Environmental Compliance Assistance System (ECAS) Web Assistance From DOE

Software Designed For The: Native Tribe Small independent operator Environmental staff at the majors

Available On The Web Go to: – –Drop down about 2/3 of the way in left frame (the gray box) –Click on: Link to Environmental Compliance Assistance SystemEnvironmental Compliance Assistance System –NOT listed under “Software” button

Topics Covered List of Federal regulations Guidance on a waste-management plan Guidance on responding to emergencies Guidance on appropriate cleanup methodologies Guidance on applying for E&P permits List of oil and gas associations by state

Federal Regulations

Federal Environmental Regs. Resource Conser & Recov Act (RCRA) Clean Air Act (CAA) Clean Water Act (CWA) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Comp Enviro Response, Compensat, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)

Federal Environmental Regs Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) Endangered Species Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Example Description of law or regulation Tells who enforces Lists penalties Tells what YOU must do

Waste Management Plan

Assistance For Plan Development 10 steps for preparation of plan Examples of typical waste classifications List of disposal options for typical wastes Examples of minimization techniques List of sensitive environmental conditions requiring special considerations Sample waste-management plan summary Surface-spreading guidelines

Waste Management Plans Definition Area-specific document identifying appropriate practices Guidance for each waste generated

10-Step Preparation Program Bullet-list of goals for each step Discussion References (if applicable) Required output Example

Example of Waste Classification

Similar Table Formats For: List of disposal options for typical wastes Examples of minimization techniques List of sensitive environmental conditions requiring special considerations Sample waste-management plan summary Surface-spreading guidelines

Responding To Emergencies Cleanup Methodologies Applying For E&P Permits O&G Associations By State

Each Section Is User-Friendly Text of laws and regulations Examples Guidelines and suggestions Bullet lists Tables Hot links

Cleanup Methods Groundwater treatment Groundwater and soil treatment Soil treatment Includes links to EPA

Each Methodology Application: Description: Advantages: Limitations: Costs: Availability: References: Contact:

E&P Permits and O&G Assoc These pages includes links to: –The IOGCC (Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission) home page –State Oil and Gas Commission home pages Alaska Alaska Oil and Gas Association 121 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 207 Anchorage, AK (907)

DOE Disclaimer Because environmental regulations frequently change, operators are advised to check that they are complying with current regulations. Additional regulatory requirements may exist for specific situations, so please consult with regulators on current requirements.