Laws & Regulations
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Superfund Remedy Decisions
Access links for EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) guidance and other related documents regarding the Superfund decision making process.
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Superfund National Risk-Based Priority Panel
The Superfund National Risk-Based Priority Panel are national program experts who evaluate the risk at NPL sites with respect to human health and the environment.
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The Vision for the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Program
An updated vision for 2022, detailing enhancements made to the Clean Water Act 303(d) Program informed by the experience gained over the past two decades in assessing and reporting on water quality and in developing approximately 65,000 TMDLs.
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State of Oregon
This page provides information about the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, a selected applicant for EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program, which is part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Stone Quarrying, Crushing and Screening Facilities General Air Quality Permit Coverage for CPM Development Corporation at Pendleton Mission Quarry, Pendleton, Oregon on the Umatilla Reservation
EPA's approval of coverage under the SQCS general permit for CPM Development Corporation (SQCS Plant) - 73569 McKay Lane, (Pendleton Mission Quarry), Pendleton, Oregon on the Umatilla Reservation.
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Louisiana LAC 33:III Ch. 13 Section 1303 - Provisions Governing Specific Activities, SIP effective August 4, 2011 (LAd34)
LA SIP: 33 LAC III Ch. 13 Section 1303.A
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Support for Department of Defense (DoD) Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Cleanup Implementation
This Memorandum of Understanding establishes responsibilities and funding for EPA’s assistance in accelerating environmental restoration in support of reuse at selected BRAC installations.
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Policy on Joint Repositories at Mixed-Ownership Hardrock Mine Sites (OSWER Directive)
The Regions are encouraged to use the criteria in this memorandum to work with Federal Land Managers in considering the benefits of joint repositories as a cleanup option.
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Uniform Federal Policy for Implementing Environmental Quality Systems: Evaluating, Assessing, and Documenting Environmental Data Collection/Use and Technology Programs
This policy is a joint initiative between the EPA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy to resolve data quality inconsistencies and/or deficiencies.
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Toolkit for Preparing CERCLA Records of Decision
Resource to help improve the understanding of Superfund Records of Decision (RODs), using communication tools designed to enhance the decision document’s presentation.
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Correction to the Memorandum "Program Priorities for Federal Facility Five-Year Reviews"
This memo discusses a CERCLIS change that addresses the Office of Inspector General’s concerns regarding reports completed after the five-year statutory requirement.
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Naturally Occurring Radon and 120(h) transfers
This page contains a discussion regarding how the presence of naturally occurring radon on closing military bases affects the United States' ability to transfer parcels under §120(h) (3) and §120(h) (4).
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Section 120 Interagency Agreements
This memo discusses EPA’s ongoing responsibility to enter into Federal Facilities Agreements (FFA) to ensure the proper management of federal Superfund cleanups.
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Guidance for Documenting and Reporting Performance in Achieving Land Revitalization
Framework to identify, evaluate, document, and report accomplishments at sites being addressed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
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EPA Guidance on the Transfer of Federal Property by Deed Before All Necessary Remedial Action Has Been Taken Pursuant to CERCLA Section 120(h)(3) -- (Early Transfer Authority Guidance)
This guidance addresses the transfer of real property listed on the National Priorities List (NPL) held by a federal agency where the release or disposal of hazardous substances has occurred, but where all necessary remedial action has not yet been taken.
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Blank FOST/FOSL Submission Dates in CERCLIS
Guidance on how to input historical Finding of Suitability to Transfer / Finding of Suitability to Lease submission dates
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Frequent Questions about the Identification of Non-hazardous Secondary Materials that are Solid Wastes
Frequent Questions about the Identification of Non-hazardous Secondary Materials that are Solid Wastes
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DoD Guidance on the Environmental Review Process to Reach a Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) for Property Where Release or Disposal Has Occurred
This policy applies to all Department of Defense installations selected for closure or realignment pursuant to the Base Closure and Realignment Acts of 1988 or 1990.
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2010 EPA Letters Regarding Remediation Metrics and GPRA Measures
Collection of letters between EPA and responsible federal agencies regarding planned remediation metrics and EPA's GPRA measures at agencies' sites