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DIRECTIVE NUMBER: 9200.1-07
TITLE: FY-89 OERR Strategic Management Planing Initiative
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APPROVAL DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORIGINATING OFFICE:
D FINAL (OPM/PAS)
3/31/89
3/31/89
OERR - Dfoediate Office
D DRAFT
STATUS:
A- Pending OMB approval
B- Pending AA-OSWER approval
C- For review &/or comment
[ ] D- In development or circulating
REFERENCE (other document*): headquarters
OSWER OSWER OSWER
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Unrtec Slates environmental Protection .
Wasnmgton. DC 20460
OSWER Directive Initiation Request
Directive Numeer
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Nam* of Contact Person
Arthur Weissman
3. Title
2. Originator Information
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FY-89 OERR Strategic Ms.nagement Planning Initiative
4. Summary of Directive (inouat onef sutemtnt of purpose)
Presents the final version of the OERR Management Initiative which was develope
at the 1988 winter retreat and which will become the basis of. OERR future
management efforts.
Keywords Superfurxi, CEHCIA, SARA
4, Dot* This Directive Supersede Previous Directivt<3)f
b. Dots It Supplement Previous Oirective(s)?
No.
No
Ye* Whet directive (number, title)
Yes What directive (number. Me)
Draft Level
A - Signed by AA/DAA
8 - Signed by Office Oirector
C - for Review A Comment
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8. Document to b« distributed to States by Headquarters? I I
Thl» Rtqueet Meets OSWEfl Directives System Format Standards.
9. Signature of Lead Office Directives Coordinator
Betti C. VanEpps
10. Name and Title of Approving Official
Henry L. Longest II, Director, OERR
Date
3/31/89
Date
3/31/89
EPA Form 1315-17 (Rev. 5-«7) Previous editions are oosoiett.
OSWER OSWER OSWER O
VE DIRECTIVE DIRECTIVE DIRECTIVE
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
OFFICE OF
SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
MAR 3 I 1989
SUBJECT: Transmittal of FY-89 OERR Strategic Management
Planning Initiative - OSWER Direcflivg^#9200.1-07
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FROM: Henry L. Longest II, Director
Office of Emergency and Remedia
TO: OERR Headquarters Staff
I am pleased t.o send each of you a copy of the final FY-89
OERR Strategic Management Plan which was developed as a result of
the work done at last December's management retreat at The Woods
in Hedgesville, West Virginia.,
Tliis version includes each Division's final integration of
proposals made at that time, and will form the foundation of
OERR's work for the balance of FY-89 .and the basis of planning for
FY-90 and reauthorization.
Program managers and staffs .should consider utilizing the
plan to build future performance standards around the goals,
objectives and tasks listed in the plan. For this reason, it is
important that managers encourage their professional staffs to
become familiar with the document.
T want to express my appreciation to all of the staff whose
participation resul'ted in this important accomplishment.
Attachment
cc:. John Z. Cannon, AA/OSWER
Bruce Diamond, Director, OWPE
Elaine Stanley, Deputy Director
Lloyd Guerci, OWPE
Director, Waste Management Division
Regions I, IV, V, VII, VIIT
Director, Emergency and Remedial
Region II
Director, Hazardous Waste
Regions III, VI
Director, Toxic and Waste
Region IX
Director, Hazardous l-Jast
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OSWER DIRECTIVE # 9200.1-07
OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVE
Comprehensive Strategic Plan
April 1989
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Goal 1: High Priority Sites and Releases First 1
Goal 2 : Effective Remedies 8
Goal 3: Efficient, Well-Managed Superfund Program 15
Goal 4: Increase the Role of Others 38
Goal 5: Build Public Confidence in Superfund 42
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OERR Strategic Planning (OSPI)
April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 1: HIGH PRIORITY SITES AND RELEASES FIRST
OBJECTIVE l: Identify high priority sites.
Task 1: Develop guidance to Regions defining
categories of removals at non-NPL sites ERD
that are nationally significant or
precedent-setting and identify
categories of removals appropriate for
OSWER concurrence
Task 2: Revise and issue removal priorities ERD
guidance
Task 3: Designate Title III hazardous substances ERD
and propose RQs
Task 4: Update analysis of the historical ERD
universe of removals conducted to date.
Analysis will define the percentage of
emergency, time-critical, and non-time
critical removals, NPL sites vs. non-NPL
sites
Task 5: Conduct an analysis of the appropriate ERD
EPA, other Federal, State, and local
roles in managing the national program
of oil spill prevention. Define
appropriate priority of oil spill
response and prevention program within
EPA.
Current
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Current
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 1! HIGH PRIORITY SITES AND RELEASES FIRST
OBJECTIVE 1: Identify high priority sites.
Task 6: Issue guidance on sampling/analysis and ERD
risk assessments at Superfund asbestos
sites
Task 7: Complete promulgation of major RQ ERD
regulations to ensure that all high
priority releases are reportable to the
Federal government - Get out carcinogen,
radionuclide, continuous releases
exemption, and Federally permitted
releases exemption final rules
Task 8: Study CERCLIS and NPL sites and HSED
potential universe of sites
Task 9: Utilize Environmental Priorities HSED
Initiative (to develop site categories).
Task 10: Develop/implement Indian Outreach HSED
Program
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Current
Complete
Task 11: Finalize approximately 440 sites
HSED
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 1; HIGH PRIORITY SITES AND RELEASES FIRST
OBJECTIVE 1: Identify high priority sites.
Task 12: Continue integrated SCAP program OPM
management activities (flexible funds
management, development of
prioritization schemes)
Task 13: Develop risk-based SPMS measures for FY OPM
91. Examine program priorities to
determine the degree to which they are
based on risk management objectives
OBJECTIVE 2: Develop and implement program
structure for addressing high
priority sites.
Task 1: Implement phase II of the Emergency ERD
Response notification system
Task 2: Target 190 removal actions - start ERD
removals at 41 NPL sites. Obligate $105
million for cleanup contracts.
Task 3: Process 25 $2 million exemption requests ERD
Task 4: Process ten local government ERD
reimbursement requests
Task 5: Provide ERT response support at 190 ERD
sites/spills
Current
New (FY 90)
Current, New
New
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April. 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 1; HIGH PRIORITY SITES AND RELEASES FIRST
OBJECTIVE 2: Develop and implement program
structure for addressing high
priority sites.
Task 6,: Target 100 oil spill responses and 1,000 ERD
SPCC inspections.
Task 7: Manage Oil and Hazardous Materials ERD
Technical Assistance Data System
(OHMTADS)
Task 8: Conceive, develop, and implement a HSCD
priority-setting mechanism for RD/RA
project funding. Include as part of
this task the development of a site
management planning scheme and analysis
of subsequent future projects result
Task 9: Develop fund balancing rationale for FY HSCD
89 RODS
Task 10: Utilize Environmental Priorities HSED
Initiative
Task 11: Utilize Listing Site Inspection (LSI) HSED
New
Current
Current
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL l! HIGH PRIORITY SITES AND RELEASES FIRST
OBJECTIVE 2: Develop and implement program
structure for addressing high
priority sites.
Task 12: Field test Phase I and II and analyze HSED
HRS-related issues. Revise and
implement HRS, with supporting guidance.
Communicate HRS improvements to ensure
appropriate sites are listed and
inappropriate sites are not.
Task 13: Utilize ATSDR health assessments and HSED
conduct assessments
Task 14: Analyze the Regional reassessments of HSED
the PA process, and ensure that Regions
implement recommendations
Task 15: PA/SI decisions required in CERCLIS HSED
Task 16: SI Reassessment HSED
Task 17: Distribute transition guidance. Develop HSED
and implement a revised pre-remedial
strategy, supported by guidance, that
speeds PA/SI process in identifying high
priority sites
Task 18: Conduct other studies to develop options HSED
(e.g., universe and CERCLIS studies)
Current
Current
Current
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL l; HIGH PRIORITY SITES AND RELEASES FIRST
OBJECTIVE 2: Develop and implement program
structure for addressing high
priority sites.
Task 19: Conduct Pilot in Region 10 to explore HSED
Discovery Policy options
Task 20: Distribute Prescore model for revised HSED
MRS
Task 21: Response to comments on deferred policy, HSED
develop implementation guidance, and
promulgate State deferral policies to
maximize environmental benefits
Task 22: Implement RCRA Regional policy and HSED
finalize inability-to-pay criteria
Task 23: Revise PA, SI, and LSI guidance HSED
documents
Task 24: Implement FY 88 FIT allocation HSED
Task 25: Evaluate current Regional RA approaches 0PM
to priority setting and schedules
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New
Current
New
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OERR Strategic Planning (OSPI)
April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 1; HIGH PRIORITY SITES AND RELEASES FIRST
OBJECTIVE 2: Develop and implement program
structure for addressing high
priority sites.
Task 26: Examine basic program assumptions and 0PM
policy gaps. Develop and coordinate
cross-program priority setting scheme
with OWPE, including budgetary and
resource implications
Task 27: Perfect the operation of CERCLIS 0PM
Task 28: Use Regional reviews and evaluations to 0PM
improve program management
Task 29: Conduct cost review of specific program OPM
activities (e.g., RI/FS cost study)
Task 30: Establish priority setting task force to OPM
develop worst sites first strategy for
RAs and other actions
OBJECTIVE 3: Communicate and obtain public
acceptance of program for
addressing high priority sites.
Task 1: Develop NPL updates (e.g., RCRA #43 HSED
facility lists, NPL 5-10)
New
Current
Current
Complete
New
Current
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 2; EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
OBJECTIVE 1: Choose long term solutions having
an acceptable level of risk.
Task 1: Finalize revisions to RI/FS and HSCD
Selection of Remedy (SOR) sections of
NCP
Task 2: Develop and implement land disposal HSCD
restrictions guidance. Implement
effective land ban program
Task 3: Develop proactive, innovative technology HSCD
program (selection and implementation)
Task 4: Provide technical support for HSCD
treatability studies and technology
scale-up procedures
Task 5: Establish remedial program QA/QC process HSCD
Task 6: Develop and implement soils clean up HSCD
methodology (RI/FS, RD, and RA)
Task 7: Develop simplified selection of remedy HSCD
process and prepare guidance (major
contaminants, generic sources, media)
Task 8: Finalize and implement ROD guidance HSCD
consistent with selection of remedy
guidance
Current
New
New
New
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OERR Strategic Planning (OSPI)
April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timinq
GOAL 2; EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
OBJECTIVE 1: Choose long term solutions having
an acceptable level of risk.
Task 9: Provide risk assessment tools, HSED
Environmental Evaluation Manual,
Exposure Assessment Manual, Expert
System
(a) Develop PC Risk Assessment Tool HSED
(b) Maintain the Public Health Risk Evaluation HSED
Data Base, PHRED Updates
(c) Represent OERR's information needs for the HSED
Integrated Risk Information System managed
by ORD
(d) Provide effective technical communication HSED
(e.g., maintain the electronic bulletin
board)
(e) Revise the Superfund Public Health KSED
Evaluation Manual (SPHEM)
(f) Supplement SPHEM with section for managers HSED
and contractors on presenting risk-related
concepts (e.g. nomographs displaying risks,
costs, and detection levels)
New
Current
Current
Current
Current
New
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 2; EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
OBJECTIVE 1: Choose long term solutions having
an acceptable level of risk.
(g) Develop brochure on risk assessment and HSED
management in Superfund for program
managers
Task 10: Promote and oversee Regional risk HSED
assessment review and QC, and risk
assessment QA
(a) Conduct Regional risk assessment review HSED
(b) Ensure coordination with ATSDR HSED
(c) Put "public risk communication tools" on HSED
agenda of Regional risk assessment groups
Task 11: Implement an OERR lead strategy; HSED
complete 1989 Lead Action Plan
Task 12: Evaluate analytical detection HSED
limits/risk correlation and potential
changes to TCL
Task 13: Provide technical assistance HSED
Task 14: Conduct review of ARAR component of OPM
RODs; provide analysis and guidance to
improve guality and consistency
New
New
Current
New
New
New
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 2t EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
OBJECTIVE 2: Apply comprehensive program
knowledge and experience in
addressing these sites.
Task 1: Provide guidance on removal compliance 'ERD
with ARARS. Issue final "removal ARARS"
guidance
Task 2: Develop guidance to Regions on use of ERD
alternative technologies and permanent
remedies at Superfund removal sites
Task 3: Implement removal program QA/QC guidance ERD
Task 4: Continue annual technology transfer ERD
seminar for OSCs and RPMs
Task 5: Issue guidance on "removials" at NPL ERD
sites
Task 6: Issue removal alternative technology ERD
guidance
Task 7: Issue removal action memo guidance ERD
Task 8: Issue temporary relocation guidance ERD
Task 9: Work with OWPE to define clearly removal ERD
enforcement priority and policies
Current
Current
Current
Current
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OERR Strategic Planning (OSPI)
April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 2; EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
OBJECTIVE 2: Apply comprehensive program
knowledge and experience in
addressing these sites.
Task 10: Update guidance to Regions on removal ERD
drinking water action levels and cleanup
criteria
Task 11: Continue ERT on-site technical ERD
assistance using alternative technology
Task 12: Issue post-removal site control guidance ERD
Task 13: Issue final worker protection standards ERD
Task 14: Issue oil spill prevention NPRM ERD
Task 15: Provide support for groundwater and HSCD
engineering forums; develop and support
SOR/ROD forum.
Task 16: Analyze effectiveness of groundwater HSCD
pump/treatment remedies
Task 17: Implement information transfer HSCD
activities (e.g. ROD summaries,
treatability study results)
New
New
New
Task 18: Hold more Regional and subject forums
HSCD
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 2; EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
OBJECTIVE 2: Apply comprehensive program
knowledge and experience in
addressing these sites.
Task 19: Maintain and promote use of ROD "BASIS" HSCD
system
Task 20: Develop "basis of design" concept for HSCD
transition to RD/RA
Task 21: Develop and issue FY 88/89 ROD analysis HSCD
(statistics, quality, consistency) and
information exchange (ROD Update)
Task 22: Develop policy for design reviews and HSCD
promote constructability reviews early
during RD
Task .23: Ensure analytic consistency with OSW/ODW HSED
Task 24: Evaluate consistency analyses of ARAR 0PM
decisions
Task 25: Implement information transfer 0PM
activities through ARARs work group
Task 26: Develop ARARs fact sheets for OPM
information transfer
Current
Current, New
Current, New
New
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OERR Strategic Planning (OSPI)
April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 2: EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
OBJECTIVE 2: Apply comprehensive program
knowledge and experience in
addressing these sites.
Task 27: Issue Compliance With Other Laws Manual
and Volumes 1 & 2 of State ARARs Manual
Task 28: Utilize RCRA/CERCLA Interface Group
Task 29: Conduct ARARs training sessions
Task 30: Develop QA/QC guidance Program relating
error rates for field sampling to DQOs
(a) RPM QA/QC checklist
(b) Program level QA/QC Forum
Task 31: Prepare QA/QC Program Plan Amendment
Task 32: Utilize Regional reviews and follow-up
activities to achieve consistent,
effective remedies through information
transfer
Task 33: Manage final NCP revisions, including
NCP public meetings
Task 34: Make directives system more useful and
accessible
OPM
OPM
OPM
OPM
Current
Current
Current
New
OPM
OPM
New
Current
OPM
OPM
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 1: Achieve a well-managed program
through cost-effective use of
program dollars
Budgeting Tasks
Task 1: Implement RCMS and administrative record
at all removal sites
Task 2: Continue development and improvements to
CORA cost model and expert system
Task 3: Develop and implement procedures to
monitor RI/FS cost reduction and full-
funding strategies (Streamline work
plans; use geostatistics)
Task 4: Examine RA project schedule/cost
analysis
Task 5: Develop/implement budget to support
information resource management
activities
Task 6: Study impact of management approaches on
cost of remedial actions (e.g., phasing',
operable units)
ERD
HSCD
HSCD
0PM
0PM
0PM
Current
New
New
New
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 1: Achieve a well-managed program OPM
through cost-effective use of
program dollars
Budgeting Tasks (cont.)
Task 7: Implement control system for collecting
State cost share
Task 8: Implement full funding for RI/FSs OPM
Task 9: Conduct long-term budget forecasting on OPM
unfunded liability of NPL list. Develop
models for unfunded liability of the NPL
Task 10: Budget development OPM
Task 11: Conduct on-going program of financial OPM
control and operations
Task 12: Develop RI/FS cost guides and expert OPM
systems
Task 13: Conduct on-going examination of outlays OPM
to develop outlays model and identify
potential deobligation options
Complete
New
New
Current
Current
Current
Current
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3: EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE l: Achieve a well-managed program
through cost-effective use of
program dollars.
Evaluation/Reporting Tasks
Task 14: Utilize integrated data collection and OPM
reporting procedures (e.g., CERCLIS)
Task 15: Establish model lAGs OPM
Task 16: Conduct financial evaluation of OSC OPM
Administrative Support Project
Task 17: Develop guidance on Regional roles and OPM
responsibilities related to vouchers and
reviews. Improve contractor invoices
and financial reporting for ease in
verification of voucher costs
Task 18: Revise program evaluation component of OPM
program management manual. Develop
recommendations for a new strategy.
Conduct mid-year assessments
Task 19: Conduct review of Regional oversight of OPM
cooperative agreements and lAGs
Current
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Complete
New
Complete
Complete
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timina
GOAL 3! EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 1: Achieve a well-managed program
through cost-effective use of
program dollars.
Programmatic Initiatives
Task 20: Develop and promote a proactive "project HSCD
management concept" for RD/RA oversight
with emphasis on reduction of oversight
costs (Federal/State, PRP) and
improvement of quality
Task 21: Finalize Response Claims Regulation and HSCD
Guidance, and develop strategy for
delegation of preauthorization to
Regions
Task 22: Develop policy for non-source HSCD
groundwater actions
Task 23: Promote value engineering HSCD
Task 24: Develop procedures for management of HSCD
change orders and claims under ARCS
Task 25: Implement ESAT HSED
Task 26: Utilize CLP data base automation HSED
New
New
Current
Current
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OERR Strategic Planning (OSPI)
April. 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3t EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 1: Achieve a well-managed program
through cost-effective use of
program dollars.
Programmatic Initiatives (cont.)
Task 27: Implement Field Analysis Services
Program (FASP) and provide Field Method
Guidance
Task 28: Develop Data Usability Guidance
Task 29: Expand analytical responsibilities
(e.g., QA/QC)
Task 30: Develop broader CLP menu
Task 31: Develop non-CLP QA process
Task 32: Decentralize CLP budget
Task 33: Conduct detection limits/TCL analysis
Task 34: Coordinate with OWPE on Federal
facilities
Task 35: Complete local area network (LAN).
Implement WASTELAN nationally in Regions
HSED
HSED
HSED
HSED
HSED
HSED
HSED
HSED
0PM
Current
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New
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Current
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 1: Achieve a well-managed program
through cost-effective use of
program dollars.
Programmatic Initiatives (cont.)
Task 36: Conduct 1989 mid-year negotiations;
prepare 1990 operating guidance and
plan
Task 37: Implement OERR LAN; integrate OERR
management systems
Task 38: Publish 1990 SCAP/program management
manual by late May
Task 39: Conduct mid-year assessments of Regional
progress
OPM
0PM
OPM
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 2: Achieve a well-managed program
through cost-effective use of human
resources.
Task 1: Implement OERR SPOT award system All
Task 2: Make space improvements and look ahead All
for 1992 space planning
Task 3: Utilize Agency's Human Resources Council All
Task 4: Redefine ERD staff role in relation to ERD
Regional and upper management support
Task 5: Develop new priority scheme for ERT ERD
support to Regions
Task 6: Provide support to OSC/RPM support ERD
program
Task 7: Develop and implement FTE management. HSCD
Plan and establish modified matrix
management approach for special projects
Task 8: Conduct workload analysis of divisions HSCD
and establish priorities consistent with
strategic goals and objectives
Current
Current
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Current
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OERR strategic Planning (OSPI)
April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 2: Achieve a well-managed program
through cost-effective use of human
resources.
Task 9: Develop individual plans and review HSED
Task 10: Conduct evaluation planning and strategy 0PM
development
Task 11: Issue/maintain OSWER directives and OPM
docket
Task 12: Create mentor system OPM
Task 13: Review motivation-related effects of OPM
appraisal system, awards, and
promotions. Look at other options for
motivation; expand program to Regions
Task 14: Oversee/implement life cycle management OPM
Task 15: Institute system to track task manager OPM
and project officer training for
Headquarters policy contracts
Current
Current
New
On-going
On-going
On-going
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSPI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3: EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 3: Achieve a well-managed program
through the cost-effective use of
contractors.
Removal/Remedial Tasks
Task 1: Award remaining mini-ERCS contracts ERD
currently being procured. Award a total
of 17 mini-ERCS contracts - Award 5 more
mini-ERCS contracts
Task 2: Conduct an analysis of cost- ERD
effectiveness of various removal site
contract options
Task 3: Implement Pre-qualified Offerers ERD
Procurement Strategy (PQOPS)
Task 4: Award more site-specific removal ERD
contracts
Task 5: Manage the procurement process that ERD
breaks four current ERCS zone contracts
into six zone contracts
Task 6: Transfer ERCS Zone 3 PO responsibility ERD
to Region V
Current
New
Current
Current
New
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April, 1989
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OERR STRATEGIC PLANNING INTIATIVE (OSFI)
GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 3: Achieve a well-managed program
through the cost-effective use of
contractors.
Removal/Remedial Tasks (cont.)
Task 7: Develop removal contracts strategy for ERD
1991 and beyond. Do options analysis of
number, size, and types of removal
contracts needed.
Task 8: Continue ERD management reviews of ERD
Regional oversight of TAT and ERCS
contractor resources
Task 9: Initiate activities to recompete the two ERD
TAT contracts
Task 10: Develop and implement revised RD/RA HSCD
procedures and contract mechanisms for
small projects
Task 11: Continue ARCS implementation (balance HSCD
work load and focus expertise with
utilization)
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Task 12: Manage and close out REM contracts
HSCD
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Division
Timing
GOAL 3: EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 3: Achieve a well-managed program
through the cost-effective use of
contractors.
Removal/Remedial Tasks (cont.)
Task 13: Increase FIT oversight, and conduct FIT HSED
reviews to achieve efficient FIT
management
Task 14: Evaluate criteria for establishing HSED
mobile labs
Scheduling/Training Tasks
Task 15: Complete and implement RPM work OPM
assignment manager training
Task 16: Complete and issue ARCs field guide OPM
Task 17: Develop and implement task manager OPM
training program for policy
contracts
Task 18: Develop, implement, update, and expand a OPM
contract tracking system to identify
when contracts will expire and when they
will come on line
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Division
Timing
GOAL 3t EFFICIENT, WELL MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 3: Achieve a well-managed program
through the cost-effective use of
contractors.
General Tasks
Task 19: Evaluate FIT/TAT Combination; Conduct
FIT/TAT cost analysis and follow up
Task 20: Utilize contract compliance screening
Task 21: Implement new CLP contract structure
with CCS and timelines provisions
Task 22: Examine current Regional oversight of
contractor QA/QC.
Task 23: Develop guidance on conduct and
oversight of contractors for QA/QC
Task 24: Develop long-term Superfund contract
strategy. Conduct analysis of
differences between removal and remedial
contracts to determine need for
differences. Examine costs and benefits
of multiple Regional contracts to
identify optimum approach to numbers of
contracts
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 3: Achieve a well-managed program
through the cost-effective use of
contractors.
General Tasks (cont.)
Task 25: Initiate long-term contracts task force
Task 26: Conduct on-going program of contracts
review and assessment
Task 27: Develop and implement a policy contract
performance review process
Task 28: Implement contract decentralization
strategy for three Headquarters support
contracts
Task 29: Create information exchange on
Headquarters contractor assignments
(past and current tasks)
Task 30: Develop and implement a strategy for
voucher review procedures
Task 31: Conduct a financial review workshop for
Regional Contract Managers
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 4: Institute better information
transfer, training and public
communication programs.
Information Transfer Tasks
Task 1: Conduct semi-annual Removal Program ERD
Managers' meetings and National OSC
meetings
Task 2: Provide oversight to Regional provision ERD
of administrative, financial, and
contractual support to OSCs
Task 3: Manage Performance Evaluation Board ERD
process for ERGS, TAT, RQ, Superfund
Hotline, Response Support (ERT), and
Training (ERT) contracts. Initiate
effort to streamline this process
Task 4: Develop guidance to Regions on the ERD
conduct of removals at NPL sites
Task 5: Conduct information exchange for HSCD
Region's RI/FS documents and RODs (use
BASIS)
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Task 6: Provide RD/RA updates
HSCD
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 4: Institute better information
transfer, training and public
communication programs.
Information Transfer Tasks (cont.)
Task 7: Conduct information transfer sessions HSCD
for RACs (also includes other program
constituents like states, CMA, Hazardous
Waste Treatment Council, and Clean
Sites, Inc.)
Task 8: Issue NPL fact books HSED
Task 9: Implement CLP data automation HSED
Task 10: Revise software support for revised HRS HSED
Task 11: Institute pre-remedial national meetings HSED
Task 12: Publish SI/HRS bulletins HSED
Task 13: Continue to promote CLP data automation HSED
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 4: Institute better information
transfer, training and public
communication programs.
Information Transfer Tasks (cont.)
Task 14: Update SARA implementation tracking
system
Task 15: Conduct CERCLIS Data Quality cleanup
project
Task 16: Write Annual Report to Congress
Task 17: Develop and implement effective
contractor workgroup contact system with
Regions for information transfer
Task 18: Develop a series of contract assistance
bulletins through CORAS that provide
information transfer on problems
identified and on recommended solutions,
including task/work assignment manager
procedures
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3: EFFICIENT, WELL MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 4: Institute better information
transfer, training and public
communication programs.
Information Transfer Tasks (cont.)
Task 19: Continue Office automation: LAN OPM
application
Task 20: Revise and update remedial and removal OPM
financial guide (part of 1989 SCAP
Manual)
Task 21: Develop and implement revised Regional OPM
Review strategy
Task 22: Develop reports to put Workload model on OPM
mainframe
Training Tasks
Task 23: Continue to provide removal cost ERD
management training to OSCs
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GOAL / OB JECTIVE /TASK Division Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT. WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 4: Institute better information
transfer, training, and public
communications programs
Training Tasks (cont.)
Task 24: Update ERD/ERT emergency response
training to focus on information needed ERD Current
by response personnel in the future.
Revise or phase out current courses and
develop new courses
Task 25: Provide training for international ERD
response personnel
Task 26: Provide 190 offerings of 11 training ERD
courses to 5,000 students
Task 27: Develop criteria and procedures for ERD New
other private, Federal, and State/local
government organizations to conduct many
of the current ERD/ERT training courses,
resulting in expansion of the national
emergency response training capability
Task 28: Implement externalization of ERT ERD
training courses
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 4: Institute better information
transfer, training, and public
communications programs
Training Tasks (cont.)
Task 29: Publish new oil spill dispersants ERD
technical products book
Task 30: Revise HRS training and implementation HSED
guidance and NPL policy guidance
Task 31: Conduct training in risk and ecological HSED
assessment
Task 32: Conduct data base training for OERR OPM
managers
Task 33: Use training data base and training OPM
bulletin board to create opportunities
to both get and give trainings
Task 34: Conduct CERCLIS training OPM
Task.35: Conduct ARARs training OPM
Task 36: Identify additional contract related OPM
training needs through CORAS reviews
New
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Current
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Current
Current
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 4: Institute better information
transfer, training, and public
communications programs
Communications Tasks
Task 37: Issue NPL press releases HSED
Task 38: Issue NPL site narrative summaries HSED
Task 39: Implement results of environmental 0PM
indicators project with OMSK
Task 40: Complete monthly management reports OPM
routine circulation
Task 41: Conduct NCP public meetings OPM
OBJECTIVE 5: Speed up the cleanup process, using
intelligent risk taking.
Task 1: Implement NCP initiatives including HSCD
issuance of guidance for:
(a) Bias for action HSCD
(b) Process streamlining HSCD
Current
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Current
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3; EFFICIENT, WELL MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 5: Speed up the cleanup process, using
intelligent risk taking.
Task 2: Revise remedial design/remedial action
guidance
Task 3: Manage 175/200 RA start tracking and
support
Task 4: Develop early data gathering capability
(for RD stage)
Task 5: Evaluate ROD delegation below Regional
Administrator and implement if viable
Task 6: Implement results of RI/FS improvements
project with emphasis on project scoping
and work plan development
Task 7: Establish "expert" teams for scoping and
selection of remedy at complex sites
Task 8: Utilize specialized (expert) support for
problem solving
HSCD
HSCD
HSCD
HSCD
HSCD
HSCD
HSCD
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3: EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 5: Speed up the cleanup process, using
intelligent risk taking
Task 9: Broaden role of HQ and Regional HSED
analytical services. Emphasize
helper/partner role.
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Task 10: Use Listing Site Investigation (LSI) to HSED
speed RI starts
Task 11: Develop PA "one year policy" HSED
Task 12: Follow-up on OMSE's NPL process HSED
recommendations
Task 13: Apply pre-remedial strategy to encourage HSED
more NFRAP decisions
Task 14: Implement process for "faster" health HSED
assessments from ATSDR
Task 15: Streamline analytic services and provide HSED
needed new service. Evaluate Regional
analytic budgets
Task 16: Develop and routinely provide a series OPM
of monthly management reports from
CERCLIS for senior managers
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Current
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Current
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 3: EFFICIENT, WELL-MANAGED SUPERFUND PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE 5: Speed up the cleanup process, using
intelligent risk taking
Task 17: Utilize docket/directives to ensure OPM
broad availability and communication of
Superfund directives and policies
Task 18: Initiate reauthorization-oriented policy OPM
evaluations. For example:
(a) Role of States in program/options
(b) Implementation of long-term management
of sites
(c) Changing nature of removal program as a
result of reauthorization
(d) Implications of enforcement fund
interface for program accomplishments
(e) Tension between starts, subsequents, and
completions in a resource-constrained
environment
Task 19: Develop short policy papers related to OPM
selected cleanup standard issues
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 4; INCREASE THE ROLE OF OTHERS
OBJECTIVE l: Identify areas of appropriate
participation for others.
Task I: Work with other Federal agencies on the ERD
conduct of removals at Federal
facilities. Limit EPA's role to true
emergencies only. Issue guidance
defining emergencies at Federal
facilities
Task 2: Identify categories of removals that ERD
other parties should be conducting
(e.g., provision of water lines)
Task 3: Develop urban lead Response Policy ERD
Task 4: Communicate program in the Annual Report 0PM
to Congress and routine Superfund
Progress Reports
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Task 5: Identify areas where "others" can help
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 4; INCREASE THE ROLE OF OTHERS
OBJECTIVE 2: Identify the "others" and their
potentially usable resources.
Task 1: Identify "others" likely to be involved
Task 2: Conduct analysis of current delegations
of removal authority and functions to
Regions. Identify which additional
functions and authorities should be
delegated to Regions
Task 3: Work with states that want to implement
SPCC Program
Task 4
Initiate more PRP removals
Task 5: Work with Drug Enforcement
Administration to develop guidelines and
strategy for cleanup of illegal drug
laboratories.
Task 6: Assess expertise, resources, statutory
authority and willingness of "others"
i OBJECTIVE 3: Identify and remove barriers to
participation of others.
Task 1: Complete and implement Reciprocal
Concurrence for selection of remedy
ERD
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 4; INCREASE THE ROLE OF OTHERS
i
OBJECTIVE 3: Identify and remove barriers to
participation of others.
Task 2: Evaluate State participation in the HSGD
remedial program and identify vehicles
to increase participation as appropriate
Task 3: Implement mechanism for smooth HSCD
transition to States or municipalities
for long term operation and maintenance
of remedial actions
Task 4: Evaluate/implement deferral policies. HSED
Final deferred listing policies to Red
Border
Task 5: Study State costs, pre-remedial output HSED
quality, and EPA oversight
OBJECTIVE 4: Design and implement an incremental
program to increase gradually
appropriate participation of
others.
Task 1: Finalize and implement SMOA (rules for HSCD
Regions and States)
Task 2: Implement CORE and evaluate success in HSCD
stimulating development of State program
management structure
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 4: INCREASE THE ROLE OF OTHERS
OBJECTIVE 4: Design and implement an incremental
program to increase gradually
appropriate participation of
others.
Task 3: Establish State/municipality HSCD
accountability for "non-source" ground
water pollution
Task 4: Implement State and other agency HSED
deferral policies
Task 5: Provide ATSDR support. Coordinate with HSED
ATSDR
Task 6: Utilize Multiple State Cooperative HSED
Agreements
Task 7: Conduct ORD project oversight. Define HSED
and utilize ORD/other agencies' research
Task 8: Examine needs of States in information 0PM
management
Task 9: Provide CERCLIS enhancements related to 0PM
COE and ATSDR
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 5; BUILD PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN SUPERFUND
OBJECTIVE l: Gain acceptance for policy
directions and initiatives
Task 1: Publish annual update of Superfund ERD
Emergency Response Actions Summary
Task 2: Publish 3 issues of On-Scene removal ERD
publication
Task 3: Implement an effective RQ training and ERD
outreach program
Task 4: Participate in national conferences on ERD
Superfund, hazardous substances, and oil
spills
Task 5: Develop strategy for responding to ERD
program critics and supporting OSCs
Task 6: Redefine how removal program fits into ERD
overall hazardous waste management
system
Task 7: Outreach to Congress and interest groups HSCD
(policy and technical coordination with
HWTC, HWAC, CMA, etc.)
Task 8: Final NCP with strong selection of HSCD
remedy expectations and policy
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 5: BUILD PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN SUPERFUND
OBJECTIVE 1: Gain acceptance for policy
directions and initiatives
Task 9: Promote program quality and consistency
Task 10: Support an OERR-lead effort to develop
"White Paper" and communications
strategy for building public confidence
Task 11: Initiate dialogue with key groups
outside OERR
Task 12: Conduct systematic evaluation of
external critical reports
Task 13: Develop Superfund "White Paper"
Task 14: Develop strategic plan for
communications agenda for OERR
OBJECTIVE 2: Gain acceptance for site-specific
solutions
Task l: Better document and communicate
accomplishments of removal program at
NPL sites
Task 2: Document and communicate health risk
reductions due to 1,200+ removals
HSCD
HSCD
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April, 1989
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GOAL/OBJECTIVE/TASK
Division
Timing
GOAL 5: BUILD PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN SUPERFUND
OBJECTIVE 2: Gain acceptance for site-specific
solutions
Task 3: Evaluate IFR and prepare revisions to
TAG rule
Task 4: Community Relations focus to RA phase
Task 5: Utilize Technical Assistance Grants
(Regulation and Implementing program)
Task 6: Issue community relations handbook and
make it widely available
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