Środowisko i energia · 16.11.1994

National Capacity Assessment Report; Availability of Draft

Section 104(c)(9) of CERCLA requires states to provide an assurance in a contract or cooperative agreement of the availability of hazardous waste treatment or disposal capacity to manage the hazardous wastes expected to be generated within their State for 20 years before EPA can expend any Superfund remedial action Trust funds in the States. The 1993 Guidance for Capacity Assurance Planning (OSWER Directive 9010.02) presented a national approach for determining capacity to treat and dispose of hazardous wastes reasonably expected to be generated during this period. This notice announces the availability of the draft National Capacity Assessment Report. Based on the preliminary assessment that the draft Report presents, the Agency believes there is sufficient national capacity to manage all hazardous wastes projected to be generated through 2013. EPA will utilize the draft assessment, together with other data that becomes available, in evaluating whether the assurance requirement of CERCLA Section 104 (c)(9) has been met when entering into contracts or cooperative agreements with States. Based on the comments received on this draft Report, the Agency will modify, as appropriate, the