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<br />waste problems will become more troublesome. As generation of hazardous <br />materials increase and more open space is converted to urban land uses) so <br />may the likelihood of public exposure to these materials unless preventive <br />~ measures are taken. Colorado's industrial community requires adequate <br />~ disposal facilities, and our citizens demand protection from the potentially <br />f,j harmful effects of improper hazardous waste management. <br />~ <br /> <br />Approximately 578 firms and institutions have notified the Environmental <br />Protection Agency that they are generators of hazardous wastes. The <br />principal hazardous waste-generating industries in Colorado are: chemical <br />manufacturers; metal refineries and producers; metal products fabrication <br />facilities; petroleum refining and related activities; rubber and plastic <br />products manufacturers; and mining/milling operations. One hundred and <br />seventy-two firms have informed EPA that they are transporting hazardous <br />wastes. One hundred and four entities have announced that they engage in <br />on-site and off-site treatment, storage, and disposal activities that may <br />require permits. <br /> <br />It is necessary to control hazardous waste from sources of generation <br />through transport to final treatment, storage, and disposal. The State <br />Legislature has authorized the Board of liealth to promulgate regulations to <br />address these issues. Delegation of the RCRA Subtitle C Program from EPA <br />can be secured after July 1, 1983. The Colorado Board of liealth has <br />promulgated siting regulations for hazardous waste facilities. <br /> <br />The Waste Management Division currently provides technical assistance to EPA <br />in permitting treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. In addition, the <br />Division assists EPA in inspecting and monitoring the Denver-Arapahoe <br />Chemical Processing Facility in Arapahoe County to ensure compliance. The <br />Division also reviews proposed hazardous waste disposal sites, like the <br />proposed Chemical Securities system in Lincoln County and the BFI site in <br />Adams County. <br /> <br />Many hazardous wastes are persistent and may remain a risk long after they <br />have been disposed. It is necessary to develop and implement closure and <br />post closure monitoring and surveillance programs to assure the integrity of <br />hazardous waste sites. <br /> <br />The Waste ~nagement Division monitors hazardous wastes at the Rocky <br />Mountain Arsenal, Marshall Landfill, Woodbury Chemical and other sites. The <br />liealth Department is continuing to identify, prioritize and develop response <br />measures to prevent contamination from these and other facilities. <br /> <br />There are numerous emergency spill incidents (about three a week) involving <br />hazardous materials. The Waste Management Division provides technical <br />assistance to local officials. This may include everything from regulatory <br />control at the scene to final treatment, storage, and disposal of the <br />hazardous wastes and contaminated residues. <br /> <br />-9- <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />,u;._y ".tL,. <br /> <br />,ji~M,~ <br />