from concerned citizens.
For more information, call Nick Giovanini or Karen Cass of the department's Hazardous Waste Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-8629.
DEPARTMENT OPENS NEW FIELD OFFICE AT LAKE CITY
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce, with the cooperation of the Department of the Army, the opening of a state field office at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Independence. Personnel from the Federal Facilities Section of the department's Hazardous Waste Program will staff the field office.
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is the only small-arms ammunition manufacturer for the military and was placed on the National Priorities List in 1987. LCAAP covers 3,935 acres and is under active remedial investigation by the U.S. Army with assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Federal Facilities Section provides oversight and support in the remediation of chlorinated solvents, depleted uranium and various other types of contamination (i.e., polychlorinated biphenyls, and explosives) that are present on-site. Currently, the U.S. Army is investigating to determine the nature and extent of groundwater and soil contamination. The contamination is a result of past U.S. Department of Defense contractor activities at the site.
The new field office located at the Lake City site will allow the department to operate more effectively and efficiently with the Army by improving communication and coordination. This coordination includes the review of documents, the development of remediation goals and alternatives, and the oversight of field activities for the next decade.
For more information on this new field office, call Scott Honig of the Department of Natural Resources' Kansas City Regional Office at 816-622-7011.
HOLDEN ANNOUNCES $5.8 MILLION LOAN TO KANSAS CITY FOR STORM WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Gov. Bob Holden announced today that the city of Kansas City has received a $5,863,000 loan from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for storm water improvements.
"Storm water runoff knows no boundaries," Holden said. "With this loan, we are taking important steps to curb the problem of water pollution and improve water quality for Kansas Citians."
Kansas City will use the loan to develop comprehensive stormwater control plans for the following watersheds: Rock Creek, Buckeye Creek, Searcy Creek, Randolph Creek, Blue River, Brush Creek, Fishing River, Rocky Branch, First Creek, Lower Shoal Creek, Birmingham Bottoms, Rush Creek, Brush Creek-North, Todd Creek, White Oak Creek and Lampkins Fork.
In addition, existing plans will be updated for the Hickman Mills, Town Fork, Indian Creek, Wilkerson Creek and Dykes Branch watersheds.
The loan will be used in conjunction with a storm water grant from the Department of Natural Resources. Funding for the loan and grant comes from a bond issue approved by Missouri voters in 1998, known as Amendment 7, for improvements to storm water, wastewater treatment and public drinking water systems.
For more information, call the department's Water Pollution Control Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-1300.
ST. LOUIS ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT GETS NEEDED FUNDING FOR CLEANUP
Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO) and Sen. Jean Carnahan (D-MO), joined by Mayor Francis Slay (D), announced the Senate and the House recently passed a bill requiring the U.S. Army to spend $5 million to cleanup pollutants left behind at the St. Louis Army Ammunition Plant. Congressman Clay and Sen. Jean Carnahan sought money to cleanup the SLAAP property, which was abandoned by the Department of the Army more than five years ago. The SLAAP site is composed of two parcels totaling 21.05 acres and has eight unoccupied buildings of varying sizes. The site, located at 4800 Goodfellow Boulevard, has been largely vacant since the mid-1990s.
Preliminary assessments have identified Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) as well as heavy metals in a number of buildings. PCBs once were used to insulate electrical transformers, and also were used during the machining of 105mm munitions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifies PCBs, which were banned in 1976, as a "probable human carcinogen" for research on cancer.
The Army will be working with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a plan to clean up the site. St. Louis officials believe this site to be a key location for retail and industrial development. Congressman Clay indicated that "with this appropriation, the Department of the Army has no more excuses for not cleaning up its mess." According to Carnahan, "This is an issue of public health. This is an issue of environmental protection. And this is an issue of economic development for north St. Louis. This site needs to be cleaned up to protect the people living nearby and to provide for economic development in the area."
The Army would like to transfer ownership of the property to entities that may be interested in finishing the cleanup and investing in the economic reuse of the site. In a press conference held in St. Louis in mid-February, Steve Mahfood, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, indicated his support for the early transfer process and returning the property to beneficial reuse as long as appropriate steps are taken to protect Missouri's citizens and environment. Initial investigative work at the site has already begun and the first phase of the cleanup work is expected to begin this year.
Originally a part of the larger St. Louis Ordnance Plant, SLAAP was converted from a .30 caliber small arms munitions plant to a 105mm howitzer shell plant in 1944. SLAAP manufactured howitzer shells from 1944 to 1945, during the Korean Conflict, and during the Southeast Asia Crisis. In addition, SLAAP was placed in inactive status at various times in its history.
In 1984, several buildings at SLAAP were renovated to house filing and administrative operations by more than 500 personnel. In 1989, the Department of the Army determined that SLAAP was no longer required to support its munitions mission, and all industrial equipment was removed from the plant. From 1986 to 1990, SLAAP was under control of the U.S. Army Armament Munitions, and Chemical Command. In 1990, SLAAP ownership and control were placed under the U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command. Currently, the installation is under the command of U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command in Huntsville, Alabama.
The community is encouraged to provide input regarding the cleanup of this site. For more information on the St. Louis Army Ammunition Plant or other federal facility sites in Missouri please contact Ramona Huckstep of department's Hazardous Waste Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-3907 or by email at ramona.huckstep@dnr.mo.gov.
HOLDEN ANNOUNCES DEPARTMENT TO AWARD $425,000 LOAN TO PLATTE COUNTY REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT
Gov. Bob Holden announced today that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a loan of $425,000 to the Platte County Regional Sewer District for wastewater system improvements. The district will use the proceeds to pay for the purchase of an administration building.
"Improvements to the water system will not only address health concerns, but also enhance the economic viability of the community," said Holden. "This is a valuable program that provides assistance to Missouri's communities in making much-needed improvements to their infrastructure."
Funding for the loan comes from the State Revolving Fund. The State Revolving Fund is a joint effort between the department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide cost-effective financing for wastewater treatment and collection. The interest rate on the loan will be approximately 1.8 percent, which is substantially below current market conditions. The loan represents a savings of approximately $195,800 and allows environmental improvements to be made at an affordable level. The loan will be administered by the Department of Natural Resources.
For more information, contact Mary Clark, Department of Natural Resources, Water Pollution Control Program, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176, or call toll free at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-1300.
DEPARTMENT TRAINS LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DISPOSE OF METH CHEMICALS
Missouri's Clandestine Drug Lab Collection Station (CDLCS) program continues to expand across the state. The CDLCS program is an innovative approach in managing the chemicals left behind from methamphetamine production processes. Twenty local fire service and law enforcement agencies throughout the state have been authorized by the Department of Natural Resources' Hazardous Waste Program to host a CDLCS. Environmental emergency response staff from the department's Environmental Services Program provide technical support and assist with processing of the methamphetamine chemicals and debris.
In 2001, law enforcement recorded nearly 2,200 methamphetamine incidents in Missouri outdistancing California for the first time as the number one state in the country for seizures. During that same time period, 1,486 methamphetamine lab incidents were delivered to the CDLCSs. Since the beginning of the CDLCS program in October 1998 through February 2002, a total of 2,893 methamphetamine lab incidents have been accepted at Missouri's CDLCSs.
In December 2001 Brad Harris, the department's staff coordinator for the CDLCS program, delivered two days of operations and technical support training at the Trenton Police Department in Trenton. The Trenton police department will receive assistance from the Trenton Fire Department with chemical processing.
January 2002, was an extremely busy month. The Nevada Fire Department, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and the Osage Beach Fire Protection District all received the CDLCS operations and technical support training. Many law enforcement officers, narcotics agents and fire service personnel from many agencies benefited from the information provided at the training.
With the welcome addition of these agencies, Missouri now has 20 authorized CDLCSs strategically located throughout the state to assist law enforcement in removing illegal methamphetamine labs from our rural areas and communities. Information about Missouri's CDLCS program can be obtained by calling Brad Harris of the department's Environmental Services Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-526-4794 or by e-mail brad.harris@dnr.mo.gov.
DEPARTMENT STAFF RECEIVE HANDS ON INSPECTION TRAINING
Staff from the Missouri Department of Natural Resource's Environmental Emergency Response Section recently received training from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Risk Management Program inspections. EPA Region 7 staff recently conducted two mock inspections of facilities that are regulated under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r), Risk Management Program (RMP). The purpose of these inspections is to train staff in audit and inspection procedures and to fine-tune inspection checklists. Midwest Fertilizer Inc. of Metz and Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers Inc. of Carrollton, volunteered to allow EPA to conduct these inspections at their respective facilities. EPA agreed to conduct a full inspection of the RMP, but would not issue any monetary penalties for discrepancies noted. The facilities agreed to correct any problems that were found during the inspection.
The Department of Natural Resources' RMP program focuses on compliance assistance and outreach. By observing these inspections, department staff will be able to assist Missouri businesses with recommendations regarding RMP program compliance.
EPA's inspection of a facility will verify that the RMP program, summarized by the data provided in the RMP plan, is in fact implemented on-site. This is verified by observing plans, procedures and other documentation, surveying employee knowledge, and noting the general appearance of the process. EPA plans to begin conducting compliance inspections, which can result in large penalties if problems are found.
If you are the owner or operator of a facility that is subject to the RMP regulation, the Department of Natural Resources can provide you with a valuable service by conducting a "mock on-site audit". The results of this audit will let you know where you stand in relation to the RMP regulation and will help to prepare for an EPA inspection. The department's goal is to help Missouri facilities comply with the regulation. To schedule an onsite audit or to find out more information, call Greg Voss of the department's Environmental Services Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-522-9279.
CHRONIC FAILURE TO MONITOR A CONCERN AT SOME WATER SYSTEMS
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a list of drinking water systems that have chronically failed to do required bacteriological testing. The department requires all public water systems to test for bacteria at least once a month to verify that these systems are providing safe drinking water to the public. While failing to monitor does not necessarily mean that the water is unsafe, routine testing is a crucial part of maintaining a safe water supply.
The systems listed have at least three major monitoring violations in a twelve-month period. Months these systems failed to collect at least one routine sample are given for the interval from November 2000 to December 2001; other monitoring violations may have occurred previously. Recent bacteriological results and any maximum contaminant level (MCL) violations in the system's history since 1992 are listed under the specific system.
Department of Natural Resources Director Stephen Mahfood expressed his concern and commitment to correct the problem. "Water that is contaminated with bacteria can cause disease," said Mahfood. "It is of vital importance that systems routinely test their drinking water to ensure the safety of each citizen and visitor of Missouri."
Bacteriological testing can be the first step in identifying and correcting a problem. The next step is to investigate the cause of any bad samples and perform corrective action, such as disinfecting and flushing the system. When a public water system has both a record of failure to monitor and a history of MCL violations, department staff are concerned about the unknown quality of the drinking water. Failing to monitor can result in ongoing bacteriological problems. Often, informing the public of the system's chronic failure to monitor will prompt a system to routinely submit samples.
The vast majority of community and non-community public water systems in the state comply with all monitoring requirements and meet all drinking water standards. Chronic violators are the exception rather than the rule, as this current list of 36 systems represents only 1.3 percent of the approximately 2,800 public drinking water systems in Missouri.
These systems' owners have been sent multiple violation notices in addition to certified letters informing them that chronic failure to monitor is unacceptable. Department staff also routinely make frequent on-site inspections and attempt to reach an agreement with the responsible parties to ensure sampling requirements will be met. If compliance with Missouri's drinking water law is still refused, more stringent enforcement action is pursued through legal channels.
The type of bacteria monitored is called total coliform bacteria. These are common in the environment and generally not harmful by themselves. They do indicate the water may be contaminated with organisms that can cause disease. Disease symptoms include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, possible jaundice and associated headaches and fatigue. The presence of these bacteria can result from a number of problems. These could be due to an improperly constructed or deteriorating well, inadequate water treatment, or contamination in the distribution system, including water towers and the mains that distribute the water.
If a sample tests positive for total coliform bacteria, further testing is then performed for fecal coliform or E. coli, bacteria which can directly cause gastrointestinal illness. Most samples that test positive for total coliform test negative for fecal coliform or E. coli. The total coliform positive samples that are listed tested negative for fecal coliform or E. coli unless specifically stated otherwise.
Counties with systems listed are presented in alphabetical order. Systems are given in alphabetical order within each county. Unless otherwise noted, these establishments are open year-round. The cities and counties are given as location references only. Counties with a number of systems listed have a large number of public water systems, most of which are in compliance with drinking water regulations.
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For more information, contact the department's Public Drinking Water Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5331.
DEPARTMENT AND MODOT OFFER STORM WATER TRAINING
During the months of November and December, a team of employees Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Department of Transportation conducted erosion control/water quality protection training in the 10 MoDOT districts across the state. The training was presented to approximately 400 MoDOT Project Development and Operations staff. The purpose of the training was to improve compliance with the provisions of the land disturbance permit issued to MoDOT by the department under authority from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Topics covered in the workshops included an overview of general erosion problems, EPA and department guidance for storm water management and permits and erosion control best management practices. The workshops included an interactive slide show to demonstrate both good and bad practices, followed by a question and answer session. All participants were provided with copies of Protecting Water Quality, A field guide to erosion, sediment and storm water best management practices for development sites. Feedback from the participants was very positive
For more information, call Glenn Lloyd at 800-361-4827 or 573-526-6627.
LAWSUIT CHALLENGES THE ST. LOUIS ATTAINMENT DATE EXTENSION
The Sierra Club and Missouri Coalition for the Environment are appealing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's extension of the attainment date for the St. Louis ozone nonattainment area and the approval of the St. Louis Attainment Demonstration. On June 26, 2001, EPA granted an attainment date extension to the St. Louis area, which extends the attainment deadline until Nov. 15, 2004.
EPA believes that the Clean Air Act may be interpreted to extend attainment deadlines if the transport of ozone or its precursors prevents timely attainment. In July 1998, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a policy allowing for the extension of attainment dates for ozone nonattainment areas affected by the transport of ozone precursors. This policy applies to the St. Louis ozone nonattainment area.
Oral arguments have been set for April 15, 2002, before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and a decision is expected this summer. Missouri and Illinois are participating in this case in support of the EPA's position. A similar case is pending in the Washington D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. This case involves the attainment date extension granted to the Washington D.C. area and directly challenges EPA's policy on attainment date extensions. A decision in this case could influence the case pending in the 7th Circuit.
If the Sierra Club and Coalition win at the 7th circuit, the St. Louis non-attainment area would likely be bumped up to serious non-attainment status and would be subject to additional requirements under the Clean Air Act. The requirements would include additional control measures on existing and smaller sources of emissions and more stringent permit requirements for smaller sources.
The St. Louis area has shown significant improvements in air quality. This is due in great part to the community's willingness to implement effective controls such as vapor controls at service stations, utilizing reformulated gasoline and a vehicle inspection and maintenance program. The state has also met all deadlines established by EPA for the required rules and plans. The state and Missouri utilities have also made a strong commitment to address transported NOx within Missouri.
It has also been demonstrated that the area will attain the ozone standard in 2003 or 2004 using the existing control strategy. Additional modeling and monitoring indicate controls should not be necessary and we should wait until the current plan is completely implemented. St. Louis may attain the ozone standard this coming summer. If this does occur, the state will request redesignation and the lawsuit may not have a significant impact on the area.
DEPARTMENT APPROVES SUPERIOR MAPLE HILL LANDFILL OPERATING PERMIT
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has approved an operating permit for Superior Maple Hill Landfill Inc. to operate Superior Maple Hill Landfill, Phase 4 in Macon County.
The approved site is approximately three miles west of Macon on Intrepid Road. The permit allows the landfill to expand waste disposal operations into Phase 4 of the landfill's permitted area. When the existing landfill is expanded it is called a phase. Each phase is planned, developed and permitted as needed.
The department reviews all applications submitted by cities, counties and private owners to ensure that solid waste disposal areas are properly located, designed and constructed. Other technical factors that protect Missouri's environment are also examined.
For more information, contact the department's Solid Waste Management Program at 1- 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401.
MISSOURI AIR CONSERVATION COMMISSION HEARS CONCERNS ON ODOR RULES
The Missouri Air Conservation Commission has expressed concerns with one of the standards in the state's Odor Rules. The rules establish odor standards for Class 1A sized concentrated animal feeding operations. An olfactometry panel, as described in the rule, determines compliance with the odor standards. An olfactometry panel is a group of people selected and screened by a laboratory to characterize the odor for its concentration and intensity.
Air samples collected by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources indicate that one of the rule's odor standards is too rigorous. Data collected indicates that fresh air samples taken from areas displaying no apparent odor violated the rule's detection threshold standard. The commission recommended the department not issue violations on this particular standard until the detection threshold level can be researched and the issue resolved. Other requirements of the odor rules, such as the odor control plans and the n-butanol odor intensity standard, remain unaffected by the Missouri Air Conservation Commission's decision.
The commission granted approval for the department to publish a notice in the Missouri register regarding the detection threshold standard. The statement has been filed with the Secretary of State's Office and was published April 15, 2002. After working with stakeholders and conducting additional research, the department will propose revisions to the rules to correct the detection threshold level. The department expects the revisions of the odor rules to be effective by early 2003.
For questions or comments concerning the rules, contact the department's Air Pollution Control Program in writing at P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176, by phone at 573-751-4817 or by fax at (751) 751-2706.
SUCCESSFUL WATERSHED IMPROVEMENTS IN SHELBINA
In October 1998, the city of Shelbina began putting together a watershed management plan. The intent of the plan is to protect, improve, upgrade and increase the cost effectiveness of the local water supply and distribution system. Shelbina Lake, a surface water reservoir, supplies the city's water. The plan includes using the lake as an asset in recreation, tourism and economic development. The city also uses the North Fork of the Salt River as a backup resource during dry spells.
The city received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to finance an assessment and make recommendations for the two-year schedule of improvements. The grant was funded with in kind contributions from Shelbina and was administered by the Department of Natural Resources. Midwest Environmental Consultants of Jefferson City conducted the assessment.
Some elements of the plan include spillway repair, shoreline improvements, golf course best management practices, and a controlled goose hunt to help reduce nutrient loading in the lake. Surrounding landowners voluntarily implemented erosion control measures such as installing terraces, grassed waterways and buffers to filter runoff leaving their fields. The local watershed committee is made up of city officials and employees, citizens, resource agencies, and landowners. The watershed committee is directly credited with the successful implementation of the plan. All the practices are voluntary and the plan is expected to be a flexible guideline to maintain the improvements.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Water Pollution Control Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-1300.
GEARING UP FOR PHASE II
The Department of Natural Resources' Water Pollution Control Program will soon be notifying cities and other public entities as to whether or not they must have a storm water permit under Phase II for municipal storm sewer systems. The permitting section of the Water Pollution Control Program will make the notifications before July 1, 2002. The program plans to use the 1990 population data of the Bureau of Census to determine eligibility under Phase II. That listing will be revised once the 2000 census data is available. The program will also be reviewing information on other public-owned separate storm sewer systems such as public highways, universities and penitentiaries. The permitting list will be finalized once the reviews are completed.
The Phase II rule is an important step toward meeting the requirements of the Clean Water Act, which was designed to protect the nation's waters from storm water discharges.
Public-owned storm sewer systems outside of urban areas, and that serve a population of less than 10,000 people, are exempt from permitting under Phase II. Systems within urbanized areas that serve populations of less than 1,000 are also exempt. However, it's important to note that any public entity that already has a storm sewer system may be required to get a permit if that system is contributing to the impairment of the receiving stream or is discharging significant pollutants to a physically interconnected and regulated public storm sewer system.
It is well documented that municipal storm water runoff and construction activity can cause significant harm to the environment. Effective and flexible storm water programs can yield a broad spectrum of environmental and community benefits the help counteract the effects of storm water runoff.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Water Pollution Control Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-1300
NEW TESTING AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR KANSAS CITY STAGE I VAPOR RECOVERY
On July 30, 2001, the revised Missouri Air Conservation Rule, Control of Petroleum Liquid- Loading, Storage and Transfer became effective. This revision includes new equipment and testing requirements for Stage I vapor recovery facilities in the Kansas City maintenance area, which includes Clay, Jackson and Platte counties.
The revision includes four new requirements. It calls for the installation of vapor poppets on coaxial Stage I systems. Vapor poppets are spring activated closure devices used on vapor return ports to maintain vapor tightness when not in use. These ports allow gasoline vapors to be returned to delivery vessels during bulk gasoline deliveries. All stage I vapor recovery vent lines must have Missouri Performance Evaluation Test Procedures approved Pressure/Vacuum valves. Pressure/Vacuum valves are located on storage tank vents and are designed to relieve excessive pressure or vacuum spikes without damaging gasoline storage tanks yet maintain vapor tightness during normal facility operation. All Pressure/Vacuum valves are tested when they are installed and thereafter on a two-year cycle. Finally, each Stage I system must be leak tightness tested once every five years.
The Department of Natural Resources' Air Pollution Control Program, Kansas City Regional Office and the Kansas City Department of Health conducted meetings with vapor recovery contractors and gasoline station owner and operators on Dec. 18, 2001. The purpose of these sessions was to explain the new testing and equipment requirements as well as to explain how the new regulations will be implemented.
All Stage I facilities will be tested over a three year phase-in period. Initial testing began in March 2002. This testing includes leak decay testing to assure the vapor control hardware at each station is air tight, bench testing of all Pressure/Vacuum valves to assure a slight pressure is maintained, and a visual inspection of pollution control equipment.
For more information, call the department's Air Pollution Control Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-4817.
EPA ACCEPTING SMALL BUSINESS PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING OF BIOTERRORISM DETECTION AND DECONTAMINATION TECHNOLOGIES
EPA is accepting proposals from small businesses for research that relates to environmental bioterrorism detection and decontamination technologies where the research will serve as a base for technological innovation and commercialization.
As part of the Agency's overall response to terrorism and considering other on-going government-wide efforts, the EPA Small Business Innovation Research program identified three areas needing further research.
The first involves bioterrorism decontamination systems for high-value and special materials typically found in museums, historic homes, government buildings and important civilian buildings. High-value and special materials include items such as fibrous tapestries, art, gowns and clothing; rare books, legal papers and historic documents; porous ceramics, desks and historic furniture; and electrical equipment including computers.
The second area concerns special decontamination technologies and sampling systems for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems in smaller, commercial buildings, apartment buildings, and homes. Of special interest are environmentally friendly decontamination systems such as ultraviolet, ozone, or sonic cleaning systems. Also, of interest are HVAC sampling equipment to verify that decontamination is successful.
The third area for research involves sampling drinking water supplies in smaller drinking water systems that typically serve fewer than 10,000 people, and larger systems that do not have extensive onsite testing capabilities. Of particular interest are pretreatment kits to minimize interference with the analytical instruments typically used at these facilities.
For more information, visit http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/sbir2002.html.
EPA OFFERS GRANTS TO HELP SAFEGUARD NATION'S DRINKING WATER SUPPLY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced March 28 that it is offering grants to help safeguard the nation's drinking water supply. These grants will be given to publicly- owned drinking water utilities that regularly serve populations over 100,000, including 12 utilities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. (See list below.) EPA is soliciting grant applications from these large utilities, which provide drinking water to nearly half of Americans served by public water systems. The grants may be used to develop security enhancement plans and designs, emergency response/operating plans, vulnerability assessments, or a combination of these efforts. EPA will award up to $115,000 to each eligible utility.
EPA received a supplemental appropriation from Congress in early 2002 to improve the safety and security of the nation's water supply. These funds are intended to help reduce the vulnerability of water utilities to terrorist attacks and enhance their security and ability to respond to emergencies.
At the recent annual conference of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, EPA Administrator Christie Whitman said, "Since September 11, we have moved quickly to help secure America's drinking and wastewater systems against terrorist attacks, and you have been right there alongside us. This work, as well as efforts underway with partners around the country, is critically important to protecting our water supplies and systems effectively and intelligently.
EPA is working cooperatively with state, tribes and utility organizations to further develop and distribute assessment tools and provide training and technical assistance to small and medium-size water utilities.
EPA also plans to work closely with states to determine how to provide support to privately owned utilities. In addition, some funds will be available for support to wastewater systems, including activities such as technical assistance and training on vulnerability assessments and emergency operations.
Large, publicly owned drinking water utilities in Missouri include Independence, Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LAND RECLAMATION COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING MAY 30
The Missouri Land Reclamation Commission will hold a public meeting at 10 a.m., May 30, at the Department of Natural Resources' Conference Center, 1738 E. Elm St. in Jefferson City.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Land Reclamation Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-4041.
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO MEET JUNE 4
The Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Commission will hold a public meeting on April 2 at the Holiday Inn Southwest Viking Conference Center, 10709 Watson Road, St. Louis.
For more information, call the Department of Natural Resources' Hazardous Waste Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-3176.
WATER SYSTEM SECURITY TRAINING OFFERED
The Department of Natural Resources' Public Drinking Water Program is offering several training opportunities throughout the state on Counterterrorism and Security in the Water Industry all community water systems and water system trainers. The first training was offered March 5. The American Water Works Association and its instructors, under grant contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, developed and are providing the training to Missouri's water systems. Future training opportunities will be offered to water systems between April and July 2002 and possibly continue throughout the rest of the year.
For more information, call Deana Cash of the department's Public Drinking Water Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5331.
DEPARTMENT WORKSHOPS HELP ENFORCE ILLEGAL DUMPING REGULATIONS
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host five free workshops throughout the state to help local governments address illegal dumping problems. The purpose of the workshops is to help local law enforcement authorities establish and operate environmental enforcement programs.
To conduct the workshops, the department has retained the services of Reed, Stowe and Yanke, LLC., an environmental and economic consulting firm. Reed, Stowe and Yanke previously developed a manual for the department titled, How to Establish and Operate an Environmental Enforcement Program, which will be used during the workshops.
Through this project, the department expects to provide local governments with a user-friendly resource guide that will help local law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges develop effective programs to combat illegal dumping in their communities. The manual includes successful case studies from Missouri and other programs across the country.
Workshop 2002 will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following locations
- Columbia: March 25 and 26, at the Department of Conservation Research Office
- Osage Beach: March 27 and 28, at the Osage Beach City Hall
- St. Joseph: April 15 and 16, at the Department of Conservation Office
- Nevada: April 17 and 18, at the Community Center
- West Plains: May 6 and 7, location to be determined
To request further information about the workshops, contact Richard Swartz of the department's Solid Waste Management Program at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-5401.
EPA TO CONDUCT WORKSHOPS ON TOXIC RELEASE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7 will conduct four Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) workshops during April-May 2002. Reservations are necessary to assure space at the workshops, held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at each location. Walk-ins are acceptable on a space available basis only.
These workshops, conducted annually, are intended to assist facilities in preparing annual reports on toxic releases and other waste management activities as required by environmental laws. These reports must be submitted to EPA and designated state officials on or before July 1, 2002.
Dates and locations of the workshops are
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Holiday Inn, 1616 West Crawford, Salina, Kansas
- Thursday, April 18, 2002 Holiday Inn, 3321 South 72nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska
- Tuesday, April 30, 2002 DoubleTree Hotel, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, Missouri
- Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 525 33rd Avenue, SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
EPA, Region 7 is also sponsoring a two-day EPCRA/TRI training session on May 14-15, 2002 to be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel, 9103 East 39th Street, Kansas City, Mo.
The workshops are targeted to manufacturing facilities in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 2000-3999 that meet all the following criteria under Section 313 of EPCRA:
- Ten employees or the equivalent of 20,000 employee hours, and
- Exceed the reporting thresholds of 10,000 pounds per year for listed toxic chemicals otherwise used by the facility, or exceed 25,000 pounds per year for toxic chemicals processed or manufactured by the facility.
Reporting requirements have been expanded to include the following industry sectors or SIC codes: Electric Services (4911, 4931, and 4939); Refuse Systems/Hazardous Waste Treatment (4953); Chemical and Allied Products (5169); Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (5171); Business Services/Solvent Recovery (7389); Metal Mining (10 except 1011,1081, and 1094) ; and Coal Mining (12, except 1241).
To pre-register or receive more information call (913) 551-7680, (866) 844-4460, or www.mckinzieconstruction.com Reservations are necessary to assure space at the workshops.
If you have questions about the TRI workshops, call Steve Wurtz, EPA, Region 7 at (913) 551-7315.
RULE UPDATE
For more information, contact the Department of Natural Resources' Air and Land Protection Division at 800-361-4827 or 573-751-6892.
Air Pollution Control |
New Source Performance Regulations |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-06.070 - Adopts by reference new 40 CFR Part 60 subparts finalized between Jan. 1, 2000 and Dec. 31, 2000. Additionally, this amendment updates previously adopted subparts. | |
| Public comment ends:
May 2, 2002 |
Public hearing: April 25, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Maximum Achievable Control Technology Regulations |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-06.075 - Adopts by reference new 40 CFR Part 63 subparts finalized between Jan. 1, 2000 and Dec. 31, 2000. Additionally, this amendment updates previously adopted subparts. | |
| Public comment ends:
May 2, 2002 |
Public hearing: April 25, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-06.080 - Adopts by reference new 40 CFR Part 61 subparts finalized between Jan. 1, 2000 and Dec. 31, 2000. Additionally, this amendment updates previously adopted subparts. | |
| Public comment ends:
May 2, 2002 |
Public hearing: April 25, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Emission of Visible Air Contaminants From Internal Combustion Engines |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-02.080 - Removes an obsolete rule | |
| Public comment ends:
May 30, 2002 |
Public hearing: June 6, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Emission of Visible Air Contaminants From Internal Combustion Engines |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-05.180 - Removes an obsolete rule | |
| Public comment ends:
May 30, 2002 |
Public hearing: June 6, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Emission of Visible Air Contaminants |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-006.220 - Removes references to obsolete rules | |
| Public comment ends:
May 30, 2002 |
Public hearing: June 6, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Control of Gasoline Reid Vapor Pressure |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-05.443 - Removes the low Reid Vapor Pressure requirements for gasoline in the St. Louis ozone nonattainment area. | |
| Public comment ends:
August 1, 2002 |
Public hearing: July 25, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Maximum Allowable Emissions of Particulate Matter From Fuel Burning Equipment |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-04.040 - Amends the rule to make the particulate emission limitations from indirect heating sources consistent with the outstate requirements. | |
| Public comment ends:
July 5, 2002 |
Public hearing: June 28, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Maximum Allowable Emissions of Particulate Matter From Fuel Burning Equipment |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR010-03.060 - Removes conflicting rule requirements and amends the rule text concerning the control of particluate matter emissions from indirect heating sources to be consistent with St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield-Greene County area indirect heating rule text. | |
| Public comment ends:
July 5, 2002 |
Public hearing: June 28, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Air Pollution Control |
Controlling Emissions During Episodes of High Air Pollution Potential |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR010-06.130 - Updates the obsolete Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) to the new Air Quality Index (AQI) that was adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | |
| Public comment ends:
June 6, 2002 |
Public hearing: May 30, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-4817 |
Land Reclamation |
Control of Petroleum Liquid Storage, Loading and Transfer |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 010-02.260 - Corrects tank size references because large tanks should have sophisticated poppeted filling mechanisms and Stage I recovery equipment rather than simple controls used on small tanks. Also a definistion for Stage I vapor recovery was added. | |
Public Drinking Water |
Maximum Turbidity Contaminant Levels and Monitoring Requirements and Filter Back |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 060-04.050 - This amendment adopts the EPA Filter Backwash Recycling Rule. | |
| Public comment ends:
June 14, 2002 |
Public hearing: May 23, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-5331 |
Public Drinking Water |
Maximum Radionuclide Contaminant Levels and Monitoring Requirements |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 060-04.060 - This rule is being rescinded and readopted in order to adopt new EPA requirements. | |
| Public comment ends:
June 14, 2002 |
Public hearing: May 23, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-5331 |
Public Drinking Water |
Maximum Radionuclide Contaminant Levels and Monitoring |
| Rule Number: 10 CSR 060-04.060 - This rule is being rescinded and readopted in order to adopt new EPA monitoring requirements and uranium maximum contaminant levels. | |
| Public comment ends:
June 14, 2002 |
Public hearing: May 23, 2002 |
| Missouri Register Citation:
Filed, not yet published |
Department contact:
573-751-5331 |
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public service announcements may be downloaded for use by any newspaper, magazine, newsletter, radio stations, etc. The department will continue to add new announcements to the Web each month. If you would like to receive new announcements by e-mail as they are made available, please contact kathy.deters@dnr.mo.gov and provide your publication name and e-mail address.
REGIONAL OFFICE MAP
Department of Natural Resources' Regional Offices provide field inspections, complaint investigation and front-line troubleshooting, problem solving and technical assistance on environmental and emergencies for the following programs:
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INTERNET ADDRESSES
Missouri Department of Natural Resources at www.dnr.mo.gov
Division of Environmental Quality at www.dnr.mo.gov/env
Air Pollution Control Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp
Division of Geology and Land Survey at www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/
Energy Center at www.dnr.mo.gov/energy
Environmental Services Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/esp
Gateway Clean Air Program at www.gatewaycleanair.com
Hazardous Waste Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/hwp
Historic Preservation at www.dnr.mo.gov/shpo/index.html
Land Reclamation Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/lrp
Soil and Water Conservation Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swcp
Solid Waste Management Program at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp
State Parks, Division of at www.mostateparks.com
Water Protection Program - Drinking Water Branch at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp
Water Protection Program - Water Pollution Branch at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp
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