What is the status of requests for EPA review of volumetric information?
In June, 2001, EPA informed all parties receiving Beede General Notice letters of liability that individual parties could submit documented requests for “waste quantity review” if an error was discovered in EPA’s calculation of the total waste volume (in gallons) attributed to that party. The purpose of such reviews was to address errors in calculation or attribution deemed to be simple in nature, as opposed to more complex claims requiring additional research and fact finding. Although EPA asked parties to submit such requests for review within sixty days of receipt of General Notice, in fact, EPA reviewed such requests received until January 2002. Decision letters were issued shortly thereafter to parties who submitted claims that were determined to be simple and straightforward in nature (totaling more than 200). Since 2002, EPA has continued this effort to review information, as deemed appropriate. EPA has focused its reviews on correcting clear mistakes in an effort to enhance set
