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Arizona Emergency Response Commission 5636 East McDowell Road

Jane Dee Hull, Governor Phoenix, Arizona 85008-3495 Michael P. Austin, Chair Daniel Roe, Executive Director www.dem.state.az.us/azserc www.azserc.org

GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER August 1, 2002

Volume II, Edition 8

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Fire Administration (USFA) announced that Arizona fire departments will receive grants in the first round of awards under the Assistance to Firefighters Program. The fire departments awarded so far are:

(For Fire Ops and Safety)

Bisbee FD -$41, 778; Chandler FD-$24,857; Green Valley Fire Dist.-$38,892;

Pima Vol. FD -$37, 085; Salt River FD-$51,652

(For Fire Response Vehicles)

Gila River FD-$187, 290; Rincon Valley FD-$144,000

USFA will be announcing a total of 5500 grants over the next five months. The total of all awards will represent a $360 million investment to enhance fire and emergency medical services delivery throughout the United States.

More than 19,500 fire departments, volunteer and career applied for grant awards this year, submitting requests totaling almost $2.2 billion. A current list of Assistance for Fire Fighters Program 2002 award recipients is posted on the USFA web site:

www.usfa.fema.gov/grants

Congratulations to Arizona’s Fire Grant Recipients

AESA Conference One of the Best Ever If you missed it this year,

you missed a LOT! The 29th Annual AESA Conference, held June 12 and 13th at the Mesa Hilton, was termed by participants as one of the best ever. With several speakers covering the 9-11 WTC incident, Oklahoma City, Cyber Terrorism and other topics of interest, the conference provided a great forum for all to learn and share. Next year’s

mid-year conference will be held in conjunction with the 13th Annual Gatekeeper Workshop, February 12 and 13th at the Papago Park Military Reservation, 5636 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix. Check the AZSERC Web Page for updates: www.dem.state.az.us/azserc/upcoming1.htm

Photo – Arizona Republic

Rodeo-Chediski Fire - FEMA & STATE Continue Assistance to Victims in Damaged Areas

Toxic Runoff a New Concern From Rodeo-Chediski Fire

Scientists are beginning to study samples of water runoff flowing south of the burned areas of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire to determine the levels of toxins that may poison wildlife and create other problems as the first of the monsoon rains begin to fall. Ash and debris from the state’s largest wildland fire flowed down the Salt River into Roosevelt Lake turning the river black with contaminants. Test results will show whether the runoff has enough nitrogen, phosphorous and other toxic materials to harm fish and other wildlife in the

region. The initial minerals and materials swept downstream from the fire will at first increase nutrients in the lake, creating algae blooms. When the algae dies, it will deplete oxygen levels, killing fish and other aquatic life. Salt River Project officials say the pollutants pose no serious health risk for humans, but if conditions worsen and the fish die, water flowing downstream and into Valley homes and businesses will smell bad for a while. The runoff could bring with it other fire-released contaminants, including

arsenic and cyanide. SRP will be monitoring the water closely in the next few weeks. Officials will also watch the effects of runoff on the power-generating turbines, which could be damaged by the debris and pollutants. There is also a small amount of contaminants present from burned vehicles, tires, fuel tanks, and fire retardants used to fight the blaze. According to officials, it will take months to assess all the impacts left behind by the fire and the runoff that follows. Source – Arizona Republic

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RECOVERY UPDATE

Close to 8,000 residents impacted by the largest wildland fire in Arizona’s history are in the process of being helped by state and federal officials and numerous volunteer agencies. The Rodeo-Chediski fire, now officially out, has claimed more than 468,000 acres of land and destroyed over 460 homes, leaving many families to live with friends and family. The affected residents are now faced with the task of working with insurance companies, volunteer agencies, and state and federal officials to begin the process of rebuilding homes, businesses and communities in the damaged areas.

While Red Cross, Salvation Army and church and civic groups help meet immediate needs such as food, clothing, and furnishings, the Arizona Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have set up Help Centers for residents to get long term help with recovery needs. Government agencies such as FEMA, the Small Business Administration, IRS, Department of Agriculture, State Insurance and others are helping homeowners and business people to get loans and assistance to help rebuild and restore the ravaged areas. The total estimated loss from the fire is over $31 million

dollars. Individual Assistance claims are being estimated at more than $1.25 million dollars, while Public Damages to roads, bridges, and buildings is listed as nearly $5.8 million. A linked hazard has now become a real threat to communities south of the fire, as monsoon rains will run off faster due to less vegetation and cover to absorb the moisture. The runoff will increase flooding in the river basins to the south. As a result, the towns of Cibeque and Carrizo will be at risk over the next few months.

The Associated Press reports that a cloud of liquid ammonia released from a burst pipe at a chemical fertilizer plant in eastern

China killed 13 people and injured 11. The incident occurred July 8, 2002. Officials report that the cause is still under

investigation. Ammonia is the chemical responsible for the most deaths and injuries in the U.S.

China Chemical Spill Kills 13


The Arizona Division of Emergency Management will host a on and one-half day workshop in Tucson, August 20th and 21st to facilitate sharing and coordination among communities who have established Community Emergency Response Teams. The conference will also welcome communities who have CERT groups and need more information from those who have done well.

Topics will include; recruiting, training, funding, supervision, reporting, and future visions. Mike Austin, ADEM Director will host the meetings and speakers will include Christine Harvey, chair of the Tucson Citizen’s Corp Council, Jeff Clark head of the Chandler CERT Program, Mike Browning and Connie Hall from Mohave County, and others. The conference will be held at the Tucson Inn Suites.

Room reservations can be made at The Inn Suites at 520-622-3000. Advise them you are with the ADEM Workshop. Register for this workshop by contacting: Mr. Embe Kugler ADEM Community Support 602-231-6307 [email protected]

Arizona “CERT” Conference to be Held in Tucson

The Prescott Resort and Conference Center will be the site for the next AZSERC meeting on August 13th, 2002. AZSERC will be in session from 12:30 to 2:30 PM and will discuss business regarding Local Emergency Planning Committee’s (LEPC’s), Electronic Reporting, Mutual Agreements and other issues concerning Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know. The following day, August 14th, a workshop will be held for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness

(HMEP) and the Emergency Response Fund (ERF) grants. This workshop from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM is for LEPC grant managers and will feature a working luncheon with a speaker from ADOT. Topics include the FY 2003 ERF/HMEP Grants, Incident Reports, as well as county presentations. Government rate is available for attendees at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center. For more information

contact: Dan Roe, AZSERC Executive Director 602-231- 6345 [email protected] or: Roger Soden, Haz-Mat Program Coordinator 602-392-7524 [email protected] Facility Info: The Prescott Resort and Conference Center 1500 E. Highway 69 Prescott, AZ 86301 800-967-4637 928-776-1666

AZSERC Meeting and HMEP Workshop Set for August


Funding for Medical Reserve Corps Announced

Final Rule Issued On SPCC Plans On July 17th, 2002, EPA issued a final rule amending the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation promulgated under the authority of the Clean Water Act. This rule addresses requirements for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC Plans) and some provisions may also affect Facility Response Plans (FRPs). The final rule includes new subparts outlining the requirements for various classes of oil; revises the

applicability of the regulation; amends the requirements for completing SPCC Plans; and makes other modifications. The final rule also contains a number of provisions designed to decrease regulatory burden on facility owners or operators subject to the rule, while preserving environmental protection. The final rule addresses proposed rules from October 22, 1991, February 17, 1993, and December 2, 1997 and will become effective on

August 16, 2002. A copy of the final rule and may be accessed, in three parts, at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/a020717c.html If you have questions call 1-800-424-9346 (with thanks to the Environmental Resource Center)

FYI Web Answers - the quick way

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Check Out this Bio-Terrorism Site Howard Besserman recently completed a bioterrorism site for the University of South Florida (http://www.bt.usf.edu)

It might be of interest to all readers. Thanks for the input to Richard Besserman M.D. H.S.E. Management, Inc. Phoenix, AZ. Howard is Dr. Besserman’s son.

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson has announced $2 million in grants to help local officials develop volunteer Medical Reserve Corps units to strengthen local commu nities' capacity to respond to a public health emergency.

Local communities can apply for up to $50,000 in grants to develop their own

Medical Reserve Corps units.

The Medical Reserve Corps is part of the USA Freedom Corps, the cornerstone of the President's volunteer service initiative that promotes a culture of responsibility, service and citizenship. Complete applications must be received no later than August 23. More information

about the USA Freedom Corps and Citizens Corps can be obtained at

http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov or http://www.citizencorps.gov.

The Press Release is available at:

http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/20020719.html

Regulation of the Day / HAZMAT Transportation Pocket Guide from Environmental Resource Center (ERC): Environmental Resource Center offers a "Reg of the Day" e-mail newsletter. Each issue includes a short overview of an environmental or safety regulation. It's a way to stay up to date daily with the latest and greatest regulatory requirements and expand your knowledge of the regulations in easily absorbable bits. To sign up, visit

http://www.ercweb.com/cgi-bin/tips3.asp Any employee who comes in contact with a hazardous material, even packers and warehouse personnel, must comply with the provisions of DOT HM-126F and HM-181. This guide is a great place to start mandatory training. Sections include how to read and understand hazardous materials labels,

marking, and placards; general awareness and familiarity with the law, emergency response procedures; and a glossary of relevant terms and abbreviations. For additional info, call 800-537-2372, ext. 227 or visit http://www.ercweb.net/go.mv?ID=env050302


National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center - The Department of Energy (DOE) is offering the services of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC) to the states. Since 1979, NARAC has responded to more than 100 real-world alerts, accidents and disasters including nuclear accidents, terrorist threats, chemical releases and fires. NARAC provides an advanced three-dimensional consequence

prediction modeling service with rapid estimates of the health effects. The NARAC models treat any hazardous scenario including spills, explosions, or fires involving radiological, chemical, biological or natural material. NARAC can respond to an incident that occurs anywhere in the world, using real-time meteorological and high-resolution terrain data. More information about NARAC can be found at the following website:

http://narac.llnl.gov State and local government emergency response officials may request NARAC modeling support for significant incidents either through the DOE Headquarters watch office (202) 586-8100 or by calling NARAC directly (925) 424-6465 24-hours a day. Thanks to: Lloyd Bokman Hazardous Materials Planner Ohio Emergency Management Agency [email protected]

Stop Static is a public safety campaign intended to increase awareness of the potential danger posed by the discharge of static electricity. In January of 2000 the Petroleum Equipment Institute began a process of documenting automotive

refueling fires. This was prompted by a sharp increase of incidents that could not be attributed to a running engine or cigarette smoking, the leading known causes of such fires. To date over 150 refueling fires have been documented

that appear to be caused by a discharge of static electricity.To learn more...visit: http://www.pei.org/static/index.htm

Hazardous Static Danger

Superfund Program: Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community-Right-To-Know Collection Activity The following is an excerpt from the Federal Register with a link to the document following it. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: (i) evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information


technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-16466-filed.pdf In addition, EPA is requesting comment on a minor change to Reporting Form R in this Information Collection Request. Facilities will be required to supply an e-mail address on the Form R

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman, announced the first round of water security grants, part of $53 million to help large drinking water utilities across the nation assess their vulnerabilities. It is expected that in upcoming weeks, approximately 400 grants will be provided to assist utilities with security planning. "Shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, the EPA redoubled efforts already underway to promote security at America's 168,000 public drinking water facilities," said Whitman. "These grants will help ensure that the water people rely on is safe and secure." EPA also will work with states, tribes and appropriate organizations to further develop and disseminate tools and support security

efforts at small and medium drinking water and waste-water systems. The large water utilities serve more than 100,000 people each and provide drinking water to about half of Americans served by public water systems. To date, a total of 384 grant applications have been received. Each award will be up to $115,000. Any remaining funds will be directed to other security planning needs. Development of a vulnerability assessment is the highest priority activity under this grant program, since it is the first step in understanding where a utility can be damaged by terrorist attack. Funds may also be used for development of an emergency operations plan and to design security enhancements, or a combination of these efforts. EPA has taken numerous

steps to work with utilities to protect the nation's water supply. In October, Whitman formed a Water Protection Task Force. The agency has since disseminated to America's water utilities useful information about steps they can take to protect their water sources and physical infrastructure, which includes pumping stations, treatment facilities and computer systems. In cooperation with the FBI, EPA also has advised local law enforcement agencies across the country of steps they can take to help watch for possible threats to water systems. The agency also continues to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and others to improve understanding of the way the chemical and biological agents of concern act in water and how to best counteract them.

EPA Awards First Nationwide Water Security Grants

GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER

Shippers, transporters and carriers of hazardous materials can register on the Internet through a system that has been available for two years. The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) offers an online hazmat registration site called “HAZMAT”. The hazmat registration e-government site is a convenient, secure way for businesses to pay the registration fee electronically and offers many benefits to businesses. For example, the electronic fee payment form is a user-friendly menu-driven "fill-in-the-blank" form, the site is accessible 24/7, and allows businesses

to receive an immediate acknowledgement of payment. For the registration year 2002-2003, which began July 1, 2002, the hazardous materials registration fees remain $300 for small businesses and $2,000 for all other businesses. Both include a $25 processing fee. The hazardous materials registration funds the DOT's Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grants program which supports hazmat emergency response training and planning activities by state, territorial, tribal and local governments. Over 800,000 emergency responders have been trained, in part, using HMEP grants funded by the

registration fees. Registration may be accomplished on-line at http://hazmat.dot.gov/register.htm or by phone, (800) 942-6990. Registration forms are on-line, and available upon request by phone at (617) 494-2545, (202) 366-4109, or email at [email protected]. RSPA has public responsibilities for safe and secure movement of hazardous materials to industry and consumers by all transportation modes, including the nation's pipelines; rapid response to emergencies by government agencies; and applying science and technology to meet national transportation needs.

Internet Hazmat Registration for Transporters

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From the Federal Register: June 13, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 114) SUMMARY: The Research and Special Programs Administration’s (RSPA) Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) is issuing this advisory to gas distribution, gas transmission, and hazardous liquid pipeline systems. Owners and operators should review their

information and mapping systems to ensure that the operator has clear, accurate, and usable information on the location and characteristics of all pipes, valves, regulators, and other pipeline elements for use in emergency response, pipe location and marking, and pre-construction planning. This includes ensuring that construction records, maps, and operating history are

readily available to appropriate operating, maintenance, and emergency response personnel. For Further Information Contact: Richard Huriaux (202) 366-4565; Steve Fischer (202) 366-6267; or e-mail, [email protected]. The full document can be viewed at the OPS home page at http://ops.dot.gov.

Pipeline Safety: Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Mapping

The Department of Justice released a new tool to help companies that make or use chemical products assess potential security threats and vulnerabilities. The tool will help these companies take further steps to enhance security at facilities and in neighborhoods across America. The "Chemical Facility Vulnerability Assessment Methodology" tool (http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/195171.htm) is designed for the nation's 15,000 facilities that already are required to conduct safety assessments and develop Risk Management Plans, or RMPs, to help prevent accidental releases. The new tool will allow RMP facilities to identify and to assess potential vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks so they can take additional steps to help make their facilities as safe and

secure as possible. The vulnerability assessment methodology is similar to other types of tools developed for dams, power plants and drinking water facilities. The new security assessment tool was developed by the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the Justice Department's research and development agency, in collaboration with the Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories. The assessment tool provides a practical method to assess the security of chemical facilities across the United States. NIJ and Sandia focused primarily on terrorist or criminal activities that could have significant national impact or cause releases of hazardous chemicals that could cause

injuries or fatalities among facility employees and neighboring communities. The methodology provides a way for facilities to identify risks and reduce the like lihood of attacks. In developing the methodology, NIJ and Sandia collected and reviewed extensive information relevant to threats, risks and vulnerabilities associated with facilities that make and use chemicals, conducted outreach with the field, including meetings and discussions with a range of industry, government, citizen representatives and private individuals, created a website to describe the development effort and solicited comments and inspected a number of facilities across the country.

Justice Department Has New Security Tool For RMP Facilities

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An article in the last edition of the Bay West Responder described the Emergency Response Team’s efforts to complete a first-of-its-kind evaluation of cleaning materials and techniques used to decontaminate indoor environments following methamphetamine lab activities The study was completed with assistance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Laboratory.

A summary of the findings follows:

The effectiveness of detergents and solvents to remove meth residues varied from 70 – 95%, depending upon the cleaning agent used

and the type of surface being cleaned (wood, vinyl, upholstered surface, etc.). Certain agents were found to be more effective than others.

Meth particulate residues can be spread throughout a residence by forced air ventilation systems. A cooking operation in a basement laundry room can contaminate an entire house.

When meth residue concentrations exceed 100 micrograms per square foot, achieving the MDH cleanup guideline level of 1 microgram per square foot may be difficult – even with multiple cleaning attempts. In these cases, the disposal

of upholstered furniture, carpet, and other items is recommended.

Painting may prevent exposure by encapsulating the meth residues on walls and other paintable surfaces.

For more information on the study please contact Dan Hannan 651 291 3417 or

[email protected].”

Taken from the FEMA Region X Cher-Cap June Newsletter. For more info or to subscribe, contact:

Mike Hammond at FEMA Region X headquarters at (425) 487 4775 or email at,

[email protected]

Lessons for Meth Lab Cleanup

The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is an independent Federal agency, chartered by Congress to promote the prevention of chemical accidents at U.S. facilities. The Office of Investigations and Safety Programs is currently recruiting senior and entry-level investigators and recommendation specialists. Chemical Incident Investigators are required to report to the Board on the causes of accidental chemical releases. This is accomplished by serving as a team member at the site of chemical incidents shortly

after they occur, where investigators conduct a series of interviews, workplace observations, chemical and workplace safety analyses and other fact-finding activities. Activities involve both fieldwork and analysis and report writing at CSB headquarters in Washington, DC. The work products will identify root causes and support specific recommendations for preventing chemical accidents in the future. For complete job announcement and application instructions, visit:

http://www.chemsafety.gov The initial evaluation of applicants under this announcement began July 15, 2002. Applications postmarked or submitted by the initial date will be referred for consideration first. Applications postmarked or received after the initial date will be periodically evaluated through September 16, 2002. It is to your advantage to apply early. For Job Info: http://www.chemsafety.gov

Chemical Safety Board is Recruiting!


NEWARK, N.J. - Additional chemicals should be added to federal safety lists, and data from industrial chemical accidents should be centralized to prevent future injuries and damage, a government safety board said. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board concluded in a study that 108 workers died in 167 uncontrolled chemical reactions from 1980 to June 2001. More than half the explosions involved chemicals not covered by

Occupational Safety and Health Administration or Environmental Protection Agency regulations, leaving "significant gaps in coverage of reactive hazards," according to the study. In a letter to the board, Assistant Labor Secretary John L. Henshaw acknowledged that OSHA has been reviewing its rules on chemicals but withdrew the procedures from the president's regulatory agenda to focus on more pressing subjects. He said the topic would be reconsidered for future regulatory actions. The board determined that

regulators and industry must address the hazards from combinations of chemicals and manufacturing processes instead of only focusing on the properties of individual chemicals. The study also determined, "There is no mechanism to effectively share reactive chemical test data and lessons learned from previous reactive incidents throughout industry." By Jeffrey Gold, Associated Press http://enn.com/news/wire-stories/2002/05/05312002/ap_47409.asp

Federal Chemical Board Wants Broader Government Rules For Explosive Chemicals


Checkout the new ASU Master's Degree program in Environmental Technology. It is entirely an On-Line program with 4 available

Master’s Program in Environmental Technology

Qualified environmental professionals with a B.S. are encouraged to apply; the January 2003 slots are filling up quickly!

concentrations. More information is available at: http://www.east.asu.edu/ctas/imt/etm/html/masters.html

Terrorism Preparedness Speaker a Dr. Fred Cowie is a nationally known speaker who addresses response agency preparedness and terrorism planning in a way that puts on hazards, risks

and response. He promises to make training memorable. He gives talks on "Terrorism 101: Mailboxes, etc.", "Terrorists: Why it all makes sense to them!" and

"Putting Terrorism Preparedness into your local plan!" For information contact: [email protected]

The AAI will meet at the Prescott Resort, Prescott, AZ For their 11th Annual Environmental Summit August 14-16 Hot Topics will be discussed

regarding Water, Waste & Remediation, Energy, Air and Health & Safety issues. Contact: (602) 252-9415 or E-mail:

[email protected] For Information Visit: http://www.azind.org

AZ Association of Industries Annual Summit

The US DOT/RSPA Western Region has moved. The new address is:

Pat Romero Western Region Field Office 3401 Centre Lake DR. Suite 550B. Ontario, CA

91761-1201 Tel: (909) 937-3279 Fax: (909) 390-5142 E-mail: [email protected]

New Location for RSPA West

There will be a 4-day HazCat Chemical Identification Workshop held in Mesa, AZ Aug 27 – 30, 2002. Open enrollment is available for hazardous materials emergency responders, environmental health professionals, and hazardous waste contractors. HazCat is a chemical identification system

designed for hazardous materials emergency responders and environmental health professionals. Unlike simple classification methods, HazCat actually identifies the unknown material, usually within 10 to 15 minutes. HazCat is used by most major Fire Departments, the E.P.A. the

U.S. Coast Guard's Hazardous Materials Strike Teams and environmental health professionals throughout North America. For workshop information contact HazTech Systems at (800) 811-6292 or e-mail [email protected] or vist HazTech's web at: www.haztechsystems.com

HAZCAT Comes To MESA!

ERPG - from Emergency Response Planning Guidelines are developed by the ERPG committee of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. TEELs are temporary Emergency Exposure Limits similar to ERPGs, and defined by the U.S. Department of Energy for

use when ERPGs aren't available. Find the definitions for different ERPG and TEEL Levels on a single web page. http://tis -nt.eh.doe.gov/web/chem_safety/teeldef.html Access PDF files listing ERPG and TEEL exposure

levels at: http://tis -nt.eh.doe.gov/web/chem_safety/teel.html Also see: http://www.epa.gov/suercepp/cameo

ERPG, and TEEL Information


The US Census Bureau is preparing and reviewing the LandView 5 files on a state by state basis. After a state successfully completes review, the Census Bureau will post its availability on this page along with ordering information. By mid July the first few states should be released. After all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have been released, the Census Bureau will create a set of 2 DVDs containing data for all states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Landview has Census data, EPA data, US Geological Service data, and other data files displayed using MARPLOT (part of the CAMEO Package) as the mapping GIS program. The Landview V site is at: http://www.census.gov/geo/landview/future_lv.html The current Landview IV site is at: http://www.census.gov/geo/landview/lv4page.html

CAMEOfm Info

HazMat-WMD Archives.... http://Yahoogroups.com/archive/Hazmat-WMD

Common Files & Folders... http://Yahoogroups.com/files/Hazmat-WMD

HazMat Related Bookmarks. http://Yahoogroups.com/links/Hazmat-WMD

Haz-Mat WMD Info Links…..

The guidebook can be downloaded from the DOT website at: http://hazmat.dot.gov/gydebook.htm Also, NIOSH has a free CD-ROM called the "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards and Other Databases", which includes the 2000 ERG.

They are currently out of stock, but are expecting to get more. Contact number is: 1-800-35-NIOSH. Thanks to Chuck Paulausky, Safety and Environmental Manager of K&S Interconnect, Inc. for providing this information.

Here is a link to a free pdf version of the ERGs. There is also a Spanish pdf version. These may be obtained at http://ncflepc.org/links.html Also, thanks to those who offered copies of ERGs. Our ship came in!

Emergency Response Guidebooks on the Web

Sincerely, Daniel Roe Executive Director

Let’s Hear From You!

Send us your inputs and feedback on the newsletter, including Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) related information you wish to share. Contact us at: [email protected]

Let us know what you’d like to see in future editions. Talk to us! We appreciate your input and look forward to hearing from you .

The Federal Emergency Management Office's (FEMA) Office of National Preparedness (ONP) estimates that it has received more than 800 responses from the first responder community and others in connection with its request for comment on the proposed First Responder Initiative grants process published in the Federal Register on April 16. To read the article go to:

Shorts

http://fe.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=OnlineArticles&SubSection=HOME&PUBLICATION_ID=25&ARTICLE_ID=147723 The Chemicals Sector Cyber-Security Information Sharing Forum, a broad cross-section of trade associations and individual companies within the US chemicals sector, has


endorsed an industry cyber-security strategy. You will have to sign in to globalcontinuity.com (it is free) but the article is at: www.globalcontinuity.com "Suggested Guidance for Supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites" is now available at: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emhaz2.html

Regulatory Update

RSPA Rules: Hazardous materials safety rulemaking and program procedures; revision and clarification, 42947*42959 [02*15281] http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-15281-filed.pdf

NAICS Report Finally Ready

The new North American Industry Classification System 2002 revision is official. After 5 years, the US Office of Management and Budget has released the final 2002 NAICS revisions to replace the old SIC list. The three participating countries (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) focused on harmonizing and

updating the Construction and Information sectors of NAICS. For a copy and a look at products and other free stuff available, check out their web site at: http://www.naics.com/index.html or http://www.naics.com/products.htm

Upcoming Deadlines

• Clean Air Act (CAA) August 14, 2002 - Each producer, importer, or exporter of a Class II controlled substance must submit a report to EPA providing information on the production, imports, and exports of such chemicals during the previous quarter. • August 29, 2002 - Existing sources subject to organic

hazardous air pollutant emission controls under 40 CFR 63, Subpart G, for synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry production processes must submit quarterly report to EPA. • Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) August 25, 2002 - Quadrennial reporting period begins for

chemical manufacturers and importers to submit current data on the production, volume, plant site, and site-limited status of certain substances listed on the TSCA chemical substances inventory.

Arizona Emergency Response Commission 5636 E. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85008-3495 Phone: (602) 231-6346 Fax: (602) 392-7519

Visit:

www.dem.state.az.us/azserc

www.azserc.org (for reporting)

Daniel Roe – Executive Director Diane Fernandez – Programs & Projects Specialist II Sylvia Castillo – Admin Asst II Robert Rooney – Admin Asst I Commissioners: Michael P. Austin - Chair Catherine R Eden, ADHS Director Jacqueline E Schafer, ADEQ Director Victor Mendez, ADOT Director Dennis A. Garrett, ADPS Director Designees: Daniel Roe, ADEM Will Humble, ADHS James R. Fallin, ADEQ Chuck Manuel, ADOT Jeffery W. Resler, ADPS

Advisory Committee: Corporation Commission Industrial Commission State Mine Inspector State Fire Marshal Radiation Regulatory Agency Department of Agriculture Arizona Fire Chiefs Association Mesa FD Lake Havasu FD State Attorney General GD-Decision Systems-Jeff Homer Intel Corporation-James Wick C.A.R.E. -Richard Carter VA Med. Center-Dan Johnston Gatekeeper Newsletter: Paul M. Hess - Editor in Chief

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