Additional Source Document

DOE-HDBK-5504-95

Clean Water Act (CWA; Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Public Law 92-500): Sets up program and

standards for control of water pollution, including spill prevention.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA; Public Law

96-510; commonly known as "Superfund"); Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA;

Public Law 99-499): Includes the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA, also

known as SARA Title III). Establishes national policy and process for planning and response to hazardous

materials spills.

Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-288): Provides for assistance by the Federal Government

following natural disasters.

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1988 (Public Law 100-707), also known as the

Stafford Act : Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide for more effective assistance in response

to major disasters and emergencies.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA; Public Law 94-580): Outlines emergency planning,

preparedness, and response procedures for owners/operators of RCRA treatment, storage, and disposal

facilities.

29 CFR Part 1910: OSHA regulations implementing the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (SARA Title III)

40 CFR Parts 112, 117: EPA regulations implementing the Clean Water Act.

40 CFR Parts 262, 264, 280: EPA regulations implementing the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

40 CFR Parts 300, 302: EPA regulations implementing the Comprehensive Environmental Response,

Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act.

40 CFR Part 355: EPA regulations implementing the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know

Act (SARA Title III).

3. ADDITIONAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness

in Support of Nuclear Power Plants (NUREG-0654, FEMA-REP-1, REV. 1) (October 1980): Provides

a basis for NRC licenses, State and local governments to develop radiological emergency plans and improve

emergency preparedness.

Manual of Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents (EPA 400-R-92-001)

(May 1992): Assists public officials in establishing emergency response plans and in making decisions

during a nuclear incident.

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