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APPENDICES xii Table of Contents A. EPA Order 3500.1, Training and Development for Compliance Inspectors/Field Investigators - see website: “http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oc/campd/inspector/index.html” B. EPA Order 1440.2, Health and Safety Requirements for Employees Engaged in Field Activities - see website: “http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oc/campd/inspector/index.html” C. Revised Fact Sheet: Safety and Health Requirements for EPA Inspectors “http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oc/campd/inspector/index.html” D. EPA’s Memorandum on Practices to Follow and Avoid When Requesting Information – “http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oc/campd/inspector/index.html” E. Sample Section 308 Letter F. Final Fact Sheet: The Do’s and Don’ts of Using U.S. EPA Credentials “http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oc/campd/inspector/index.html” G. EPA’s Memorandum on Entry Procedures “http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oc/campd/inspector/index.html” H. Digital Camera Guidance for EPA Civil Inspections and Investigations: “http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oc/campd/inspector/index.html” I. EPA's Memorandum on Deficiency Notice Guidance J. NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Form 3560-3 K. Sample Discharge Monitoring Report Form L. Approved Methods for the Analysis of Sewage Sludge (40 CFR Part 503) M. Example Chain-of-Custody Form N. Updated Fact Sheet: Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Training see website: “http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oc/campd/inspector/index.html” O. Supplemental Flow Measurement Information Stormwater Appendices P - X P. NPDES Industrial Storm Water Investigation and Case Development Worksheet (Industrial) Q. Industrial Source Control BMP Questions R. NPDES Industrial Storm Water Investigation and Case Development Worksheet (Construction) S. Construction Source Control BMP Questions T. Notice of Intent (NOI) Form U. Rain Zones of the United States V. Typical "C" Coefficients W. Notice of Termination (NOT) Form X. No Exposure Certification Form Y. Media-Specific Inspection Components Excerpted (and updated) from EPA’s Multi Media Investigation Manual Z. National Multi Media Screening Inspection Worksheet AA. Bio-Security Guidance BB. NPDES CAFO Permit NMP Nine Minimum Standards Review Checklist CC. Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) Screen Shots C-ROM in Binder Cover: NPDES Compliance Inspection Manual with three digitized videos: Records & Reports, Sampling, and Parshall Flume
LIST OF TABLES Chapter/Table Page 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1. NPDES-Related Statutes and Regulations ............................ 1-6 1-2. Inspector's Responsibilities ....................................... 1-9 2. INSPECTION PROCEDURES 2-1. List of Field Sampling Equipment ................................... 2-8 4. FACILITY SITE REVIEW 4-1. Operation and Maintenance Function Evaluation Questions ............. 4-18 5. SAMPLING 5-1. Volume of Sample Required for Determination of the Various Constituents of Industrial Wastewater ............................ 5-5 5-2. Compositing Methods ............................................ 5-8 5-3. Required Containers, Preservation Techniques, and Holding Times ....... 5-11 5-4. Quality Control Procedures for Field Analysis and Equipment ............ 5-20 8. TOXICITY 8-1. Recommended Sampling Strategies for Continuous and Intermittent Discharges for Flow-Through, Static Renewal, and Static Toxicity Tests .......................................... 8-7 9. PRETREATMENT 9-1. Summary of the General Pretreatment Regulations . ................... 9-10 9-2. Categorical Pretreatment Standards ............................... 9-15 10. SEWAGE SLUDGE 10-1. Records Relevant for Sludge Operations ........................... 10-20 10-2. Operating Records for Specific Unit Processes ...................... 10-21 10-3. Sludge Sampling Points ........................................ 10-23 10-4. Recordkeeping Requirements for Class A Pathogen Reduction Alternatives ................................................. 10-27 10-5. Recordkeeping Requirements for Class B Pathogen Reduction Alternatives ................................................. 10-29 10-6. Recordkeeping Requirements for Vector Attraction Reduction Sludge Processing Options ..................................... 10-30 10-7. Sludge Handling Process Evaluation .............................. 10-31 10-8. Pollutants Monitored for Land Application, Surface Disposal, xiii
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Appendix A EPA Order 3500.1 (2) gat
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