Revitalization Handbook
"The Revitalization Handbook - Addressing Liability Concerns at Contaminated Properties" (2022 Edition) ("The Revitalization Handbook") summarizes the federal statutory provisions and EPA’s cleanup enforcement documents that address the potential liability concerns of parties involved in the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated sites. It is designed for use by parties involved in the assessment, cleanup, and revitalization of sites, and provides a basic description of the enforcement tools that may be available to address liability concerns associated with several environmental statutes. Issued August 2022.
The Revitalization Handbook discusses initiatives and documents addressing the statutory protections under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund) and the potential liability concerns under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
The August 2022 edition of the Revitalization Handbook updates the June 2020 edition, to include information related to:
- The August 2022 Model Administrative Settlement Agreement for Removal Action by Prospective Purchaser. The August 2022 model updates the previous model language to ensure consistency in the implementation of response actions and includes new community involvement provisions.
- The Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance July 2021 memorandum, “Strengthening Environmental Justice Through Cleanup Enforcement Actions." The Memo identifies five areas where enforcement actions at private and federal facility sites can help address issues faced by impacted communities located near those sites.
- The January 2022 updated “Top 10 Questions to Ask When Buying a Superfund Site."
The Revitalization Handbook discusses initiatives and documents addressing the statutory protections under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund) and the potential liability concerns under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).