WSR 97-05-031
INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
[Filed February 13, 1997, 12:24 p.m.]
Purpose: In order to comply with section 12(4), chapter 206, Laws of 1996, the Department of Ecology submits the following:
Document Title: Interim Interpretive and Policy Statement--Cleanup of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH).
Subject: Interim TPH Policy.
Document Description: This "Interim Policy" provides guidance on setting MTCA Methods B and C cleanup levels for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) as one alternative to Method A. Two exposure pathways are addressed: Human health (direct contact) and soil-to-groundwater. As ongoing research in Washington and elsewhere proceeds, this Interim Policy will be periodically supplemented and eventually replaced.
Effective Date: January 16, 1997.
To receive a copy of the interpretive statement contact Jean Witt, 300 Desmond Drive S.E., Lacey, WA 98513, phone (360) 407-7472, FAX (360) 407-7154, TDD (360) 407-6066, e-mail ecypub@ecy.wa.gov.
Responsible Official:
January 16, 1997
Mary E. Burg
Program Manager
Toxics Cleanup Program