Failure to take steps to ensure compliance could lead to poorly conducted, less effective emergency operations and create increased liability risk for the agency. Recommendations included appointment of a person or group responsible for Title III compliance issues, development of a tracking system for Title III reporting information, and full use of MSDS information for materials used by the agency.

Other Books in the Environmental Compliance Handbook Series The RCRA Compliance Handbook Second Edition, Charlotte L. Neitzel Offers concrete advice on complying with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It simplifies the difficult task of identifying the many regulations and statutory provisions that may bear on your company's particular circumstances. This informative guide provides you with a "compliance overview," summarizing key provisions, regulations, and issues. (ISBN 0471-11266-6) The Clean Water Act Compliance Handbook, Russell S. Frye A comprehensive account of the legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments affecting discharges and spills to surface waters, releases to public sewers, and specialized requirements for wetlands. The book covers NPDES permit requirements, EPA and state enforcement requirements for industrial discharges to POTWs, Dredge and Fill (Section 404) Permit Program, and more. (ISBN 0471-11262-3) The Superfund Claims and Litigation Manual, McKenna, Conner & Cuneo Provides a complete overview of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and its features. The book gives an in-depth explanation of the statutory structure of Superfund, including triggers, cleanup liability, defenses, "response costs," litigation, and more. (ISBN 0471-11246-1) The Clean Air Act Compliance Handbook Second Edition J. Wray Blattner & Walt A. Linscott Provides a concise overview of each of the major EPA regulatory programs under the Federal Clean Air Act and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. From agency policies to enforcement priorities, this handbook covers all the major clean air compliance issues: nonattainment areas, important state permits, "bubbles," prevention of significant deterioration (PSD), and EPA actions. (ISBN 0471-11261-5)