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State Directors Meeting March, 2019

Stay informed on EPA's RCRA enforcement actions, NCI inspections, and E-Manifest resources. Learn about the new Smart Tools software for efficient data management and field inspections.

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State Directors Meeting March, 2019

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  1. EPA Region 4Resource Conservation and Restoration DivisionEnforcement and Compliance BranchUpdates and Discussion State Directors Meeting March, 2019

  2. ECB Priorities • Timeliness • Entering data quickly • Ensuring timeframes in the MOA are being met • Draft EPA reports sent timely • Reviewing and responding to State draft reports in a timely fashion • Coordination with the States • Scheduling of inspections • Ensuring documents are being exchanged in accordance with MOAs

  3. RCRA C Enforcement and Compliance Administrative Actions Results

  4. NCI Update

  5. EPA NCI Inspections

  6. EPA NCI Inspections

  7. Region 4 NCI Inspections

  8. EPA NCI Enforcement Actions

  9. E-Manifest • Updates • New functionality - Ability to make corrections electronically • Due to furlough, delay in data entry for paper only & image only manifests

  10. E-Manifest Resources • Website   www.epa.gov/e-manifest • Stakeholder Fact Sheets www.epa.gov/e-manifest/fact-sheets-e-manifest-stakeholders • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions www.epa.gov/e-manifest/frequent-questions-about-e-manifest • Industry “How To” Registerwww.epa.gov/e-manifest/e-manifest-user-registration#who_register • Help Desk for Industry Users • Contact: Toll Free (833) 501-6826; Direct Line (970) 494-5508 • Email: helpdesk@epacdx.net • Help Desk for State Users • Contact: EPA Regional contacts • Email: eManifest@epa.gov • RCRAInfo Registration (Recommended - State staff register to view manifest info)https://rcrainfo.epa.gov/rcrainfoprod/action/secured/login

  11. Mobile Inspection Tablet and Software • Hardware - Panasonic Toughbook CF-20 • Intrinsically Safe, Sunlight Viewable, 3.9 lbs., 8.5 hour battery life, built in camera • Tablet separates from keyboard to be used in the field with stylus • Software is web-based, called “Smart Tools” • Starting with RCRA, deployed FY 2019 - 2020 • Ultimately will be multi-media, CWA-NPDES focus group starting in March • Can be used off-line or on-line • Tracks all versions • Will integrate with EPA’s data systems • Serve as a data warehouse, saving previous inspections and photos, and pre-inspection information

  12. Smart Tools - Highlights • Manage inspection targeting, staff assignment, progress dashboard, inspection report approval/signature process • Pre-inspection - H&S plan, Sampling Plan, QAPP, permitting/CA info, etc., hyperlink to other facility insp info • Post-inspection – Create report, state/fed cites, including photo attachment • Inspection • Link fed/state regs • Ability to highlight text during the inspection to create lists of AOCs & follow-up items to present during insp out-brief • Take photos and create photo log

  13. Smart Tools Project Milestones 2019 Current EPA Regions and States (AR, MD, VA) Usability Testing Late May Web Training #1 and RCRA MVP Deployed June & July EPA Regions and States (AR, GA, MD, NH, VA) Field Test Aug & Sept Web Training #2 and Product Stabilization Late Sept Go Live, v.1.0 to a Limited Audience Oct & Nov National Live Training R4 to host Training #3, early Nov Late Nov Production Go Live, v.1.0 to National Audience

  14. Training Needs?

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