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Glossary of terms relating to file structure phase activities and file categories
Descriptions of 18.00 - 18.99 | SRC Folder Code HZ/SF/RE/RT | NARA General Records Schedule N1-412-99-23 |
Definition
These are all trustee reports and correspondence that are not confidential in nature. These documents are related to the Natural Resource Trustee (NRT) and their involvement during either the Remedial or Removal phase. This could include the selection and notification of the NRT, the release by the NRT, and any other correspondence between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the NRT. The NRT is concerned with natural resources such as land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, groundwater, and drinking water supplies, not human health issues. Depending on the type of site, the NRT could be the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Interior (DOI), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Agriculture (DOA), a state agency, or Indian tribe.
SDMS Keyword (Click on keyword to see description)
18.03 General
Correspondence
18.05 Natural
Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)
18.04 Preliminary
Natural Resource Survey (PNRS)
18.02 Release
by the Natural Resource Trustee
18.01 Selection
and Notification of the Natural Resource Trustee
18.99 Other
18.01 Selection
and Notification of the Natural Resource Trustee
CERCLA
Section 104(b)(2) requires EPA to promptly notify NRT of the potential
for injuries resulting from releases under investigation. Notification
should be in the form of a letter indicating what activity is taking place
or what product is available. It could include copies of relevant
document for review, an invitation to attend a meeting, or a request for
specific action.
18.02 Release
by the Natural Resource Trustee
Correspondence
generated from the NRT that indicates that there is no immediate or imminent
threat to the natural resources identified at a site.
18.03 General
Correspondence
Any
correspondence including letters, memoranda, notes, and ROCs generated
or received by EPA related to the NRT and negotiations with the PRP(s).
The NRT can be a party to any negotiations. The NRT is concerned
with environmental issues not human health issues. Depending on
the type of site the NRT could be NOAA, DOI, DOA, DOD, or a state agency.
18.04 Preliminary
Natural Resource Survey (PNRS)
A
PNRS consists of a site survey and a brief report identifying the natural
resources, habitat types, endangered or threatened species, and any potential
adverse effects or injury to trust resources. The PNRS, can be funded
by the EPA, are a low-cost screening tool used to determine if trust resources
are involved at a site. It may be conducted at any stage of the
remedial process, from pre-listing to pre-Record of Decision (ROD).
18.05 Natural
Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)
If
remedial actions are judge insufficient to protect and restore natural
resources injured by releases from a Superfund site, or if the use of
a natural resource is lost or curtailed, NRT may seek to collect damages
from responsible parties.
18.99 Other
If
the needed keyword code is not available, code to 18.99.