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CERCLA and Brownfields Research Center
The Center’s mission is to enhance and promote the development of flexible and effective State-run cleanup programs addressing releases of hazardous substances into the environment, including State-run Superfund programs under CERCLA, and State response programs in their implementation of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act.
Federal Facilities Research Center
The mission of the Federal Facilities Research Center is to promote and enhance State and Territory involvement in the cleanup and reuse of contaminated federal facilities, and to facilitate information exchange by and between States, Territories, and Federal agencies.
Hazardous Waste Subcommittee
The Hazardous Waste Subcommittee is comprised of seven task forces which discuss policy and technical aspects of the RCRA hazardous waste program, research specific program elements of interest to States, develop positions or recommendations, and provide expert comment on issues arising from the implementation of the RCRA program at the State level. Specific work activities focus on the areas of performance systems, corrective action, enforcement/compliance assurance, information management, program operations, recycling, and training.
Program and Information Exchange Subcommittee
The mission of the Program and Information Exchange Subcommittee is to identify and coordinate national waste program policy issues and enhance information exchange to facilitate effective State Programs.
Solid Waste Subcommittee
The Solid Waste Subcommittee addresses policy, regulatory and technical issues pertinent to State and Territorial non-hazardous waste management programs, provides expert comment regarding State implementation of the federal Part 258 RCRA Subtitle D Criteria, conducts research into various issues of interest to State/Territorial solid waste programs, and provides input to EPA and other interested parties regarding proposed initiatives relevant to the solid waste program.
Sustainability Subcommittee
Established in July 2007, the Sustainability Subcommittee is ASTSWMO’s newest subcommittee. Consistent with the Environmental Sustainability focus area of the ASTSWMO Strategic Plan, the Subcommittee will help the Association develop, disseminate, and implement the best emerging ideas and methodologies needed to help ensure societal needs are met without comprising the needs of future generations.
Tanks Subcommittee
State Tank Programs are in place which ensure sharing of information among the States, coordination with federal efforts, and integration with other waste management programs, and which have identified and addressed overlapping program elements.
Please note: press inquiries should be sent to Executive Director Mary Zdanowicz.
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