TOXICS IN YOUR COMMUNITY:
A Citizens Guide to Public Information about
toxic substances, hazardous waste and hazardous substances
in Georgia
 
 
By Stephen M. Johnson
Associate Professor
Mercer University School of Law
Macon, Ga. 31207
Copyright 1997
 
Acknowledgment
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Section I:  What are toxic substances, hazardous wastes and hazardous substances?

            Toxic substances
            Hazardous waste
            Hazardous substances

Section II: Toxic Substances

            A.  SARA Title III

                1.         Emergency Response Plans
                2.         Follow-up Emergency Notices
                3.         Material Safety Data Sheets
                4.         Tier I Chemical Inventory Forms
                5.         Tier II Chemical Inventory Forms
                6.         Toxic Chemical Release Forms

            B.  The Pollution Prevention Act

            C.  Toxics in Your Home

Section III: Hazardous Waste

            A.  Generator Requirements

                1.    Generator Notifications and Biennial Reports

            B.  Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility Requirements

                1.    Treatment, Storage or Disposal Permits
                2.    TSD Biennial Reports and Inspection/Monitoring Reports
 
Section IV: Hazardous Substances

            A.  The Federal Superfund Law

                1.    Notification of a release of hazardous substances
                2.    National Priorities List

            B.  The Georgia Hazardous Site Response Act

                1.    Notification of a release of "regulated" substances
                2.    Hazardous Site Inventory
 

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This handbook was inspired and modeled upon "The Chicago Community Toxic Chemical Handbook," which was written by Gary Pritchard and Keith Harley, in conjunction with the South Chicago Legal Clinic.