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Vol. 1 Issue 2                                     A Newsletter from the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

July 2011

 

In This Issue 

 

Upcoming Events 

 

Going Green Makes Sen$e -  

Creating a Plan to Green Your Office 

 

 

Reuse & Recycling

 

DEEP Launches Municipal Recycling Assistance Program 

  

 Expanded and Clarified Recycling Requirements 

  

Organics Recycling Bill Passed    

 

 Decon '11 Conference a Success   

 

 Paint Collection Program to Expand 
 
 Recycle Monofilament Fishing Line     

 

Clean Air

  

 Air Quality Alert Days 

  

 Open Burning Requirements   

   

 Incentives for Electric Vehicles (EVs)

  

Truck Stop Electrification - City of New Haven  

 

 

Water

 

Municipal Land Use Evaluation 

 

Stormwater General Permit Update - Industrial Activity 

 

Stormwater General Permit Update - Construction Activities  

 

Army Corps General Permit

 

Disposal of Street Sweepings       

 

Car Wash Fundraiser Guidance     

 

 

Materials Management 

 

Underground Storage Tanks Nearing Their Life Expectancy   

 

DEEP to Register Low Risk Pesticides 

 

 

Pollution Prevention

 

Electronics Challenge for Municipalities  

 

 

Natural Resources

 

 The Role of the Natural Diversity Data Base 

 

 Town Clerks Help DEEP with Marine Angler Registry 

 

Silver Sands State Park and Milford's Walnut Beach Linked with New Boardwalk  

 

 

Brownfields

 

 Brownfield and Site Cleanup News 

 


 

Grant & Funding Opportunities

 

 Recreational Trails Grants Available 

 

 

 

Education Opportunities

 

DEEP Launches Free Online Training for Generators of Hazardous Waste 

 

 

 

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Message from the CommissionerCommissioner Dan Esty

 

Dear Friends,

 

You may have noticed a different logo at the top of this newsletter.

 

It is the logo of the new Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reflecting a consolidation that Governor Malloy had called for.  This agency came to life July 1 as a result of legislation approved by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in this year's General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor earlier this month.

 

 Our new agency is charged with the dual responsibilities of creating a new energy future for the state (that is cleaner and cheaper)  and protecting Connecticut's environment and natural resources.  To accomplish this, the new department brings together the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) and an energy policy group that had been based at the Office of Policy and Management (OPM).  

 

With the launch of DEEP, Connecticut will become a national leader in integrating energy and environmental policy.  We will bring down the cost of electricity to make our state more competitive.  We will promote energy efficiency and encourage the development and use of clean energy technologies.

 

We will also move to protect our environment in new ways, bringing a renewed spirit of innovation to pollution control, conservation of our natural resources, and management of our parks and forests.

 

You can find out more about DEEP on our new website.

 

With DEEP, Connecticut has a real platform to address the 21st century challenges we face.  We look forward to working with our municipal partners to build a prosperous and sustainable future for Connecticut.

 

Dan

 

GoingFreenWorkshopGoing Green Makes Sen$e - Creating a Plan to Green Your Office 

You are Invited... Save the Date!  September 28, 2011 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

Municipal agencies can take steps toward being sustainable and impact both their bottom line and the environment. In fact, employees, taxpayers and future generations will thank you for taking initiative.  DEEP is holding a FREE workshop for municipal offices and state agencies on making improvements that can result in cost savings and environmental benefits.  Some of the topics that will be featured include forming a green team, recycling and waste reduction, purchasing and reuse, energy efficiency, landscaping and more.  The event will include presentations by Commissioner Esty and
the DEEP Green Team project leaders along with a tour of improvements made at DEEP's Headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford.  To register or get more information, contact
Mary Sherwin or Connie Mendolia. We are interested in finding out if your office has already worked on any environmental issues. Please
take a quick survey by August 1st. (If the link doesn't work, type http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WXJZFZK into your web browser.) 

RecyclingAssistanceDEEP Launches Municipal Recycling Assistance Program

Recycling graphicThere are opportunities for municipalities to save money on solid waste disposal costs. DEEP representatives have been visiting towns, cities and regional organizations in order to share information on increasing recycling, decreasing waste and saving money on associated costs. Discussion topics include:    

  • Benefits of  unit-based pricing for waste disposal, a proven approach for significantly reducing waste disposal and increasing recycling;
  • Implementation of single-stream collection of recyclables;
  • Desirable solid waste and recycling contracts (e.g., payment for recyclables, larger bins provided by haulers as part of service);
  • Outreach to residents as a tool to increase recycling rates; and 
  • Overview of municipal requirements pursuant to Public Act 10-87.

Collectively, the state has the opportunity to save almost $35 million in solid waste disposal ("tipping") fees if every municipality reaches a 40% waste diversion rate.

 In the coming months, DEEP will be scheduling additional forums with Connecticut cities and towns.   If representatives from your municipality or regional organization would like to meet with DEEP to discuss such information and have DEEP review your town-specific disposal and recycling numbers and their related costs, please call 860-424-3365.

RecyclingRequirementsExpanded and Clarified Recycling Requirements 

Recycling has been mandatory in Connecticut since 1991.  In an effort to invigorate recycling in Connecticut, Public Act 10-87 clarifies and expands Connecticut's recycling requirements.  Some of the requirements are already in effect and some will become effective this fall. For example:  

  1. The addition of items to the list of mandatory recyclables, including PET and HDPE plastic containers (3 gallons or less); boxboard (e.g., cereal boxes), magazines, high grade white paper (residential), and high grade colored paper (effective town ballfield10/1/11);
  2. Public gathering venues must provide trash containers must also provide recycling containers at the same locations (effective 10/1/11);
  3. Zoning regulations cannot restrict placement of recycling receptacles (in effect).
For a complete list with the effective dates and how the requirements apply to your muncipality, go to DEEP's recycling webpage.

OrganicsBillOrganics Recycling Bill Passed  

Connecticut now has a law concerning recycling of organic materials.  Under Public Act 11-217 certain food wholesalers, manufacturers, supermarkets and conference centers will be required to recycle organic materials no later than six months after at least two permitted composting facilities are established in the state.  Updates will be provided in future newsletters as the process of establishing these facilities moves forward.

DeconSuccessDecon '11 Conference a Success 

Thanks to the many Connecticut individuals and companies that attended and supported Decon'11, the Building Material Reuse Association's (BMRA) national conference on building deconstruction, material reuse, and construction & demolition (C&D) recycling.  This event took place in New Haven in May with nearly 200 people from around North America attending, and more than 50 individuals earning accreditation through training offered at the end of the conference.  BMRA presented their Innovation Award to DEEP's Sherill Baldwin for making an impact on the deconstruction industry. The conference also provided opportunities for communities in the northeast to learn how deconstruction and building materials reuse can link with economic development opportunities.

Building on the success of Decon'11 and the growing interest in this area, DEEP is reviving the stakeholder group which focused on C&D materials recovery.  For more information on participating in this group, please contact Sherill Baldwin.

PaintCollectionPaint Collection Program to Expand 

paint canA recent DEEP survey found that 88% of Connecticut homeowners are holding on to unwanted paint. Many respondents expressed frustration with the lack of options for getting rid of this paint. DEEP has been participating in a nationwide dialogue with paint manufacturers, recyclers, state and local governments, and other stakeholders to address the problem. This dialogue resulted in the passage of Public Act 11-24, which creates a paint stewardship program coordinated by paint manufacturers. The manufacturers will submit an implementation plan to DEEP to take effect by July 1, 2013. The plan will address establishing convenient collection locations for residents and businesses. In addition to providing a needed outlet for unwanted latex paint, the program will annually save municipalities over $600,000 on oil-based paint disposal fees from household hazardous waste collections.  

FishingLineRecycle Monofilament Fishing Line 

Osprey killed by discarded fishing line

Osprey killed by discarded fishing line, photo: Hank Golet

 

Carelessly discarded fishing line can seriously harm or kill wildlife. Animals can become entangled in or ingest the line, which can cause starvation, strangulation, or deep wounds. Wildlife usually cannot survive the injuries they sustain from entanglements. Monofilament fishing line recycling receptacles have been placed at inland and coastal sites around the state, including some town-owned areas, to encourage less waste line in the environment. The disposed fishing line is collected by volunteers, and then sent to a company that recycles it to make underwater habitat structures for fish.

AQIAir Quality Alert Days

AQIWith the onset of warmer weather, Connecticut's ground-level ozone (also known as smog) air pollution levels rise.  Air Quality Alert Days are issued when ground level ozone is expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups, such as the elderly and people who have respiratory problems.  Check the air quality index and use the daily-updated information on DEEP's air quality website as a planning tool.   On Air Quality Alert Days consider scheduling work so that your employees aren't exerting themselves outdoors when the air quality is poor.   You can also take action to help protect air quality on Air Quality Alert Days - by reducing the use of municipal vehicles and by avoiding using gasoline-powered landscape equipment during the hottest part of the day.

OpenBurningOpen Burning Requirements

Municipalities play an important role in protecting air quality in Connecticut through their power to regulate residential open burning.  State law allows municipal chief elected officials to nominate an open burning official who is responsible for issuing permits for open burning of brush on residential property and preventing burning without such a permit.  DEEP must certify the official before they can issue permits.  Municipalities are encouraged to have a local open burning official so that open burning issues can be addressed quickly and appropriately -- especially in the event that a natural disaster generates a significant amount of brush debris.  DEEP has a factsheet on appointing a local burning official in preparation for a natural disaster.  It also provides guidance on open burning of brush when all other preferable management options are exhausted. Please contact Timothy Marsh with your local official's name and contact number so that DEEP can communicate with the official about developing issues.

EVsIncentives for Electric Vehicles (EVs)

EV Charging Station

EV Charging Station

 
Electric vehicles (EVs) are coming to Connecticut, and municipalities and businesses will have opportunities to utilize them in fleets and promote their use to the public. EVs offer environmental, economic and energy benefits and the goal is to have 25,000 in Connecticut by 2020. In addition to using them for fleets and other business needs, municipalities can offer incentives to residents who purchase EVs and businesses can provide charging stations. In New Haven for example, the City plans to waive parking fees for EVs and the Omni Hotel and Neon Garage have charging stations open to the public.  The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council (EVIC) Final Report recommends sales and property tax breaks and grants to offset the purchase price, use of HOV lanes, parking incentives, and electricity pricing considerations. The wide-scale deployment of EV charging stations across the state is one of the most important elements of a successful EV strategy. In April, DEEP, a member of the EVIC, worked with legislators to hold an EV forum at the Capitol. Representatives from major auto manufacturers and infrastructure designers interacted with state decision makers to identify challenges facing EV scaled deployment. Over and over, representatives stressed the need for a cohesive charging infrastructure for the vehicles before any real deployment to scale could occur.  

TruckElectrificationTruck Stop Electrification - City of New Haven 

CT DEEP, U.S. EPA, the City of New Haven and the New Haven Port Authority recently celebrated the "opening" of a Truck Stop Electrification (TSE) Site. The project, a collaboration of city, state and federal agencies and the New Haven Port Authority, was funded $380,000 of federal stimulus money secured by the DEEP.  CabAire LLC was contracted to provide and install the TSE systems.  The Truck Stop consists of a 14-space parking facility that allows trucks that are waiting for access to the various port facilities to have heat, air co
Truck Electrification

photo: James Kocaba

nditioning and electricity without idling their engines.  Reducing diesel emissions from trucks in the area around the Port of New Haven is a critical air quality and environmental justice issue, especially with nearby residential neighborhoods.  The TSE facility will also help truckers save on their fossil fuel bill.  Every hour that a truck engine idles, it burns roughly a gallon of diesel fuel and adds an additional $0.50 to $0.95 an hour in maintenance costs. 

MLUEMunicipal Land Use Evaluation 

Ten Connecticut towns in the Farmington River Watershed received grants of up to $50,000 from the DEEP to conduct a Municipal Land Use Evaluation.  The grants allowed each town to identify potential revisions to current land use regulations and ordinances that would encourage the use of Low Impact Development (LID) techniques at the local level.  The overall goal of LID is to design with nature in mind; work with the natural landscape, hydrology, and unique features of a site to avoid unnecessary water pollution, environmental degradation, and flooding. The towns formed Local Land Use Committees to lead their evaluations and employed planning and engineering firms to assist with their technical and legal regulatory revisions.

StormwaterGPIndustrialStormwater General Permit Update - Industrial Activity 

DEEP began its transition to e-government with the re-registration process associated with the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity, effective October 1, 2011. In mid- April of this year, the Department made the e-Registration and e-No Exposure Certification Forms available, along with extensive instructions to guide users through the forms.  Also, stormwater staff has dedicated significant resources to provide outreach and assistance on the new e-forms.  The following is a list of commonly asked questions and answers.

 

  1. Where can I find information on the latitude/ longitude of my discharge and if it discharges to impaired water?  Refer to the Instructions for Completing the Registration Form and the Impaired Waters Monitoring Table- Parts  IV.5., V.1.d., and V.3.
  2. Can all industrial activities (including municipalities) submit the no-exposure certification?  No, only activities classified in Category 10 of the industrial activity definition are eligible. 
  3. Do I have to submit a Pollution Prevention Plan with my registration form? No.  This is required to be prepared at the time of registration to meet all permit requirements, but is not required to be submitted unless requested by DEEP.
  4. When do I have to implement my revised Pollution Prevention Plan?  The Plan must be implemented upon the effective date of the permit (October 1, 2011).

StormwaterGPConstructionStormwater General Permit Update - Construction Activities 

In June DEEP held a public hearing on the proposed General Permit for the Discharge ofconstruction site Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters from Construction Activities. Stakeholders engaged in the process raised various issues that DEEP staff are working to resolve with the parties. Key issues of concern raised by the parties and others include historic preservation and endangered and threatened species review requirements, provisions for third-party qualified professionals to certify stormwater control plans in lieu of regulatory review, and minimum standards for stormwater controls for existing development. Any issues that will be adjudicated will be the subject of continuing hearings during this Fall.

ArmyCorpsArmy Corps of Engineers General Permit 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) is responsible for regulating the placement of fill in waterways and watercourses in the United States.  To help ease the burden of this regulatory responsibility, ACOE has a general permit category for activities that cause minimal impact.  The general permit for Connecticut is expected to be re-issued soon and will remain in effect for five years.  It is similar to previous general permits although it allows for more activities to be covered.

 

This permit includes two categories. Category I is a non-reporting general permit and is effective if the proposed activity doesn't extend beyond the minimal impact threshold defined in the permit.  Category II general permits are filing general permits, but because of an expected minimal impact of the project, the amount of data required through the permit process is reduced.  If the project goes beyond the thresholds of the general permit, the applicant must apply for an individual permit.   

StreetSweepingsDisposal of Street Sweepings

street sweeperAnnually Connecticut municipalities are faced with the task of collecting and disposing of thousands of tons of road sand from winter sanding as well as from cleanup after road projects.  The sand cannot be reused next winter because it no longer has the angular properties that made it good for traction and it has also collected a fair amount of pollutants such as oil, heavy metals and road debris.  In the past this material could be used as landfill cover but, as the number of open landfills has dwindled, that option is no longer available. DEEP has guidelines for the disposal of street sweepings and catch basin cleans.
 
DEEP's stormwater general permit for small municipalities (MS4s) requires covered towns to sweep up the sand on their streets and clean out their catch basins within a prescribed timeframe and dispose of it properly.  The department is currently considering potential revisions to the 2007 BMP document.  If you are interested in participating in this review process, please e-mail Chris Nelson or call 860-424-3454.

CarWashCar Wash Fundraiser Guidance 

Weekend car wash fundraisers are a frequent sight in many towns this time of year.  They're held at many locations including local schools, churches and temples, and town parking lots.  While conducted for good causes, they can have a substantial impact on Connecticut's environment.   The wash water contains grease, grime and soap that can flow into the nearest storm drain and empty directly into local lakes, streams, rivers, and eventually Long Island Sound, untreated.  When car washes are conducted, wash waters must not enter a stormwater catch basin.  Detailed guidance has been put together by DEEP, that recommends: 
  • Holding the fundraiser at a local commercial car wash.  These businesses use about 60% less water and are regulated by DEEP.  Another option is to use a town garage where the floor drains are connected to a municipal sanitary sewer;
  • For outdoor events, temporarily seal off the catch basin and use a pump that sends all wash water to a sanitary sewer manhole;
  • Wash cars on a grassy surface or in a parking lot that drains to a grassed area but away from any on-site or neighboring wells;
  • To ensure compliance, get the message out to your local organizations.  Refer to DEEP's Guidance and examples done by the towns of Windsor and Waterford.

USTsUnderground Storage Tanks Nearing Their Life Expectancy

Do you own and/or operate an underground storage tank (UST) that was installed during the 1980s?  USTs installed during that time frame have a maximum of 30 years of life expectancy and many of those USTs are due to expire soon!  The likelihood an UST will fail and contaminate the surrounding soil and groundwater drastically increases toward the end of its "life." The percentage of USTs currently installed in ConneUST removalcticut are at least 25 years old is around 25% (approximately 2,400 USTs) with many of those USTs actually within 1-2 years of expiration.

 

Whether you own/operate a steel UST or a fiberglass reinforced plastic UST, you must comply with the closure regulations.  The logistics pertaining to the removal (and possible replacement) of expired USTs can be very complex and time consuming. Therefore, planning for the project should begin long before the USTs expiration date.  UST records are available for review in DEP's File Room.  Questions?  Contact DEP's  Storage Tank Enforcement Unit  at 860-424-3374.

PesticideRegistryDEEP to Register Low Risk Pesticides

DEEP has implemented a new program requiring the registration of pesticides that the federal EPA exempts from registration as low risk. Products with ingredients from the EPA list that includes such things as garlic, salt, thyme, and other common ingredients must now be registered in Connecticut.  DEEP is taking this action in order to more closely regulate these products to better ensure control over their misuse. In addition, these products are the only ones that may be used as lawn care pesticides at elementary and middle schools. Registration will follow standard pesticide registration procedures and will enable DEEP to efficiently provide a list to schools and municipal officials.

ElectronicsChallengeElectronics Challenge for Municipalities

SEC logoMunicipalities are encouraged to join the State Electronics Challenge, a voluntary program that encourages all levels of government, including schools, to purchase greener products, reduce the impacts of electronic products during use, and manage obsolete electronics in an environmentally safe way.  The Town of Windsor recently earned "Silver" recognition for green procurement and end-of-life accomplishments. In 2008, DEEP received a U.S. EPA award for modifying its state bidding to require EPEAT silver rated computer purchases and for responsible surplusing and recycling of spent computers.

NDDBThe Role of the Natural Diversity Data Base 

DEEP's Natural Diversity Data Base (NDDB) program performs hundreds of environmental reviews each year to determine the impact of proposed development

Piper Plover

  Piping Plover (Photo: Paul Fusco)

projects on state-listed species and to help landowners conserve the state's biodiversity. The NDDB State-Listed Species Review process is designed to promote compliance with the State Endangered Species Act which requires that no activity authorized, funded or performed by the State (including the issuance of permits) threatens the continued existence of endangered or threatened species and their essential habitats. As part of the review process, DEEP biologists provide recommendations for avoiding negative impacts to state-listed species. Quite often, minor modifications to a project plan are effective in alleviating conflicts with state-listed species. For this reason, DEEP recommends that applicants consult the NDDB early in the planning stages of a project.

 

 In 2010, the NDDB State-Listed Species Review process went through LEAN, a process improvement project. The results of this effort include a streamlined review process, enhanced internal tracking, coordination and document sharing, as well as a revised request form and instructions.

MarineAnglerTown Clerks help DEEP with Marine Angler Registry

Marine AnglersConnecticut's new Marine Waters Fishing License (MWFL) is part of a major effort in all coastal states to better assess the sport fishing community and improve the quality of sport fishing data used in the management of target species. The National Saltwater Angler Registry Program was established in January 2010 and requires all marine anglers to register unless the angler is a resident of a state that has been exempted from the Registry because that state has a salt water licensing program. Connecticut's MWFL Program is designed to satisfy these requirements.

During 2010, 119,199 salt water licenses were issued in Connecticut. Licenses can be purchased online but many anglers prefer to purchase a license at their town hall or favorite tackle shop. Even if they're not selling licenses, town clerks and tackle shop owners are an important source of information about the program. They also have been helpful in guiding the fishing public through the license procedure, ensuring that the information collected will remain an accepted substitute for the Federal Registry. Keeping this program local allows the flexibility to use and disseminate data quickly in ways helpful to towns and their fishing public. Recording this information accurately is important for the continued success of this program. Kudos to all who have helped in the successful launch of this program.

SilverSandsSilver Sands State Park and Milford's Walnut Beach  

Linked with New Boardwalk

Silver Sand Boardwalk

DEEP Commissioner Dan Esty (right) with Milford Mayor James Richetelli, Jr. at boardwalk ribbon cutting ceremony.

 
Working together, the State of Connecticut and the City of Milford have created the longest boardwalk on Long Island Sound.  The 4,030 foot boardwalk connects DEEP's Silver Sands State Park with Milford's adjacent municipal Walnut Beach.  A dedication ceremony was recently held to showcase the success of this cooperative effort. The project, administered by the State Department of Public Works, involved adding 2,430 feet of new boardwalk to the existing 600 foot boardwalk at Silver Sands.  This boardwalk was then extended westward to meet 1,000 feet of new boardwalk at Walnut Beach.  The boardwalk is a much-needed link between two of Milford's beach-side neighborhoods but also is a long-term state investment in Connecticut's public shoreline recreation.

BrownfieldBrownfield and Site Cleanup News 

DEEP has been busy promoting reuse and cleanup of brownfields. First, a "Targeted Brownfield Remedy" was revealed that provides a streamlined process and more certainty for the standard brownfield cleanup approach. Costs and time can be reduced by tailoring the site investigation to support the planned development/remedies.

 

Also during the 2011 session, DEEP worked with the legislature for passage of An Act Concerning Brownfield Remediation and Development as an Economic Driver. Included is a provision (Section 4) that limits responsibility for parties cleaning up under the Property Transfer Act.  Section 17 creates a new "Remediation and Revitalization Program" to attract new owners/developers to reuse and clean up currently underused brownfield properties which have had past releases of hazardous substances. The bill also makes permanent the municipal brownfield grant program, which at least six (6) municipalities a year will receive grants from the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), subject to the availability of funds.

 

In addition, DEEP kicked off a comprehensive evaluation of the state cleanup laws to transform the status quo into a more productive and efficient future. About 100 stakeholders participated in the opening event. All interested parties are encouraged to participate as the process moves forward. Check DEEP's website for more details.  

 

Grant & Funding Opportunities        
 

 

TrailsGrantsRecreational Trails Grants Available 

Trail Sign
DEEP is now accepting proposals for Connecticut Recreational Trails Grants.  Applications will be accepted through September 1, 2011. Grant amounts vary and may be made to private non-profit organizations, municipalities and state departments.  Proposals will be ranked and set aside in anticipation of the possible release of approximately $1 million of Federal funding. Recreational Trails Program funds may be used for:

  • Construction of new trails (motorized and non-motorized);
  • Maintenance and restoration of existing recreational trails (motorized and non-motorized);
  • Access to trails by persons with disabilities;
  • Purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment;
  • Acquisition of land or easements for a trail, or for trail corridors;
  • Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection as related to recreational trails.

 

Education Opportunities        
 

 

HazWasteTrainingDEEP Launches Free Online Training for Generators of Hazardous Waste

DEEP launched a new free online training course to assist businesses in meeting theHazardous Waste Storage initial and annual training requirements for hazardous waste generators. The Hazardous Waste Management Training Course is designed as a general overview of the regulatory requirements for handling hazardous waste and is targeted to hazardous waste handlers, managers and supervisors responsible for knowing the law and complying with it.  The course, developed with the Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium, is part of DEEP's efforts to provide E-Government services to the public. If a participant scores 80% or more correct on the final course assessment, a certificate may be printed to document that the training has been satisfactorily completed. Generators may use this certificate as part of their personnel training documentation. Development of the course was supported by Supplemental Environmental Project funds resulting from hazardous waste enforcement actions.