UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                       WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460
                        LL 20 jQon                    OFFICE OF
                                *-           SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
                                OERR Directive #9200.6-03


MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT:  Transmittal of Superfund Docket Bro/^bdures Manual

FROM:     Henry L. Longest II, Director ~L|
          Office of Emergency and RemediaA|f?|^s*ponse

TO:       Addressees

Purpose:  This memo transmits a copy of a publication entitled
Superfund Docket Operations Manual for Rulemaking Activities
which was prepared by the Headquarters Superfund Docket as part
of their FY-90 work plan.

Background:  During the past three years, there has been an
effort to tighten and streamline the day-to-day docket
operations.  Key areas of activity included developing a protocol
for structuring the docket files, ensuring security of the files
and records, and developing systems for quickly assembling and
disseminating dockets for active rulemakings.  These procedures,
as well as daily "standard operating procedures" have been
incorporated in this publication.

Objective:  Superfund has been fortunate in having a qualified
and dedicated docket staff since the program's inception.
However, as the program ages and the rulemaking archives grow,  it
is important that Regional and Headquarters dockets standardize
their procedures.  This will improve the free and timely exchange
of information required for active rulemakings, and also ensure
that public access throughout the country is consistent.

Implementation:  This Operations Manual is offered to each Region
as a model for docket operations.  It is not intended to be  a
"final answer," but we hope it will open dialogue.  Headquarters
docket staff is available to provide technical assistance to
individual regional dockets wishing to increase coordination or
improve their operations.  We are also interested in exploring
whether there is interest in a national conference for docket
managers or engaging in other cooperative activities.  We would
appreciate receiving comments from your Region with respect  to
the manual and participation in cooperative activities during the

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coming months.  Please respond to Betti VanEpps,  Superfund
Documents Coordinator at 475-9333, or Mail Code OS-240 by January
15, 1991.

cc:  Regional Waste Management Division Directors
     Office of General Counsel
     Regional Counsels
     Superfund Regional Branch Chiefs
     Regional Docket Managers
     OERR Division Directors
     Chief, Response Standards & Criteria Branch, ERD
     Chief, Site Assessment Branch
     Jeff Byron
     Janet Grubbs
     Betti VanEpps

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