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Special Interest Articles: • Heads Up! Be Safe! • Globe Tests Plans • Fire Grants • USFA Signs Joint Agreement • New FEMA Director • Free On-Line Training • NICS Workshop • US EPA Echo • Nations Seek Right to

Know on Toxins • OSHA Updates Standards • Pipeline Safety • DOT Shipping Papers • Up Coming Deadlines • IEEE Standard • Regulation of the Day • Resources/Upcoming Events • Shorts • Lets Hear from You

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Heads Up! Be Safe!

At a recent house fire in Phoenix, fire crews found an incendiary device which, if it had detonated, could have been deadly to them. The suspect(s) had broken a bathroom window of a vacant house and started a fire using paper and ignitable liquid. They then opened a valve of a 20 lb. BBQ size propane bottle and threw it hrough a glass window. he intent was to fill the ntire house with propane as before reaching the small

fire, providing an ignition source. The first interior

crews found the fire, but theydidn't notice the presence of propane, due to their air masks being in place. It wasn't until later into the ventilation process that a member noticed the very strong smell of propane. Thetank valve was closed and the tank moved outside, while the house was completely ventilated. Please advise your fire crews that if they see a propane tank inside a house during primary search, they may want to check the tank to

make sure the valve is closedand the tank is not being used as a potential bomb.

If you have any further questions, please contact Phoenix Fire Safety at (602) 262-5031. (Thanks to Tom Skowronski,Phoenix Fire Dept for sharing!)

he City of Globe in oordination with other

jurisdictions and Gila County, state, tribal and federal agencies, responded to a test of their newly revised Emergency Operations Plans November20–21,2002. The Full-scale

exercise included response to hazardous materials situations in conjunction with an earthquake that did extensive damage in the local area. The CHER-CAP (Comprehensive Hazardous Materials Emergency

Response Capability Assessment for Readiness) proved quite beneficial to allinvolved. Questions? Contact John Paulsen, Division of Emergency Management at: 602-231-6224 or PaulsenJ@dem.state.az.us.

Carbon Monoxide Odorless Threat

Carbon monoxide pervades senses as colorless, odorless threat With temperatures dropping, millions of Americans are lighting their furnaces in

preparation for the coming winter. Nobody expects to be exposed to poisonous gas; however, at least 1,500 people are killed every year because of exposure to carbon monoxide, according

to the Journal of the American Medical Association.... See: http://www.safetyonline.com/nl/2038/584740

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Since our last edition FEMA’s Fire Administration (USFA) identified additional Arizona fire departments to receive grants under the Assistance to Firefighters Program. These are: (For Fire Ops and Safety); Alpine Vol FD - $44,148; Forest Lakes Vol FD - $72,270; Superior FD - $33,894; Avra Valley FD - $128,268; Golden Ranch FD - $133,686.

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USFA Signs Joint Agreement Management Capabilities

WASHINGTON, D.C.-United States Fire Administration (USFA) announced a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the USFA. A key component of this MOU is the creation of metropolitan area Incident Management Teams, with regional overhead capabilities to assist in major operations. "Recent events have demonstrated clearly, the fire service can no longer think of responding to emergencies just in their owncommunities. Throughout the United States, fire departments are increasingly being asked to assist each

other in orAmerican multiple fiwork togetemergencycommand communicpersonnel coordinateAdministraPaulison saof the USFFederal EmManageme(FEMA), iand econofire and rethrough leadvocacy, support. Cthis MOU to coordinwith the IAaddress theissues of thdepartmen

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Stay tuned for information regarding Fire Grant Workshops to be presented as an initiative of the State Fire Marshal's Office, Arizona Division of Emergency Management, Arizona Fire Chiefs Association, Arizona Fire District Association and grant evaluators. The workshops are being designed to assist local fire departments in preparing for FEMA’s Fire Grant in 2003.

Fire Grant Workshops:

500 grants over the months. The total ards will be $360 o enhance fire and cy medical services throughout the tates.

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der to protect citizens. When re departments her at an scene, issues of structure, ations and safety must be d," USFA tor R. David id. The mission A, as part of the ergency nt Agency s to reduce life mic losses due to lated emergencies, adership, coordination and ontained within is the agreement ate joint efforts, FC and NFPA, to interoperability e nation's fire

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communications, equipment/apparatus standardization, unified command and integrated incident command systems. "One of the cornerstones of the nation's ability to respondto any emergency is a common Incident Command System that will allow a seamless local, state and federal operations for incident management. Not only will the fire service be able to address emerging safety issues, but the fire service can better reduce the number of firefighter and civilian deaths due to fire," said Paulison. The USFA is a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.usfa.fema.gov/dhtml/media/02-210.cfm

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New Director of FEMA’s Region IX Appointed

Joe M. Allbaugh, Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Jeff Griffin, the former mayor of Reno, NV, has been appointed director of FEMA Region IX, based in Oakland, CA. As regional director, Griffin will be responsible for administeringfederal emergency

preparedness, mitigation and disaster response and recovery programs for the state of Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada as well at the Territory of American Samoa, the Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of

Micronesia. “Jeff brings his experience at the state and local level to FEMA, experience that is increasingly important as federal agencies work closely with localities to prepare for national security emergencies,” said Allbaugh.

or those who submit RMPs, here is a new address to end them to: isk Management Plan

RMP) Reporting Center, .O. Box 1515 anham-Seabrook, MD 0703-1515.

hemical Accident revention: Site Security. ww.epa.gov/swercepp/pubs

secale.pdf. PA has re-designed their EPPO website. They have dded printer-friendly

versions of articles and many other smaller improvements. Old bookmarks may not work, so you should check out, http://yosemite.epa.gov/oswer/ceppoweb.nsf/content/index.html

heckOut: ww.gao.gov/new.items/d03

24r.pdf, for access to DOJ’s report on ;chemical security efforts. "Homeland Security:Department of Justice's Response to its

Congressional Mandate to Assess and Report on Chemical Industry Vulnerabilities." The National Criminal Justice Reference Service, (NCJRS) Chemical Facility Vulnerability Assessment Methodology can be found at: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/195171.htm

EPA / DOJ General Information

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Pollution Prevention Topic: PC Power Management Target audience: upper management, IT managers, facility/energy managers at large PC-intensive organizations such as government, colleges and universities. This 60-minute presentation describes a newEPA ENERGY STAR program that is helping

organizations realize the enormous potential energy savings available from proper power management of computers and monitors. The program includes educational outreach material and an innovative software tool that enables PCmonitor power management from a central location. Typical energy savings for

an organization of 1,000 computers are 380,000kWh/year. December 11, 2002 (Wednesday, 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern) Register at (free): http://energystar.imeet.com/regeval/calendar.asp

Thanks to Bill Quinn, DEQ/FAU (Facilities ssistance Unit) for sharing]

Free On-Line Pollution Prevention Training From EPA

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The National Institute for

Chemical Studies (NICS) is on the web at http://www.nicsinfo.org Their E-mail: nicsinfo@nicsinfo.org A workshop for emergency responders on how to make decisions that will best protect people during a chemical emergency will be held in Charleston, W.Va., on March 25, 2003. It is open to emergency responders and other emergency management

officials from arnation. The NaInstitute for CheStudies and the University Gradare sponsoring tevent. It will beHoliday Inn, ChHouse. "The wtrain emergencyfor making deciwhether it is bespeople near a chaccident or advishelter in place,A. Scott, NICS

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ound the tional mical Marshall uate College he one-day held at the arleston orkshop will responders sions on t to evacuate emical se them to " said Mark president and

CEO. NICS instructors will conduct the training. The workshop will be limited to 30 persons. The cost to attend is $150 per person until Feb. 1. After that the cost will be $175 per person. Lunch is included. A folder that includes a registration form can be downloaded from the NICS website at www.nicsinfo.org. Additional details are available by calling NICS at (304) 346-6264.

Recurring Causes of Recent Chemical Accidents

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have investigated recent accidents at petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturing facilities, tolling operations, chemical distributors, and other types of facilities. Recurring causes of these accidents include inadequate process hazards analysis, use of inappropriate or poorly designed equipment, inadequate indications of process condition, and others. Of particular note, installation of emissions or

pollution control equipment has preceded several significant accidents, highlighting the need for stronger systems for management of change. Other recent accidents have been preceded by a series of similar accidents, near misses, or low-level failures, pointing to the need for morettention to lessons-learned mplementation and more horough company nvestigation of near misses nd low-level failures as eans of avoiding major

ccidents. This paper presents brief case studies of several recentchemical accidents investigated by EPA and

OSHA, and illustrates common root causes and other recurring themes of those accidents. These accident investigations were conducted by the EPA/ OSHA Joint Chemical Accident Investigation Team. The aim of this team is to identify the root, or underlying, causes of major chemical accidents and to develop recommendations to prevent future similar accidents. Article at: http://www.plant-maintenance.com/articles/ccps.shtml (Thanks to James C. Belke)

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EPA SEEKS COMMENT ON PILOT ONLINE TOOL TO ACCESS FACILITIES' ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE - With thanks to ERC (Environmental Resource Center, www.ercweb.com) EPA has released an information tool that gives the public and industry direct accessto the current environmental compliance record of more than 800,000 regulated facilities nationwide. EPA is seeking public comment on Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), which was developed in partnership with the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), a national association representing state and territorial environmental commissioners. When final, ECHO provides users detailed facility reports, which include: * Federal and state compliance inspections; * Environmental violations; * Recent formal enforcement actions taken; and * Demographic profile of surrounding area. EPA believes that ECHO will significantly increase public awareness of information about environmental compliance. Benefits of ECHO include: * A single point of access to environmental compliance information; * Providing citizens with easier to understand information regarding environmental issues; * Allowing companies to use ECHO as a tool to monitor their record of compliance under

federal environmental laws; and * Assisting regulated entities in achieving compliance with their environmental obligations. The web tool can be found at http://www.epa.gov/echo. ECHO integrates EPA and state compliance information for facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act,and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Data reports are updated monthly and cover a two-year period. The system retrieves information from federal and state data entered into EPA databases: the Air Facility System, which provides information on compliance with air permits for various stationarysources of air pollution; the Permit Compliance System, which provides information on companies issued permits to discharge waste water into rivers; and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Information System, a national program management and inventory system about hazardous waste handlers. Moreover, ECHO includes links to additional state enforcement and compliance information. EPA has field-tested ECHO's approach and data through the Sector Facility Indexing Project (http://www.epa.gov/sfipmtn1/),

hich presents data for a limitednumber of industrial sectors, and through a recent four-State pilot in the Pacific Northwest. Public feedback and lessons learned from these projects contributed to ECHO's development. ECHO includes an online error reporting process that allows users to alert EPA and the states to possible errors.

Unfortunately, the process of identifying and making the necessary corrections will take considerable time and effort. We therefore respectfully request your patience while we complete this work. We also ask that you assist us in this effort by bringing any discrepancies in the information posted to our attention. For more information concerning this matter or to notify us of any website inaccuracies, please contact Henry Darwin, Compliance and Enforcement Coordinator, at (602) 771-2266 or via e-mail at

.” Darwin.henry@ev.state.az.us

Note: Concerns about information that is to be posted at

have been expressed by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s Special Counsel, Steven J. Burr in a “To Whom It May Concern” letter dated November 15, 2002.

www.epa.gov/echo

“We suspect that some of the information initially posted on EPA’s site will be inaccurate or outdated in large part due to differences between ADEQ and EPA’s computerized data tracking systems. We are working closely with the EPA tocorrect these inaccuracies.

ore about ECHO and details egarding the 60-day comment eriod are published in the ederal Register at

ttp://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-GENERAL/2002/November/Day-20/g29471.htm

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new Environmental Compliance History Online (ECHO)

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Safe Hometowns!

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The Safe Hometowns Initiative is a group of organizations and individualswho are concerned about the threat to public safety posed by the presence of extremely hazardous chemicals in thousands of American communities. They encourage government and industry to protect American communities by putting

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is available through the site. Visit: http://www.safehometowns.org/ for additional information and links. (Thanks to Dale Anderson, Manager, Facilities Assistance Unit, Arizona Dept of Environmental Quality for pointing out the site to us.)

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Specific information on the new SPCC (Spill PreventionControl and Countermeasures) rule can be found at

technical assistance documents to come from headquarters. In the meantime, if you have questions on SPCC requirements, Pete Reich of EPA Region IX's Oil Team has volunteered to field those

questions. Contact Pete at: U.S. EPA-Region IX Oil Team ph: 415-972-3052 fax: 415-947-3518 email: reich.peter@epa.gov

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ENEVA (Reuters) - Negotiators from Europe,

entral Asia and North merica began talks to

inalize an international pacto strengthen people's right o know about the presence f chemical waste and toxic ollutants.

nder a draft plan,

hammered out over two years of negotiations, states would set up national registers of industrial pollutants released into the water, air and soil. The pact, which countries hope to be able to sign next year, covers the disposal, storage, recycling or treatment of dangerous

materials ranging from minerals to metals, fertilizersand hydrocarbons. Remainder of the article can be found at: http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=1801035

Nations Seek Tougher 'Right to Know' on Toxics

Requirements for exiting buildings quickly during an emergency have been rewritten in a user-friendly format that is easier to understand, the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration announced. The revised "Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention Plans" standard becomes effective on December 7, 2002. http://www.safetyonline.com/content/news/article.asp?do

cid=%7b35e5a690-6a0a-4c2e-8fe8-338ccddae6a8%7d DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safetyand Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926 Standards Improvement Project-Phase II The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA" or "the Agency") is continuing to remove and

revise provisions of its standards that are outdated, duplicative, unnecessary, orinconsistent. The Agency completed the first phase of this process with the publication of a final rule inthe Federal Register in June 1998. In this second phase,... http://www.safetyonline.com/nl/102/584740 (Thanks for this and other information from safetyonline.com)

OSHA Revises Exit Routes Standard & Updates Standards

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deadline is 11/29/02Norman (OKCity) OMarch 4-7; JacksonMarch 24-27; LittleAR - March 25-28 For additional inforon the course or thevisit the websites orBill Christie. Be awthe IHMM has a 6-wadvanceapproval desit for the exam. Olocations and dates also posted by bothAcademy and the Incheck their respectiwebsites noted abov Bill Christie, MS CCHMM 253-891-11253-891-2651 fax 3. Redesigned WebProvides Easier AccChemical Informati EPA's Agriculture Chas recently redesigChemical EmergencPreparedness and POffice (CEPPO) W Materials on the Whave been organizeit easier to find infoabout CEPPO progrinformation resourcsite contains a searcdatabase of chemicain individual commas well as ways to pchemical accidents. For more informatioon the following UR http://lgean.org/htmew.cfm?id=495

San Diego CA - January 7-10 (exam application

PROPOSED RULES Pipeline safety: Gas pipeline safety standards; regulatory review, 68815*68827 [02*28240] SUMMARY: RSPA is proposing to change some of the safety standards for gas pipelines. The changes are based on recommendations by the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) and a review of the recommendations by the State Industry Regulatory Review Committee (SIRRC). We believe the changes will improve the clarity and effectiveness of the present standards. http://a257.g.akamaitch.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edoclet.access.gpo.gov/2002/pdf/02-2840.pdf 2. The Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers www.achmm.org and the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management www.ihmm.org are scheduling the 3-day National Overview Course and CHMM Exam in selected locations around the country across the calendar. A brief look-ahead includes these locations and dates: San Antonio TX - January 6-9 (exam application deadline is 11/28/02)

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hipping Papers AGENCY: esearch and Special rograms Administration RSPA), DOT. ACTION: inal rule; response to ppeals. SUMMARY: In his final rule, RSPA is aking changes to a final

ule published on July 12, 002, in which RSPA mended the Hazardous aterials Regulations

HMR) to require shippers nd carriers to retain a copy f each hazardous material hipping paper, or an lectronic image thereof, for period of 375 days after theate the hazardous material s accepted by a carrier. This inal rule responds to five ppeals of the July 12, 2002 inal rule.

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he Hazardous Materials ncident Report Form GENCY: Research and pecial Programs dministration (RSPA), OT. ACTION: Notice of roposed rulemaking; status. UMMARY: In a notice of roposed rulemaking NPRM) published on July , 2001, RSPA proposed hanges to RSPA's azardous Materials

ncident Report (DOT Form 5800.1). This notice is to

nform the public that we ave contracted with a

professional form development contractor to provide recommendations for the layout of the form consistent with RSPA's goals outlined in the NPRM. Also, the contractor will provide a web-based form to fulfill RSPA's goal of electronic, internet-based reporting and will draft detailed instructions to assist in completing the forms. Members of the regulated community may be contacted to participate in focus groups to test the proposed form and subsequent alternative layouts developed by the contractor. The contract is expected to be completed by December 31, 2002. http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-27852-filed.pdf

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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) December 23, 2002: Any manufacturer or importer of 10,000 pounds ormore of chemical substances described at 40 CFR 710.25 at any single site at any time during the manufacturer's latest complete fiscal year before August 25 must reportto EPA for each substance.

Resource Conservation andRecovery Act (RCRA) December 31, 2002: Generators or treaters of non-wastewater residues described under 40 CFR 61.3(c)(2)(ii)(C)(1) that experienced a change in process or operation generating the waste or in the Subtitle D facility receiving the waste during 2002 must notify the applicable regulatory

authority. December 31, 2002: Generators or treaters of non-hazardous characteristicwaste described under 40 CFR 268.9(d) that experienced a change in process or operation generating the waste or in the Subtitle D facility receiving the waste during 2002 must notify the applicable regulatory authority.

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IEEE Standard Sets Framework For Communicating Data in Transportation Emergencies

A new standard from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, (IEEE) IEEE 1512.3 (TM), "Standard for Hazardous Material Incident Management Message Sets for Use by Emergency Management Centers," provides a common framework for these communications. The standard addresses data collection on hazardous and non-hazardous substances from databases maintained by shippers, carriers, fleet and freight management centers, and other parties. This information concerns such topics as toxicity, explosive danger, flammability, environmental

damage, setbacks and evacuation areas. IEEE 1512.3 also sets a uniform format for transmissions from emergency sites to government agencies and other parties to eliminate confusion in how the data is interpreted. This new standard considers the exchange of information using messages, data frames and data elements in message sets consistent with the National Intelligent Transportation Systems Architecture. IEEE 1512.3 is part of the family of standards centered on IEEE 1512, "IEEE

Standard for Common Incident Management Message Sets for Use by Emergency Management Centers." The IEEE Standards Association, develops consensus standards through an open process that brings diverse parts of an industry together. These standards set specifications and procedures to ensure that products and services are fit for their purpose and perform as intended. For further information on IEEE-SA see: www.standards.ieee.org Additional information about the IEEE can be found at http://www.ieee.org.

How long must generators keep hazardous waste records? Hazardous waste generators must keep a copy of each hazardous waste manifest, signed in accordance with 40 CFR 262.23(a), for three years or until he or she receives a signed copy from the designated facility whichreceived the waste. This signed copy must be retained as a record for at least three years from the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter. Biennial reports and exception report must be kept for at least three years from the due date of the report. Records of any test results, waste analyses, or other determinations made in accordance with 40 CFR

262.11 must be kept for at least three years from the date that the waste was last sent to on-site or off-site treatment, storage, or disposal. The periods of retention listed above are extended automatically beyond three years during the course of any unresolved enforcement action regarding the regulated activity or as requested by the state or EPA. Additionally, according to the federal regulations, small quantity generators are not required tosubmit biennial reports to the agency.

How should I store compressed gas cylinders, such as welding gases, inside a building?

OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2) specifies the following: Cylinders must be kept away from radiators and other sources of heat. Inside buildings, cylinders storage areas must be well protected, well-ventilated, dry, and at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil, grease, or wood shavings. Store cylinders in specifically assigned places, away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage spaces must be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Do not keep cylinders in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards, and always keep cylinder valves closed.

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vacuation Plans and rocedures, OSHA Etool, or small businesses and acilities ttp://www.osha.gov/SLTC/

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Biological, or Radiological Attacks", NIOSH, May, 2002 http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bldvent/2002-139.html

"How to plan for work place emergencies and evacuations." OSHA, 2001http://www.osha-slc.gov/Publications/Osha3088.pdf National Safety Council,

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Thanks to Greg Banner Rhode Island Dept of Health at 401-222-6868 gregoryb@doh.state.ri.us for the

seful information.

The 13th Annual GatekeeperEmergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know Workshop in conjunction with the 3rd Annual AESA Mid-Year Conference will be held February 12th &

13th, 2003. The agenda/registration formis in PDF and MSWord format and you may obtain these at: www.dem.state.az.us/azserc/upcoming1.htm

The location will be: Papago Park Military Reservation, 5636 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix AZ 85008.

Gatekeeper/AESA Workshops February 12-13, 2003

ZSERC Meeting Cancelled

The Arizona EmergencyResponse Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2002 is cancelled. When it is

rescheduled, a new date willbe published on our website at: www.dem.state.az.us/azserc

Please call or email if youhave any questions. 602-231-6345 roed@dem.state.az.us

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ZELM – (AZ nvironmental Leadership hrough Mentoring)

Please check out the updated website at: http://www.azelm.org/ FROM ERC: TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE TIP AND REGISTER TO WIN $10,000 Know someone else who could use the Environmental Tip of the Week? Click to Recommend-It (r) http://www.recommend-it.com/l.z.e?s=724652 and you can also register to win $10,000 and a Palm V Organizer.

Your friend will receive a link to a web page where they can find ERC's current tip, search past issues, and sign-up to receive the tip weekly. ATSDR (AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY) Available for public comment until December 16is a document from ATSDR titled, "Public Health Assessment Process and the Community". This program explains how ATSDR conducts public health evaluations to find out whether people may be harmed by exposure to hazardous substances released into the environment. Check it out at, www.atsdr.cdc.gov/training/public-health-assessment-overview/. Also check out Louisiana State University at:

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ex.htm SAFETY SHORTS! Looking for safety related Power Point presentations. You can find a BUNCH (226 as of now) at,

. http://esf.uvm.edu/sirippt/powerpt.html

LANNING SHORTS!

Governors Guide to mergency Management. (2 olumes):

ol 1 at: ww.nga.org/cda/files/REP

ORTEMERGUIDE2001.pdf. Vol 2 at: www.nga.org/cda/files/GOVSGUIDEHS2.pdf

EMA SHORTS! Check Out the FEMA HOME STUDY COURSES; www.fema.gov/emi/ishome.htm. These courses are free!

Shorts

Let’s Hear From You!

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Daniel Roe – Executive Director Diane Fernandez – Programs & Projects Specialist II Sylvia Castillo – Admin Asst II Robert Rooney – Admin Asst I Commissioners: Michael P. Austin - Chair Catherine R Eden, ADHS Director Richard W. Tobin III, ADEQ Acting Director Victor Mendez, ADOT Director Dennis A. Garrett, ADPS Director Designees: Daniel Roe, ADEM Will Humble, ADHS James R. Fallin, ADEQ Chuck Manuel, ADOT Jeffery W. Resler, ADPS

Advisory Committee: Corporation Commission Industrial Commission State Mine Inspector State Fire Marshal Radiation Regulatory Agency Department of Agriculture Arizona Fire Chiefs Association Mesa FD & Lake Havasu FD State Attorney General GD-Decision Systems-Jeff Homer Intel Corporation-James Wick C.A.R.E.-Richard Carter VA Med. Center-Dan Johnston Gatekeeper Newsletter: Daniel Roe – Editor in Chief

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