Washington added its own state air toxics rules in 1991 that require additional pollution controls and health risk assessments on new sources of toxic air pollution. Aa tracker toxic cleanup program voluntary cleanup. Oct 10, 2019 toxics cleanup program tcp discussion a presentation and discussion with senior ecology management, including an update on new initiatives in the voluntary cleanup program james j. Some are small and routine, like cleaning up contamination from a leaking underground storage tank. Washington s toxics prevention and cleanup law, the model toxics control act mtca, allows owners of contaminated properties to perform cleanups and achieve regulatory closure either independently or under ecology s supervision. Background document for the proposed amendments to the model. The white paper and supporting documentation appendices a and b provide. Washington state department of ecology toxics cleanup. Jim pendowski, toxics cleanup program manager, washington state department of ecology.
The public was invited to listen online and submit questions by chat. Toxics in your community washington state department of ecology. Some are small and routine, like cleaning up contamination from a. Jim pendowski, ecology s toxics cleanup program manager, talks with cbc radio about a u. Pendowski is manager of the toxics cleanup program for the washington state department of ecology. The washington department of ecology toxics cleanup program works to clean up contaminated sitesproperties throughout the state of washington. Contamination clean up tools washington state department of. The white paper and supporting documentation appendices a and b provide doe with a concise. The law establishes the basic authorities and requirements for cleaning up contaminated sites. Washington state department of ecology, toxics cleanup. Washington department of revenue business licensing service bls washington pollution liability insurance agency plia commercial ust reinsurance program. This is a map of cleanup sites and associated websites. Cleanup levels and risk calculation clarc is a compendium of technical information related to calculating cleanup levels under washington s cleanup rule, chapter 173340 wac. Source control strategy, washington department of ecology draft.
Ecology completed significant changes to the cleanup standards in february 2001. All ecology offices are closed to walkin service through at least may 4. With the help of the integrated planning grant and a. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Copies may be obtained from the department of ecology. This document is generally intended for use with an associated least burdensome alternative lba. The data was downloaded integrated site information system isis database. See addresses and contacts for addresses and telephone numbers. Continue reading backlog of toxic superfund cleanup sites grows under trump. Sep 28, 2017 ivy anderson, assistant attorney general, washington state attorney generals office, she negotiates and enforces consent decrees and agreed orders on cleanup of hazardous substance sites under the model toxics control act. Maia will focus her practice in the areas of climate change, air quality, water resources, water quality, toxics cleanup, and tribal law. Mtca funds and directs the investigation, cleanup, and prevention of sites that are contaminated by hazardous substances. A contaminated site is any site where we have confirmed one or more releases or threatened release of a hazardous substance that needs to be cleaned up.
Tools used in our work include gis software by environmental systems research institute esri. This data was downloaded from the integrated site information system isis database and is updated monthly. Washington state department of ecology toxics cleanup program policy 800a. Summary of model toxics control act mtca potential. All facilities that treat, store, land apply, or dispose of septage or biosolids as applicable under wac 173308 must complete and submit their noi no later than march 9, 2020. Below is a table of toxics cleanup program tcp policies, procedures, or implementation memos that have been updated, deleted, or are newly created. Toxics cleanup program web reporting ecologys toxics cleanup program tcp works to clean up contaminated properties throughout washington state. Pollution prevention washington state marinas washington sea. We will issue a new statewide permit that takes effect after that. It also conducts monitoring and scientific assessments. Contamination cleanup washington state department of ecology. John mefford cleanup project manager, toxics cleanup.
This is a graph of cleanup sites by county in washington state. An environmental cleanup project began in the summer of 20 to correct past industry practices that are no longer acceptable today. This white paper provides an initial assessment of the potential impacts of the model toxics control act mtca regulations and proposed revisions on the hanford site cleanup and addresses concerns that mtca might impose inappropriate or unachievable clean up levels and drive clean up costs higher. Locate contaminated sites washington state department of ecology. Our gis staff build and maintain spatial datasets and applications, conduct gis projects, and publish gis maps in support of the agencys mission of protecting the land, air, and waters of the state. Chas gruenenfelder washington state department of ecology. The model toxics control act, washington s cleanup law, is the engine that powers our work to improve washington s environment, economy, and quality of life. Property owners can learn how to clean up polluted properties, redevelop brownfields, and manage underground storage tanks. Listen to the webinar or download a pdf of the slide deck. Search for cleanup sites in washington state and download the site details report. Jan 08, 2020 the public was invited to listen online and submit questions by chat. Magnuson park cleanup seattle washington state department. Under the agreed orders, the city received remedial action grant rag funding to complete the work. Jul 14, 2000 this white paper provides an initial assessment of the potential impacts of the model toxics control act mtca regulations and proposed revisions on the hanford site cleanup and addresses concerns that mtca might impose inappropriate or unachievable clean up levels and drive clean up costs higher.
Toxic cleanup sites our toxics cleanup program manages or oversees cleanups conducted under the states cleanup law, the model toxics control act mtca. The results of this study represent the culmination of a sevenyear effort by ecology toxics cleanup program and its cosponsor, the usgs water resources division tacoma office. Weve developed policies and guidance that interpret washingtons cleanup law and help you clean up contaminated sites. Combined with toxics cleanup and prevention activities, the need for stormwater infrastructure far. Evered, who works in the state department of ecology s toxic cleanup program, is at the site with a crew pulling six dirt samples thatll go off for testing over the next few months.
Some of the harmful chemicals youll need to clean up can also occur naturally. Department of ecology toxics clean up program description. Under the program, you can perform a cleanup independently and request technical assistance and written opinions from ecology on the sufficiency of your cleanup. Mahbub alam phd, pe washington state department of ecology. Washington water pollution cleanup program needs fixing. Our toxics cleanup program uses steps laid out in mtca to conduct formal cleanups. The toxics cleanup program is charged with getting contaminants out of the environment and keeping them out under the authority of the model toxics control act mtca and sediment management standards sms. Responsible parties rps clean up releases with varying levels of oversight from washington states department of ecology. Wdoe toxics cleanup program aquatic lands cleanup unit. Cleanup project manager, toxics cleanup program at washington state department of ecology. Department of ecology office of financial management. The voluntary cleanup program is designed for simpler sites with routine cleanups. Both law and rule set standards that help ensure cleanups protect your health and environment.
Under shb 1266 passed by the legislature in the 2016 session and. Toxics cleanup policies washington state department of ecology. These situations range from cleaning up contamination from leaking underground storage tanks, to large, complex projects requiring engineered. The model toxics control act mtca is washingtons environmental cleanup law. Washington department of health doh on july 2, 2004. Ivy anderson, assistant attorney general, washington state attorney generals office, she negotiates and enforces consent decrees and agreed orders on cleanup of hazardous substance sites under the model toxics control act. Our toxics cleanup program manages or oversees cleanups conducted under the states cleanup law, the model toxics control act mtca.
The current list of waters with unsafe levels of pollutionfrom temperature to toxics and no clean up plans stands at 4,548. Arianne fernandez site manager department of ecology toxics cleanup program po. It is the intent of the legislature to prioritize the spending of revenues under chapter 70. Water quality standards for groundwaters of the state of washington. Ecology is now working with property owners to clean up the rest of the contaminated. Cleanup levels and risk calculation clarc washington. Washington state department of ecology toxics cleanup program. Budget by near term action currently viewing of near term actions reset download table. Washington state department of ecology wa ecy active. Such opinions are often required by lenders when buying or selling contaminated property. Learn about the different types of sites that we help clean up. Washington department of ecology wdoe toxics cleanup program ust section. This is a link to the isis database at washington department of ecology toxics cleanup program. This work directly supports tcps strategic goal to clean up sites.
Toxic cleanup program remedial action grant program. Previously, he was the northwest regional voluntary cleanup program unit supervisor for the department of ecology s toxic cleanup program and was responsible for ensuring cleanup actions met state and federal requirements. Law seminars international seminar on model toxics control act. Aa tracker toxic cleanup program remedial action grant. Background document for the proposed amendments to the. Jill scheffer section planner, toxics cleanup orogram. The model toxics control act mtca requires ecology to establish a hazard ranking system for hazardous waste sites rcw 70.
For more information please visit our covid19 response page. The model toxics control act mtca is a citizenmandated hazardous waste cleanup law. Report to the legislature washington state model toxics. Ecology originally adopted cleanup standards in february 1991. The isis web reporting portal provides a selection of standard reports for cleanup sites, brownfields, underground storage tanksust, leaking underground storage tanks, and environmental covenants registry. This data was downloaded from the integrated site information system isis database and is updated every week. Washington state department of ecology s toxic cleanup program works to remedy accidental spills of dangerous materials and past business practices have contaminated land and water throughout the state.
Voluntary cleanup program washington state department of. Hazardous substance release notification requirement mtca. Workbook tools for calculating soil and ground water cleanup. The washington state department of ecology maintains clarc on ecology s website as a service to staff and the public. The mission of the department of ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance washington s environment. Ecologys toxics cleanup program tcp works to clean up contaminated properties throughout washington state. A description of each document, the document number, description of the document contents, and the action taken are included. Cleanup projects vary greatly in size and complexity. Cleanup process washington state department of ecology.
Toxics cleanup program web reporting ecology s toxics cleanup program tcp works to clean up contaminated properties throughout washington state. If you need this publication in another format, please call the toxic cleanup program at 360. The toxics cleanup program works to remedy these situations, which range from cleaning up contamination from leaking underground storage tanks, to large, complex projects requiring engineered solutions. These situations range from cleaning up contamination from leaking underground storage tanks, to large, complex projects requiring engineered solutions. The legislature further finds that addressing the cleanup of these toxic waste sites will provide needed jobs to citizens of washington state. Summary of model toxics control act mtca potential impacts. We help clean up sites with hazardous and dangerous contamination, protecting. Search all statewide cleanup sites, or look at just brownfields sites or. The washington state department of ecology, or simply, ecology, is an environmental regulatory agency for the state of washington. Jill scheffer section planner, toxics cleanup program at the washington state department of ecology yakima, washington area 434 connections. In 2009, ecology received funding through a bankruptcy settlement with asarco to continue with cleanup efforts. Washington state model toxics control act accounts. Washington regulators not worried about pollution from.
The model toxics control act was passed by washington voters in november 1988. Christine gregoire, former washington governor, former washington attorney general, and former head of the washington department of ecology when mtca passed. The department of toxic substances control keeps track of cleanups of. See who washington state department of ecology has hired for this role. After serving as the director of the washington state department of ecology since 20, maia bellon returns to the practice of law as a partner at cascadia law group pllc. On our website, residents can locate contaminated sites all over the state. Soil cleanup levels for individual hazardous substances developed in accordance with subsection 3 of this section, including cleanup levels based on applicable state and federal laws, shall be adjusted downward to take into account exposure to multiple hazardous substances andor exposure resulting from more than one pathway of exposure. A contaminated site is any site where we have confirmed one or more releases or threatened release of a. After historic contamination left chemicals from commercial degreasers, oil, and fuel in soil and groundwater, cleanup is underway at the university of washington tacoma uw taccoma cleanup site.
Washington department of ecology wdoe water quality program. Toxic cleanup sites washington state department of ecology. See national section for basic information and federal regulations. The land may take many years or decades to clean up, reducing possible benefits to. The trump administration has built up the biggest backlog of unfunded toxic superfund clean up projects in at least 15 years, nearly triple the number that were stalled for lack of money in the obama era, according to 2019 figures quietly released by the environmental protection agency over the winter holidays. Web reporting is a searchable, filterable database.
Workbook tools for calculating soil and ground water cleanup levels under the model toxics control act cleanup regulation users guide for mtcatph 11. The model toxics control act, washingtons cleanup law, is the engine that powers our work to improve washingtons environment, economy, and quality of life. The navy completed a study of the site in 2010 and contracted with an environmental cleanup company. When toxic materials like arsenic, petroleum, and dioxins get into soil and water, it can cost. The washington department of ecology toxics cleanup program works to clean up contaminated properties throughout the state of washington. Search for cleanup sites in washington state and download the site details. Ecologys efforts to improve sediment and water quality. Jan 16, 2020 over half the cleanup sites have a status of no further action requireddecision or nfa. Toxics cleanup program web reporting the department of ecology. But washington states department of ecology knows how to get the job done. Statistical guidance for ecology site managers has information about compliance, background statistics, and toxics cleanup. State eyes potential cleanup possible for bainbridges.
Peter striplin of washington state department of ecology, olympia read 21 publications contact peter striplin. Details about contaminated sites around washington state. Washington state department of ecology hiring environmental. Washington department of ecology news for immediate release aug. The department administers laws and regulations pertaining to the areas of water quality, water rights and water resources, shoreline management, toxics clean up, nuclear waste, hazardous waste, and air quality. The water pollution clean up program in washington state is broken. Mtca cleanup regulation chapter 173340 wac, model toxics control act chapter 70. Releasing environmental covenants under the model toxics control act model toxics control act regulation and statute. Contaminated site cleanups are driven by washington s environmental cleanup law and regulationsthe model toxics control act mtca and the mtca cleanup rule.
Under the mtca regulations, owners and operators must report to ecology any release or threatened release of a hazardous substance on their site. The purpose of this policy is to give ecology staff guidance in gaining access to property for the investigations and cleanup of hazardous waste sites. The current statewide general biosolids permit in washington expires on sept. The mission of the department of ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance washington. It works to protect peoples health and the environment, and to preserve natural resources for the future.
Backlog of toxic superfund cleanup sites grows under trump. This site is managed and maintained by the puget sound partnership. Bob warren is northwest regional office section manager and interim program manager for the washington department of ecology toxics cleanup program. Geographic information systems gis washington state. Wa updates west coast environmental resource center. In 1998 the washington department of ecology published a resource. If a site has a nfa it includes the latest nfa date and nfa reason. Toxic cleanup program voluntary cleanup program wa ecy. Pendowski, manager, toxics cleanup program washington state department of ecology olympia, wa michael neal feldcamp, esq. The purpose of the ecology document is to provide guidance on the appropriate use of natural attenuation as a cleanup option under the washington state model toxics control act mtca cleanup regulation chapter.
She is lead attorney for the department of ecology s toxic cleanup program and the pollution liability insurance agency. Sediment sampling and analysis plan appendix february 2008 vi. Toxics cleanup washington state department of ecology. Christine gregoire, former washington governor, former washington attorney general, and former head of the washington department of ecology when mtca passed jim pendowski, toxics cleanup program. Accidental spills of dangerous materials and past business practices have contaminated land and water throughout the state. The washington department of ecology ecology managed the cleanup of the most highly contaminated properties from 1999 2007. Model toxics control act washington state department of ecology. The mission of the department of ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance washingtons environment. Construction quality assurance plan february 2004 holly street landfill cleanup project 4 99006204 3 project organization and responsibilities the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in the project will be delineated in a consent decree that is being negotiated with ecology. The toxics cleanup program tcp is looking to fill two environmental planner 3 positions. Establishment of program to provide informal advice and assistance collection of costs expedited process rules voluntary cleanup account. Department of ecology toxics clean up program bothell wa.