Publication of RI/FS Timetables and Deadlines for Federal Facilities
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY OFFICE OF February 4, 1988 MEMORANDUM
The purpose of this memo is to inform you of the approach we have decided to take regarding the publication of RI/FS schedules for Federal facilities. As you know, we held a conference call January 19 to discuss the SARA Section 120(e)(1) requirement that EPA and the state publish timetables and deadlines for the expeditious completion of NFL Federal facility RI/FSs. Following the call, an issues memorandum and draft model notice were distributed for comment. The option focused on in the call and memo was to publish schedules in a local newspaper with the Region having the option of publishing generic schedules or site specific schedules. The publication date was scheduled for February 22, 1988 to coincide with the requirement that Federal facilities commence the RIfFS within 6 months of listing on the NFL. Because of subsequent Regional comments, we have decided to take a different approach. Rather than publishing generic or site specific schedules on February 22, Regions can fulfill the l20(e)(1) requirement in the following ways:
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