Environmental ComplianceAssistance System

(ECAS)

Web Assistance From DOE

Software Designed For The:

• Native Tribe

• Small independent operator

• Environmental staff at the majors

Available On The Web

• Go to: – http://www.npto.doe.gov/ – Drop down about 2/3 of the way in left frame

(the gray box)– Click on:

• Link to Environmental Compliance Assistance System

– NOT listed under “Software” button

Topics Covered

• List of Federal regulations

• Guidance on a waste-management plan

• Guidance on responding to emergencies

• Guidance on appropriate cleanup methodologies

• Guidance on applying for E&P permits

• List of oil and gas associations by state

Federal Regulations

Federal Environmental Regs.

• Resource Conser & Recov Act (RCRA)

• Clean Air Act (CAA)

• Clean Water Act (CWA)

• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

• Comp Enviro Response, Compensat, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

• Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)

Federal Environmental Regs

• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

• Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA)

• Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA)

• Endangered Species Act

• Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Example

• Description of law or regulation

• Tells who enforces

• Lists penalties

• Tells what YOU must do

Migratory Bird Treaty Act -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is found in 16 United States Code Part 703 andfollowing. It prohibits harm to a migratory bird. A list of migratory birds protected by thetreaty is found in 50 CFR Part 10. Operators can and have been fined by the U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service when migratory birds are trapped or injured in open oil pits andopen-topped tanks. The treaty does not mandate any specific method of protecting ordeterring birds from oil production or storage facilities. The Fish and Wildlife Servicerecommends that operators screen or net facilities that may endanger migratory birds.

The Fish and Wildlife Service is empowered to search facilities, seize evidencenecessary for prosecution, and arrest any person committing a violation against the treaty.Responsible parties committing violations may be fined $500 and/or six months in jail forviolations of the treaty. The Criminal Fine Improvements Act of 1987 (Public Law 101-185) redefined all criminal fines, including those under the treaty. A violation is a ClassB misdemeanor and carries a maximum penalty of $5,000 per bird for individuals and/orsix months in jail, and $10,000 per bird for corporations.

Compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in Hydrocarbon Exploration andProduction Operations

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act can eliminate open pits on producing leases orrequire operators to place a protective screen over existing pits to keep migratory birdsout of open oil or salt water pits. This act will place additional expenses on operators tolevel open pits and/or maintain screens over open pits. This will affect virtually alloperators.

Waste Management Plan

Assistance For Plan Development

• 10 steps for preparation of plan

• Examples of typical waste classifications

• List of disposal options for typical wastes

• Examples of minimization techniques

• List of sensitive environmental conditions requiring special considerations

• Sample waste-management plan summary

• Surface-spreading guidelines

Waste Management Plans

• Definition

• Area-specific document identifying appropriate practices

• Guidance for each waste generated

10-Step Preparation Program

• Bullet-list of goals for each step

• Discussion

• References (if applicable)

• Required output

• Example

Example of Waste Classification

Exempt Non-exemptParaffin Painting waste

Heater-treater hay Waste lubricating oils

Produced water Sandblast media

Backwash Empty drums

Contaminated soil Asbestos insulation

Tank bottoms Waste solvents

Similar Table Formats For:

• List of disposal options for typical wastes

• Examples of minimization techniques

• List of sensitive environmental conditions requiring special considerations

• Sample waste-management plan summary

• Surface-spreading guidelines

Responding To Emergencies

Cleanup Methodologies

Applying For E&P Permits

O&G Associations By State

Each Section Is User-Friendly

• Text of laws and regulations

• Examples

• Guidelines and suggestions

• Bullet lists

• Tables

• Hot links

Cleanup Methods

• Groundwater treatment

• Groundwater and soil treatment

• Soil treatment

• Includes links to EPA

Each Methodology

• Application: • Description: • Advantages: • Limitations: • Costs: • Availability: • References: • Contact:

E&P Permits and O&G Assoc

• These pages includes links to: – The IOGCC (Interstate Oil and Gas Compact

Commission) home page – State Oil and Gas Commission home pages

Alaska

Alaska Oil and Gas Association 121 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 207 Anchorage, AK 99503-2035

(907) 272-1481

DOE Disclaimer

• Because environmental regulations frequently change, operators are advised to check that they are complying with current regulations.

• Additional regulatory requirements may exist for specific situations, so please consult with regulators on current requirements.