RCRA ENFORCEMENT
COMPENDIUM
Alphabetical and Subject/Category Indexes
for
Enforcement-Related Policy & Guidance
Documents
IN CURRENT USE
and
NOT IN CURRENT USE

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RCRA ENFORCEMENT COMPENDIUM
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
October 2001 Update
Enforcement-Related Policy and Guidance Documents in Current Use
The documents in this part of the compendium are considered to be currently applicable. They may
not be all inclusive of references used in RCRA enforcement. This EPA-Access version of the
compendium index lists the “Enforcement Confidential”, “Enforcement Sensitive”, “EPA Internal”,
and the FOIA Exempt” documents that are not available in the Public-Access version.
Disclaimer:
The compilation of documents in this Compendium, as well as the policies, procedures, and
interpretations outlined in the documents themselves, is intended solely for the guidance of
employees of the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency. This compilation may not include all
documents discussing Agency views on particular subjects. In addition, these documents are not
intended and cannot be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable by
any party in litigation with the United States. The views expressed in these documents do not
necessarily reflect the current position of the Agency, and EPA reserves the right to act at variance
with these views or to change them at any time without public notice.
Using This Index:
**Documents Are Listed Alphabetically
**Dates Are Release Dates Followed by Abbreviation of Responsible Office
•*Cross..Reference to - Transmittal Memoranda and Document Categories Provided
*e uEnforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt” Documents Are Italicized
**Cross..Reference Documents in Category Shown in Light Type
**Document..Specif ic URLs Provided for Electronically Available Documents
Document Alphabetical Index:
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(Click on underlined letter to reach the first document in that alphabetical group or scroll
down this page until you reach the desired alphabetical group and document. After viewing a
document, click the browser’s “Back” button to return to this index.)
Abbreviations of Responsible Offices:
NEIC -- National Enforcement Investigation Center (pre-1 979-Present, now in OECA)
OA -- Office of the Administrator (1970-Present)
OAQPS -- Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (pre-1 979-Present, in OAR)
OAR -. Office of Air and Radiation (1983-Present)
OC -- Office of Compliance (1994-Present, in OECA)
OCE --Office of Criminal Enforcement (1 983-1 989 in OECM, 1989-1 994 in OE, 1994-Present in
OCEFT in OECA)
OCEFT -- Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics, and Training (1994-Present, in OECA)
ODW -- Office of Drinking Water (1970-Present)
OE -- Office of Enforcement (1 975-1 980, 1990-1 993, became OECA)
OEC -- Office of Enforcement Counsel (in OEGC 1971-1974, split in 1975 into OGC and OE)
OECA -- Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (1994-Present)
OECM -- Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring (1983-1989, became CE)
OFFE -- Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OGC -- Office of General Counsel (1975-Present)
OHWE -- Office of Hazardous Waste Enforcement (1981 in OLEC, became OWPE in OSWER)
OLEC -- Office of Legal and Enforcement Counsel (1981-1982, became OECM)
ORG -- Office of Regional Counsel (for Specified Regional Office)
ORE -- Office of Regulatory Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OSRE -- Office of Site Remediation Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OSW -- Office of Solid Waste (1980-Present, in OSWER)
OSWER -- Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1980-Present)
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OUST-- Office of Underground Storage Tanks (1980-Present, in OSWER)
OW -- Office of Water (1981-Present)
OWPE --Office of Waste Programs Enforcement (1981) (1 981-1 994, in OSWER; 1994-Present,
split between OSRE and ORE in OECA )
RED -- RCRA Enforcement Division (1983-1 994 in OWPE, 1994-Present in ORE in OECA)
Document Listing:
Number
1996 Revisions to the Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy (03/21/96) - Transmittal
Memo for “Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy” (3/15/96)
A-
ABEL Model
OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < httD:f/www.epa gov/oeca/datasvs/dsm2.html >
Accepting Nonhazardous Waste after Losing Interim Status
12/20/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)/RED
OSWER Directive 9930.O-2A
Relates to: Interim Status
(PDF-289KB) < hllp://www.epa.govloecaloreLrcralcmpll 22085.pdf >
Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy
04/18/00 OECA/ORE/RED (Crouther)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) < htto://www.epa.gov/oeca/main/strategy/doc2ecoo. html >
(PDF-287KB) < httø://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/041 800.p f >
Applicability of EPA’s Hazardous Waste Marking Requirements to State Regulated Wastes
05/18/84 OSWER/OSW/PSPD
Relates to: Inspections; Federal/State Relations; Miscellaneous
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Applicability of Interim Status Standards, 40 CFR Part 265, to Small Quantity Generators Who Have
Notified and Filed a Part A Permit Application
10/04/82 OEC (Kurent)
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(PDF-1 55KB) pdf>
Applicability of Land Disposal Restrictions to RCRA and CERCLA Ground Water Treatment
Reinjections Superfund Management Review: Recommendations No. 26
12/27/89 OSWER (Clay)
OSWER Directive 9234.1-06
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water; Land Disposal Restrictions
(PDF-361 KB)
Applicability of RCRA Section 3020 to In-Situ Treatment of Ground Water
12/27/00 OSWER/OSW (Cotsworth)
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-548KB)

Approval Procedures for Supplemental Environmental Projects
04/24/96 OECA/ORE (Van Heuvelen)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML)
Audit Policy
-- Use of Corporate Auditing Agreements for Audit Policy Disclosure (03/14/01) ( Current Document )
Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction, and Prevention of Violations [ Final
Revised Audit Policy] (04/11/00) ( Current Policy )
Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations [ Final
Audit Policy] (1 2/1 5/95) (Superseded) ( See Archive )
Voluntary Environmental Self-Policing and Self-Disclosure Interim Policy (04/03/95) (OECA)
(Superseded) ( See Archive )
Also see: Audit Policy Update Web Site for the lastest information at
< http:llwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/audituDd.htm l> .
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Audit Policy Interpretive Guidance
01/97 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(PDF- 1 ,424KB) 
B-
BEN Model
OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < t p://www.eøa.gov/oeca/datasys/dsm2.html >
C-
Choice of Forum Pilot Pmject
02/25/97 OECNORE/RED (Nie!sen)//DOJ/ENRD (Gelber) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA
Exempt)
Relates to: Civil/Cnm,nal Actions; Case Development/Referral; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities
(PDF- 177KB) <. p//intranet.epa.gov/oeca/orefrcra/crnp/O22597.pdf>
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule, Corrections and Final Rule, Final Rule Amended,
and Penalty Policy
12/31/96 OECA (Effective 01/30/97) [ 40 CFR Parts 19, 27, and 745]
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < p://www.epa.pov/oeca/ore/med/cmDiar.html >
Civil Penalty Policy
See: RCRA Civil Penalty Policy
After 01/30/97. Civil Penalties are adjusted by the “Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule,
Corrections and Final Rule, Final Rule Amended, and Penalty Policy” (12/31/96)
Communication with Third Parties Regarding Enforcement Actions
08/21/98 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Miscellaneous
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(PDF-990KB)
Compliance/Enforcement Strategy Toxicity Characteristic Rule (02/91) - See: Toxicity Characteristic
Compliance/Enforcement Strategy (02/91) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Conducting RCRA Inspections at Mixed Waste Facilities
7/91 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.9
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-6,302KB)
Confidentiality of Information Received Under Agency’s Self-Disclosure Policy
05/30/00 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(HTML) 
Considerations in Ground-Water Remediation at Superfund Sites and RCRA Facilities
05/27/92 OSWER (Clay)
OSWER Directive 92831-06
Relates to: Groundwater; Corrective Action
(PDF-859KB) < p://www.epa.govfoeca/ore/rcraJcmp/052792.pdf >
Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties,
Issuance of Compliance or Corrective Action Orders, and the Revocation, Termination or
Suspension of Permits (4OCFR Part 22 & 59)
07/23/99 OECA (Herman) [ Federal Register Notice]
Relates to: Penalties; Corrective Action, Permits; Administrative Orders/Administrative Actions
(PDF-31 4KB) < p pa.gov/oeca/co jida.pdf>
Continuing Need for Enforcement
05/16/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative
Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-1 68KB) 
Coordinated Settlement of Parallel Proceedings: Interim Policy and Procedures
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06/09/97 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Action; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-1 56KB) 
Coordination between RCRA Corrective Action and Closure and CERCLA Site Activities
09/24/96 OECA (Herman)//OSWER (Laws)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Groundwater; Permitting; Federal/State Relationship; Tribal Matters
(PDF-33KB)
(PDF-1 820KB) 
(HTML) 
Coordination of Corrective Action Through Permits and Orders
08/10/89 OSWER/OWPE/RED (Bromm)IIOSWERIOSW/PSPD (Carra)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF.-454KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/081 O8 9 .p >
Credentials Certification Policy
06/03/91 OE (Ludwiszewski)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(HTML) . p://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/aed/comp/acomp/a6.html>
Criminal Enforcement Addendum to the Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
02/01/93 OE (Fulton)
Relates to: FederalfState Relations; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-620KB) < htto:llwww.eoa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/0201 93.Ddf >
Criteria for Elimination of Headquarters’ Concurrence on Selected RCRA Section 3008(h) Orders
06/26/87 OSWER (Porter)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive No. 9940.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Correlctive Action
(PDF-1 84KB) 
Criteria for Evaluating Whether A 0 Waste Is Being Recycled - Attachment to”F006
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Recycling” (04/46/89)
(PDF-278KB) < http://www.epa.Qov/oeca/ore/rcrafcmp/042689 pdf >
D-
Denial of RCRA Operating Permits
12/10/86 OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9523.00-11
Relates to: Permitting; FederaVState Relations
(PDF-78KB) < http://www.epa.govloecaiore/rcrafcmp/1 21 086.pdf >
Division of Penalties with State and Local Governments
10/30/85 OECM (Price)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-1 66KB) 
Documenting Penalty Calculations and Justifications in EPA Enforcement Actions
08/09/90 OECM (Strock)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-1 70KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmo/080990.odf >
Drafting Guidance for Revised Interim Supplemental Environmental Projects
05/24/95 OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < ftp /wwwepa gov/oeca/ore/aedLcomp/acornp/a21 . html >
E-
Effect on EPA Enforcement of Enforcement Actions Taken by States with Approved RCRA
Programs
05/09/86 OGC (Blake)
Relates to Federal/State Relations; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-860KB) 
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Effective Date of Voluntary Environmental Self-Policing and Self-Disclosure Interim Policy
04/17/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(PDF-52KB) 
Enforcement Actions at Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Facilities
09/08/88 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF-252KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/090888.p >
Enforcement Alerts
See: Complete Listing (Current & Outdated) at < http://www.eDa.aov/oeca/ore/enfalert/ >
Enforcement of Applicable RCRA Regulations at Facilities with Pending Delisting Petitions
07/20/87 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED//OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9900.0-03
Relates to: Financial Responsibility; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;Permitting
(PDF-472KB)
Enforcement of Authorized State Laws Pursuant to 40 CFR Section 271.19 - Formal Comments on
State Requirements Applicable to Federal Permits
01 /24/89 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9936.3
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Permitting
(PDF-301 KB)
Enforcement of Financial Responsibility Requirements for RCRA Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facilities That Are Closing
04/20/87 OSWER (Porter)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9901.2
Relates to: Financial Responsibility
(PDF-266KB)
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Enforcement of Liability Requirements for Operating RCRA Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facilities
10/29/86 OSWER (Porter)/OWPE/REDIIOECM (Adams)
OSWER Directive 9901.0
Relates to: Financial Responsibility
PDF-225KB) 
Enforcement of the Used Oil Mixture Rule in Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, and Puerto Rico Pending
Completion of a Review of the Validity of the Rule
01/18/96 OECA/ORE/RED (Nielsen)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF-21 3KB)
Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)
See: Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy (03/15/96)
Also See: Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy (04/18/00)
Enforcement Sensitive Policy for RCRIS Information
08/22/97 OECNOC/EPTDD (Stiehl)//OECNORE/RED (Nielsen)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-9OKB)
Enforcement Strategy for Boilers and Industrial Furnaces
07/92 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt - Not For Public
Release)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- 1,944KB) 
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Informaiton Requests in Regulator, Enforcement Matters
07/03/0 1 OECNORE (Schaeffer) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt - Not For Public
Release)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
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EPA Enforcement of RCRA-Authorized State Hazardous Waste Laws and Regulations
03/15/82 OECM (Sullivan)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations
(PDF-1 ,354KB) 
EPA Enforcement Policy for GOCO Facilities
01/07/94 OE (Herman)
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF-532KB) 
EPA Indian Policy (03/14/94) - Transmittal Memo for EPA Policy for the Administration of
Environmental Programs on Indian Reservations’ (11/08/84)
EPA Interim Guidance for Implementing the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
and Related Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
02/05/97 SBREFA Task Force
Releates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-KB) < http:llwww.epa.pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/020597.Idf >
EPA Policy for the Administration of Environmental Programs on Indian Reservations
11/08/84 OA (Browner)
Relates to: Tribal Matters
(PDF-362KB) 1 0884a p ( >
EPA Policy on the Inclusion of Environmental Auditing Provisions in Enforcement Settlements
11/14/86 OECM (Adams)
OSWER Directive 9891.3
Relates to: Settlement
(PDF.3,486KB) 
EPA’s Inspection and Compliance Assistance Priorities for Underground Storage Tank Systems Not
Meeting the 1998 Deadline
12/09/98 OECA (Herman)/ORE/REDIIOSWER (Fields)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
ViolationNiolation Classification
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(PDF-28KB) 
EPA’s Strategy for Enforcement of Regulatory Requirements Applicable to Underground Storage
Tank (UST) Facilities [ 1998 UST Enforcement Strategy]
08/10/98 OECA (Herman)/OR E/REDIIOSWER (Fields)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-5KB) /1 9981strat gy.pdf>
(PDF-8fKB)
Estimating Costs for the Economic Benefits of RCRA Noncompliance
12/97 Update OECNORE/RED
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-2,902KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcraicmpfl 20097.pdf >
Examples of Problems with the TCLP
06/14/93 OSWER/QWPE/RED (Bromm) (Internal Document - Enforcement Confidential - FOIA
Exempt)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
PDF- 1,502KB)
F-
F006 Recycling (with attachment - “Criteria for Evaluating Whether A Waste Is Being Recycled”)
04/26/89 OSWER/OSW (Lowrance)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-278KB)
Facilities Urged to Review Systems for Risk of Check or Butterfly Valves Safety Hazards
8/99 OECA/ORE (Schaetfer)/RED [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http:/Iwww.eoa.gov/oecalore/enfalertlrisk.html >
(PDF) < http://www.eøa.gov/oeca/ore/enfaltert/risk.p f >
Federal Facilities Hazardous Waste Compliance Manual
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01 /09/90 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9992..4
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(Available in hard copy only)
Federal Hazardous Waste Generator Notification Policy
04/00/91 (Date illegible) OSWER (CIa y)/IOE (Ludwiszewski)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-707KB) 
Final Addendum on Multi-Media Enforcement to the Policy Framework on State/Federal
Enforcement Agreements
05/13/92 OE (Tate)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations
(PDF-1 005KB) 
Final Approach for Implementing the July 1994 Case Redelegations in the RCRA Enforcement
Program
11/01/94 OECNORE/RED (O ’Keefe) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral
PDF- 1,316KB)
Final Draft Guidance on the Application of the Federal Five- Year Statute of Limitations to
Administrative and Judicial Civil Penalty Proceedings (06/07/94) - Transmittal Memo for “Guidance
on the Application of the Federal Five-Year Statute of Limitiations to Administrative and Judicial Civil
Penalty Proceedings” (June 7, 1994 Draft) (Enforcement Conhdent Ia!)
Final Enforcement Guidance on Implementation of the Federal Facilities Compliance Act
07/06/93 OE (Herman)IIFFEO (McCall)
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF-436KB) < D://www.eDa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmril070693.p >
Final Enforcement Strategy for the Toxicity Characteristic Rule (02/21/91) - Transmittal Memo for
Toxicity Characteristic Compliance/Enforcement Strategy (02/91) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA
Exempt)
Final EPA Policy on the Inclusion of Environmental Auditing Provisions in Enforcement Settlements
(11/14/86) - Transmittal Memo for “EPA Policy on the Inclusion of Environmental Auditing Provisions
in Enforcement Settlements (11/14/86)
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Final EPA Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy [ SEP Policy]
04/10/98 (Effective May 1, 1998) OECA (Herman) (See earlier document in Archive)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) 
(HTML) (Cover Memo Only)
Final Guidance on the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in Enforcement Actions
(09/14/87) -- Transmittal Memo for “Guidance on the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Techniques in Environmental Actions” (08/14/97)
Final Hazardous Waste Incinerator Compliance/Enforcement Strategy (04/10/90) - Transmittal
Memo for “Hazardous Waste Incinerator Compliance/Enforcement Strategy (04/90) (Enforcement
Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Final RCRA Comprehensive Ground Water Monitoring Evaluation (CME) Guidance Document (in
ACRA Ground Water Monitonng Systems)
12/86 OSWERIOWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9950.2
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-3,204KB)
Final RCRA 3008(h) Model Consent Order (12/15/93) - Transmittal Memo for “Model RCRA 3008(h)
Consent Order” (12/15/93)
Final UST/LUST Enforcement Procedures Guidance Manual (08/07/90) -- Transmittal Memo for
“UST/LUST Enforcement Procedures Guidance Manual (05/90)
Foundry Industry’s Hazardous Waste Management of Major Concern to U.S. EPA
2/00 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA 300-N-00-001
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML)
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Ground Water Monitoring at Clean Closing Surface Impoundment and Waste Pile Units
03/31/88 OSWER (Porter)
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OSWER Directive: 9476.00-14
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-1 99KB) 
Guidance Concerning EPA Involvement in RCRA Section 7002 Citizens Suits
10/01/86 OECM (Adams)f/OSWER (Porter)/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9945.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-729KB)
Guidance for Calculating the Economic Benefit of Noncompliance for a Civil Penalty Assessment
11/05/84 OECM (Price)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-252KB) chjtp 1 0584pdj>
Guidance for Implementation of the General Duty Clause Clean Air Act Section 112 (R) (1)
03/00 OECA/ORE/RED (Crouther)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF) 
Guidance on Administrative Records for RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
07/06/89 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED//OECM (Unterberger)
OSWER Directive 9940.4
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Ground Water
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Guidance on Calculating After Tax Net Present Value of Alternative Payments
10/28/86 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
(PDF-344KB) 
Guidance on Conducting Inspections of Federal Facilities for Compliance with Section 6002 of the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
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05/12/99 FFEO
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF)
Guidance on Determining Violator’s Ability to Pay a Civil Penalty
12/16/86 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
(HTML)
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of Ground
Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
01/22/82 OSWERIOWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Ground Water; Corrective Action;
Interim Status
(PDF-399KB) < pJ/ p .govLqecajQ r /crnpi0i p f>
Guidance on Enforcement Approaches for Expediting RCRA Corrective Action
01/02/01 OECA (Herman/Lowrance)/OSRE
Relates to: Corrective Action
(HTML) < http://www.ep gov/oeca/osre/docs/01 01 02.html >
Guidance on Enforcement Response for RCRA Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and
Disposal Facilities Failing to Submit Timely Section 3010 Notifications or Part A Permit Applications
03/05/92 OSWER (Clay)//OE (Tate) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Civil/Judicial Actions; Permitting
(PDF- 1,045KB) 
Guidance on Federal Field Citation Enforcement.
10/06/93 OSWERJOUST (Ziegele)
OSWER Directive 9610.16
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks
(HTML) < http:I/www.epa.gov/swerustl / directiv/od961 01 6j m >
Guidance on Penalizing RCRA Non-Notifiers
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01/16/92 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/REDI/OE (Stein) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
PDF- 18 1KB) 1692 pdf>
Guidance on RCRA Corrective Action Decision Documents: The Statement of Basis and Response
to Comments.
04/49/91 OSWER (Clay)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9902.6
Relates to: Corrective Action
(PDF-2,1O5KB)
Guidance on RCRA Overhung
05/19/86 OA (Barnes)
OSWER Directive 9939.0
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Civil/Criminal Action
(PDF-972KB) < httn:/fwww.epagov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/051 986. db .
Guidance on the Application of the Federal Five-Year Statute of Limitiations to Administrative and
Judicial Civil Penalty Proceedings (June 7, 1994 Draft)
0610 7/94 OE (Van Huevelen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Penalty; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil Criminal Actions
(PDF-KB)
Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984 Indian Policy
01/17/01 OECA (Herman)/OREIRCRA
Relates to: Tribal Matters
(PDF-971 KB)
Guidance on the Use of Section 7003 of RCRA
10/20/97 OECA (Herman)/OREIRED (Document developed by OECA/ORE and OECNOSRE)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Civil/Criminal
Actions
(HTML) 
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(PDF-208KB) 
(PDF-1 04KB) (Transmittal Memo Only)
Guidance on the Use of Stipulated Penalties in Hazardous Waste Consent Decrees
09/21/87 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
PDF-864KB) 
Guidance on Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in Enforcement Actions
08/14/87 OA (Thomas)
OSWER Directive 9834.12
Relates to: Settlement (Superseded, in part)
(PDF-2,788KB) 
Guidance on Use of Penalty Policies in Administrative Litigation
12/15/95 OECNORE (Van Heuvalen)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < http://www .epa.gov/oeca/ore/aed/comD/acomp/a25.html >
Guidelines for Gound-Water Classification under the EPA Ground-Water Protection Strategy (Final
Draft)
11/860W
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-437KB)
H-
Handbook of Groundwater Policies for RCRA Corrective Action (Draft)
05/03/00 (Updated 04/20/00) OSWER/OSW
EPA 530-D-00-001
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF)

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Handling Self-disclosure of 40 C.F.R. 280.21 Violations in the Underground Storage Tank Program
02/12/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)//OSWER/OUST (Virbick)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF-52KB) < jjflp:/Iwww.ep gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/021 299 pc!f>
Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)
03/15/96 OECAJORE (Van Heuvelen)/RED (Also See 04/18/00 Addendum for Update; See Archive
for Earlier Documents)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) (Document Only) < http.llwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/031 596.html >
(PDF-1 20KB) (Document Only) < httD://www.ei a.pov/oeca/ore/rcr&cmp/031 596a.pdf >
(PDF-1 ,1 74KB) (Transmittal Memo and Document)
596 pdf>
Hazardous Waste Incinerator Enforcement Strategy
04/90 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive 9938.8
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-815KB)
Hazardous Waste Incinerator Inspection Manual
04/12/89 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.6
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-1 3,394KB)
Hazardous Waste Management Practices at Mineral Processing Facilities under Scrutiny by U.S.
EPA
11/00 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA-300-N-00-01 5
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(PDF-47KB)
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Hazardous Waste Tank Systems Inspection Manual
9/88 OSWERIOWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.4
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-6,549KB) 
Identification and Prioritization of the RCRA Subpart CC Universe
03/08/99 OECNQRE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA and Discovety Exempt)
Relates to: Inspections; ViolationNiolation Classification; Miscellaneous
(Hard-copy of document available)
Identification of Pollution Prevention (P2) Technologies for Possible Inclusion in Enforcement
Agreements Using Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) and Injunctive Relief (Final Report)
03/01/97 OECA (MIT Research Report]
Relates to: Settlement
EPA-300-R-97-0O1
(PDF) < fp:llwww.epa.qov/oeca/ore/med/mitfinaI.p >
Implementation Guidance for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (OSWRO) NESHAP
09/00 OECNOC
EPA-305-00-006
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- KB)
Implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Self-Policing Policy for Disclosures
Involving Potential Criminal Violations
10/01/97 OCEFT (Devaney)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML)
Implementation of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (04/10/96) (OPPA) -
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Schaeffer Transmittal Memo for ‘The Small Business Regulatory Fairness Act of 1 996 ’(OGC)
(04/02/96)
Implementing the State/Federal Partnership in Enforcement: State/Federal Enforcement
‘Agreements”
06/26/84 OA (Aim)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations
(PDF-2760KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oecalore/rcra/cmp/082684.pdf >
Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations [ Final
Revised Policy] [ Audit Policy]
04/11/00 OECA (Herman) [ Federal Register Noticel
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < jtjp://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp 4jj QOflm >
(PDF-KB) < p:/fwww.epa gov/oeca pre/rcra1cmp/04 llO p f>
Indian Policy Implementation Guidance
11/08/84 OA (Aim)
Relates to: Tribal Matters
(PDF-474KB) 
INDIPAY Model
OECA
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
(HTML) 
Individual Liability of Corporate Officers as Operators Under RCRA
12/12/90 OEC (Stein)//OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-248KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oecalore/rcra/cmp/1 21 290.p f >
Inspection Authority under Section 3007 of RCRA
04/17/86 OGC (Blakey)
OSWER Directive 9938.0
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Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Inspections
(PDF-632KB) 
Interim Guidance for Performing RCRA Inspections at On-Site Superfund Incinerators (OSWER
Directive #9938-2a) (12/16/93) - Transmittal Memo for “Performing RCRA Inspections at On-Site
Superfund Incinerators. An Interim Guidance’ (10/93)
Interim Guidance on Administrative and Civil Judicial Enforcement Following Recent Amendments
to the Equal Access to Justice Act
05/28/96 QECA/ORE (Van Huevelen) (EPA Internal Document)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Miscellaneous
(PDF-345KB) 
Interim Policy on the Inclusion of Pollution Prevention and Recycling Provisions in Enforcement
Settlements
02/25/91 OE (Strock)
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
(PDF-900KB) < http://www.eDa.gov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/022591 . p f >
Interim Status Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
04/09/91 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water
(PDF-543KB) < p:/I ww.ep gov/oeca e/rcra/cmp/040991 .p f>
Interim Status under Section 3005(e) of ACRA
03/14/81 SW (Flehn)//OGC/W&SW (Eckert)//WE&P (Compton)// HWE (MacMilllan)
OSWER Directive 9935.0
Relates to: Interim Status
(PDF-31 4KB) < http:llwww.eoa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/031 481 . pdf >
Interim Status under the Boiler and Industrial Furnace Rule
08/19/91 OSWER (Clay)
Relates to: Interim Status
(PDF-401 KB) 
International Trade In Hazardous Waste: An Overview
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11/98 OECNOC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-K-98-001
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-2OKB < pi/www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 10098 pcif>
Interpretation of Section 3008(h) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (12/16/85) - Transmittal Memo for
“RCRA Section 3008(h) The Interim Status Corrective Action Authority” (12/16/85)
Interpretation of the Seventh Circuit’s Decision in the United States v. Bethlehem Steel Corp .
Regarding the Scope of the F006 Listing
11/21/94 OECNORE/RED (O’Keefe)IIOGC/SWERD (Friedman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-1 68KB) 
Issuance of 1990 RCRA Civil Penalty Policy (10/26/90) - Transmittal Memo for “RCRA Civil Penalty
Policy (10/90)
Issuance of Administrative Orders under Section 3013 of RCRA
09/26/84 OECM (Price)I/OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9940.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-21 82KB)
Issuance of Final EPA Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy (04/10/98) ISEPs Policy] -
Transmittal Memo for “Final EPA Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy” (04/10/98)
K-
L-
Land Disposal Restrictions: Summary of Requirements
08/01 (08/01 Revised Edition) OSWER/OSW/IOECNORE/RED (See original 02/91 version in
Archive)
EPA 530-R-01 -007
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Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(PDF- 896KB)
Loss of lntenm Status Enforcement Strategy for Toxicity Characteristic Land Disposal Facilities
09/24/9 1 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)f/OE (Stein) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: ViolatonNiolation Classification; Interim Status; Permits; Land Disposal Restnctions
(PDF- KB) 
Management of Remediation Waste Under ACRA
10/14/98 OSWER/OSW//OECNOSRE
Relates to: Corrective Action; Miscellaneous
(PDF-46KB)

** Summary Chart
(PDF-2OKB) 
Model Notice Language for Compliance with Public Participation Requirements of Section 7003(d)
of RCRA
08/16/95 OECAIOSRE/RSD (Connors)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Settlements; Miscellaneous
(PDF-541 KB) < http://www.epa.govfoeca/ore/rcralcmp/081 695.rdf >
Model RCRA 3008(h) Consent Order
12/15/93 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-3,304 KB) < p://www pa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 21593 pdf >
Model SEP CAFO (01/99) - See “Supplemental Environmental Project Model Consent Agreement
and Order” (01/99)
Modifications to EPA Penalty Policies to Implement the Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Rule
(Pursuant to the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996)
05/09/97 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
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(TXT-2OKB) 
Multimedia InvesUgation Manual
1992 Revision OECNNEIC
EPA 330/9-89-003-R
Relates to: Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-650KB) (234 pp) 
Municipal Waste Combustion Ash Policy - See: Revised Implementation Strategy for City of Chicago
v. EDF Municipal Waste Combustion (MWC) Ash Supreme Court Decision
03/22/95 OSWER (Laws)IIOECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(HTML)
(PDF-KB)
N-
National Criteria for a Quality Hazardous Waste Management Program
07/14/86 OSWER/OSW (6/86 Revision)
OSWER Directive 9545.00-1
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-1 845KB) < http:llwww.epa. gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/071 486.pdf >
Nationally Significant Issues
Revised List of RCRA Subtitle C Nationally Significant Issues (04/11/00) (Enforcement Confidential -
FOJA Exempt)
Revisions to RCRA Nationally Significant Issues List for Comment (02/16/97) (Superseded, in
Archive) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
0-
OECAIRegionaI Procedures for Civil Judicial and Administrative Enforcement Case Redelegation
11/08/94 OECNORE (VanHueveleri)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
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(HTML) < ipJ/ w pa go’ /oecre/aQc1/Qpmp/ cQ(npi 16 h&nj>
OECA and Regional Roles in Civil Judicial and Administrative Site Remediation Enforcement Cases
05/19/95 CECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral; Corrective Action
(HTML)
Operation and Maintenance Inspection Guide (in RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Systems)
03/88 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9950-3
Relates to: Inspections; Ground Water; Corrective Action
PDF-4,1 04KB)
Oversight of State and Local Penalty Assessments: Revisions to the Policy Framework for
State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
07/20/93 CE (Herman) (1993 Revised Version) (See earlier version, “Revised Policy Framework for
State/EPA Enforcement Agreements’ (08/25/86), in Archive)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Penalty; Permitting
(PDF-91 6KB) 
p-
Parallel Proceedings
Coordinated Settlement of Parallel Proceedings: Interim Policy and Procedures (06/09/97) ( urrent
Policy )
Parallel Proceedings Policy (06/21/94) ($ chjy )
Parallel Proceedings Policy
06/21/94 OE (Herman)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < f pi/www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/aed/comp/acomp/a1 2.html >
(PDF-240KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/0621 94.g f >
Performing RCRA Inspections at On-Site Superfund Incinerators
10/93 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED
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OSWER Directive 9938.06-2a
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF- 755KB) 
Petroleum Refineries: Compliance with RCRA Requirements Critical to Protecting Public Health,
Environment
04/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer)/RED [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA 301 -N-99-003
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML)
(PDF-41 KB)
Policy Against “No Action” Assurances
11/16/84 OECM (Price)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-1 39KB) 1i 4.pdf>
Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
08/25/86 OECM (Originally Issued 6/84)
Relates to Federal/State Relations
(PDF-2,631 KB)
Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses ISmall Business Policy]
5/20/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/smbusi.html >
Policy on Enforcing Information Requests in Hazardous Waste Cases
09/10/84 OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9834.4
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-1 ,1 56KB) < http:llwww.epa.pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmD/091 084.pdf >
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Policy on Flexibile State Enforcement Responses to Small Community Violations [ Small Community
Policy]
11/22/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < p:lIwww.ena.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmo/1 1 2295.html >
Procedures for Transmittal of CERCLA and RCRA Civil Judicial Enforcement Case Packages to
Headquarters
06/12/89 OECM (Unterberger)//OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive: 9891.1-la
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < p:/Lw goj f ca/osre/8906l 2.p f>
Process-Based Self-Assessment Tool for the Organic Chemical Industry
12/97 OECA/OC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-97-002
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF- KB)
Project Model
OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < httD:l/www.epa.gov/oeca/datasvs/dsm2.html >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Audits of Facilities Regulated under Subtitle D of RCRA
03/00 OECNOC
EPA Document No. EPA-300-B-00-001
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-61 0KB)
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Storage Tanks under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
03/00 OECNOC
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EPA Document No. EPA-300-B-00-006
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-844KB)
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Used Oil and Universal Waste
Generators under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
03/00 OECNOC
EPA Document No. EPA-300-B-00-002
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-1 .421KB)
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Hazardous Waste Generators under
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
10/98 OECA/OC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-005
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(HTML) < p://www. Qa.gpy/oeca/ccsrn Lg j1..pW .htm!>
(PDF-433KB)
**Appendices
(HTML)
(PDF-286KB)
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Treatment Storage and Disposal
Facilities under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
12/98OECA/OC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-006
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
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EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-009
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-903KB) >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits under the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-Ic-Know Act
12198 OECA/OC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-007
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-358KB) < p://www.ep gov/oeca/ccsmd/epcr p f>
Public Release of EPA Enforcement Information
08/15/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-861 KB) 96 pdf>
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RCRA Civil Penalty Policy
10/26/90 OECM (Strock)IIOSWER (CIay)/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9900.1A
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-2,700KB) (Document Only) < p_;/Lwj p.a gQyLQec Lojircr Lcrnp/1 00O9 p_df> and
< p:/fintranet.epa.g yLoeca/ore/rcra/crnp/10269Ob.pdf>
(PDF-520KB) [ Transmittal Memo Only (Enforcement Sensitive)]

RCRA Compliance Issues at Petroleum Refineries
02108/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer)/RED (Enforcment Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Clasification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-280KB)
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RCRA Corrective Action Plan (Final)
05/31/94 OSWER/OWPE/REDI/OSWER/OSW
OSWER Directive 9902.3-2A
EPA Publication: EPA 520-R-94-004
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
(PDF-1 95KB) < p://www pa
RCRA Facility Assessment (RFA) Guidance
10/86 OSWER/OSW/WMD
OSWER Directive 9502.00-5
EPA 530/S W-86-053
Relates to: Corrective Action; Groundwater
(PDF-1 2,538KB)
RCRA Facility Investigation (RFI) Guidance (Interim Final)
05/89 OSWER/OSW WMD
OSWER Directive 9502.0O-6D
EPA 530/SW-89-031
Relates to: Corrective Action; Groundwater
Volume I (PDF-2,722KB)
< j p://www.ep gov/correctiveaction/resource/guidance/sitechar/rti/rcrai.p f>
Volume II (PDF-3,579KB)

Volume Ill (PDF-3,004KB)

Volume IV (PDF-2,984KB)

RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance
08/01/85 OSWER/OWPE (Guerci)/RED
OSWER Directive 9931.1
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-6,579KB) 
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RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD)
9/86 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9950.1-A
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-1 7,838KB) < htt ://www.epa.govfoeca/ore/rcra/cmp/090086.pdf >
RCRA Inspection Manuals
(Go to alphabetical listing for these individual documents)
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual (1998 Revised Edition) (11/98) (Partially revised, with Federal
Facilities Addendum) (Current Policy)
RCRA Inspection Manual (1995 Revised Edition) (11/95) (Partially revised) & rc! jv )
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual (10/93) (Partially Revised Version) ( icbIv )
RCRA Inspection Manual (3/88) (Original Version) ( See Archive )
RCRA Laboratory Audit Inspection (LAI) Guidance (in RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Systems)
09/01/88 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9950.4
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-3,565KB)
RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
10/16/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)/RED
OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water; Permitting
(PDF-769KB) < http:llwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 01 685.pdf >
RCRA Permit Requirements for State Superfund Actions
03/09/88 OSWER/OSW (Denit) (Clarifies 11/16/87 document with same title)
OSWER Directive 9522.00-2a
Relates to: Permitting; FederaVState Relations
PDF-97KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.qov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/030988.pdf >
RCRA Permit Requirements for State Superfund Actions
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11/16/87 OSWER (Porter)OWPE/RED (Also see 03/09/88 document with same title)
OSWER Directive 9522.00-2
Relates to: Permitting; Federal/State Relations
(Clarified by 03/09/88 Memo with same title)
(PDF-1 15KB) ii 687.pdf>
RCRA Policy Statement: Clarification of the Land Disposal Restrictions Dilution Prohibition and
Combustion of Inorganic Metal-Bearing Hazardous Wastes
05/23/94 OSWER (Laws)/OSW
OSWER Directive 9551.00-01
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(PDF-637KB)
RCRA Public Participation Manual
1993 OSWER/OSW/Permits
Relates to: Permitting; Corrective Action
(PDF) < f p:/Iwww.eoa.gov/epaoswer/hazwastefpermit1pubpart/manual.htm >
RCRA Regulatory Status of Contaminated Ground Water
11/13/86 OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9481.00-6
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Permithng
(PDF-9OKB)
RCRA Section 3005(j) (6) Retrofitting Deadline for Surface Impoundments Handling Wastes
Exhibiting the Toxicity Characteristic (TC)
03/30/94 OSWER/OWPE/RED (Bromm)//OE (O’Keefe) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- 117KB) 
RCRA Section 3008(h) The Interim Status Correction Action Authority
12/16/85 OSWER (Porter)/OWPE/REDIIOECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9901.1
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Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-1 ,O6OKB) < p:/Iwww.epa .gov/oecaIore/rcra1cmp/1 21 685.pç >
RCRA State Oversight Inspection Guide
12/87 OSWER/OWPE/RED
Relates to: Inspections; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-4,764KB) ? P$7ipdb
RCRA Technical Case Development Guidance
07/13/88 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.3
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-20,622KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcraIcmpIO6008B.pdf >
Redelegation of Authority and Guidance on Headquarters Involvement in Regulatory Enforcement
Cases
07/11/94 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < p//www.ep gov/oeca/ore/aed/comp/acomD/a1 3.html >
Redelegation of Criminal Referral Authority
3/02/93 OE/OCE (Devaney)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-KB 
Redelegation of Headquarters Involvement in Enforcement
07/11/94 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
Referral of Criminal Cases for Prosecutive Action (030293) - Transmital Memo for ‘Redelegation of
Cnminal Referral Authority” (030293)
Refinery Sector Strategy: Guidance for RCRA Compliance Matters (09/30/98) - Transmittal Memo
for “Refinery Sector Strategy RCRA Compliance Guidance (09/30/98) (Enforcement Confidential -
FOIA Exempt)
Refinery Sector Strategy RCRA Compliance Guidance
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09/30/98 QECA/ORE/RED (Crouther) (Enforcement Sensitive)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF) 
Regulation of Fuel Blending and Related Treatment and Storage Activities
10/17/94 OSWER/OSW (Shapiro)
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Permitting
(PDF-388KB) < httø:Ilwww.epa.ciov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 01 794. f >
Reiterating Importance of Certifying Credentials of Witnesses
03/03/00 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- 301 KB)
Restatement of Policies Related to Environmental Auditing
07/28/94 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(HTML) 
Revised Enforcement Strategy for RCRA Cases Involving Pre-Shell Oil Mixtures and Derived-From
Claims (Continuing Jurisdiction Memo]
05/16/94 OE (O’Keefe)//OSWER/OWPE/RED (Bromm) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF- 516KB) 
Revised Final Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at the
Time of an Enforcement Activity (with SBREFA Information Sheet, “U.S. EPA Small Business
Resources” (9/99) attached)
08/31/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED/IOECNOSRE (Breen)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-334KB) < http://www.epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmpjQ83l 99.p f>
Revised Implementation Strategy for City of Chicago v. EDF Municipal Waste Combustion (MWC)
Ash Supreme Court Decision [ Municipal Waste Combustion Ash Policy]
03/22/95 OSWER/OECA
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Relates to: Miscellaneous
(HTML) 
(PDF-KB) 
Revised Interim Guidance for EPA Rulewriters: Regulatory Flexibility Act as Amended by the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
03/29/99 OPPA/AMD
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-237KB) < http://www.epa.gov/sbrefa/documents/iguid99.pdf >
Revised List of RCRA Subtitle C Nationally Significant Issues
04/11/00 OECAJOREJRED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; ViolationMolation Classification
(PDF-469KB) 
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual (with Federal Facilities Addendum)
11/98 Partially Revised Version OECA/ORE/RED (See Earlier 11/95 Partially Revised Version and
3/88 Original Version in Archive)
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-41 2KB) < f p:llwww.eoa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 1 0098a.pdt >
**Appendices
(PDF-1 077KB) Appendices I-Ill < http:llwww.epa.gov/oecalore/rcra/cmp/1 1 0098b.r j >
(PDF-71 5KB) Appendices IV-VI < i D://www.eDa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmpf1 1 0098c.p i >
(PDF-1 53KB) Federal Facilities Addendum < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 1 0098d.pdf >
Revised Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements (08/25/96) - Transmittal memo
for Reissuance of “Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements (08/25/86)” (Originally
issued 6/84)
Revised RCRA Nationally Significant Issues List (04/10/00) - Transmittal memo for “Revised List of
RCRA Subtitle C Nationally Significant Issues (04/11/00)” (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA
Exempt)
Revisions to RCRA Nationally Significant Issues List for Comment (02/16/97) - Transmittal memo
for “Revised List of RCRA Nationally Significant Issues (02/14/97)” (Superseded) (Enforcement
Confidential - FOl 4 Exempt)
Risk-Based Clean Closure
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03/16/98 OSWER/OSW
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(PDF-1 9KB) < http //www.epa.gov/correctiveaction/resourceIguidance/risk/cclosfnl.p >
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SBREFA and Small Business Policy and Guidance
Small Business Compliance Policy [ Small Business Policy] (05/11/00) OPPA (Current Docurnentj
U.S. EPA Small Business Resources [ OECA SBREFA Information Sheet] (EPA 300-F-99-004)
(09/99) (Current Document)
Revised Final Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at the
Time of an Enforcement Activity (08/31/99) (with SBREFA Information Sheet, “U.S. EPA Small
Business Resources’ (9/99) attached) ( Current Document )
Revised Interim Guidance for EPA Rulewriters: Regulatory Flexibility Act as Amended by the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (03/29/99) OPPA ( Current Docurr )
Final Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at the Time of
an Enforcement Action (OECA SBREFA Information Sheet Attached) (03/26/99) (Superseded by
08/31/99 Guidance Document) ( See Archived Document )
Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at Time of an
Enforcement Activity (1 2/23/98) (Superseded by 09/99 U.S. EPA Small Business Resources Fact
Sheet) ( See Archived Document )
EPA Interim Guidance for Implementing the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
and Related Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (02/05/97) ( Current Docu i )
Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses [ Early Small Business Policy] (05/20/96)
(Superseded by 05/11/00 Small Business Compliance Policy) ( See Archive )
Small Business Regu!atoiy Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, as Enacted (04/03/96) (QECA -
Lowrance Memo) ( Current Document )
Implementation of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (04110/96) (OPPA -
Schaeffer Transmittal Memo to OECA for following document) ( Current Document )
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (04/02/96) (OGC - Cannon
Memo) (Current Document)
Interim Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses [ Early Interim Small Business Policy]
(06/13/95) (Superseded by 05/20/96 and 05/11/00 Policies) ( See Archive )
SEP Policy
See: Final EPA Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy
04/10/98 (Effective May 1, 1998) OECA (Herman) (See earlier document in Archive)
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(HTML) < ttp;L/www gQy/Q aLsep/sepfIn Lhtrnl>
(HTML) (Cover Memo Only) 
Small Business Compliance Policy
05/11/00 OECA (Herman)IIOPPA
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF)
Small Business Policy - Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses
5/20/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML)
Small Business Regulatory Enforcmeent Fairness Act, as Enacted
04/03/96 OECA (Lowrance)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF)
Small Community Policy - See Policy on Flexibile State Enforcement Responses to Small
Community Violations
11/22/95 OECA (Herman)
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Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) 4ttp;L!w .epagpv/oeca/oro/rcr.a/cmp/i 1 2295JiJmj>
Supplemental Environmental Project Model Consent Agreement and Order
01/99 OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(PDF-29KB)
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The Exercise of Investigative Discretion
01/12/94 OECM/OCE (Devaney)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) 
The Role of RCRA Inspectors in Promoting Waste Minimization
09/12191 OSWER/9WPE (Diamond)/RED (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive 9938.10
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(POF- 1,042KB)
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
04/02/96 OGC (Cannon)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- 2,041KB) < http:I/www.epa.govfoeca/orefrcra/cmDf040296.pdf >
The Yellow Book: Guide to Environmental Enforcement and Compliance at Federal Facilities
02/99 OECA (Herman)/OFFE
EPA 31 5-B-98-01 1
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF-1 ,306KB) açLy jLowkj yellowbk p i>
Toxicity Characteristic Compliance/Enforcement Strategy
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02/91 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive: 9337.0
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Civil /Cnminal Actions; Permitting; Miscellaneous
(PDF-2,328KB) 
Toxicity Characteristic Rule Enforcement Training Manual (TC Rule Enforcement Training Manual)
03/93 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive 9938.12
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- 10,677KB) < : //intranetep.p.gg ioeca/ore/rcra/crnp/03 1 193.pdf >
Transmittal of Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy (04/18/00) -
Transmittal Memo for “Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response
Policy” (04/18/00)
Transmittal of Additional Chapters for the Manual for Estimating Costs for the Economic Benefits of
RCRA Noncompliance (02/04/98) - Transmittal Memo for “Estimating Costs for the Economic
Benefits of RCRA Noncompliance” (Chapters 10-13 only)
(PDF-1 30KB) < http:I/www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/020498.pdf >
Transmittal of the Manual for Estimating Costs for the Economic Benif its of RCRA Noncompliance
(06/17/97) - Transmittal Memo for “Estimating Costs for the Economic Benefits of RCRA
Noncompliance (March 1997) (Chapters 1-9 and Appendices A-C only)
(PDF-1 16KB) i pdf>
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Underground Storage Tank 1998 Deadline Enforcement Strategy (08/10/98) - Cover Memo for
“EPA’s Strategy For Enforcement of Regulatory Requirements Applicable to Underground Storage
Tank (UST) Facilities” (08/10/98)
(PDF-69KB) < http://www.eDa.gov/swerustl / 1 998/enfmemo.Ddf >
Universal Waste Rule - Enforcement Issues & Addition of State-Only Universal Wastes
07/20/98 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-KB) < httD: //www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/072098.pdf >
Universal Waste Rule Implementation
04/10/96 OECA (Herman)/ORE/RED//OSWER (Laws)/OSW
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Relates to: Miscellaneous
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Use of Corporate Auditing Agreements for Audit Policy Disclosures
03/14/01 OECNORE (Schaeffer)
Relates to: Settlement; ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF- 166KB) 
Use of Monitored Natural Attenuation at Superlund, RCRA Corrective Action, and Underground
Storage Tank Sites
04/21/99 OSWER/OSW (Cottsworth)//OSWER/TlO (Kovalick)//OSWER/OERR
(Luftig)IIOSWER/OUST (Ng)//OSWER/FFRRO (Woolford)
OSWER Directive 9200.4-17P
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
(PDF-274KB) 
Use of RCRA Section 3008(a) and 3013 Authorities in the Corrective Action Process and Off-Site
Disposal Requirements of Section 121 of SARA
08/31/87 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)/RED
Relates to: Corrective Action ; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Land Disposal
Restrictions
(PDF) 87pçjf>
Use of Stipulated Penalties in EPA Settlement Agreements
01/24/90 OECM (Strock)
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OSWER Directive 9832.21
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < p:I/www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/aed/comp/acompja ft !>
Use of the Corrective Action Management Unit (CAMU) Concept
08/31/92 OSWER/OSW (Lowrance)IIOSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9502.1992(02)
Relates to: Corrective Action
(PDF-265KB)
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U.S. EPA Penalty Procedures Guidance for Violations of UST Regulations (UST Penalty Manual)
11/14/90 OSWER/OUST
OSWER Directive 9610.12
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) 4 p.IIwww epa.ciov/OUST/directiv/od961 01 2.htm >
U.S. EPA Small Business Resources
09/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED [ OECA SBREFA Information Sheet]
EPA 300-F-99-004
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(PDF)
UST Penalty Manual [ U.S. EPA Penalty Procedures Guidance for Violations of UST Regulations]
11/14/90 OSWER/OUST
OSWER Directive 9610.12
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < httpilwww.eDa/clov/swerustl / directiv/od96 101 2.htm >
UST/LUST National Native American Lands Policy Statement
07/07/93 OSWER/OUST (Ziegele)
OSWER Directive 9610.15
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Tribal Affairs
(PDF-409KB)
UST/LUST Enforcement Procedures Guidance Manual
05/90 OSWER/OUST (Brand)
OSWER Directive 9610.11
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Settlement
(HTML) 4 tjpj www.eDa.gov/swerust1 / directiv/od961 011 . htm >
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Waste Analysis at Facilities that Generate, Treat, Store and Dispose of Hazardous Waste: A
Guidance Manual (Waste Analysis Plan Guidance Manual) (WAP)
3/94 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED
Relates to: Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-1 46KB) 4fltD:/fwww eoa.govfoeca/ore/rcralcmp/040094pdf>
Waste Management Area (WMA) and Supplemental Well (SPW) Guidance
06/93 OSWER/OSW/PSPD (Barnes)/OSWER/OWPE/RED (Bromm)
Relates to: Permitting; Ground Water
(PDF- 2,893KB) 
Waste Management Area and Supplemental Well Guidance (07/20/93) - Transmittal Memo for
“Waste Management Area (WMA) and Supplemental Well (SPW) Guidance
Wood Preserving Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Compliance Guide
06/96 OECNOC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-96-0O1
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-291 KB) 
x-, y-, z-
Y2K: Is Your Facility Ready? Regulated Entities Have an Obligation to Prevent Hazardous Releases
8/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED LOECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA 300-N-99-010
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML)
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SUBJECT/CATEGORY INDEX
October 2001 Update
CON Fl DENTIAL
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Enforcement-Related Policy and Guidance Documents in EEi s
The documents in this part of the compendium are considered to be currently applicable. They may n
be all inclusive of references used in RCRA enforcement. This EPA-Access version of the compendiu
index lists the “Enforcement Confidential”, “Enforcement Sensitive”, “EPA lnternal ’ , and the “FOIA
Disclaimer:
The compilation of documents in this Compendium, as well as the policies, procedures, and
interpretations outlined in the documents themselves, is intended solely for the guidance of employee
the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency. This compilation may not include all documents discussin
Agency views on particular subjects. In addition, these documents are not intended and cannot be reli
upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural. enforceable by any party in litigation with the Uni
States. The views expressed in these documents do not necessarily reflect the current position of the
Agency, and EPA reserves the right to act at variance with these views or to change them at any time
without public notice.
Using This Index:
**Documents Listed by Subject/Category, then Date
s* imary Documents in Category Shown in Bold Type ‘
**Cross Reference Documents in Subject/Category Shown in Light Type
**Cross..Reference to Transmittal Memoranda and Document Categories Provided
**OEnforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt” Documents Are !talicized
*Document..Specific URLs Provided for Electronically Available Documents
Document Category Index:
(Click on the desired section to reach the first document in that section or scroll down page ur
reaching that section. After viewing a document, click on the browser’s “Back” button to returi
this index.)
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Section 1 -- Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
Section 2 -- Case Development/Referral
2 Section 3 Civil/Criminal Actions
3 Section 4 -- Corrective Action
1 Section 5 -- Federal Facilities
‘ Section 6 -- Federal/State Relations
, Section 7 -- Financial Responsibility
Section 8 -- Ground Water
Section 9 -- Inspections
‘ Section O -- Interim Status
Section 11 -- Land Disposal Restrictions
Section 12 -- Miscellaneous
Section 13 -- Penalty
/ Section 14 -- Permitting
Section 15 -- Public Advice
/ Section 16 -- Settlement
Section 17 -- Tribal Matters
Section 18 -- Underground Storage Tanks
Section 19 -- Violation/Violation Classification
Abbreviations of Responsible Offices:
NEIC -- National Enforcement Investigation Center (pre-1 979-Present, now in C)ECA)
OA -- Office of the Administrator (1970-Present)
OAQPS -- Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (pre-1979-Present, in OAR)
OAR — Office of Air and Radiation (1983-Present)
OC -- Office of Compliance (1994-Present, in OECA)
OCE -- Office of Criminal Enforcement (1983-1 989 in OECM, 1989-1 994 in OE, 1994-Present in OCE
in CECA)
OCEFT -- Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics, and Training (1994-Present, in OECA)
ODW — Office of Drinking Water (1970-Present)
OE -- Office of Enforcement (1975-1 980, 1990-1 993, became OECA)
OEC —Office of Enforcement Counsel (in OEGC 1971-1974, split in 1975 into OGC and OE)
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OECM -- Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring (1983-1 989, became C)E)
OGC —Office of General Counsel (1975-Present)
OHWE -- Office of Hazardous Waste Enforcement (1981 in OLEC, became OWPE: in OSWER)
ORC — Office of Regional Counsel (for Specified Regional Office)
ORE -- Office of Regulatory Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OSW — Office of Solid Waste (1980-Present, in OSWER)
OSWER -- Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1980-Present)
OUST— Office of Underground Storage Tanks (1980-Present, in OSWER)

OW — Office of Water (1981-Present)
OWPE --Office of Waste Programs Enforcement (1981)(1981-1994, in OSWER; 1994-Present, split
between OSRE and ORE in OECA)
RED-- RCRA Enforcement Division (1983-1994 in OWPE, 1994-Present in ORE in OECA)
Document Listing:
Section 1 -- Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
y fr’ Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy
04/18/00 OECA/ORE/RED (Crouther)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) < http /fwww epa.gov/oecalmainlstrategyldoc2ecoo html >
(PDF-287KB) < http /!www epa gov/oecalorelrcralcmplO4l800.pdf >
p Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties, Issuance
Compliance or Corrective Action Orders, and the Revocation, Termination or Suspension of Permits
(4OCFR Part 22 & 59)
07/23/99 OECA (Herman) [ Federal Register Notice]
Relates to: Penalties; Corrective Action, Permits; Administrative Orders/Administrative Actions
(PDF-314KB) < http /fwww epa govloecalcosolida pdf >
EPA’s Inspection and Compliance Assistance Priorities for Underground Storage Tank Systems Not
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12/09198 OECA (Herman//OS WER (Fields)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF - 25 K) < http I/www epa gov/swerustl / 1998/en fadd pdf >
EPA’s Strategy for Enforcement of Regulatory Requirements Applicable to Underground Storage Tani
(UST) Facilities
08/10/98 OECA (Herman)//OSWER (Fields)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil/Crimir
Actions
(PDF-1 5KB) < http //www.epa Qov/swerustl / 1 998/stralecjy pdf >
e. i 0 Guidance on the Use of Section 7003 of RCRA
10120/97 OECA (Herman) (See Archive for earlier version.)
Relates to: Administrative OrderslAdministrative Authorities; Corrective Action; CivlllCrimlnal
Actions
(HTML) < http:IIwww.epa.c ov1oecaIosre/97102O.html >
(PDF.208KB) < http:!/www.epa.gov/oeca/osre/97 I 020.pdf >
(PDF- KB) (Transmittal Memo Only) < http:l/www . epa.Qovloeca/ore/rcra/cmpII 02097a . pdf >
Choice of Forum Pilot Project
02/25/97 OECAIORE/RED (Neilsen//DOJ /ENRD/Galen (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case DevelopmentlReferral; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities
(PDF-1 77KB) < http //intranet epa Qovloecalorelrcra/cmp/022597 pdf >
Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)
03/15/96 OECAIORE (Van Heuvelen)/RED (Also See 04/18/00 Addendum for Update; See Archive fi
Earlier Documents)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) (Document Only) < http /Iwww epa.ciov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/031596.html >
(PDF-12OKB) (Document Only) < http //www e a povloeca/orelrcra/cmp/031596a pdf >
(PDF-1,174KB) (Transmittal Memo and Document) < http f/www epa.ciovloeca/ore/rcra/cmp/031 596 r ’
d Enforcement of the Used Oil Mixture Rule in Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, and Puerto Rico Pending Completi
? of a Review of the Validity of the Rule
01/18/96 OSWER/ORE/RED (Nielsen)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; ViolationNiolation
Classification
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(PDF-213KB) < http /lwww epa govloecalorelrcra/cmpIOll896pdf >
Model Notice Language for Compliance with Public Participation Requirements of Section 700:
of RCRA
08/16195 OECAIOSREIRSD (Connors)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Settlements; Miscellaneous
(PDF-541KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/081695.pdf >
Continuing Need for Enforcement
05/16/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrati
Authorities
(PDF-168KB) chttp.//www epa ciov/oecalorelrcrafcmplO5l695 pdf >
Guidance on the Application of the Federal Five-Year Statute of Limitiations to Administrative and
Judicial Civil Penalty Proceedings (June 7, 1994 Draft)
06/07/94 OECA/OE (Van Heuvelen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Penalty: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil Criminal Actions
(PDF-KB) < httt //intranet ena.pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/060 794 pdf >
Revised Enforcement Strategy for RCRA Cases Involving Pro-Shell Oil Mixtures and Derived-From
Claims (Continuing Jurisdiction MemoJ
05/ 16/94 OE (O’Keefe)//OSWERJOWPE/RED (Bromm) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Violation/Violation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF- 516KB) < htt I/in franet ena pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/051694 pdf >
Model RCRA 3008(h) Consent Order
12/15/93 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9902.5A
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-3,304 KB) ‘ chttp//www epa gov/oecalorelrcralcmpll 21593 pdf >
Individual Liability of Corporate Officers as Operators Under RCRA
12112190 CEC (Stein)//OSWER!OWPE (Diamond)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-248KB) < http : Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcm p/121 290.pdf >
RCRA Civil Penalty Policy
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10/26/90 OECM (Strock)//OSWER (Clay)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.1A
Relates to: Penalty: Settlement
(PDF-2,700KB) (Document Only) < http Ilwww epa qovloecalore/rcralcmpll 00090.pdf > and
< http.//intrariet epa ciovloeca/orelrcralcrnpf 1 02690b pdf >
(PDF-520KB) [ Transmittal Memo Only (Enforcement Sensitive))
chttp //iritranet epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/102690a pdf >
Coordination of Corrective Action Through Permits and Orders
08/10/89 OSWER/ORE/RED (Bromm)//OSWERJOSW/PSPD (Carra)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-454KB) < http //www epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/crnp/081 089 pdf >
Guidance on Administrative Records for RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
07106189 OWPE (Diamond)!/OECM (Unterberger)
\ OSWER Directive 9940.4
Relates to: Administrative OrderslAdministrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Ground Water
(PDF-1 579KB) < http://www.epa . qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/070689.pdf >
RCRA Technical Case Development Guidance
07113/88 OSWERIOWPE
OSWER Directive 9938.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions;
Miscellaneous
(PDF-20,622KB) < http:Ifwww.epa.govloecalore/rcra!cmpIO6008B.pdf >
Use of RCRA Section 3008(a) and 3013 Authorities in the Corrective Action Process and Off-Site
Disposal Requirements of Section 121 of SARA
08/31/87 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Land Disposal
Restrictions
(PDF-1 75KB) < http I/www.epa govloeca/ore/rcralcmp/083 187 pdf >
Enforcement of Applicable RCRA Regulations at Facilities with Pending Delisting Petitions
\ ( 07/20/87 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)//OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9900.0-03
Relates to: Financial Responsibility: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Permitting
(PDF-472KB) chttp.//www epa gov/oeca/ore!rcra/cmp/072087 pdf >
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RCRA Enforcement Compendium Index/Curre...licy DocumentslSubject-Category Listing http:f/intranel.epa.gov/oecalore/rcra/cmplactivcatx.html
Criteria for Elimination of Headquarters’ Concurrence on Selected RCRA Section 3008(h) Orde
06126187 OSWER (Porter)
O OSWER Directive No. 9940.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders!Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action
(PDF-1 84KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalores’rcraIcmpIO6268l.pdf >
10/01186 OECM (Adams)//OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9945.1 -
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; CivillCriminal Actions
(PDF-729KB) < http:!Iwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmp!1 001 86.pdf >
Effect on EPA Enforcement of Enforcement Actions Taken by States with Approved
RCRA Programs
05/09/86 OGC (Blake)
Relates to: Federal/State Reiations; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-860KB) < http:llwww.eDa pov/oecalore/rcraIcmDIO5O986 Ddf >
inspection Authority under Section 3007 of RCRA
04/1 7/86 OGC (Blakey)
-. OSWER DIrective 9938.0
Relates to: Administrative OrderslAdministrative Authorities; Inspections
(PDF-632KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.qovloecalorelrcralcmpl04l 786.pdf >
RCRA Section 3008(h) The Interim Status Corrective Action Authority
12/16/85 OSWER (Porter)//OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9901.1
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-1 .060KB) < http ilwww.epa QovIoecaIoreIrcraIcm il1 21685 Ddf >
RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance
08/01/85 OSWERIOWPE (Guerci)
OSWER Directive 9931.1
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-5, 183 ) < http //www epa . ciovloecalorelrcra/crnp/080085 pdt >
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RCRA Enforcement Compendium IndexlCurre...licy Documents/Subject-Category Listing
Policy on Enforcing Information Requests in Hazardous Waste Cases
09/10/84 OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9834.4
Relates to: Civil Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities
(PDF-1 ,156KB) 
Issuance of Administrative Orders under Section 3013 of RCRA
09/26/84 OECM (Price)IIOSWER (Thomas)
OSWER Directive 9940.1 I
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action -
(PDF) 
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of
Ground Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
01/22182 OSWERJOWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Ground Water; Corrective Action
Interim Status
PDF-399KB) chttp:llwww.epa.qovloecalorelrcralcmplOl 2282.pdf >
Section 2 - Case Development/Referral
Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy
04/18/00 OECAIORE/RED (Crouther)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) < httpllwww epa ciovloecalmain/strateciyldoc2ecoo html >
(PDF-287KB) < http llwww epa govloecalore/rcra/cmp/04 1800 pdf >
Revised List of RCRA Subtitle C Nationally Significant Issues
04/11/00 OECA/ORE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF-469KB) < http://intranet.epa. gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/04 11 OOa.pdf
Choice of Forum Pilot Project
02/25/97 OECNORE/RED (Neilsen//DOJ /ENRD/Ga!en (Enforcement Con fidential - FO!A Exempt)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities
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(PDF-1 77KB) < http Ilirnra net epa govloeca/orelrcralcmplO22597.pdf >
Revised List of RCRA Nationally Significant Issues
02/14/97 OECA/QRE/RED (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
R&ates to: Case Development/Referral; ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF-465KB) chttp:f/intranet.epa.qov/oeca/orelrcra/cmp/021497.pdf >
Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)
03/15/96 OECNORE (Van Heuvelen)/RED ( 04/18/00 Addendum for Update; See Archive fi
Earlier Documents)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
ck-
(HTML) (Document Only) < httpilwww.epa povloecalorelrcra/cmp/031 596 html >
(PDF-12OKB) (Document Only) < http //www epa pov/oecaIoreIrcra/cmp/031596a >
(PDF -1,174KB) (Transmittal Memo and Document) < http.Ifwww e a govfoeca/ore/rcra/cmp/031596.pu
OECA and Regional Roles in Civil Judicial and Administrative Site Remedlatlon Enforcement
Cases
05119195 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case DevelopmentlReferral; Corrective Action
(HTML) < http://www.epa.gov/oecalosre/95051 9. html >
OECA!Regional Procedures for Civil Judicial and Administrative Enforcement Case Redelegatl
11/08/94 OECA!ORE (VanHuevelen)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) chttp://www.epa.qov/oeca/orelaed/comp/acomp/a16.html >
Final Approach for Implementing the July 1994 Case Redelegations in the RCRA Regulatory
Enforcement Program
11/01/94 OECA/OREJRED (O’Keefe) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral
(PDF-1,316) chttp://intranet. epa.qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 101 94.pdf >
Redelegation of Authority and Guidance on Headquarters Involvement in Regulatory Enforcem
Cases
07111194 OE (Herman)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < http:flwww epa.govloecalorelaedlcomplacomplal 3.html >
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Parallel Proceedings Policy
06/21/94 OE (Herman)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) < http //www epa covloeca/ore/aed/comp/acomp/al 2.html >
(PDF-240KB) < httçyllwww epa govloeca/orelrcralcmplo62l 94.pdf >
Redelegation of Criminal Referral Authority
3/02/93 OE/OCE (Devaney)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; CivillCriminal Actions
(PDF-KB chttp://www epa ciovloecalorelrcrafcmplO30293 pdf >
Use of Stipulated Penalties in EPA Settlement Agreements
01/24/90 OECM (Strock)
OSWER Directive 9832.21
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < http I/www epa povioecalorelaed/comp/acompla3 html >
Procedures for Transmittal of CERCLA and RCRA Civil Judicial Enforcement Case Packages to
Headquarters
06/12/89 OECM (Unterberger)//OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive: 9891.1-la
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < http I/www epa pov/oeca/osre/890612.pdf >
Guidance on the Use of Stipulated Penalties in Hazardous Waste Consent Decrees
09121187 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; Case Development/Referral
(PDF-864KB) < http:l/www.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpl092l87.pdf >
10/01/86 OECM (Adams)//OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9945.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-729KB) chttp //www epa Qovloeca/ore/rcrafcmpll 00186 pdf >
Policy on Enforcing Information Requests in Hazardous Waste Cases
/
09/10/84 OECM (Price)
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RCRA Enforcement Compendium Index/Curre...licy Documents/Subject-Category Listing
OSWER Directive 9834.4
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities
(PDF-1,6 < http IIwww.epa qovloecalore/rcra/cmpIO9 1084 pdf >
Section 3 - Civil/Criminal Actions
Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy
04/18/00 OECA/ORE/RED (Crouther)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) < httpllwww epa . gov/oeca/main/stratepy/doc2ecoo.html >
(PDF-287KB) < http Ilwww epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/041800.pcff >
EPAs Strategy for Enforcement of Regulatory Requirements Applicable to Underground Storage Tanl
(UST) Facilities
08/10/98 OECA(Herman)//OSWER (Fields)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil/Crimir
Actions
(PDF-1 5KB) < http /IWWW epa.gov/swerustl / 1 998/strateay.pdf >
(WP 6.1-19KB) < http flwww epa pov/swerust 1/1 998lstrateay.wpd >
Communication with Third Parties Regarding Enforcement Actions
08121198 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: CivillCrlmlnal Actions; Miscellaneous
(PDF-990KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.gov/oeca!ore/rcra/cmp/0821 98.pdf >
Guidance on the Use of Section 7003 of RCRA
10/20/97 OECA (Herman) (See Archive for earlier version.)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < http //www epa gov/oeca/osre/97 1020 html >
(PDF-208KB) < http //www.epa ciov/oecalosre/97 1020 pdf >
(PDF- KB) (Transmittal Memo Only) chttp//www eoa povloeca/orelrcralcmp/1 02097a Ddf >
Coordinated Settlement of Parallel Proceedings: Interim Policy and Procedures
06/09/97 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal/State Relations
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(PDF-1 56KB) < http:/fwww.epa.qov/oecalore!rcralcmp!060997.pdf >
Choice of Forum Pilot Project
02 125/97 OECA/ORE!RED (Neilsenh/DOJ /ENRD/Galen (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exemp
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral; Administrative
OrderslAdministrative Authorities
(PDF.1 77KB) < htt : Ilintranet.epa.povloecaiorelrcralcmpl022597.Ddf >
Interim Guidance on Administrative and Civil Judicial Enforcement Following Recent
Amendments to the Equal Access to Justice Act
05128196 OECAIORE
Relates to: CivillCriminal Actions; Miscellaneous
(PDF -345KB) < http:I/intranet.epa.govloeca/orelrcralcmplo52896.pdf >
Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)
03/15/96 OECAIORE (Van Heuvelen)/RED (Also See 04/18/00 Addendum for Update; See Archive fi
— Earlier Documents)
Relates to: Violation/Violation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
‘ Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) (Document Only) < http:Ilwww epa ciovloecaiorelrcra/cmpIO3l 596 html >
(PDF-1 20KB) (Document Only) < httpi/www epa gov/oeca/orelrcralcmpl03l 596a >
(PDF-1.174KB) (Transmittal Memo and Document) < http Ilwww epa govloecaiorelrcra/cmQf031596 p
Enforcement of the Used Oil Mixture Rule in Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, and Pueilo Rico Pending
Completion of a Review of the Validity of the Rule
01118/96 OSWERIOREIRED (Nielsen)
Relates to: Civil!Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
ViolatlonNiolation Classification
(PDF-21 3KB) < http : IIwww.epax ovloeca!oreIrcraIcmpI01 I 896pdf >
Guidance on Use of Penalty Policies in Administrative Litigation
12/15/95 OECNORE (VanHeuvelen)
Relates to: Penalty: Settlement: Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < http Iiwww epa ciov/oeca/ore/aed/comp/acomp/a25.html >
OECA and Regional Roles in Civil Judicial and Administrative Site Remediation Enforcement Cases
05/19/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral; Corrective Action
(HTML) < http /Ivvww epa pov/oecalosre(950519 html >
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Continuing Need for Enforcement
05116195 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative
Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-1 68KB) < http : Ilwww . epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpl05l 695.pdf >
OECA/Regional Procedures for Civil Judicial and Administrative Enforcement Case Redelegation
11/08/94 OECAIORE (VanHuevelen)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) chttp //www epa ovIoecaIore/aedIcompIacompIa 16 html >
Redelegation of Authority and Guidance on Headquarters Involvement in Regulatory Enforcement Ca
07/11/94 OE (Herman)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < htt y//www epa govloecalore/aed/comp/acomp/a 13 html >
Parallel Proceedings Policy
06/21/94 OE (Herman)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) chttp://www.epa.qovloecalaed/comp/acomp/al 2.html >
(PDF -240KB) chttp:I/www.epa.ciov/oecalore/rcra/cmp/0621 94 . pdf >
Guidance on the Application of the Federal Five-Year Statute of Limitiations to Administrative and
Judicial Civil Penalty Proceedings (June 7, 1994 Draft)
06/07/94 OECNOE (Van Heuvelen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Penalty; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil Criminal Actions
(PDF-KBI < hElp 1/intranet epa pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/060794 pdf
Revised Enforcement Strategy for RCRA Cases Involving Pre-Shell Oil Mixtures and Derived-From
Claims (Continuing Jurisdiction Memo)
05/16/94 OE (OXeefe)//OSWER/OWPE/RED (Bromm) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Violation/Violation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF- 516KB) < http / /,ntranet epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/051694 pdf >
The Exercise of Investigative Discretion
0111 2/94 OECMIOCE (Devaney)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
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Redelegation of Criminal Referral Authority
3102193 OEIOCE (Devaney)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-KB ch ttp://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/030293.pdf >
Criminal Enforcement Addendum to the Policy Framework for Stale/EPA Enforcement Agreements
02101/93 OE (Fulton)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-620KB) < http llwww epa pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/0201 93.pdf >
Guidance on Enforcement Response for RCRA Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facilities Failing to Submit Timely Section 3010 Notifications or Part A Permit Applications
03/05/92 OSWER (C!ay)//OE (Tate) (Enforcement Confidential- FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Civil/Judicial Actions;Permilting
(PDF-1,045KB) < Pitt p / /,ntranet epa povloeca/ore/rcra/cmp/030592 pdf >
Federal Hazardous Waste Generator Notification Policy
04/91 (Date illegible) OSWER (CIa y)IOE (Ludwiszewski)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-707KB) chttp //www epa gov/oeca/ore/rcraicmp/040091 pdf >
Toxicity Characteristic Compliance/Enforcement Strategy
( 02/91 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive: 9337.0
q Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Civil/Criminal Actions; Permitting; Miscellaneous
(PDF-2, 328KB) < http / /intranet epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/020091a.pdf ’
Individual Liability of Corporate Officers as Operators Under RCRA
1211 2/90 OEC (Stein)//OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
“ Relates to: Administrative OrdersfAdministrative Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-248KB) < http llwww epa govIoecalorelrcra/cmp1121290 pdf >
RCRA Civil Penalty Policy
10/26/90 OECM (Strock)//OSWER (Clay)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.IA
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
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(PDF-2,700KB) (Document Only) < http Ilwww.epa govloecalore/rcralcm p /i 00090.pdf > and
< httrullintranet.epa govloeca/orelrcra/cmpf I 02690b.pdf >
(PDF-520KB) LTransmittal Memo Only (Enforcement Sensitive)]
< http //intranet eoa Qovloeca/orelrcra/cmD/I 02690a pdf >
Procedures for Transmittal of CERCLA and RCRA Civil Judicial Enforcement Case Packages to
Headquarters
06/12/89 OECM (Unterberger)//OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
J’ ‘OSWER Directive: 9891.1-la
(I
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(Sf’
(HTML) < httiy//www epa ciovloecalosrel8906l2.pdf >
RCRA Technical Case Development Guidance
07/13/88 OSWER/OWPE
1’
‘ OSWER Directive 9938.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities, Civil/Criminal Actions; Miscellaneous
(PDF-20,622KB) < htt y//www epa.povloecalore/rcralcmplO7l 388. pdf >
Guidance on the Use of Stipulated Penalties in Hazardous Waste Consent Decrees
09/21/87 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; Case Development/Referral
(PDF-864KB) < hug //www.epa govioecalore/rcra/cmg/092 187 pdf >
Guidance on RCRA Overfiling
05/1 9/86 OA (Barnes)
OSWER Directive 9939.0
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-972KB) < htt yIIwww.epa.gov/oecaIoreIrcra/cmgIO51 986.pdf >
Policy Against “No Action “Assurance
11116184 OECM (Price)
(PDF-139KB) chug Ilwww epa govloecaforelrcralcmplll 1684.pdf >
Policy on Enforcing Information Requests in Hazardous Waste Cases
09/10184 OECM (Price)
4
OSWER Directive 9834.4
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral; Administrative
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Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-1 ,1 56KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmDl09l 084.pdf >
Referral Procedures for Criminal Cases
05/09/83 OECM
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
Section 4 - Corrective Action
Link to Corrective Action Technical Policy and Guidance Site (Use browser’s back button afteljviewinc
return to this location.)
‘1
01/02101 OECA (Herman/Lowrance)IOSRE
Relates to: Corrective Action
(HTML) < http:ilwww.epa.govloecalosreldocslOlOlO2.html >
12/27/00 OS WE R/OSW (Cottsworth)
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-548KB)
< http /Iwww e a c vIepaoswer/hazwaste/caIresourceIguidance/remwasteIrefrncesIpol-mem3 pdf >
Handbook of Groundwater Policies for RCRA Corrective Action (Draft)
05/03/00 (Updated 04/20/00) OSWERJOSW
EPA 530-D-O0-001
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF) chttp:!Iwww epa gov/correctiveaction/resource/guidance/gw use/gwtiandbk/gwhandbook htm >
Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties, Issuance
Compliance or Càrrective Action Orders, and the Revocation, Termination or Suspension of Permits
(4OCFR Part 22 & 59)
07/23/99 OECA (Herman) (Federal Register Notice]
Relates to: Penalties; Corrective Action, Permits; Administrative Orders/Administrative Actions
(PDF-314KB) < http I/www epa gov/oecalcosolida pdf >
Use of Monitored Natural Attenuation at Superfund, RCRA Corrective Action, and Undergrounc
Storage Tank Sites
04/21199 OSWERIOSW (Cottsworth)I/OSWERJTIO (Kovalick)!/OSWERIOERR
(Luftig)l/OSWERIOUST (Ng)IIOSWERIFFRRO (Woolford)
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OSWER Directive 9200.4-17P
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Underground Storage Tanks (liSTs)
(PDF-274KB) < http : Ilwww . epa.qov!swerustl Idi rectiv!d920041 7 . pdf >
Management of Remediation Waste Under RCRA
10114198 OSWER!OECA
Relates to: Corrective Action; Miscellaneous
(PDF -45KB)
chttp:Ilwww.epa.govlepaoswerlhazwastelcalresourceslquidancelremwastelpspd mem.pdf) ’
*eSummary Chart
(PDF-20KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govlcorrectiveactionlresourcelguida nce/remwaste/rwchart. pdf >
Risk-Based Clean Closure
03/16/98 OSW
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(PDF-1 9KB) < http //www epa c ov/correctiveactionIresource/guidance/risk/cclosfnl.pdf >
Guidance on the Use of Section 7003 of RCRA
10/20/97 OECA (Herman) (See Archive for earlier version.)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < http./Iwww epa pov/oeca/osrel97 020 html >
(PDF-208KB) < http I/www epa povloecalosrel97 1020 pdf >
(PDF- KB) (Transmittal Memo Only) < http //www epa Qovloecalorelrcra/cmpIlO2O97a pdf >
implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Self-Policing Policy for Disclosures
Involving Potential Criminal Violations
10!01I97 OCEFT (Devaney)
Relates to: CivillCriminal Actions
(HTML) chttp : Ilwww.epa.govloceftlaudpol2.html >
RCRA Public Participation Manual
1993 OSWER/OSW/Permits
Relates to: Permitting; Corrective Action
(PDF) < http Ilwvt’w epa c ov/epaoswer/hazwaste/permitipubpart/manuaI htm >
Coordination between RCRA Corrective Action and Closure and CERCLA Site Activities
- ‘ 09124/96 OECA (Herman)I1OSWER (Laws)
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Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water; Permitting; Federal/State Relat onshlp; Tribal
Matters
(PDF-33KB) c
(PDF-l 820KB) < http : /!www . epa.govloecalorelrcralcmp!092496.pdf >
(HTML) < http : /Iwww.epa.gov/swerffrr/doc/924rnemo.htm >
OECA and Regional Roles in Civil Judicial and Administrative Site Remediation Enforcement Cases
05/19/95 OECA (Herman)
P Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case DevelopmentlReferral; Corrective Action
(HTML) < httpl/www.epa pov/oecalosrel95O5l 9 html >
RCRA Corrective Action Plan (Final)
05/31194 OSWERIOWPE!!OSWER!OSW
OSWER Directive 9902.3-2A
EPA Publication : EPA 520-R-94-004
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
(PDF.195KB) <
Model RCRA 3008(h) Consent Order
12!15!93 OSWER!OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9902.5A
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders!Administratlve Authorities
(PDF-3,304 KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.qovloecalorelrcralcmpll 21 593.pdf >
Use of the Corre tlve Action Management Unit (CAMU) Concept
08131192 OSWERIOSW (Lowrance)I/OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9502.1992(02)
Relates to: Corrective Action
(PDF.265KB) < http : Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcra/cmpIOB3l 92.pdf >
Considerations in Ground-Water Remediation at Superfund Sites and RCRA Facilities
05/27/92 OSWER (Clay)
s OSWER Directive 92831-06
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-859KB) < ht(p Ilwww epa . ov/oecalore/rcraIcmpIO52792 pdf >
RCRA Corrective Action Decision Documents: The Statement of Basis and Response to
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Comments
04129191 OSWER (Clay)
OSWER Directive 9902.6
Relates to: Corrective Action
(PDF-2,1 05KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.govloeca/orelrcralcmpl04299l . pdf >
Applicability of Land Disposal Restrictions to RCRA and CERCLA Ground Water Treatment
Reinjection - Superfund Manangement Review: Recommendation No. 26
12127/89 OSWER (Clay)
OSWER Directive 9234.1-06
(PDF-361KB) < http.Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcra/cmpI122789.pdf >
Coordination of Corrective Action Through Permits and Orders
08110/89 OSWERIOREIRED (Bromm)!/OSWER!OSWIPSPD (Carra)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF.454KB) < http : I/www.epa.ciovloecaforelrcralcmplO8l 089.pdf >
Guidance on Administrative Records for RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
07/06/89 OWPE (Diamond)/!OECM (Unterberger)
OSWER Directive 9940.4
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action
(PDF-1 579KB) < httt //www eDa.povloecalore/rcraIcmpIO7O6B9 Ddf >
RCRA Facility Investigation (RFI) Guidance (Interim Final)
05/89 OSWER/OSW!WMD
OSWER Directive 9502.00-6D
EPA 530/S W-89-031
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
Volume I (PDF-2,722KB)
< http : Ilwww . epa.qovlcorrectiveaction/resou rce/gu idanceIsitecharIrfiIrcrai f >
Volume II
( PDF.3,579KB)chttp:/Iwww.epa.qovlcorrectiveactionlresourcelguidance/sitecharlrfilrcraii.pdf >
Volume Ill (PDF-3,004KB)
< http:Ilwww epa.ciovlcorrectiveactionlresourcelguidancelsitecharlrfilrcraiii.pdf >
Volume IV (PDF-2,984KB)
< http:I/www.epa.govlcorrectiveactionlresourcelquidancelsitecharlrfilrcraiv.pdf >
Ground Water Monitoring at Clean Closing Surface Impoundment and Waste Pile Units
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03/31/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive: 9476.00-14
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-199KB) < http I/www epa cjovloecalorelrcra/cmp1033188 pdf >
Operation and Maintenance Inspection Guide (in RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring Systems)
03/88 OSWER/OWPEJRED
OSWER Directive 9950-3
Relates to: Inspections; Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-4,1 04KB) < http Ilwww epa.ciovloecalore/rcraIcmpIO30088a pdf >
Use of RCRA Section 3008(a) and 3013 Authorities in the Corrective Action Process and Off-Sit
Disposal Requirements of Section 121 of SARA
08131187 OSWERIOWPE (Lucero)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Land Disposa
Restrictions
(PDF-175KB) < http:ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcra!cmp1083187.pdf >
RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD)
t 09/86 OSWER
OSWER Directive 9950.1-A
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-1 7,838KB) chtttYllwww epa govloecalorelrcralcmplO90086.pdf >
Criteria for Elimination of Headquarters’ Concurrence on Selected RCRA Section 3008(h) Orders
06/26/87 OSWER (Porter)
40\ OSWER Directive No. 9940.3
Relates to: Administrative OrderslAdministrative Authorities; Corrective Action
(PDF-184KB) < http Ifwww epa.pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/062687 pdf ’
Final RCRA Comprehensive Ground Water Monitoring Evaluation (CME) Guidance Document (in RCI
Ground Water Monitoring Systems)
12/19/86 OSWER/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9950.2
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-3,204KB) < http./!www eoa pov/oeca/orelrcralcrnpll 20086 pdf >
RCRA Regulatory Status of Contaminated Ground Water
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11/13/86 OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9481.00-6
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Permitting
(PDF-90KB) < jipjJwww epa ciov/oeca/ore/icralcrnp/1 11386 pdf >
Guidelines for Gound-Water Classification under the EPA Ground-Water Protection Strategy (Final Dr
11/860W
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-437KB)<
RCRA Facility Assessment (RFA) Guidance
10186 OSWERIOSW!WMD
OSWER Directive 9502.00-5
V EPA 5301SW-86-053
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(PDF-12,538KB) < http://www.epa.qov/correctiveactionIresource!guidance!sitechar!rfac uid.pdf >
Inspection Authority under Section 3007 of RCRA
/ 04/17/86 0CC (B!akey)
OSWER Directive 9938.0
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action
(PDF-632KB) < htto I/www epa.ciov/oecalore/rcralcmplO4 1786 pdf >
RCRA Section 3008(h) The Interim Status Corrective Action Authority
12/16/85 OSWER (Porter)IIOECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9901.1
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-1 ,O6OKB) http://www.epa . govloecalorelrcralcmpll 21 685.pdf >
RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance
08/01/85 OSWER/OWPE (Guerci)
OSWER Directive 9931.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action;(3round Water
(PDF-5,183 ) < http //www epa govloecalorelrcralcmDlO80085 pdf >
Issuance of Administrative Orders under Section 3013 of RCRA
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09/26/84 OECM (Price)//OSWER (Thomas)
OSWER Directive 9940.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action
(PDF) chttp //www epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/092684a pdf >
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of Ground
Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
01/22/82 OSWERIOWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Ground Water; Corrective Action; Interim
Status
PDF-399KB) < htti f/www epa gov/oeca/orefrcraicmp/012282 pdf >
Section 5 - Federal Facilities
Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy
04/18/00 OECA/ORE/RED (Crouther)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) < http //www eoa pov/oeca/main/stratepy/doc2ecoo html >
(PDF-287KB) < http /Iwww epa gov/oeca/orelrcralcmplo4 1800 pdf >
Guidance on Conducting Inspections of Federal Facilities for Compliance with SectIon 6002 of
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
05112199 FFEO
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF) . chttp:llwww.epa.gov/oeca/c uidanceIpolicyfffacilitiesIrcra2j df >
The Yellow Book: Guide to Environmental Enforcement and Compliance at Federal Facilities
02/99 OECA (Herman)
EPA 31 5-B-98-01 I
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF-1 ,306KB) < httpllwww epa gov/oeca!fedfac/yellowbk/yellowbk pdf >
Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)
03/15/96 OECNORE (Van Heuvelen)/RED (Also See 04118/00 Addendum for Update; See Archive fi
Earlier Documents)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative OrdersfAdministrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
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(HTML) (Document Only) < http ilwww epa povloecaforelrcra/cmp1031596 html >
(PDF-I2OKB) (Document Only) chtto Ilwww epa ciovloeca/orelrcralcmpf03l596a.odf >
(PDF-1 ,174KB) (Transmittal Memo and Document) < http l/www epa pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/03 1 596.p
EPA Enforcement Policy for GOCO Facilities
01107194 OE (Herman)
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF-532KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecaloreircralcmplOl 0794.pdf >
Final Enforcement Guidance on Implementation of the Federal Facility Compliance Act
07106193 OE (Herman)!!FFEO (McCall)
‘ Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF.436KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmplO7O693.pdf >
Federal Hazardous Waste Generator Notification Policy
04191 (Date illegible) OSWER (Clay)/OE (Ludwiszewski)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Civil!Criminal Actions
(PDF-707KB) < http : I!www.epa.govIoeca oreIrcra/cmp/040O91 . pdf >
Federal Facilities Hazardous Waste Compliance Manual
01109/90 OSWERIOWPEIFFHWCO
OSWER DIrective 9992.4
Relates to: Federal Facilities
09/08/88 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities
(PDF-252KB) < http://www.epa . gov/oeca/orefrcralcmp/090888.pdf >
Section 6 - Federal/State Relations
Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy
04/18/00 OECAIORE/RED (Crouther)
Relates to: ‘JiolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) < httc I/www epa aovloecalmainlstrateciyldoc2ecoo html >
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(PDF-287KB) < http /Iwww.epa.gov/oecalore/rcrafcmpl04 1800 . pdf >
Coordinated Settlement of Parallel Proceedings: Interim Policy and Procedures
06/09/97 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-156KB) < hj(p Iiwww epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/060997 pdf >
Coordination between RCRA Corrective Action and Closure and CERCLA Site Activities
09/24/96 OECA (Herman)//OSWER (Laws)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water; Permitting; Federal/State Relationship; Tribal Matters
(PDF-33KB) chttp IiWWW epa pov/correctiveaction/resource/guidance/cien ca/coordmem.pdf
(PDF-1820KB) < http //www epa Qovloeca/orefrcralcmpl092496 ixil >
(HTML) < http I/www epa ciov/swerffrr/doc/924merno htm >
Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)
03/15/96 CECA/ORE (Van Heuvelen)/RED (Also See 04/18/00 Addendum for Update; See Archive Ii
Earlier Documents)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) (Document Only) < htto Ilwww epa.ctov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmo/031 596 html >
(PDF-12OKB) (Document Only) < http I/www epa govIoeca/ore/rcraIcmpI031596EL f >
(PDF.1,174KB) (Transmittal Memo and Document) < htto//www epa cjov/oeca/orelrcra/cmpIO3l 596 pi
Parallel Proceedings Policy
06/21/94 OE (Herman)
‘ Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) < http //www epa gov/oeca/aed/comp/acornp/a12 html >
Oversight of State and Local Penalty Assessments: Revisions to the Policy Framework for
State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
07/20/93 (1993 RevIsed Version) OE (Herman) (Earlier 8/25/86 versIon, “Revised Policy Framew
‘ for State!EPA Enforcement Agreements”, in Archive
Relates to: FederallState Relations; Penalty; PermittIng
(PDF-916KB) < httpl/www.epa.govloeca!orelrctalcmpl072O93.pdf >
Criminal Enforcement Addendum to the Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement
Agreements
02101/93 OE (Fulton) -
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Relates to: FederallState Relations; Civil Criminal Actions
(PDF-620KB) < http.//www epa govloecalore/rcra/cmp1020193 pdf >
Final Addendum on Multi-Media Enforcement to the Policy Framework on State/Federal
Enforcement Agreements
05/13/92 OE (Tate)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations
(PDF-1 005KB) chttp:llwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmp!051 392.pdf >
Enforcement of Authorized State Laws Pursuant to 40 CFR Section 271.19 - Formal Comments
State Requirements Applicable to Facility Permits
01/24/89 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
OSWER DIrective 9936.3
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Permitting
(PDF-301 KB) chttp:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcra/cmpIOl 2489.pdf >
RCRA Permit Requirements for State Superfund Actions
03/09/88 OSW (also see 11/16/87 document with same title)
OSWER Directive 9522.00-2a
Relates to: Permitting; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-97KB) < http //www epa govloecalorelrcra/cmp 1030988.pdf >
RCRA State Oversight Inspection Guide
12/87 OSWER/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9946.1
Relates to: Inspections; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-4,764KB) < http l/www epa povloeca/orelrcra/cmpll 20087 pdf >
RCRA Permit Requirements for State Superfund Actions
11/16/87 OSWER (clarified by 03/09/88 document with same title)
OSWER Directive 9522.00-2
Relates to: Permitting; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-115KB) < h(tp /Iwww epa Qovloeca/ole/rcra/crnp/1 11687 pdf >
Denial of RCRA Operating Permits
12/10186 OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9523.00-11
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Relates to: Permitting; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-78KB) chttp Ilwww epa govloecalorelrcralcrnpll 21 086.pdf >
Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
08/25186 OA (Barnes) (Originally issued 6/84)
‘ Relates to: Federal/State Relations
(PDF-2,631 KB) < http : Ilwww . epa . qov!oecalorelrcra/cmp1082586.pdf >
Guidance on RCRA Overfillng
05/19186 OA (Barnes)
OSWER Directive 9939.0
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; ClvillCriminal Actions
(PDF.972KB) chttp : Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcra!cmplO5l 986.pdf >
Effect on EPA Enforcement of Enforcement Actions Taken by States with Approved
RCRA Programs
05/09/86 OGC (Blake)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-860KB) < http : Ilwww.epa.govIoecaIoreircraIcm I050986.pdf >
Division of Penalties with State and Local Governments
10/30/85 OECM (Price)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; Federal/State Relationship
(PDF-1 66KB) < http.//www epa qovloecalorelrcralcrnp/l 03085 pdf >
Implementing the State/Federal Partnership in Enforcement: State/Federal Enforcement
‘Agreements”
06/26/84 OA (AIm)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations
(PDF -2760KB) < http:ilwww.epa.qovloecaforelrcralcmp/062684. pdf >
Applicability of EPAs Hazardous Waste Marking Requirements to State Regulated Wastes
05/18/84 OSWER/OSW/PSPD
‘‘ Relates to: Inspections; Federal/State Relations; Miscellaneous
EPA Enforcement of RCRA-Authorized State Hazardous Waste Laws and Regulations
03/15/82 OECM (Sullivan)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations
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(PDF.1 ,354KB) chttp:Jlwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmp!031 582.pdf >
Section 7 - Financial Responsibility
Enforcement of Applicable RCRA Regulations at Facilities with Pending Delisting Petitions
07/20/87 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)//OSWERIOSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9900.0-03
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Financial ResponsIbIlity; Permitt
(PDF -472KB) < http : Ilwww.epa . govloecalore/rcralcmpIO72O87.pdf >
Enforcement of Financial Responsibility Requirements for RCRA Treatment, Storage, and
Disposal Facilities
That Are Closing
04/20187 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9901.2
Relates to: Financial Responsibility
(PDF-266KB) < http : llwww.epa . govloecalorelrcralcmplO42O87.pdf >
Enforcement of Liability Requirements for Operating RCRA Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facilities
10/29/86 OSWER (Porter)IIOECM (Adams)
OSWER Directive 9901.0
Relates to: Financial Responsibility
(PDF-225KB) chttp /Iwww.epa.govIoecaIoreIrcraIcmp!1 02986.pdf >
Section 8 - Ground Water
Link to Corrective Action Technical Policy and Guidance Site (Use browser’s back button after viewin
return to this location.)
12/27/00 OSWER/OSW (Cottsworth)
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-548KB)
< http://www.epa.gov(epaoswer/hazwaste/ca/resource/guidance/remwasteIrefrnces!pol-mem3.
Handbook of Groundwater Policies for RCRA Corrective Action (Draft)
05/03/00 (Updated 04/20100) OECA/OSW
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EPA 530-0-00-001
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF)
< http://www.epa.gov/correctiveaction/resource/c uidance/gw use/ciwhandbk/gwhandbook.htm :
Use of Monitored Natural Attenuation at Superfund, RCRA Corrective Action, and Underground Stora’
Tank Sites
04/21/99 OSWERIOSW (Cottsworth)IIOSWER/TlO (Kovalick)/IOSWER/OERR (L.uftig)//OSWER/OUE
(Ng)//OSWERJFFRRO (Woolford)
OSWER Directive 9200.4-17P
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
(PDF-274KB) < littp //www epa.govfswerust 1 / directiv/d92004 17 pdf >
Risk-Based Clean Closure
03/16/98 OSW
( Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(PDF-1 9KB) < htt Iiwww epa clov/correcllveactlon/resource/Quldance/rlsk/cclosfnl . pdf >
Coordination between RCRA Corrective Action and Closure and CERCLA Site Activities
09/24/96 OECA (Herman)/IOSWER (Laws)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water; Permitting; Federal/State Relationship; Tribal Matters
(PDF-33KB) < http.//www epa.gov/correctlveactlon/resourcelQuldance/gen ca/coordmem.pdf
(PDF-1820KB) < http Ilwww epa gov/oecafore/rcra/cmp/092496 pdf >
(HTML) chtrp I/www epa gov/swerffrr/doc!924rnemo htrn >
Waste Management Area (WMA) and Supplemental Well (SPW) Guidance
06/93 OSWER/OSW/PPSD (Barnes)I/OSWER/OWPE/RED (Bromm)
Relates to: Permitting; Ground Water
(PDF- 2893KB) < http Ilwww epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/060093 pdf >
Considerations in Ground-Water Remediation at Superfund Sites and RCRA Facilities
05/27/92 OSWER (Clay)
OSWER Directive 92831 -06
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
( PDF -859KB)
Interim Status Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
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04/09/91 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water
(PDF-543KB) . chttp //www epa . govfoeca/oi e/rcra/cmp/040991 . pdf >
Applicability of Land Disposal Restrictions to RCRA and CERCLA Ground Water Treatment Reinjectic
Superlund Manangement Review: Recommendation No. 26
12/27/89 OSWER (Clay)
OSWER Directive 9234.1-06
(PDF-361 KB) < http //www epa gov/oeca,ore/rcra/cmp/1 22789 pdf >
Guidance on Administrative Records for RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
07/06/89 OWPE (DiamondY/OECM (Unterberger)
OSWER Directive 9940.4
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Ground Water
(PDF-1 579KB) chtIp Ilwww epa qov/oecafore/rcra/cmp/070689 pdf >
RCRA Facility Investigation (RFI) Guidance (Interim Final)
05/89 OSWER/OSWIWMD
OSWER Directive 9502.00-6D
EPA 530/SW-89-031
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
Volume I (PDF-2,722KB) < httpifwww epa gov/correctiveaction/resource/guidance/sitechar/rfifrcrar pdl
Volume II ( PDF -3,579KB)chttpi/www epa c ov/correctiveaction/resource/puidance/sitechar/rfi/rcraii.pd
Volume Ill (PDF-3,004KB) < http I/www epa govfcorrectiveaction/resource/guidance/sitechar/rfi/rcrai,i. i
Volume IV (PDF-2984KB)
< http //www.epa gov/correctiveaction/resou rce/guidance/sitecharlrIi/rcraiv. pdf >
Ground Water Monitoring at Clean Closing Surface Impoundment and Waste Pile Units
03/31/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive: 9476.00-14
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-1 99KB) < http : Ilwww.epaqovloecalorelrcralcmpl033l 88.pdf >
Operation and Maintenance Inspection Guide (in RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring Systems)
03/88 OSWERJOWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9950-3
Relates to: Inspections: Ground Water; Corrective Action
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Enforcement of AppUcable RCRA Regulations at Facilities with Pending Delisting Petitions
07/20/87 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)//OSWERJOSW (Williams)
Relates to: Financial Responsibility; Ground Water; Permitting
(PDF-472KB) < http i/WWW e a clovloecalorelrcralcrnlDlO72O87 Ddf >
RCRA Facility Assessment (RFA) Guidance
10/86 OSWERJOSWIWMD
OSWER Directive 9592.00-5
EPA 530/S W-86-053
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(PDF-1 2,538KB) < htt //www.e a pov/correctlveact lon/resource/puldance/sltechar/rfaQuid.Qdf >
RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical Enforcement GuIdance Document (TEGD)
09186 OSWER
OSWER Directive 9950.1-A
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-17838KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpl090086.pdf >
Final RCRA Comprehensive Ground Water Monitoring Evaluation (CME) Guidance Document (
RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Systems)
12119/86 OSWERIOWPE
OSWER Directive 9950.2
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-3,204KB) chttp : I/www . epa . gov/oeca/oreircra/cmp/1 20086.pdf >
RCRA Regulatory Status of Contaminated Ground Water
11113/86 OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9481 .00-6
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Permitting
(PDF-9OKB) < http:ilwww.epa.Qovloecalorelrcralcmpll 11 386.pdf >
Guidelines for Gound-Water Classification under the EPA Ground-Water Protection Strategy
(Final Draft)
11/86 OW
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
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(PDF.437KB) <
RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
10/16/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)
D .
OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water; Permitting
(PDF-769KB) chttp Ilwww epa gov/oecalorelrcralcmpll 01 685.pdf >
RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance
08/01/85 OSWERIOWPE (Guerci)
6
OSWER Directive 9931.1
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF.5,1 83 ) < http:Ilwww.eria . govloecalore!rcralcmp/080065 . pdf >
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of Ground
Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
l 01I22I82 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Ground Water; Interim Status
PDF-399KB) < j / /www eoa pov/oecalorelrcralcmpl0l 2282 pdf >
Section 9 - Inspections
Guidance for Implementation of the General Duty Clause Clean Air Act Section 112 (R) (1)
03/00 OSWER/OCEPPO//OECA/ORE/RED
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF) < http.Ilwww epa gov/ceppo pubs/gdcregionalguidance pdf >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Audits of Facilities Regulated under Subtitle D of RCRA
03/00 OECNOC
EPA Document No. EPA-300-B-00-001
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-61 0KB) < http f/www.epa ciov/oeca/main/strategy/rcradfin . pdf >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Storage Tanks under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
03/00 OECNOC
EPA Document No. EPA-300-B-00-006
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Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-844KB) < http //www.epa pov/oeca/rnain/stratepy/tanksfin pdf >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Used Oil and Universal Waste Generato
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
03/00 OECNOC
EPA Document No. EPA -300-B-00-002
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-1 ,421 KB) < htto flwww epa gov/oeca/main/strategy/uwuofina pdf >
Identification and Prioritization of the RCRA Subpart CC Universe
03/08/99 OECA/ORE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA and Discovery Exempt)
Relates to: Inspections; ViolationNiolation Classification; Miscellaneous
(Hard-copy of document available)
RCRA Compliance Issues at Petroleum Refineries
02/08/99 OE NORE (Schaeffer ) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to Violation/Violation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-280KB) chttp://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/020899.pdf
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilitk
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
12/98 OECA/OC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-006
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-986KB) < I ittp Ilwww epa gov/oecalccsmd/tsdf pdt >
Refiner,, Sector Strategy RCRA Compliance Guidance
09/30/98 OECA/ORE/RED (Crouther) (Enforcement Sensitive)
Relates to: Violation/Violation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-1,826KB) < h /tn //intranet ena gov/oecalore/rcra/crnø/093098 pdf >
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual (with Federal FacilitIes Addendum)
11/98 (Partial Revised Version) OECA!OREIRED (See Earlier 11195 partially revised version and
j 3/88 origInal version in Archive)
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-412KB) Body of Document < http:Ilwww.epa.qov/oecalore/rcralcmp/1 10098a.pdf >
(PDF-1 ,077KB) Appendices I-Ill chttp . //www.epa.gov/oeca!orefrcra/cmp/1 I 0098b >
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(PDF-71 5KB) Appendices IV-Vl < http : Ilwww . epa.govloecalorelrcralcm pill 0098c >
(PDF-1 53KB) Federal Facilities Addendum < http : /iwww.epa.govioecajoreircra/cmpil 1 0098d >
Protocols for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Hazardous Waste Generators under th
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
10/98 OECNOC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-005
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(HTML) < http //www eoa pov/oeca/ccsrnd/oen ptl I html >
/ (PDF-433KB) chttp Ilwww epa gov/oeca/ccsmdIc enpt1 pdf >
(MS Word-481KB) < http //www epa povloecalccsmd/cien ptl dcc >
**Appendices
(HTML) < http //www epa gov/oeca/ccsmci/cien pt2 html >
(PDF-286KB) < http Ilwww epa govioeca/ccsrndlctenpt2 pdf >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Recovery Act
12/98 OECA/OC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-009
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-903KB) < http Ilwww eoa ciov/oeca/ccsmd/cercla pdf> >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits under the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act
12/98 OECA
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-007
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-358KB) < http ilwww epa.govloeca/ccsmd/epcra pdf >
Process-Based Self-Assessment Tool for the Organic Chemical Industry
12197 OECAIOC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-97-002
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF- KB) < http //www epa gov/oeca/ccsrnd/orQantc pdf >
Waste Analysis at Facilities that Generate, Treat, Store and Dispose of Hazardous Waste: A
Guidance Manual (Waste Analysis Plan Guidance Manual)
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3/94 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9938.4-03
Relates to: Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-1 ,425KB) < http:llwww . epa.govioecalorelrcralcmplO40094.pdf >
Interim Guidance for Performing RCRA Inspections at On-Site Superfund Incinerators (OSWER Direc
\V’ #9938-2a) (12/1 6/93) - Cover Memorandum for “Performing RCRA Inspections at On-Site Superfund
Incinerators. An Interim Guidance (10/93)
Performing RCRA InspectIons at On-Site Superfund Incinerators
10/93 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)IRED
OSWER Directive 9938.06-2a
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF- 755KB) < http : l!www.epa . qovloeca/orelrcralcmpll 00093d.pdf >
Multimedia Investigation Manual
00192 (l992Revlsion) OE/NEIC -
EPA 330I9-89-003-R
Relates to: InspectIons; Miscellaneous
(PDF-650KB) (234 pp) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/med/mmmall.pdf >
Conducting RCRA Inspections at Mixed Waste Facilities
iD’ 07/91 OSWERIOWPE
OSWER Directive 9938.9
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-6,302KB) < htlp://www.epa qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmplO7009l.pdf >
The Role of RCRA Inspectors in Promoting Waste Minimization
09/12/91 OECA/OWPE (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt.)
OSWER Directive 9938.10
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF -1,042) chjj Ilintianet epa gov/oeca/ore/rci a/cmp/09 1291 jdf
Hazardous Waste Incinerator Inspection Manual
04112/89 OSWER (Cannon)
OSWER Directive 9938.6
Relates to: Inspections
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Hazardous Waste Tank Systems inspection Manual
09/88 OSWERIOWPE
OSWER Directive 9938.4
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-6,549KB) < http://www.epa . qovloecalorelrc ra/cmp1090088.pdf >
Operation and Maintenance inspection Guide (in RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring Systems)
03/88 OSWERIOWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9950-3
Relates to: Inspections; Ground Water; Corrective Action
(PDF-4,1 04KB) < Iittp:Ilwww.epa.govloecaloreircralcmp!030088a.pdf >
RCRA Laboratory Audit Inspection (LAI) Guidance (in RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring System
09/88 OSWER (Porter)IOWPE
OSWER Directive 9950.4
Relates to: Inspections
(PDF-3 1 565K8) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmp!090088a.pdf >
RCRA State Oversight Inspection Guide
12/87 OSWER!OWPE
OSWER Directive 9946.1
Relates to: Inspections; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-4,764KB) < http : Ilwww.epa . qovloecalorelrcralcm p/I 20087.pdf >
Inspection Authority under Section 3007 of RCRA
04/17/86 OGC (Blakey)
qç’ OSWER Directive 9938.0
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Inspections
(PDF-632KB) http //www epa gov/oecalorelrcra/cmp/041786 pdf >
Applicability of EPA’s Hazardous Waste Marking Requirements to State Regulated Wastes
05118/84 OSWER!OSWIPSPD
Relates to: Inspections; Federal!State Relations; Miscellaneous
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Section 10 - Interim Status
Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy for Toxicity Characteristic Land Disposal Facilitie
09/24/91 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)IIOE (Stein) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Viola tonNiolation Classification; Interim Status; Permits; Lend Disposal Restrictio,
(PDF- KB) < http://intranef.epa.çov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/09249 1.pdf )
Interim Status under the Boiler and Industrial Furnace Rule
08119191 OSWER (Clay)
Relates to: Interim Status
(PDF-401 KB) chttp:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmplo8l 991 . pdf >
Interim Status Groundwater Monitoring Requirements
04I09I91 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water
(PDF.543KB) < http:I/www.epa.ciovloecalorelrcralcmplO4O99l . pdf >
Applicability of Land Disposal Restrictions to RCRA and CERCLA Ground Water Treatment Reinjectic
Superfund Management Review: Recommendation No. 26
12/27/89 OSWER (Clay)
OSWER Directive 9234.1-06
(PDF-361KB) < httrJ f/www epa govloecalorelrcra/crnp1122789 pdf >
Accepting Nonhazardous Waste after Losing Interim Status
12/20/85 OWPEIOSWER (Lucero)
/ Directive 99300-2A
*c’& V
e \X Relates to: Interim Status
(PDF-289KB) < http //www epa govloecaiore/rcra/cmp1122085.pdf >
RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
10116185 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)
OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water; Permitting
(PDF.769KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloeca/orelrcralcmpll 01 685.pdf >
/ RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance
08/01/85 OSWER/OWPE (Guerci)
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OSWER Directive 9931.1
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Interim Status
(PDF-5, 183 ) < http l/www epa . pov/oecalorelrcraicmp!080085.pdf >
Applicability of Interim Status Standards, 40 CFR Part 265, to Small Quantity Generators Who
Have Notified and Filed a Part A Permit Application
10104/82 OEC
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(PDF-1 55KB) < http : Ilwww.epa . govloecalorelrcralcmpll 00482.pdf >
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of Ground
Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
01/22/82 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Ground Water; Corrective Action; Interim
Status
PDF-399KB) < http Ilwww epa govloeca/ore/rcra/cmp/O1 2282 pdf >
Interim Status under Section 3005(e) of RCRA
03114181 OSW (Flehn)I!OGCIW&SW (Eckert)/IOLECIWE&P (Compton)II OLECIHWE (MacMillIan)
OSWER Directive 9935.0
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(PDF-314KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmplO3l48l . pdf >
Section 11 - Land Disposal Restrictions
Land Disposal Restrictions: Summary of Requirements
08/01 (08101 Revised Edition) OSWER/OSW//OECAIORE!RED (See original 02/91 version In
Archive)
EPA 530-R-01 -007
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(PDF- 896KB) < http/lwww.epa.qov/epaoswerlhazwaste!Idrlldr-sum.pdf >
RCRA Policy Statement: Clarification of the Land Disposal Restrictions’ Dilution Prohibition an
Combustion of Inorganic Metal-Bearing Hazardous Wastes
05123/94 OSWER (Laws)
‘ OSWER Directive 9551.00-01
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
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Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy for Toxicity Characteristic Land Disposal Facilities
09/24/91 OSWERJOWPE Diamond)//OE (Stein) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: ViolatonNiolation Classification; Interim Status; Permits; Land Disposal Restrictions
(PDF- KB) < http Ilintraner epa ciov/oeca/o,e/rcra/cmn/092491 jjdf >
Land Disposal Restrictions: Third Third Final Rule Enforcement Strategy
03/91 OWPE(Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive 9938.5A
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(PDF-2,573KB) < http:f/inrranet.epa.qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/030091.pdf >
Use of RCRA Section 3008(a) and 3013 Authorities in the Corrective Action Process and Off-Site
Disposal Requirements of Section 121 of SARA
08/31/87 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)
\
\ Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Land Disposal
Restrictions
(PDF-175KB) < http.//www epa ciov/oecalore/rcraIcrnpIO83lB7 pdl >
Section 12 - Miscellaneous
Enhancing the Effectiveness of lnformailon Requests in Regulatory Enforcement Matters
07/03/01 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt - Not For Public
Release)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-671KB) < http://intrane(.epa.qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/O70301.pdf
Hazardous Waste Management Practices at Mineral Processing Facilities under Scrutiny by U.S. EP
11/00 OECNORE (Schaeffer)/RED [ OECA Enforcement Alertj
EPA-300-N-00-01 5
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(PDF-47KB) < http /, www epa.povloecalorelenfalertlmineral2 odf >
Implementation Guidance for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (OSWRO) NESHAP
09100 OECAJOC
EPA-305-00-006
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Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF. KB) (52pp) < http:Ilwww.epa.qovlttnluatw/offwasteloecatool . pdf >
Confidentiality of Information Received Under Agency’s Self-Disclosure Policy
05/30100 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http /Iwww epa gov/oeca/sahmemo html >
Small Business Compliance Policy
05/11100 OPPA
\ti
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF) < http:/lwww.epa.c ovIoeca/sbcp2O00.pdf >
Reiterating importance of Certifying Credentials of Witnesses
03/03/00 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- 301KB) < http:Ilwww.epa . govloecalorelrcralcmp!030300.pdf >
Guidance for Implementation of the General Duty Clause Clean Air Act Section 112 (R) (1)
03/00 OSWER/OCEPPO//OECAIORE/RED
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF) < httpi/www epa pov/ceppo/pubs/pdcre ionalpuidance pdf >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Audits of FacIlities Regulated under Subtitle D of RCRi
03/00 OECA!OC
“ EPA Document No. EPA-300-B-00-001
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-61 0KB) < http IIwww.epa.govloecalmainlstrategy!rcradfi n.pdf >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Storage Tanks under the Resoui
Conservation and Recovery Act
03/00 OECAJOC
EPA Document No. EPA-300-B-00-006
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-844KB) < httpIlwww.epagovloecalmainlstratepy/tanksfin.pdf >
\ ProtocoI for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Used Oil and Universal Waste
c \Generators under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
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03/00 OECA!OC
EPA Document No. EPA-300-B-00-002
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-1 ,421 KB) < http:!Iwww . epa.govloeca!ma in/strateqyluwuofina.pdf >
Foundry lndustry s Hazardous Waste Management of Major Concern to U.S. EPA
02/00 OECNORE (Schaeffer) [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA 300-N-00-0O1
\(( Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http Iiwww epa ciov/oeca/ore/enfalert/vol3numl html >
(PDF) < http Ilwww epa gov oeca/ore/enfalert/vol3numl pdf >
U.S. EPA Small Business Resources
09/99 OECA IOECA SBREFA Information Sheet]
EPA 300-F-99-004
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(PDF) < http Iiwww epa.pov/oeca/ccsmd/sbrefa.pdf >
Revised Final Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at the Tin
of an Enforcement Activity (with SBREFA Information Sheet. “U.S. EPA Small Business Resources”
(9/99) attached)
08/31/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer)//OECNOSRE (Breen)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- KB) < http //www epa govloecalorelrcraicrnp/083199.pdf >
Facilities Urged to Review Systems for Risk of Check or Butterfly Valves Safety Hazards
08/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer) [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http //www epa pov/oeca/ore/enfalert/risk. html >
(PDF) < http /Iwww epa.govloecalorelenfalert/risk pdf >
Y2K: Is Your Facility Ready? Regulated Entities Have an Obligation to Prevent. Hazardous Releases
08/99 OECN/ORE (Schaeffer) [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http Uwww epa ciovloeca!orelenfalertlrcray2k.html >
(PDF) < http //www epa povloecalore/enfalertlrcray2k pdf >
Petroleum Refineries: Compliance with RCRA Requirements Critical to Protecting Public Health.
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Environment
04/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer) [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA 301-N-99-003
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < httD //www epa Qovloecalorefenfalertlpetroi html >
(PDF-41KB) < http //www epa qov/oecalore/enfalertlpetrol i df >
Identification and Priorilization of the RCRA Subpart CC Universe
03108199 OECA/ORE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FO!A and Discovery Exempt)
Relates to: Inspections; Violation/Violation Classification; Miscellaneous
(Hard-copy of document available)
Revised Interim Guidance for EPA Rulewriters: Regulatory Flexibility Act a Amended by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
03/29199 OP-RMD
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-237KB) < http:l/www.epa.qov/sbrefa/documents/iciuid99.pdf >
RCRA Compliance Issues at Petroleum Refineries
s 02/08/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to Violation/Violation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-280K8) 
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Treatment Storage and Disposal
Facilities under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
12198 OECAJOC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-006
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF.986KB) < http://www.epa.govloeca/ccsmd/tsdf.pdf >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Recovery Act
12198 OECAIOC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-009
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF.903KB) < http://www.epa . gov/oeca/ccsmd/cercla pdf> >
Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits under the Emergency Planning anc
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Community
Right-to-Know Act
12198 OECA
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-007
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF-358KB) < http:llwww.epa.govloecalccsmdlepcra.pdf >
International Trade in Hazardous Waste: An Overview
11198 OECAIOC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-K-98-001
“I’
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-2OKB < http : Ilwww.epa.qovloecalorelrcralcmpll I 0098.pdf >
Management of Remediation Waste Under RCRA
10/14/98 OSWER/OECA
Relates to: Corrective Action; Miscellaneous
(PDF-45KB) < http !fwww epa Qovlepaoswerlhazwastelcalresourceslciuldancelremwaste/pspd mem.
** Summary Chart
(PDF-2OKB) < http Ilwww epa gov/correctiveaction/resource/pu dance/remwaste/rwchart Ddf >
Protocols for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Hazardous Waste Generators
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
10198 OECA!OC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-98-005
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(HTML) < http:llwww.epa.qovloecalccsmdlgen ptl I . html >
(PDF-433KB) < http : //www.epa.pov/oeca/ccsmdlgenptl . pdf >
(MS Word-481 KB) < http:llwww.epa.c ovloecaIccsmdlgen ptl . doc >
**Appendices
(HTML) < http:llwww.epa.govloecalccsmdlgen pt2 html >
(PDF-286KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ccsmd!genpt2.pdf >
Refineiy Sector Strategy RCRA Compliance Guidance
09/3 0/9 8 OECA/ORE/RED (Crouther) (Enforcement Sensitive)
Relates to: ViolationNiolalion Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
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(PDF-1,826KB) < http //:ntranel epa gov/oeca/ore/rcrafcmpfOg3Og8 Ddf >
Communication with Third Parties Regarding Enforcement Actions
08/21/98 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Miscellaneous
(PDF-990KB) < hit .//www e a clovloecalorelrcra/cmD/082 198 idf >
Univeral Waste Rule - Enforcement Issues & Addition of State-Only Universal Wastes
07/20/98 OECAIORE (Schaeffer)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(POE- KB) < http//www ej)a c ov1oecaIoreircra/cmp/O72O98 IDdf >
Process-Based Self-Assessment Tool for the Organic Chemical Industry
12/97 OECAIOC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-97-002
r Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF- KB) < http:llwww.epa.gov/oeca/ccsmd/orqanic.pdf )
Enforcement Sensitive PolIcy for RCRIS Information
08/22/97 OECA/OC!EPTDD (Stiehl)//OECA1OREIRED (Nielsen)
‘ Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-9OKB) chttp : //www.epa.qov/oecalore/rcra/cmp/082297 . pdf >
EPA Interim Guidance for Implementing the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
and Related Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
02105/97 SBREFA Task Force
Releates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-KB) chttp://www.epa.gov/oecalore!rcra/cmp1020597.pdf >
Public Release of EPA Enforcement Information
(b8!1 5/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-861 KB) chttp:Ilwww.epa.govloecaiore!rcralcmplO8l 596.pdf >
06196 OECA!OC
EPA Document No. EPA-305-B-96-001
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Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-291 KB) < http:I/www.epa.gov/oeca/metd!woodrcraguide.pdf
Interim Guidance on Administrative and Civil Judicial Enforcement Following Recent Amendments to
Equal Access to Justice Act
05/28/96 OECA/ORE
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Miscellaneous
(PDF-345KB) < http I/i ntranet.epa govloecalorelrcralcmplO528g6 pdf >
Universal Waste Rule ImplementatIon
04110196 OECA (Herman)IiOSWER (Laws)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-1 06KB) chttD:/!www.epa.pov/oeca!orelrcra/cmp/041 096a.ndf >
Small Business Regulatory Enforcmeent Fairness Act, as Enacted
04I03I96 OECA (Lowrance)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpl040396.pdf >
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
04/02/96 OGC (Cannon)
‘ ‘ Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- 2,041KB) chttp : i/www.epa.ciov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/040296.pdf >
Model Notice Language for Compliance with Public Participation Requirements of Section 7003(d) of
RCRA
08/16/95 OECNOSRE/RSD (Connors)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Settlements; Miscellaneous
(PDF-541 KB) < http.//www epa Qov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/081 695.pdf >
Revised Implementation Strategy for City of Chicago v. EDF Municipal Waste Combustion (MVV
Ash Supreme Court Decision (Municipal Waste CombustIon Ash Policy)
03/22/95 OSWER (Laws)/IOECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpl032295.html >
(PDF-KB) < http.ilwww epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpfo322g5.pdf >
Interpretation of the Seventh Circuit’s Decision in United States v. Bethlehem Steel Core .
Regarding the Scope of the F006 Listing.
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11121/94 OECA/ORE/RED (O’Keffe)!IOGCISWERD
Relates to: Miscellaneous
PDF.168KB) chttp:Ilwww.epa.qovloeca!orelrcralcmpll 121 94.pdf >
10117/94 OSWERIOSW (Shapiro)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-388KB) < http:llwww.epa.ciovloecalorelrcralcmpllDl794.pdf >
Restatement of Policies Related to Environmental Auditing
07/28194 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http:l/www.epa.ciovloecalorelaed/comp/acomp/al 4.html >
Waste Analysis at Facilities that Generate, Treat, Store and Dispose of Hazardous Waste: A Guidano
Manual (Waste Analysis Plan Guidance Manual) (WAP)
03/94 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9938.4-03
Relates to: Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-2700KB) < htt /lwww epagov!oecalore/rcrafcmp/040094 pdf >
RCRA Section 3005(j) (6) Retrofitting Deadline for Surface Impoundments Handling Wastes
Exhibiting the Toxicity Characteristic (TC) -
03/30/94 OSWERJOWPE/RED/(Bromm)//OE (O’Keefe) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exemp.
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-1 17KB) < http://intranet.epa. gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/033O94.pdt
Examples of Problems with the TCLP
06/14/93 OSWERIOWPE/RED (Bromm (Infernal Document - Enforcement Confidential - FOIA
\( Exempt)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-1502KB) < htfp://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/oreIrcra/cmp/061393.pd
Toxicity Characteristic Rule Enforcement Training Manual (TC Rule Enforcement Training Man
03/11/93 OWPE (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
0¼
OSWER Directive 9938.12
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-10,667KB) < http.//intranet.epa. gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/031 193.pdt
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Enforcement Strategy for Boilers and Industrial Furnaces
07/92 OSWERJOWPE (Diamond) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-1, 944KB) < http://antranet. epa. gov/oeca/orefrcra/cmp/070092.pdf >
Multimedia Investigation Manual
00/92 (1992 Revision) OE/NEIC
EPA 330/9-89-003-R
Relates to: Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-650KB) (234 pp) < http //www epa ciovloeca/ore/med/mrnmall pdt >
The Role of RCRA Inspectors in Promoting Waste Minimization
09/12191 OSWER/OWPE (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive 9938.10
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Inspections
(PDF -1,042) ‘ chttp:iintranet.epa.qovfoeca/ore/rcra/cmp/09 1 291.pdf ’
Credentials Certification Policy
06103/91 OE (Ludwiszewskl)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
\(1( (HTML) < http:Ilwww . epa.gov/aedlcomplacomp/a6.html > Toxicity Charactenstic
Compliance/Enforcement Strategy
02/91 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive: 9337.0
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Civil/Criminal Actions; Permitting; Miscellaneous
(PDF-2, 328KB) < hIty ilintranel. ena pov/oecaforefrcra/cmp/020091a pdf >
Hazardous Waste Incinerator Enforcement Strategy
04/90 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond) (Enforcement Confidential. FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive 9938.8
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF- 815KB) < h ttp://inlranet.epa.Qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/040090.pdf >
F006 Recycling (with attachment - “Criterial for Evaluating Whether A Waste Is Being Recycled
4,
04/26/89 OSWER!OSW (Lowrance)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
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(PDF-278KB) ‘ chttp:llwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmplo42689.pdf >
RCRA Technical Case Development Guidance
0711 3188 OSWERIOWPE
OSWER Directive 9938.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions;
Miscellaneous
(PDF-20,622KB) chttp:flwww . epa . ciovloecalorelrcra!cmplO7 1 388.pdf >
National Criteria for a Quality Hazardous Waste Management Program
07114186 OSWER!OSW
OSWER Directive 9545.00-1
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-1 845KB) < http : llwww.epa.ciovloecalorelrcralcmpl07l 486.pdf >
Applicability of EPA’s Hazardous Waste Marking Requirements to State Regulated Wastes
05/18/84 OSWER/OSW/PSPD
Relates to: Inspections; Federal/State Relations: Miscellaneous
Section 13 - Penalty
Penalty Calculation Models (ABEL, INDIPAY)
OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:llwww . epa.govloecaldatasysldsm2.htmi >
Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Clvii Penalties,
Issuance of Compliance or Corrective Action Orders, and the Revocation, Termination or
Suspension of Permits (4OCFR Part 22 & 59)
07/23/99 OECA (Herman) [ Federal Register Notice]
Relates to: Penalties; Corrective Action, Permits; Administrative Orders/Administrative Actlont
(PDF-31 4KB) < bttp : llwww.epa . govloecalcoso lida.pdf >
Settlement Strategies for Enforcement Actions Involving Violations of 40 C.F.R. 280.21 Upgrade,
Replacement or Closure Requirements at UST Facilities
03/16/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)//OSWER/OUST (Virbick) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Settlement; Penalty
(PDF-2,201K) < http Ilintranet e a qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/03 1699 pdf >
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Modifications to EPA Penalty Policies to Implement the Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Rule
(Pursuant to the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996)
05/09/97 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(TXT-2OKB) < http : llwww.epa.govloecalorelmedlpen poll . txt >
Estimating Costs for the Economic Benefits of RCRA Noncompliance
09197 OECAIOREIRED (Nielsen)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-2,902KB) < http:Ilwww.epa . . qovloecalorelrcralcm p/i 20097 . pdf >
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule, Corrections and Final Rule, Final Rule
Amended, and Penalty Policy
12/31!96 OECA (Effective 01/30197)140 CFR Parts 19, 27, and 745]
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < http : Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelmedlcm piar.html >
Guidance on Use of Penalty Policies In Administrative Litigation
1211 5195 OECA
\4Y
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalore/aedicomplacompla25. html >
Guidance on the Application of the Federal Five-Year Statute of Limitiations to Administrative
Judicial Civil Penalty Proceedings (June 7, 1994 Draft)
\$‘06/07/94 OECA/OE (Van Heuvelen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Penalty; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Civil Criminal Actions
(PDF-KB) cht p://intranet. epa. pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/060794.pdf >
Oversight of State and Local Penalty Assessments: Revisions to the Policy Framework for State/EPA
Enforcement Agreements
07/20/93 (1993 Revised Version) OE (Herman) (Earlier 8/25/86 version, “Revised Policy Framework f
\ State/EPA Enforcement Agreements”, in Archive)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Penalty; Permitting
(PDF-916KB) chllp Ilwww epa o .ov/oeca/oreIrcra/cmp!072093 pdf >
Guidance on Penalizing RCRA Non-Notifiers
01/16/92 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)IIOE (Stein) (Enforcement Con fidentiai - FOIA Exempt)
(A
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-253KB) < h ttp:llwww epa. gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/Ol 1692.pdf
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Interim Policy on the Inclusion of Pollution Prevention and Recycling Provisions in Enforcement
Settlements
02/25/91 OE (Strock)
Relates to: Settlement: Penalty
(PDF-900KB) < http llwww e a pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/022591 pdf >
U.S. EPA Penalty Procedures Guidance for Violations of UST Regulations (UST Penalty Manual)
11/14190 OSWER/OUST
OSWER Directive 9610.12
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < j p Ilwww era/Qov/OUSTIdirectlv/od96 1012 htm >
RCRA CIvIl Penalty Policy
10/26/90 OECM (Strock)I/OSWER (Clay)IOWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9900.IA
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-2,700KB) (Document Only) < http : Ilwww . epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpll 00090.pdf > and
< http:Ilintranet epa.gov/oecalorelrcralcmpil 02690b.pdf >
(PDF-520KB) (Transmittal Memo Only (Enforcement Sensitive)]
chttp:Ilintranet.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpll 02690a.pdf >
Documenting Penalty Calculations and Justification In EPA Enforcement Actions
j08!09!90 OECM (Strock)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-1 70KB) < http : Iwww.epa.qovIoecaIoreIrcraIcmpI080990.pdf >
Use of Stipulated Penalties in EPA Settlement Agreements
01124190 OECM (Strock)
OSWER Directive 9832.21
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < http : I!www . epa . ciovloeca/oreiaed/comp/acompla3.html >
Civil Penalty Assessment under RCRA
05/03/89 OECM
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
Guidance on the Use of Stipulated Penalties in Hazardous Waste Consent Decrees
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09121/87 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; Case Development/Referral
(PDF-864KB) chttp:/lwww . epa.govloeca/orelrcralcm p10921 87.pdf >
Guidance on Determining Violator’s Ability to Pay a Civil Penalty
12/16/86 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
(HTML) < http //www epa govIoecaIo e/aed/cornpIacompIa1 html >
Guidance on Calculating After Tax Net Present Value of Alternative Payments
10/28/86 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
(PDF-344KB) < litip //www eoa pov/oecalorelrcra/cmpll 02886 pdf >
Division of Penalties with State and Local Governments
10/30I85 OECM (Price)
\o ,‘ Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; FederallState Relationship
(PDF-166KB) chttp:llwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpllO3085.pdf >
Guidance for Calculating the Economic Benefit of Noncompliance for a Civil Penalty Assessmt
11/05/84 OECM (Price)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF.252KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpll I 0584.pdf >
Section 14 - Permitting
Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties, Issuance
Compliance or Corrective Action Orders, and the Revocation, Termination or Suspension of Permits
(4OCFR Part 22 & 59)
‘i 07/23/99 OECA (Herman) IFederal Register Notice]
Relates to: Penalties; Corrective Action, Permits; Administrative Orders/Administrative Actions
(PDF-314KB) < http Ilwww epa ciovloecalcosolicia pdf >
RCRA Public Participation Manual
1993 OSWERIOSW/Permits
Relates to: Permitting; Corrective Action
(PDF) < http:Ilwww.epa.govlepaoswerlhazwaste/permitlpubpartlmanual.htm >
Coordination between RCRA Corrective Action and Closure and CERCLA Site Activities
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09/24/96 OECA (Herman)l/OSWER (Laws)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water; Permitting; Federal/State Relationship; Tribal Matters
(PDF-33KB) chttp l/www epa povlcorrectiveactionlresourcelouidance/pen ca/coc)rdmem.pdf
(PDF-1 820KB) < http I www epa Qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/0924 96.pdf >
(HTML) < http //www epa gov/swerffrridocl924memo him >
RCRA Corrective Action Plan (Final)
05/31/94 OSWERIOWPE//OSWER/OSW
OSWER Directive 9902.3-2A
EPA Publication : EPA 520-R-94-004
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
(PDF-195KB) < >
10/17/94 OSWER/OSW (Shapiro)
Relates to: Miscellaneous; Permitting
(PDF-388KB) chttry /Iwww epa.ciovloecaiorelrcralcmpll 01 794.pdf >
Oversight of State and Local Penalty Assessments: Revisions to the Policy Framework for State/EPA
Enforcement Agreements
07/20193 (1993 Revised Version) OE (Herman) (Earlier 8/25/86 version, “Revised Policy Framework f.
State/EPA Enforcement Agreements”, in Archive
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Penalty; Permitting
(PDF-916KB) < httpj/www epa ciov/oecafore/rcra/cmp1072093.pdf >
Waste Management Area (WMA) and Supplemental Well (SPW) Guidance
06/93 OSWERJÔSW/PSPD (Barnes//OS WER/O WPE/RED (Bromm)
Relates to: Permitting; Ground Water
(PDF- 2 ,893KB) < http:llwww.epa.gov!oeca/orelrcra/cmp 1060093.ndf >
Guidance on Enforcement Response for RCRA Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facilities Failing to Submit Timely Section 3010 Notifications or Part A Permit Applications
03/05/92 OSWER (Clay)//OE (Tate) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Vio!ationNio!ation Classification; Civil/Judicial Actions; Permitting
(PDF-1,045KB) < http i/tnt ranet epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/030592 pdf >
Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy for Toxicity Characteristic Land Disposal Facilities
09/24/91 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)//QE (Stein) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
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Relates to: Violaton/ Violation Classification; Interim Status; Permits; Land Disposal Restrictions
(PDF- KB) < hit p 1/intranet epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/092491 pdf >
Toxicity Characteristic Compliance/Enforcement Strategy
02/91 OSWERJOWPE (Diamond) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive: 9337.0
Relates to: Violation/Violation Classification; Civil/Criminal Actions; Permitting; Miscellaneous
(PDF-2,328KB) < http / finlranet epa pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/O 20091 a.pdf >
Coordination of Corrective Action Through Permits and Orders
08/10/89 OSWER/ORE/RED (Bromm)//OSWERJOSW/PSPD (Carra)
\tlr
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(PDF-454KB) < http /Iwww epa Qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/08 1 089.pdf >
Enforcement of Authorized State Laws Pursuant to 40 CFR Section 271.19 - Fornial Comments on St
Requirements Applicable to Facility Permits
O’01/24/89 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9936.3
Relates to: Federal/State Relationship; Permitting
(PDF-3O1KB) < http //www epa Qov/oecalore/rcra/cmplO 12489 pdf >
RCRA Permit Requirements for State Superfund Actions
03/09/88 OSW (also see 11/16/87 document with same title)
OSWER Directive 9522.00-2a
Relates to: Permitting; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-97KB) < http : //www.epa.gov/oeca/orelrcra/cmp/030988.pdf >
RCRA Permit Requirements for State Superfund Actions
11/16/87 OSWER (clarified by 03/09/88 document with same title)
‘ OSWER DirectIve 9522.00-2
Relates to: Permitting; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-1 15KB) < http://www.epa . gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp!1 11 687.pdf >
Enforcement of Applicable RCRA Regulations at Facilities with Pending Delisting Petitions
07/20/87 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)//OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9900.0-03
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Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Financial Responsibility; Permitting
(PDF-472KB) < http Ilwww epa . gov/oecalorelrcralcmpl072087 pdf >
Denial of RCRA Operating Permits
12110186 OSWER!OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9523.00-11
Relates to: Permitting; Federal/State Relations
(PDF-78KB) < http:I/www.epa.Qovloecalorelrcralcmp/121086.pdf >
RCRA Regulatory Status of Contaminated Ground Water
11/13/86 OSWER/OSW (Williams) -
OSWER Directive 9481.00-6
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Permitting
(PDF-90KB) < httiy//www.epa . govloeca/ore/rcralcmp/1 11386. pdf >
RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
10/16/85 OSWERIOWPE (Lucero)
OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water; Permitting
(PDF-769KB) < httpIlwww.epa ciov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 01685 pdf >
RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance
08/01/85 OSWER/OWPE (Guerci)
OSWER Directive 9931.1
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authori
(PDF-6,579KB) ‘ chttp Ilwww epa.povloecaforelrcralcmpl080 185. pdf >
Applicability of Interim Status Standards, 40 CFR Part 265, to Small Quantity Generators Who Have
Notified and Filed a Part A Permit Application
10/04/82 OEC
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(PDF-1 55KB) < http Ilwww epa . gov/oeca/ore/rcralcmpli 00482 pdf >
Interim Status under Section 3005(e) of RCRA
03/14/81 OSW (Flehn)//OGC/W&SW (Eckert)//OLEC/WE&P (Compton)//OLEC/HWE (MacMilllan)
OSWER Directive 9935.0
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
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(PDF-314KB) < http Ilwww epa govloecalore/rcra/cmpIO3 1481 pdf >
Section 15 - Public Advice
Hazardous Waste Management Practices at Mineral Processing Facilities under Scrutiny by U.
EPA
11/00 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)IRED (OECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA-300-N-O0-01 5
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(PDF-47KB) ‘ chttp://www.epa.govloecalorelenfalertlmineral2.pdf >
Foundry Industry’s Hazardous Waste Management of Major Concern to U.S. EPA
2/00 OECNORE (Schaeffer) [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA 300-N-00-O01
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http:/iwww.epa.gov/oeca/orelenfalert/vol3numl . html >
(PDF) < http:Ilwww.epa.gov.oecalorelenfalertlvol3numl . pdf >
Sludges and Wastewater Mixtures
09113199 OSWERIOSW!HWID (Bussard)!IOECA!ORE/RED (Nielsen) [ Regulatory Interpretation]
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(PDF-1 50KB) < http:I/www.epa.govloecalorelrcra/cmp/091 399.pdf >
U.S. EPA Small Business Resources
9!99 OECA [ OECA SBREFA Information Sheet]
\4(
EPA 300-F-99-004
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(PDF) < http:Ilwww.epa . ctov/oecalccsmdlsbrefa.pdf >
Facilities Urged to Review Systems for Risk of Check or Butterfly Valves Safety Hazards
8/99 OECA!ORE (Schaeffer) [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
( Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http://www.eoa.govloeca/ore/enfalert/risk.htm l >
(PDF) < http:llwww.epa povloecalorelenfalertlrisk.pdf >
, Y2K: Is Your Facility Ready? Regulated Entities Have an Obligation to Prevent Hazardous
Releases
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8/99 OECA!ORE (Schaeffer) [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http : !iwww epa.govloecalorelenfalertlrcray2k.html >
(PDF) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelenfalertlrcray2k.pdf >
Petroleum Refineries: Compliance With RCRA Requirements Critical to Protecting Public Heall
Environment
04/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer) [ OECA Enforcement Alert]
EPA 301 -N-99-003
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(HTML) < http:Ilwww.epa.govloeca/orelenfalertlpetrol html >
(PDF-41 KB) < http:I/www.epa.govloecalorelenfalertlpetrol . pdf >
Section 16 - Settlement
Major Cross-Media Settlement Policies
Settlement Cost Models (ABEL, BEN, INDIPAY, Project)
OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:!/www.epa.gov!oeca/datasys/dsm2.html >
Use of Corporate Auditing Agreements for Audit Policy Disclosures
03/14101 OECA!ORE (Schaeffer)
Relates to: Settlement; ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF- 166KB) < http:Ilwww.eoa.govloecalorelrcralcmplO3l 401. pdf >
Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations
LRevised Final]
04/11/00 OECAIOPPA (Herman) [ Federal Register Notice]
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:!/www.epa.govloecaloreircralcmp/041 I 0O.html >
(PDF-KB) < http Ilwww.epa.QovloecalorelrcralcmpfO4l I 0O.pdf >
Supplemental Environmental Projects Model Consent Agreement and Order
\ /01I99OECA
Relates to: Settlement
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(PDF-29KB) < http:1/www.epa.qovloecalseplsepcafo.pdf >
Final Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy [ SEPs Policy]
04/1 0198 (Effective May 1, 1998) OECA (Herman) (See Archive for earlier document)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:llwww.epa.gov/oecalsep/sepfinal.html >
(HTML) (Cover Memo Only) < http:/fwww.epa.gov/oeca/sep/sepcover.html >
Issuance of Final EPA Sujplemental Environmental Projects Policy [ SEPs Policy] (04/10/98) —
(HTML) < http.Ilwww e a Qov/oecalsep/sepcover html >
Modifications to EPA Penalty Policies to Implement the Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Rule (Pursuan
,ij’ the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996)
0/ 05/09/97 OECA (Herman)
tr Relates to: Penalty: Settlement
(TXT-20KB) < http //www epa oov/oeca/ore/med/penpoll txt >
Audit Policy Interpretive Guidance
01197 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(PDF- KB) chttp:I/www epa qov/oecafore/rcra/cmp/010097.pdf >
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule, Corrections and Final Rule, Final Rule Amended, ar
Penalty Policy
ç( 12/31/96 OECA (Effective 01/30/97) [ 40 CFR Parts 19, 27, and 745]
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < http //www eoa qov/oecalorefmedlcmpiar html >
Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses [ Small Business Policy]
05/20/96 (EffectIve 06/1 0/96) OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:Ilwww epa.gov/oeca!srnbusi.html >
Approval Procedures for Supplemental Environmental Projects
04124196 OECA/ORE (Van Heuvelen)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:I!www.epa.govIoecalseç Isepmem.html >
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Policy on Flexible State Enforcement Responses to Small Community Violations (Small
Community Policy]
11122195 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
4 (HTML) < http:/Iwww.epa . qovloecalorel rcralcm p/i I 2295.html >
Effective Date of Voluntary Self-Policing and Self-Disclosure Interim Policy
04/17195 CECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(PDF-52KB) < http : Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpl04l 795.pdf >
Guidance on Determining Violator’s Ability to Pay a Civil Penalty
12116/86 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
1 7
(HTML) chttp://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/aed/comp/acomplal . html >
Division of Penalties with State and Local Governments
0/30/85 OECM (Price)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement; Federal/State Relationship
IT (PDF-166KB) < http Ilwww epa gov/oeca/orelrcraIcmp/103085.pdf >
General Settlement Policies and Guidances
Settlement Strategies for Enforcement Actions Involving Violations of 40 C.F.R. 280.21 Upgrade,
Replacement or Closure Requirements at UST Facilities
03/16/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer)/OSWER/OUST (V/thick) (Enforcement Confidential- FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Settlement; Penalty
(PDF-2,201KB) chtt / /inlranet.epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/03 1699 pdf >
Estimating Costs for the Economic Benefits of RCRA Noncompliance
12/97 OECNORE/RED (Nielsen)
Relates to: Penalty: Settlement
(PDF-2,902KB) < http //www epa ciov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/120097 pdf >
Identification of Pollution Prevention (P2) Technologies for Possible Inclusion in Enforcement
Agreements Using Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) and injunctive Relief (Final
\V Report)
03101/97 OECA (MIT Research Report]
Relates to: Settlement
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EPA-300-R-97-001
(PDF) < http:j/www.epa.govjoeca/orelmed/mitfinal.pdf >
Small Business Policy [ Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses]
5120/96 OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) http:l/www . epa.gov/oecalsmbusi. html >
Guidance on Use of Penalty Policies in Administrative Litigation
12/15/95 OECA/ORE (Van Heuvelen)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement: Civil/Criminal Actions
(HTML) < ht I/www e a qov/oec2t/ore/aed/comD/acomD/a25.htrnl >
Small Community Policy [ Policy on Flexible State Enforcement Responses to Small Communit
Violations]
11/22/95 OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:llwww.epa.qovloecalore/rcralcmpll I 2295.htrnl >
Model Notice Language for Compliance with Public Participation Requirements of Section 7003(d) of
RCRA
08/16/95 OECAIOSRE/RSD (Connors)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Settlements; Miscellaneous
(PDF-541KB) < httr Ilwww e a Qov/oeca/ore/rcra/crnp/081695 odf >
05/24/95 OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:llwww.epa.qovloecafore/aedlcomplacomp!a21 html >
Audit Policy [ Revised Final] [ IncentIves for Self-Policing, Discovery, Disclosure, Correction ant
Prevention of Violations]
p’04l11!00 (Effective 05/11/00) OECAIOPPA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(HTML) < http:llwwwepa.gov/oecalfinalpolstate.html >
Guidance on Penalizing RCRA Non-Notifiers
01/16/92 OSWERJOWPE (Diamond)//OE (Stein) (Enforcement Confidential FOIA Exempt)
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Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-253KB) < http / /www epa govloeca/ore/rcra/cmpfOl 1692 pdf >
Interim Policy on the Inclusion of Pollution Prevention and Recycling Provisions in Enforcemei
Settlements
02125/91 OE (Strock)
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
(PDF.900KB) clittp : //www . epa.gov/oecalore/rcra/cmp/02259 I . pdf >
U.S. EPA Penalty Procedures Guidance for Violations of UST Regulations (UST Penalty Manual)
11/14/90 OSWER/OUST
\ OSWER Directive 9610.12
‘ Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < http //www epa/gov/OUST/directiv/od961012 htm >
RCRA Civil Penalty Policy
10/26/90 OECM (Strock)//OSWER (Clay)/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9900.IA
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-2,700KB) (Document Only) < http /Iwww epa.govloecalorelrcralcmpll0009O.pdf > and
< http://,ntranet epa . govloeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 02690b.pdf >
(PDF-520KB) ITransmittal Memo Only (Enforcement Sensitive)J
chttp Afintranet epa govloeca/ore/rcra/cmp/102690a pdf >
Documenting Penalty Calculations and Justifications in EPA Enforcement Actions
08/09/90 OECM (Strock)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
C).’ (PDF-17OKB) chttp I/www epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/080990.pdf >
UST/LUST Enforcement Procedures Guidance Manual
05/90 OSWEPJOUST (Brand)
‘
4 , t’OSWER Directive 9610.11
a1 Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Settlement
6’ ‘ (HTML) < http //www epa gov/swerustl/directiv/od96101 1 Jitm >
Use of Stipulated Penalties in EPA Settlement Agreements
-‘ 01/24/90 OECM (Strock)
OSWER Directive 9832.21
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Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < http Ilwww epa pov/oecalore/aedfcornplacompla3 html >
Civil Penalty Assessment under RCRA
05/03/89 OECM
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
Guidance on Administrative Records for RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
07/06/89 OWPE (Diamond)//OECM (Unterberger)
‘\OSWER Directive 9940.4
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Settlement
(PDF-1579KB) < http //www epa ciov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/070689 pdf >
Civil Penalty Assessment under RCRA
05/03/89 OECM
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
Guidance on the Use of Stipulated Penalties in Hazardous Waste Consent Decrees
09/21/87 OECM (Adams)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
Guidance on Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in Enforcement Actions
08/14/87 OA (Thomas)
OSWER Directive 9834.12
Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded, in part)
(PDF-2788KB) chttp : llwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmp/081 487 . pdf >
Guidance on Determining Violator’s Ability to Pay a Civil Penalty
f P p 12 ! 16 ! 86 OECM
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
(HTML) < http : I/www . epa.govloeca/ore/aedlcomplacomplal html >
EPA Policy on the Inclusion of Environmental Auditing Provisions in Enlorcement Settlements
11/14186 OECM (Adams)
)VOSWER Directive 9891.3
Relates to: Settlement
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(PDF-3,486KB) < http:I/www.epa.cjovioecalorelrcralcmpll 11486. pdf >
Guidance on Calculating After Tax Net Present Value of Alternative Payments
10128186 OECM (Adams)
“I
Relates to: Settlement; Penalty
A< (PDF-344KB) < h tp:I/www.epa.govIoecaIoreIrcraIcmpI1 02886.pdf >
Guidance for Calculating the Economic Benefit of Noncompliance for a Civil Penalty Assessment
11/05/84 OECM (Price)
‘ 1 ’ Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(PDF-252KB) < http llwww epa govloecalorelrcra/crnp1110584 pdf >
Section 17 - Tribal Matters
01117/01 OECA (Herman)IORE/RCRA
Relates to: Tribal Matters
(PDF-971 KB) chttp : Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcra/cm p/011701 . pdf >
Coordination between RCRA Corrective Action and Closure and CERCLA Site Activities
09/24/96 OECA (Herman)//OSWER (Laws)
Relates to: Corrective Action: Ground Water; Permitting: Federal/State Relationship; Tribal Matters
(PDF-33KB) < http.//www epa gov!correctiveaction/resource/guidance/gen ca/coordmem.pdf
(PDF-1820KB) < httpilwww epa ciovloecalorelrcra/cmp1092496 pdf >
(HTML) < http.I/www epa povlswerffrr/docl924memo htm >
EPA Indian Policy
03/14/94 OA
‘Relates to: Tribal Matters
(PDF-343KB) < http://www.epa.c ov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp!031 494.pdf >
USTILUST National Native American Lands Policy Statement
07107/93 OSWER/OUST (Ziegele)
OSWER Directive 9610.15
Relates to: Tribal Affairs; Underground Storage Tanks
(PDF-409KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmplo7o7g3.pdf >
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EPA Policy for the Administration of Environmental Programs on Indian Reservations
11108184 OA (Atm)
Relates to: Tribal Matters
(PDF-362KB) < htt :Ilwww nnvIn riInr IrrriIrmn!110884a.pdf >
Indian Policy Implementation Guidance
11/08/84 OA (AIm)
Relates to: Tribal Matters
(PDF-474KB) 
Section 18 - Underground Storage Tanks
Use of Monitored Natural Attenuation at Superfund, RCRA Corrective Action, and Underground Stora’
Tank Sites
04/21/99 OSWER/OSW (Cottsworth)/!OSWERJTIO (Kovalick)//OSWERIOERR (Luftig)IIOSWER/OU
(Ng)//OSWER/FFRRO (Woolford)
OSWER Directive 9200.4-17P
(PDF.274KB) < httry//www epa Qov/swerustl / directiv/d92004 17 . pdf >
Settlement Strategies for Enforcement Actions Involving Violations of 40 C.F.R. 280.21 Upgrad
Replacement or Closure Requirements at UST Facilities
çl 03/16/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/ /OSWER/OUST (Virbick) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA
‘ Exempt)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Settlement; Penalty
(PDF-2, 201K) chttp://intranet. epa. gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/031 699.pdt ”
Handling Self-disclosure of 40 C.F.R. 280.21 VIolations In the Underground Storage Tank Progi
02/12/99 OECAIORE (Schaeffer)!/OSWERIOUST (Virbick)
(PDF-52KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.govloecalore/rcralcmp/021 299.pdf >
EPA’s Inspection and Compliance Assistance Priorities for Underground Storage Tank System
Not Meeting the 1998 Deadline
12/09/98 OECA (Herman)//OSWER (Fields)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF.28KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.govlswerustl!l998lenfadd.pdf >
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EPA’s Strategy for Enforcement of Regulatory Requirements Applicable to Underground Stora
Tank (UST) Facilities
08110198 OECA (Herman)IIOSWER (Fields)
, Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF-1 5KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.gov/swerustl tl 998lstrategy.pdf >
Underground Storage Tank 1998 DeadlIne Enforcement Strategy (08/10/98) -Cover Memo for
“EPA’s Strategy For Enforcement of Regulatory Requirements Applicable 1.0 Underground
Storage Tank (UST) Facilities” (08/10/98)
(PDF-69KB) < http:Ilwww.e a.govIswerust1!1998Ienfmemo.pdf >
Guidance on Federal Field Citation Enforcement
10/06/93 OSWERIOUST (Ziegele)
OSWER Directive 9610.16
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks
(HTML) < http://www.epa.govlswerustl/directiv/od961 01 6.htm >
UST/LUST National Native American Lands Policy Statement
07/07/93 OSWER/OUST (Ziegele)
‘ OSWER Directive 9610.15
Relates to: Tribal Affairs; Underground Storage Tanks
(PDF-409KB) < http /Iwww eøa povloeca/orelrcra/cmp/070793 . pdf >
U.S. EPA Penalty Procedures Guidance for Violations of UST Regulations (UST Penalty Manua
11/14/90 OSWER/OUST
OSWER Directive 9610.12
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Penalty; Settlement
(HTML) < http:llwww . epalgovIOUSTId irectiv/od961 01 2.htm >
UST!LUST Enforcement Procedures Guidance Manual
, 05/90 OSWER/OUST (Brand)
\tc
OSWER Directive 9610.11
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Settlement
(HTML) < http:I/www.epa.gov/swerustl / directiv/od961 011 . htm >
Section 19 - Violation/Violation Classification
j (lJse of Corporate Auditing Agreements for Audit Policy Disclosures
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03/14/01 OECNORE (Schaeffer)
Relates to: Settlement; ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF- 166KB) < http Ilwww epa pov/oecalote/rcraIcmplO3l4Ol pdf >
Addendum to the 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy
04118/00 OECA!OREIRED (Crouther)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/AdministratIve Authorities
DevelopmentlReferral(HTML) chttp:Ilwww .epa . ciov/oeca/ma inlstrategy/doc2ecoo.html >
(PDF-287KB) < http://www .epa.gov/oecalore/rcralcmp/041800.pdf >
Revised List of RCRA Subtitle C Nationally Significant Issues
04/11/00 OECAJORE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempi,)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Violation/Violation Classification
(PDF-469KB) < http / /an(,-anet epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/crnp/04 1100 pdf >
Guidance for Implementation of the General Duty Clause Clean Air Act Section 112 (R) (1)
03/00 OSWERIOCEPPOI1OECNOREIRED
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF) chttp:/Iwww.epa.aovlceppo/pubs/gdcregionalquidance.pdf >
Identification and Prioritization of the RCRA Subpart CC Universe
03/08/99 OEC4JORE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA and Discovety Exempt)
\
Relates to: Inspections; Violation/Violation Classification; Miscellaneous
(Hard-copy of document available)
Handling Self-Disclosure of 40 C.F.R. 280.21 Violations in the Underground Storage Tank Program
02/12/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer//OSWER/OUST (Virbick)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF-52KB) < http //www epa ciov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/021 2 99 > -
RCRA Compliance Issues at Petroleum Refineries
02/08/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to Violation/Violation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF-280KB) 
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12/09/98 CECA (Herman)//OSWER (Fields)
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
ViolationNiolation Classification
(PDF-28KB) < http://www.epa gov/swerust1 / 1 998/enfadd pdf >
Refinery Sector Strategy RCRA Compliance Guidance
09/30/98 QECA ORE/RED (Crouther) (Enforcement Sensitive)
Relates to: Violation/Violation Classification; Inspections; Miscellaneous
(PDF.1,826KB) < http://in tranet. epa. gov/oeca/ore/rcraIcmp/O93O98.pdf
Revised List of RCRA Nationally Significant Issues
“O2/14/97 OE AJORE/RED (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Violation/Violation Classification
(PDF-465K8) < httjJ://inlranet. ena. pov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmøfO2 14 97.pdf ’
Hazardous Waste Civil Enforcement Response Policy (ERP)
03115/96 OECAJORE (Van Heuvelen)/RED (Also See: 04/18/00 Addendum for Update; See Archi
for Earlier Documents)
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(HTML) (Document Only) < http : Ilwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmplO3l 596.html >
(PDF-1 20KB) (Document Only) < http:I/www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/031 596a.pdf >
(PDF-1,174KB) (Transmittal Memo and Document)
< http://www.epa.gov/oecalore/rcra/cmp/031 596.pdf >
Enforcement of the Used Oil Mixture Rule in Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, and Puerto Rico Pending Completi
of a Review of the Validity of the Rule
01/18196 OSWER/ORE/RED (Nielsen)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; ViolationNiolation
Classification
(PDF-21 3KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/01 1 896.pdf >
Continuing Need for Enforcement
05/16/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrati
Authorities
(PDF-1 68KB) < http://www.epa . gov/oecalorelrcra/cmp/05 1 695.pdf >
j Revised Enforcement Strategy for RCRA Cases Involving Pre-S hell Oil Mixtures and
Derived-From Claims [ Continuing Jurisdiction Memo)
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05/16/94 OE (O’Keefe)//OSWER/OWPEIRED (Bromm) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt
Relates to: Violation/Violation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
Civil/Criminal Actions
(PDF- 516KB) < http : 1/intranet. epaqov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/05 I 694.pdf
Guidance on Enforcement Response for RCRA Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and
Disposal Facilities Failing to Submit Timely Section 3010 Notifications or Part A Permit
Applications
03/0 5/9 2 OSWER (CIa y)//OE (Tate) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Violation/Violation Classification; Civil/Judicial Actions; Permitting
(PDF.1,045KB) < hftp://intranet. epa. qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/030592.pdf >
Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy for Toxicity Characteristic Land Disposal Facilities
09/24/91 OSWERJOWPE(Diamond)IIOE (Stein) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: ViolatonNiolation Classification; Interim Status; Permits; Land Disposal Restrictions
(PDF- KB) < http://inlra net. epa. gov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/09249 1 . pdf >
Toxicity Characteristic Compliance/Enforcement Strategy
02191 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
OSWER Directive: 9337.0
Relates to: Viola lion/Violation Classification; Civil/Criminal Actions; Permitting; Miscellaneow
(PDF-2, 328KB) < h ttp:iin tran et. epa.qov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/020091a.pdf >
RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance
08/01/85 OSWERIOWPE (Guerci)
OSWER Directive 9931.1
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action; Settlement; Violation! Violation Classification
(PDF-6,579KB) < http://wwwepa . gov/oecafore/rcra/cmp/0801 85.pdf >
Policy Against “No Action” Assurances
11/16/84 OECM (Price)
(PDF -1 39KB) < http : /!www .epa.govi’oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/l 11 684 .pdf >
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RCRA ENFORCEMENT COMPENDIUM ARCHIVE
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
October 2001 Update
Enforcement-Related Policy and Guidance Documents No Longer in Current Use
The documents in this archive are considered to be no longer applicable due to statutory changes,
having been rescended and/or superseded and replaced by more recent documents, or by being
outdated for various reasons. They may not be all inclusive of references used in RCRA
enforcement. This EPA-Access version of the compendium index lists the “Enforcement
Cant idential”, “Enforcement Sensitive”, “EPA Internal”, and the “FOIA Exempt” documents that are
not available in the Public-Access version.
Disclaimer:
The compilation of documents in this Compendium, as well as the policies, procedures, and
interpretations outlined in the documents themselves, is intended solely for the guidance of
employees of the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency. This compilation may not include all
documents discussing Agency views on particular subjects. In addition, these documents are not
intended and cannot be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable by
any party in litigation with the United States. The views expressed in these documents do not
necessarily reflect the current position of the Agency, and EPA reserves the right to act at variance
with these views or to change them at any time without public notice.
Using This:
**Documents Are Listed Alphabetically
**Dates Are Release Dates Followed by Abbreviation of Responsible Office
**Cross..Reference to Transmittal Memoranda and Document Categories Provided
**slEnforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt” Documents Are Italicized
**Cross..Reference Documents in Category Shown in Light Type
**Document..Specific URLs Provided for Electronically Available Documents
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Document Alphabetical Index:
(A) (B) ( ) ( ) (E) (F) ( ) (H) (I) (J.) ( ) (L) (M) (N) ( ) (P) ( ) (R) (S) (T) (Li) (V)
(W) (XYZ) (TitJeBeginnng withJ hirnber)
(Click on underlined letter to reach the first document in that alphabetical group or scroll
down this page until you reach the desired alphabetical group and document. After viewing a
document, click the browser’s “Back” button to return to this index.)
Abbreviations of Responsible Offices:
NEIC -- National Enforcement Investigation Center (pre-1 979-Present, now in OECA)
OA -- Office of the Administrator (1970-Present)
OAQPS -- Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (pre-1 979-Present, in OAR)
OAR -- Office of Air and Radiation (1983-Present)
OC -- Office of Compliance (1994-Present, in OECA)
OCE --Office of Criminal Enforcement (1983-1989 in OECM, 1989-1994 in OE, 1994-Present in
OCEFTinOECA)
OCEFT -- Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics, and Training (1994-Present, in OECA)
ODW -- Office of Drinking Water (1970-Present)
OE -- Office of Enforcement (1 975-1 980, 1990-1 993, became OECA)
OEC -- Office of Enforcement Counsel (in OEGC 1971-1974, split in 1975 into OGC and OE)
OECA -- Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (1 994-P’ resent)
OECM -- Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring (1983-1989, became OE)
OFFE -- Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OGC -- Office of General Counsel (1975-Present)
OHWE -- Office of Hazardous Waste Enforcement (1981 in OLEC, became OWPE in OSWER)
OLEC -- Office of Legal and Enforcement Counsel (1981-1982, became OECM)
ORC -- Office of Regional Counsel (for Specified Regional Office)
ORE -- Office of Regulatory Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OSRE -- Office of Site Remediation Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OSW -- Office of Solid Waste (1980-Present, in OSWER)
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OSWER -- Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1980-Present)
OUST -- Office of Underground Storage Tanks (1980-Present, in OSWER)
OW -- Office of Water (1981-Present)
OWPE --Office of Waste Programs Enforcement (1981) (1981-1994, in OSWER; 1994-Present,
split between OSRE and ORE in OECA)
RED -- RCRA Enforcement Division (1 983-1 994 in OWPE, 1994-Present in ORE in OECA)
Document Listing:
A-
Administrator’s Decision Regarding Authority Under RCRA Section 3008 to Assess Penalties for
Failure to Submit a Complete and Adequate Part B Application (11/29/84) - Attachment in “Recent
Clarification of RCRA Authorities” (12/13/84). Also see “EPA Authority Under ACRA 3008 to Assess
Penalties for Failure to Submit a Complete and Adequate Part B Applications (11/29/84)
Audit Policy
-- Use of Corporate Auditing Agreements for Audit Policy Disclosure (03/14/01) ( current Document )
Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction, and Prevention of Violations [ Final
Revised Audit Policy] (04/11/00) (Currej fojiçy)
Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations [ Final
Audit Policy] (12/15/95) (Superseded) (S ArctiiLvffi)
Voluntary Environmental Self-Policing and Self-Disclosure Interim Policy (04/03195) (OECA)
(Superseded) (See Archive)
Also see: Audit Policy Update Web Site for the lastest information at
.
B-
C-
Civil Penalty Assessment under RCRA
04/14/89 OECM (Unterberger)
\ Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(Superseded - See 1990 RCRA Civil Penalty Policy)
(PDF-1 340KB) < i D://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/041 489.p f >
Criteria for Eliminating of Headquarters’ Concurrence on RCRA Section 3008(h) Orders
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06/26/87 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9940.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Interim Status
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 66KB)
D-
Determination of Operator at Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Facilities
11/08/88 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)/IOSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Permitting
(PDF-52KB) < tp:/L j p goy/QeQa/Qre/rgra/qmpJ 1 pdf>
E-
Elevation Process for Achieving Federal Facility Compliance Under RCRA
03/24/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.O1A
\
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Case Development/Referral; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-1 88KB)
Enforcement Actions Under RCRA and CEACLA at Federal Facilities
01/25/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.0
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action;
Permithng; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-685KB)
Enforcement Alerts
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See: Complete Listing (Current & Outdated) at < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/enfal L >
Enforcement Considerations for Drafting and Reviewing Regulations and Guidelines for Developing
New or Revised Compliance and Enforcement Strategies
08/15/85 OECM (Price)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Outdated)
(PDF-599KB)
Enforcement Response Policy
12/87 (Effective 10/1/88) OSWER/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9900.O1A
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy)
(PDF-2,374KB)
Enforcement Response Policy
12/84 OSWER (Thomas)
OSWER Directive 9900.0
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1987 Enforcement Response Policy and 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement
Response Policies)
(PDF-1 ,436KB) 
Enforcement Strategy for the Land Disposal Restrictions First Third Rule
12/16/88 OSWERIOWPE
OSWER Directive 9938.5
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(Outdated)
(PDF-898KB) .c p://www.epa g ca/ore/rcrafcmp/121 688 p >
Enforcing Groundwater Monitoring Requirements in RCRA Part B Permit Applications
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08/16/84 OECM (Price)//OSWER (Thomas)
Relates to: Ground Water; Permitting
i9 _ (Superseded by Regulatory Changes)
(PDF-1 93KB) pdf>
EPA Authority Under RCRA 3008 to Assess Penalties for Failure to Submit a Complete and
Adequate Part B Application [ Recent Clarifications of RCRA Authorities]
11/29/84 ORC, Region IV
OSWER Directive 9523.10(84)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authonties
(Outdated)
(PDF-384KB) < http://www.epa.pov/oeca/ore/rcraIcmp/1 21 384.pdf >
EPA Interim Guidance for Implementing the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
and Related Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
02/05/97 EPA SBREFA Task Force
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded -- See 3/29/99 Revised Interim Guidance for EPA Rulewriters)
(PDF - KB)
EPA Policy on the Use of Supplemental Enforcement Projects in EPA Settlements
02/12/91 OE
Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded - See Current 1995 Policy)
(PDF-1 ,01 32KB) < p://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/021 291 . p f >
Expanded Civil Judicial Referral Procedures
08/28/86 OECM (Adams)
OSWER Directive 9891.1
Relates to: Case Development/Referral
(Outdated)
(PDF-542KB)
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Expansion of Direct Referral of Cases to the Department of Justice
01/14/88 OECM
OSWER Directive 9891 .5A
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(Outdated)
(HTML) < p:I/www.eiDa.gov/oeca/osre/8801 1 4.html >
F-
Favorable D.C. Circuit Decision Regarding Ability of EPA to Regulate Wastes Disposal Prior to
Being Listed as Hazardous and Wastes Found in Contaminated Media
03/22/89 OECM-Waste/PLSB (Jonesi)
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Outdated)
(PDF-238KB)
Federal Facilities Negotiations Policy
08/10/89 OSWER (Cannon)
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Settlement
(Outdated)
(PDF-600KB) 
Final Enforcement Strategy for the Land Disposal Restrictions Third Third Rule (3/15/91) Transmittal
Memo for Land Disposal Restrictions: Third Third Final Rule Enforcement Strategy (03/91)
Final Guidance on Disseminating EPA’S SBREFA In formation Sheet to Businesses at the Time of
an Enforcement Activity ( with “In formation for Small Businesses” (03/26/99) (SBREFA In formation
Sheet] attached)
03/26/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer) (EPA Internal Document - Not for Public Release) (Also See
Earlier Document)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-334KB)
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‘?Final ACRA Civil Penalty Policy (05/08/84) - Transmittal Memo for “RCRA Civil Penalty
Policy’ (05/08/84)
Final Revised Guidance Memorandum on the Use and Issuance of Administrative Orders Under
Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
09/26/84 OECM (Price)IIOSWER (Thomas)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authonties; Corrective Action; Civil/Criminal
Actions
(Superseded by 1997 Policy)
(PDF-1 331KB) 
Furthering the Use of Innovative Treatment Technologies in OSWER Programs (0(5/21/91) -
Transmittal Memo for “Guidance for Increasing the Application of Innovative Treatment
Technologies for Contaminated Soil and Groundwater” (06/21/91)
FY 1993 Guidance on Implementation of RCRA Inspection Requirements of the Federal Facilities
Compliance Act
03/17/93 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)IIOSWER/OFFE (Davidson)
0\r
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Inspections
(Outdated)
(PDF-31 0KB) < flp /L v p gov/oeca/ore/rcra/crppJQ31 793.pc >
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Ground-Water Monitoring at Clean Closing Surface Impoundment and Waste Pile Units
03/31/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9476.00-14
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 99KB) 8.pdf>
Ground Water Monitoring Requirements During Interim Status
01 /27/82 OSWER/OSW (Dietrich)//OWPE/OLEC (Bunting)
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action, Interim Status
(Superseded)
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Guidance Concerning Corrective Action for Prior and Continuing Releases, Underground Injection
Control Program Guidance #45 (Interim Guidance)
04/09/86 ODW (Cook)
Relates to: Corrective. Action; Permitting
(Outdated)
(PDF-645KB) 
Guidance for Drafting Judicial Consent Decrees
10/19/83 OLEC (Price)
to: Settlement
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 724KB) < http://www.epa gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 01 983.p f >
Guidance for Federal Field Citation Enforcement
04/09/92 OUST
OSWER Directive 9610.14
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks
(Superseded)
(HTML) 
Guidance for Increasing the Application of Innovative Treatment Technologies for Contaminated
Soil and Ground Water
06/10/91 OSWER (Clay)
OSWER Directive 9380.0-17
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(Outdated - Contact OSRE for Current Policy and Guidance)
(PDF - 1,31 1KB)
Guidance for Inspection of Facilities with Delisted Wastes
05/92 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9938.2B
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Relates to: Inspections
(Outdated)
(PDF-6,968KB)
Guidance for Public Involvement in RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
05/05/87 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9901.3
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water, Interim Status
(Outdated - Contact OSRE for Current Guidance)
(PDF-296KB)
Guidance Memorandum on Use and Issuance of Administrative Orders Under Section 7003 and
3013 of RCRA (09/11/81) - Transmitttal memo for “Issuance of Administrative Orders Under Section
7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act’ (09/11/81) and “Issuance of Administrative
Orders Under Section 3013 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (09/11/81)
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of the
Financial Responsibility Requirements Under Subpart H of 40 CFR Parts 264 and 265
10/06/82 OLEC (Perry)IIOSWER (Lavelle)
Relates to: Financial Responsibility; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Outdated)
(PDF-441 KB) 
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of the
Ground Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
01/22/82 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Ground Water; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; ViolationNiolation
Classification
(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-340KB) 228 pcf >
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Failure to Submit and
Submittal of Incomplete Part B Permit Applications
09/09/83 OSWER (Thomas)//OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9936.1
Relates to: Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Interim Status
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(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-341 KB)
Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Informaiton Sheet to Businesses at the Time of an
Enforcement Activity (with “Supplemental In formation for Small Businesses Subject to an U.S. EPA
Enforcement Action” (12123/98) attached)
12123/98 QEGAJORE (Schacifer) (EPA Internal Document - Not for Public Release)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-83KB) < http://intranet.epa.govIoeca/ore/rcra/cmp/122398.p i >
Guidance on EPA Civil Judicial and Administrative Enforcement Against American Indian Tribes
06/06/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Tribal Matters; Civil/Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded by 01/17/01 Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984 Indian
Policy)
(PDF-428KB) 
Guidance on the Application of the Interim Status Standards (40 C.F.R. Part 265) to Facilities
Which Have Failed to Qualify for Interim Status
412/21/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(Superseded)
(PDF-271 KB) 
Guidance on the Process for Review of Enforcement Actions Against Tribal Facilities
02/16/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Tribal Matters
(Superseded by 01/17/01 Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984 Indian
Policy)
(PDF-75KB) < p://www.epgov/oeca/orefrcjrnp/ p Øj>
Guidance on Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in Enforcement Actions
08/14/87 OA (Thomas)
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Relates to: Settlement
OSWER Directive 9834.12
(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-2,697KB) 
Guidelines on Investigative Procedures for Parallel Proceedings
06/21/89 OECM (Reich)
/ Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
q (Outdated)
(PDF-1 140KB) 89 pdf>
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Implementation of Direct Referrals for Civil Cases Beginning December 1, 1983
11/28/83 OECM (Price)
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‘ j’ i , OSWER Directive 9891.5
c r>’
1 )I J Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral
w (Outdated)
(PDF-578KB) 12883.pc!f>
Implementation of EPA Criminal Enforcement Strategy for RCRA Interim Status Facilities
11/15/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)//OECM/NEIC (Gallagher)
OSWER Directive 9930.01-A
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Interim Status
(Outdated)
(PDF-252KB)
Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations [ Final
Audit Policy]
12/22/95 OECA (Herman) [ Federal Register Notice]
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Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded - See 04/11/00 revised final policy with same title)
(HTML) < f p://www.ep gov/oeca/ore/aed/comp/acomp/a26 html >
Information for Small Businesses
03/26/99 OECNORE [ SBREFA Information Sheet]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-87KB)
Interim Guidance Concerning Corrective Action for Prior and Continuing Releases •• Underground
Injection Control Program Guidance #45
04/09/86 ODW (Cook)
OSWER Directive 9902.8
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-645KB) 
Interim Final Model 3008 (h) Unilateral Order
01/23/89 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
OSWER Directive 9902.5
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded)
(PDF- 2,778KB) 
Interim Final RCRA 3008(h) Corrective Action Interim Measures (06/10/87) - Transmittal Memo for
“RCRA 3008(h) Corrective Action Interim Measures Guidance (Interim Final)’ (06/10/87)
Interim Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses
06/13/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
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Interim Revised Settlement Environmental Projects Policy [ SEPs Policy]
06/13/96 (Effective May 8, 1995 through April 30, 1998) OECA
Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded - See 1998 Final EPA Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy)
(HTML) 
Issuance of Administrative Orders Under Section 3013 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act
09/11/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 ,91 3KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/091 181 b.pdf >
Issuance of Administrative Orders Under Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act
09/11/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded)
(PDF-703KB)
4, Issuance of Enforcement Considerations for Drafting and Reviewing Regulations and Guidelines for
Developing New or Revised Compliance and Enforcement Strategies (08/15/85) - Transmittal Memo
for “Enforcement Considerations for Drafting and Reviewing Regulations and Guidelines for
4P Developing New or Revised Compliance and Enforcement Strategies” (08/15/85)
Issuance of Final Revised Guidance on the Use and Issuance of Administrative Orders Under
Section 7003 of theResource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (09/21/84) Transmittal
Memo for “Final Revised Guidance Memorandum on the Use and Issuance of Administrative Orders
Under Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)” (09/26/84)
Issuance of Interim Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses (06/13/95) - Transmittal
Memo for “Interim Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses” (06/13/95)
Issuance of Interim Revised Settlement Environmental Projects Policy - Transmittal Memo for
“Interim Revised Settlement Environmental Projects Policy” [ SEP5 Policy] (05/03/95)
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Land Disposal Restrictions Inspection Manual
02/01/89 OSWER/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9938.1A
Relates to: Inspections; Land Disposal Restrictions
(Outdated)
(PDF-7,536KB) 
Land Disposal Restrictions: Summary of Requirements
02/91 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9934.0-lA
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(Superseded) (See 08/01 version)
(PDF- 5,798KB) 
Land Disposal Restrictions: Third Third Final Rule Enforcement Strategy
03/91 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(Outdated)
(PDF-2,573KB) 
Letter from Jonathan Z. Cannon, Acting Assistant Administrator, to Thomas C. Jorling,
Commissioner of NY Dept. of Environ. Conservation, RE: Regulatory Status Under RCRA of
Environmental Media Contaminated with RCRA-Listed Hazardous Waste
06/19/89 OSWER (Cannon)
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Outdated)
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Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Policy (1 0/1 6/85) - Transmittal memo for RCRA Loss of Interim
Status Enforcement Strategy” (10/16/85)
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Model Section 3008(h) Administrative Order on Consent
01/19/88 OSWER/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9902.5
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded - See Current 1993 Document)
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National RCRA Corrective Action Strategy
10/03/86 OSWER
Relates to: Corrective Action; Interim Status; Federal/State Relations
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 209KB)
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Ott-Site Policy Implementation Issues
08/29/88 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 40KB)
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Permitting Authority Under Section 3004(u) of HSWA
02/05/87 Region 3 Waste Management Branch (Allen)
Relates to: Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Outdated)
PDF-1 16KB)
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Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses [ Early Small Business Policy]
05/20/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(HTML) 
Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses (Interim Policy) [ Early Interim Small Business
Policy]
06/13/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-532KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmpIOel 395.Ddf >
Policy on the Use of Supplemental Enforcement Projects in EPA Settlements (02/12/91) -
ransmittal Memo for “EPA Policy on the Use of Supplemental Enforcement Projects in EPA
(2/12191)
Procedures for Consulting with Headquarters Before Waiving the Mandatory Multiday Penalties in
“Highly Unusual” RCRA Administrative Actions
u 0 l/O 9 / 92 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)//OE (Stein)
Relates to: Penalty
(Outdated)
(PDF-93KB 09 p j>
Procedures for Planning and Implementing Off-Site Response Actions
05/06/85 OSWER (McGraw)
V
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF - 647KB) 
I
‘7 Procedures for Requesting and Obtaining Approval of Parallel Proceedings
06/15/89 OECM (Reich)
t, Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
(Superseded)
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RCRA Civil Penalty Policy
05/08/84 OECM (Price)//OSWER (Thomas)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(Superseded)
(PDF-2,374KB) 
RCRA Corrective Action Interim Measures Guidance (Interim Final)
06/88 OSWER/OSW//OSWER/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9902.4
EPA Publication: EPA-530-SW-88-029
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 786KB)
RCRA Corrective Action Plan (Interim Final)
06/88 OSWER/OSW//OSWER/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9902.3
EPA Publication: 530-SW-88-028
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
(PDF-1 945KB) 
RCRA Ground-Water Enforcement Strategy
07/22/85 OSWER (McGraw)
OSWER Directive 9905.0
Relates to: Ground Water; Inspections; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
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RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance (Final)
8/85 OSWER/OWPE
4 OSWER Directive: 9931.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Ground Water;
Permitting
(Outdated)
(PDF-5,183) < ttp ep ov/oeca1oreLrcr&çrnçil080085.pç f>
RCRA Inspection Manuals
(Go to alphabetical listing for these individual documents)
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual (1998 Revised Edition) (11/98) (Partially revised, with Federal
Facilities Addendum) ( Current Policy )
RCRA Inspection Manual (1995 Revised Edition) (11/95) (Partially revised) ( See Archive )
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual (10/93) (Partially Revised Version) ( See Archj g )
RCRA Inspection Manual (3/88) (Original Version) (S eArc iy )
RCRA Inspection Manual
03/88 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.2A
Relates to: Inspections
(Superseded by 10/93, 11/95, and 11/98 versions of the RCRA Inspection Manual)
(PDF-25,736KB)
RCRA Inspection Manual (November 1995 Revision)
11/95 OSWER/ORE/RED
Relates to: Inspections
(Superseded by 11/98 RCRA Inspection Manual) (Earlier 3/88 and 10/93 versions also in Archive)
(PDF-450KB) (Chapters 1-5)
PDF-955KB) (Appendices I-Ill)
PDF-438KB) (Appendices lV-Vl)
(PDF-2,486KB) (Complete Manual)
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RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
10/16/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)
OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water; Permitting;ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-769KB) < j2 p:llwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcraicmp/1 01 6 8 5.p >
RCRA Regulation of Wastes Handled by DOE Facilities
06/22/83 OGC (Barnes)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Case Development/Referral; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF- 697KB) < p://www.ep gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/062283.pdf>
RCRA Section 3005(e); Continued Operation of Hazardous Waste Facilities by Owners or
Operators Who Have Failed to Achieve Interim Status
07/31/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
OSWER Directive 9935.1
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 ,264KB)
RCRA Section 3008(h) Corrective Action Interim Measures Guidance (I! terim Final) (06/88) - See:
“RCRA Corrective Action Interim Measures Guidance (Interim Final)” (06/88)
Recent Clarifications of RCRA Authorities
12/13/84 OSWER/OSW
Relates to: Permitting; Penalties; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
OSWER Directive 9523.10(84)
(Outdated)
(PDF-395KB) < Qj//www.ep gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 21 384.pdf >
Region III Issues on Section 3004(u) Authority
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03/31/87 OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9481.00-8
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Outdated - Contact OSRE for Current Policy and Guidance)
(PDF-1 37KB)
Revised Enforcement Response Policy (1 2/21/87) - Transmittal Memo for ‘Enforcement Response
Policy” (12/87) (Effective 10/1/88)
Revised EPA Guidance for Parallel Proceedings (06/21/89) - Transmittal Memo for ‘Guidelines on
L imnvestigative Procedures for Parallel Proceedings” (06/21/89)
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C’ Revised List of RCRA Nationally Significant Issues
02/14/97 QECA/ORE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded - See 2000 Revised List of RCRA Subtitle C Nationally Significant Issues)
(PDF-465KB) . http://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcrafcmp/021497.pØj >
Revised Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
08/25/86 OA (Barnes)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Penalty; Permitting
(Superseded) (See 7/20/93 Version, “Oversight of State and Local Penalty Assessments: Revisions
to the Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements”)
(PDF-2,631 KB)
Revised Procedures for Implementing Off-Site Response Actions
11/13/87 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9834.11
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 330KB)
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual
10/93 (Partially Revised Version) OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.2B
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Relates to: Inspections
(Superseded by 11/95 and 11/98 versions of the Inspection Manual)
(PDF-5,285KB) (Chapters 1-5) 
(PDF-1 2,470KB) (Appendices I-Ill) 
PDF-5,554KB) (Appendices IV-Vl) 
(PDF-25,324KB) (Complete Manual) (684 pp) 
Revisions to RCRA Nationally Significant Issues List for Comment (02/16/97) - Transmittal memo
for “Revised List of RCRA Nationally Significant Issues (02/14/97) “(Enforcement Confidential -
FOIA Exempt)
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SBREFA and Small Business Policy and Guidance
Small Business Compliance Policy [ Small Business Policy] (05/11/00) OPPA (Current P9 rnec )
U.S. EPA Small Business Resources [ OECA SBREFA Information Sheet] (EPA 300-F-99-004)
(09/99) (Current Document)
Revised Final Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at the
Time of an Enforcement Activity (08/31/99) (with SBREFA Information Sheet, “U.S. EPA Small
Business Resources” (9/99) attached) ( Current Document )
Revised Interim Guidance for EPA Rulewriters: Regulatory Flexibility Act as Amended by the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (03/29/99) OPPA (cM ntPQ t )
Final Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at the Time of
an Enforcement Action (OECA SBAEFA Information Sheet Attached) (03/26/99) (Superseded by
08/31/99 Guidance Document) ( See Archive )
Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at Time of an
Enforcement Activity (1 2/23/98) (Superseded by 09/99 U.S. EPA Small Business Resources Fact
Sheet) ( See Archive )
EPA Interim Guidance for Implementing the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
and Related Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (02/05/97) ( Current Docume. )
Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses [ Early Small Business Policyl (05/20/96)
(Superseded by 05/11/00 Small Business Compliance Policy) ( See Archive )
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, as Enacted (04/03/96) (OECA -
Lowrance Memo) ( Current Document )
Implementation of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (04/10/96) (OPPA -
Schaeffer Transmittal Memo to OECA for following document) ( Current Document )
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (04/02/96) (OGC - Cannon
‘ t Memo) (Cjgrent Docurn nt)
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Interim Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses [ Early Interim Small Business Policy]
(06/13/95) (Superseded by 05/20/96 and 05/11/00 Policies) (See Archive)
State Implementation of RCRA Subpart CC Standards
12/05/96 OAQPS/ESD (Jordan)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 05KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/1 20596.0db
Status of Contaminated Ground Water and Limitations on Disposal and Reuse
01 /24/89 OSWER/OSW (Lowrance)
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-56KB) a4 9a.pc i>
Supplemental Information for Small Businesses Subject to an U.S. EPA Enforcement Action
12/23/98 OECNORE [ SBREFA Information Sheet]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-83KB) < p:llwww.eoa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra1cmp/1 22398a.p >
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The Hazardous Waste Minimization National Plan
11/16/94 OSWER/OSW
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF - 2,177KB)
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
04/02/96 OGC (Cannon)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
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(Superseded)
(PDF- 2,041KB) 
Transmittal of the RCRA Ground-Water Enforcment Strategy (07/22/85) - Transmitlal Memo for
“RCRA Groundwater Enforcment Strategy’ (07/22/85)
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Use of ACRA 3008(g) Independently of Section 3008(a)
07/28/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
OSWER Directive 9940.0
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
(Superseded and Statutory Change)
(PDF-1 18KB) < p:llwww.epa. ov/oeca/ore/rcr&cmø/072881 . p if >
Use of Section 3008(h) Orders or Post-Closure Permits At Closing Facilities
03/08/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9502.00-7
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Permitting; Corrective Action; Interim
Status
(Superseded - Refer to Post-Closure Rule)
(PDF-284KB)
V.
Voluntary Environmental Sell-Policing and Self-Disclosure Interim Policy
04/03/95 (Effective 04/19/95) OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded - See “Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of
Violations” (12/22/95 final policy and 04/11/00 revised final policy)
(HTML) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/aed/comp/acomp/al 9.html >
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Waste Oil Interim Guidance
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12/86 OSWER
OSWER Directive 9951.1
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Outdated) —-
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RCRA ENFORCEMENT COMPENDIUM
SUBJECT/CATEGORY INDEX
\,
ARCHIVE ‘ - :‘
October 2001 Update
Enforcement-Related Policy and Guidance Documents No Longer in Current Use
The documents in this archive are considered to be no longer applicable due to statutory changes,
having been rescended and/or superseded and replaced by more recent documents, or by being
outdated for vanous reasons. They may not be all inclusive of references used in RCRA
enforcement. This EPA-Access version of the compendium index lists the “Enforcement
Confidential”, “Enforcement Sensitive”, “EPA Internal”, and the “FOIA Exempt” documents that are
not available in the Public-Access version.
Disclaimer:
The compilation of documents in this Compendium, as well as the policies, procedures, and
interpretations outlined in the documents themselves, is intended solely for the guidance of
employees of the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency. This compilation may not include all
documents discussing Agency views on particular subjects. In addition, these documents are not
intended and cannot be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable by
any party in litigation with the United States. The views expressed in these documents do not
necessarily reflect the current position of the Agency, and EPA reserves the right to act at variance
with these views or to change them at any time without public notice.
Using This Index:
**Documents Listed by Subject/Category, then Date
**Dates Are Release Dates Followed by Abbreviation of Responsible Office
**primary Documents in Category Shown in Bold Type
**Cross..Reference Documents in Subject/Category Shown in Light Type
**Cross..Reference to Transmittal Memoranda and Document Categories Provided
**IlEnforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt” Documents Are Italicized
**Document..Specific URLs Provided for Electronically Available Documents
U!itsd *IS
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Document Category Index:
(Click on the desired section to reach the first document in that section or scroll down page
until reaching that section. After viewing a document, click on the browser’s “Back’ button
to return to this index.)
Section 1 -. Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
Section 2 -- Case Development/Referral
Section 3 -- Civil/Criminal Actions
Section 4 -- Corrective Action
Section 5 -- Federal Facilities
Section 6 -- Federal/State_Relations
$ ctLOftL: Finaocial l e ppnsibility
Section 8 -- Ground Water
SeQtipp9 ::JflSp t!Pn
Section 10 -- lntenm Status
Sectior t1--La dD spo al Restrictions
Section 12 -- Miscellaneous
ection 13 -- Penalty
cJi t4 ::.EeirnLtt g
Section 15 -- Public Advic
Section 16 -. Settlement
Section 17 --Tribal Matters
Section 19 -- Violation! Violation Classification
Abbreviations of Responsible Offices:
NEIC - - National Enforcement Investigation Center (pre-1 979-Present, now in OECA)
OA -- Office of the Administrator (1970-Present)
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OAQPS -- Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (pre-1 979-Present, in OAR)
OAR -- Office of Air and Radiation (1983-Present)
OC -- Office of Compliance (1994-Present, in OECA)
OCE --Office of Criminal Enforcement (1 983-1989 in OECM, 1989-1 994 in OE, 1994-Present in
OCEFT in OECA)
OCEFT -- Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics, and Training (1994-Present, in OECA)
ODW -- Office of Drinking Water (1970-Present)
OE --Office of Enforcement (1975-1 980, 1990-1 993, became OECA)
OEC -- Office of Enforcement Counsel (in OEGC 1971-1974, split in 1975 into OGC and OE)
OECA -- Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (1994-Present)
OECM -- Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring (1 983-1 989, became OE)
OFFE -- Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OGC -- Office of General Counsel (1975-Present)
OHWE -- Office of Hazardous Waste Enforcement (1981 in OLEC, became OWPE in OSWER)
OLEC -- Office of Legal and Enforcement Counsel (1981-1982, became OECM)
ORC -- Office of Regional Counsel (for Specified Regional Office)
ORE -- Office of Regulatory Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OSRE -- Office of Site Remediation Enforcement (1994-Present, in OECA)
OSW -- Office of Solid Waste (1980-Present, in OSWER)
OSWER -- Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (1980-Present)
OUST -- Office of Underground Storage Tanks (1980-Present, in OSWER)
OW -- Office of Water (1981-Present)
OWPE --Office of Waste Programs Enforcement (1981) (1 981-1994, in OSWER; 1994-Present,
split between OSRE and ORE in OECA)
RED -- RCRA Enforcement Division (1983-1994 in OWPE, 1994-Present in ORE in OECA)
Document Listing:
Section 1 - Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
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Guidance on EPA Civil Judicial and Administrative Enforcement Against American Indian Tribes
06/06/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Tribal Matters; Civil/Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded by 01/17/01 Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984 Indian
Policy)
(PDF-428KB) < p://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/060696 p f>
Interim Final Model 3008 (h) Unilateral Order
01/23/89 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED
OSWER Directive 9902.5
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded)
(PDF- 2 ,778KB) 2389.pcif>
Federal Facilities Negotiations Policy
08/10/89 OSWER (Cannon)/FFHWC
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Settlement
(Outdated)
(PDF-600KB) < p:1Iwww.epa.gov/oecaIorefrcrafcmp/081 089a.p i >
Use of Section 3008(h) Orders or Post-Closure Permits At Closing Facilities
03/08/88 OSWER (Porter)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9502.00-7
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Permitting; Corrective Action;
Interim Status
(Superseded - Refer to Post-Closure Rule)
(PDF-284KB)
Enforcement Actions Under RCRA and CERCLA at Federal Facilities
01/25/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.0
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Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action;
Permitting; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-788KB)
Model Section 3008(h) Administrative Order on Consent
01/19/88 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9902.5
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded - See Current 1993 Document)
(PDF-1 331KB)
Enforcement Response Policy
12/87 (Effective 10/1/88) OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.O1A
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case
Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy)
(PDF-2,347KB) < p:/fwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 20087aiDd1 >
Criteria for Elimination of Headquarters’ Concurrence on RCRA Section 3008(h) Orders
06/26/87 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9940.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Interim
Status
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 66KB) 
Permitting Authority Under Section 3004(u) of HSWA
02/05/87 Region 3/WMB
Relates to: Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
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(Outdated)
PDF-1 16KB) 
Enforcement Considerations for Drafting and Reviewing Regulations and Guidelines for
Developing New or Revised Compliance and Enforcement Strategies
08/15/85 OECM (Price)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Outdated)
(PDF-599KB)
RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance (Final)
8/85 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive: 9931.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Ground
Water; Permitting
(Outdated)
( PDF-)
Recent Clarifications of RCRA Authoriti s
12/13/84 OSWER/OSW/PB (Guerrero)
OSWER Directive 9523.10(84)
Relates to: Permitting; Penalties; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Outdated)
(PDF-395KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oecalore/rcra/cmp/1 21 384.D >
Enforcement Response Policy
12/84 OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.0
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1987 Enforcement Response Policy, 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement
Response Policy)
(PDF-1 ,435KB) < p:I/www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 20084.p f >
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EPA Authority Under RCRA 3008 to Assess Penalties for Failure to Submit a Complete and
Adequate Part B Application [ Recent Clarifications of RCRA Authorities]
11/29/84 Region IV ORC
OSWER Directive 9523.10(84)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Outdated)
(PDF-395KB)
Final Revised Guidance Memorandum on the Use and Issuance of Administrative Orders
Under Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
09/26/84 OECM (Price)//OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE/RED
Relates to Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action;
Civil/Criminal Actions
(Superseded - See 1997 Policy)
(PDF-1 ,331 KB) 
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Failure to Submit and
Submittal of Incomplete Part B Permit Applications
09/09/83 OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE//OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9936.1
Relates to: Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Interim Status
(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-341 KB)
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of the
Ground Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
01/22/82 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Ground Water; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; ViolationNiolation
Classification
(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-340KB) < p://www.ep gov/oeca/mpj p f>
Issuance of Administrative Orders Under Section 3013 of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act
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09/11/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 ,91 3KB) 
Issuance of Administrative Orders Under Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act
09/11/81 OSWERJOWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded)
(PDF-703KB) < h p://www pa. gov/oecaipre/rcraIcrnp/Q9j 1 81a. pdb
Section 2 - Case Development/Referral
Revised List of RCRA Nationally Significant Issues
02/14/97 OECA/ORE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FOIA Exempt)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Violation/Violation Classification
(Superseded - See 2000 Revised List bf RCRA Subtitle C Nationally Significant Issues)
(PDF-465KB) < h#p://intranet.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcraJcmp/021497.p f >
Expansion of Direct Referral of Cases to the Department of Justice
10/1 4/88 OECM
OSWER Directive 9891 .5A
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(Outdated)
(HTML)
Elevation Process for Achieving Federal Facility Compliance Under RCRA
03/24/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.O1A
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Case Development/Referral; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
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(PDF-1 88KB) 
Enforcement Response Policy
12/87 (Effective 10/1/88) OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.O1A
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy)
(PDF-2,347KB)
Expanded Civil Judicial Referral Procedures
08/28/86 OECM (Adams)
OSWER Directive 9891.1
Relates to: Case Development/Referral
(Outdated)
(PDF-542KB) 
Enforcement Response Policy
12/84 OWPE
OSWER Directive 9900.0
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1987 Enforcement Response Policy, 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement
Response Policy)
(PDF-1 ,435KB)
Implementation of Direct Referrals for Civil Cases Beginning December 1, 1983
11/28/83 OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9891.5
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Case Development/Referral
(Outdated)
(PDF-578KB) < http://www/epa.gpv/oeca/ore/rcra/crüp/1 1 2883.p f >
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RCRA Regulation of Wastes Handled by DOE Facilities
06/22/83 OGC (Barnes)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Referrals; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-697KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oecaIore/rcra1cmp/062283.p >
Section 3 - Civil/Criminal Actions
Guidance on EPA Civil Judicial and Administrative Enforcement Against American Indian Tribes
06/06/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Tribal Matters; Civil/Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded by 01/17/01 Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984 Indian
Policy)
(PDF-428KB) 
Guidance on the Process for Review of Enforcement Actions Against Tribal Facilities
02/16/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Tribal Matters; Civil/Criminal Actions
(Superseded by 01/17/01 Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984 Indian
Policy)
(PDF-75KB) < p://www.epa.gov/oeca/orefrcra/cmD/021 696.p >
Guidelines on Investigative Procedures for Parallel Proceedings
06/21189 OECM (Reich)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 140KB)
Procedures for Requesting and Obtaining Approval of Parallel Proceedings
06/15/89 OECM (Reich)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
(Outdated)
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Expansion of Direct Referral of Cases to the Department of Justice
01/14/88 OECM
OSWER Directive 9891 .5A
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(Outdated)
(HTML)
Enforcement Response Policy
12/87 (Effective 10/1/88) OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.O1A
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy)
(PDF-2,347KB) < p://www.eøa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 20087a.p f >
Implementation of EPA Criminal Enforcement Strategy for RCRA Interim Status Facilities
11/15/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)/RED/ /OECM/NEIC (Gallagher)
OSWER Directive 9930.01-A
Relates to: CivillCriminal Actions; Interim Status
(Outdated)
(PDF-252KB) 
Enforcement Response Policy
12/84 OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.0
Relates to: ViolationNioolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1987 Enforcement Response Policy, 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement
Response Policy)
(PDF-1 ,435KB) 
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Final Revised Guidance Memorandum on the Use and Issuance of Administrative Orders Under
Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
09/26/84 OECM (Price)IIOSWER (Thomas)/OWPE/R ED
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Civil/Criminal
Actions
(Superseded by 1997 Policy)
(PDF-1 ,331 KB) 
Implementation of Direct Referrals for Civil Cases Beginning December 1, 1983
11/28/83 OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9891.5
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; Civil/Criminal Actions
(Outdated)
(PDF-578KB) < p:llwww/ep&govIoecaJor&rcraicmp/1 1 2883.pdf >
Guidance for Drafting Judicial Consent Decrees
10/19/83 OLEC (Price)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Settlement
(Outdated)
(PDF-1724KB) 
Use of RCRA Section 3008(g) Independently of Section 3008(a)
07/28/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
OSWER Directive 9940.0
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions
(Superseded and Statutory Change)
(PDF-1 18KB) . chttp://www.epa.govfoecalore/rcra/cmp/072881 . pdf >
Section 4- Corrective Action
Guidance for Increasing the Application of Innovative Treatment Technologies for Contaminated
Soil and Ground Water
06/10/91 OSWER (Clay)/OSW
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OSWER Directive 9380.0-17
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(Outdated - Contact OSRE for Current Policy and Guidance)
(PDF - 1,311KB) 
Letter from Jonathan Z. Cannon, Acting Assistant Administrator, to Thomas C. Jorllng,
Commissioner of NY Dept. of Environ. Conservation, RE: Regulatory Status Under RCRA of
Environmental Media Contaminated with RCRA-Listed Hazardous Waste
06/19/89 OSWER (Cannon)/OWPE/RED
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Outdated)
(PDF-169KB) 
Favorable D.C. Circuit Decision Regarding Ability of EPA to Regulate Wastes Disposal Prior
to Being Listed as Hazardous and Wastes Found in Contaminated Media
03/22/89 OECM/RPLSB/Jonesi
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Outdated)
(PDF-238KB)
Status of Contaminated Ground Water and Limitations on Disposal and Reuse
01 /24/89 OSW
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-56KB) < http://www.epa . ciov/oeca/ore/rcrafcmp/01 2489a.pdf >
Interim Final Model 3008 (h) Unilateral Order
01/23/89 OWPE
OSWER DIrective 9902.5
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded)
(PDF- 2,778KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/O1 2389.pdf >
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Off-Site Policy Implementation Issues
08/29/88 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)/RED
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 40KB) ch piLwygwapa gpyiaLoi IrcLaJcpi 829Mpcff>
RCRA Corrective Action Plan (Interim Final)
6/88 OSW/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9902.3
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
(Superseded)
(PDF1945KB)
RCRA Corrective Action Interim Measures Guidance (Interim Final)
06/88 OSWER/OSWIIOSWERIOWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9902.4
EPA Publication: EPA-530-SW-88-029
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 786KB) 
Use of Section 3008(h) Orders or Post-Closure Permits At Closing Facilities
03/08/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9502.00-7
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Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Permitting; Corrective Action; Interim
Status
(Superseded - Refer to Post-Closure Rule)
(PDF-284KB) 
Enforcement Actions Under RCRA and CERCLA at Federal Facilities
01/25/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.0
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action;
Permitting; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-788KB) < tp w_w p gc ca/ore/rcra/cmp/01 2 8 pdf>
Model Section 3008(h) Administrative Order on Consent
01/19/88 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9902.5
Relates to: Corrective Action; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Superseded - See Current 1993 Document)
( POF -
Revised Procedures for Implementing Off-Site Response Actions
11/13/87 OSWER (Porter)/OWPE
OSWER Directive 9834.11
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 330KB)
Criteria for Elimination of Headquarters’ Concurrence on RCRA Section 3008(h) Orders
06/26/87 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9940.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; lnte,im Status
(Outdated)
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(PDF-1 66KB) 
Guidance for Public Involvement in RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
05/05/87 OSWER (Porter)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9901.3
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water, Interim Status
(Outdated - Contact OSRE for Current Guidance)
(PDF-296KB) 
Region Ill Issues on Section 3004(u) Authority
03/31/87 OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9481.00-8
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Outdated - Contaót OSRE for Current Policy and Guidance)
(PDF-1 37KB) 
National RCRA Corrective Action Strategy
10/03/86 OSWERJOSW
Relates to: Corrective Action; Interim Status; Federal/State Relations
(Outdated - and this supersedes a 1984 document with the same name)
(PDF-1209KB)
Guidance Concerning Corrective Action for Prior and Continuing Releases, Underground
Injection
Control Program Guidance #45 (Interim Guidance)
04/09/86 ODW (Cook)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
(Outdated)
(PDF-645KB) 
ACRA Ground-Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance
8/85 OWPE
OSWER Directive: 9931.1
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Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Ground Water;
Permitting
(Outdated)
( PDF-) 
Procedures for Planning and Implementing Off-Site Response Actions
05/06/85 OSWER (McGraw)/OSW
Relates to: Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF - 647KB) 4 p:I/www.epagovIoeca/oreIrcraIcmp/O50685.pØf>
Final Revised Guidance Memorandum on the Use and Issuance of Administrative Orders Under
Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
09/26/84 OECM (Price)I/OSWER (Thomas)IOWPE/RED
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Civil/Criminal
Actions
(Superseded by 1997 Policy)
(PDF-1 ,331 KB)
Ground Water Monitoring Requirements During Interim Status
01/27/82 OSWER/OSW (Deitrich)//OLEC (Bunting)
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action, Interim Status
(Superseded)
(PDF-280KB) 
Section 5- Federal Facilities
FY 1993 Guidance on Implementation of RCRA Inspection Requirements of the Federal
Facilities Compliance Act
03/1 7/93 OSWERIOWPE (Diamond)J/OSWERIOFFE (Davidson)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Inspections
(Outdated)
(PDF-1724KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/1 01 983.pdf >
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Federal Facilities Negotiations Policy
08/10/89 OSWER (Cannon)/OWPE/FFHWC
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Settlement
(Outdated)
(PDF-600KB)
Determination of Operatorat Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Facilities
11/08/88 OSWERIOWPE (Lucero)/OSWERFOSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Permitting
(Outdated)
PDF-52KB)
Elevation Process for Achieving Federal Facility Compliance Under RCRA
03/24/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.OIA
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Case Development/Referral; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-188KB)
Enforcement Actions Under RCRA and CERCLA at Federal Facilities
01/25/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.0
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective
Action; Permitting; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-788KB) 
Enforcement Response Policy
12/87 (Effective 10/1/88) OSWER/OWPE/RED
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OSWER Directive 9900.O1A
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations, Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy)
(PDF-2,347KB) 
National RCRA Corrective Action Strategy
10/03/86 OSWER/OSW
Relates to: Corrective Action; Interim Status; Federal/State Relations
(Outdated - and this Supersedes a 1984 Document with the same name)
(PDF-1 209KB) < p://www.era.gQy/oeca/orefrcrafcmp/1 00386 pc f>
Enforcement Response Policy
12/84 OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.0
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1987 Enforcement Response Policy, 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement
Response Policy)
(PDF-1 ,435KB)
RCRA Regulation of Wastes Handled by DOE Facilities
06/22/83 OGC (Barnes)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Referrals; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-697KB) < i i1p:/Iwww.epa.govIoecaIore/rcraIcmpIO62283.pdf >
Section 6 - Federal/State Relations
Enforcement Response Policy
12/87 (Effective 10/1/88) OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.O1A
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Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy)
(PDF-2,347KB) 
State Implementation of RCRA Subpart CC Standards
12105/96 OAQPS/ESD (Jordan)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 05KB)
Revised Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
08/25/86 OA (Barnes)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Penalty; Permitting
(Superseded) (See 7/20/93 Version, “Oversight of State and Local Penalty Assessments:
Revisions to the Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements”)
(PDF-3760KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rc /!C!2E! .,. ... .
Enforcement Response Policy
12/84 OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9900.0
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities;
Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1987 Enforcement Response Policy, 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement
Response Policy)
(PDF-1 ,435KB) 
Section 7 - Financial Responsibility
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA;Enforcement of
the Financial Responsibility Requirements Under Subpart H of 40 CFR Parts 264 and 265
10/06/82 OLEC (Perry)IIOSWER (Lavelle)/OWPEFRED
Relates to: Financial Responsibility; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Outdated)
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Section 8- Ground Water
Guidance for Increasing the Application of Innovative Treatment Technologies for
Contaminated Soil and Ground Water
06/1 0/91 OSWER (Clay)/OSW
OSWER Directive 9360.0-17
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(Outdated - Contact OSRE for Current Policy and Guidance)
(PDF - 1,311KB) 
Status of Contaminated Ground Water and Limitations on Disposal and Reuse
01/24/89 OSW
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action
(Superseded)
(PDF-56KB)
Ground-Water Monitoring at Clean Closing Surface Impoundment and Waste Pile Units
03/31/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9476.00-14
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water
(Outdated)
(P OF-i 99KB)
Guidance for Public Involvement in RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
05/05/87 OSWER (Porter)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9901.3
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water, Interim Status
(Outdated - Contact OSRE for Current Guidance)
(PDF-296KB) < httix/fwww.epa.ciov/oeca/ore/rcraIcmpfO5O587.pdt >
RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
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10/16/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)/RED
OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water; Permitting; Violation/Violation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-769KB) 
RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance (Final)
8/85 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive: 9931.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Ground Water;
Permitting
(Outdated)
(PDF- ) < httr ://www.eDa.gov/oecaIore/rcra/cmD/08O085.p f >
RCRA Ground-Water Enforcement Strategy
07122185 OSWER (McGraw)/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9905.0
Relates to: Ground Water; Inspections; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-934KB) 
Enforcing Groundwater Monitoring Requirements in RCRA Part B Permit Applications
08,16/84 OECM (Price)I/OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive No. 9504.01(84)
Relates to: Ground Water; Permitting
(Superseded by Regulatory Changes)
(PDF-1 93KB) < http:Ilwww.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcralcmp/081 684.p J >
Ground Water Monitoring Requirements During Interim Status
01/27/82 OSWER/OSW (Deitrich)//OLEC (Bunting)
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action, Interim Status
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(Superseded)
(PDF-280KB) 
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of
the Ground Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
01/22/82 OSWERIOWPE (McMillan)
Relates to: Ground Water; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Classification
(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-340KB) 
Section 9- Inspections
RCRA Inspection Manual (November 1995 Revision)
11/95 OSWER/ORE/RED
Relates to: Inspections
(Superseded by 11/98 RCRA Inspection Manual) (Earlier 3/88 and 10/93 versions also in
Archive)
(PDF-450KB) (Chapters 1-5) 1 0095a.pjij >
PDF-955KB) (Appendices I-Ill)
PDF-438KB) (Appendices IV-Vl) 
(PDF-2,486KB) (Complete Manual) < ttp:U w. pa.goyLqecaLmpircia/cjnp1i 1Q095 pdf>
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual
10/93 (Partially Revised Version) OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.2B
Relates to: Inspections
(Superseded by 11/95 and 11/98 versions of the Inspection Manual)
(PDF-5,285KB) (Chapters 1-5) 
(PDF-1 2,470K B) (Appendices I-Ill) 
PDF-5,554KB) (Appendices IV-Vl) 
(PDF-25,324KB) (Complete Manual) (684 pp)

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FY 1993 Guidance on Implementation of RCRA Inspection Requirements of the Federal Facilities
Compliance Act
03/17/93 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)IIOSWER/OFFE (Davidson)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Inspections
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 724KB)
Guidance for Inspection of Facilities with Delisted Wastes
05/92 OSWERIOWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.2B
Relates to: Inspections
(Outdated)
(PDF-6,966KB)
Land Disposal Restrictions InspectIon Manual
02189 OSWERIOWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9938.1A
Relates to: Inspections; Land Disposal Restrictions
(Outdated)
(PDF-7536KB)
RCRA Inspection Manual
03/88 OSWER/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9938.2A
Relates to: Inspections
(Superseded by 10/93, 11/95, and 11/98 versions of the RCRA Inspection Manual)
(PDF-25,736KB)
RCRA Ground-Water Enforcement Strategy
07/22/85 OSWER (McGraw)/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9905.0
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Relates to: Ground Water; Inspections; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-934KB) 
Section 10 - Interim Status
Use of Section 3008(h) Orders or Post-Closure Permits At Closing Facilities
03/08/88 OSWER
OSWER Directive 9502.00-7
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Permitting; Corrective Action; Interim
Status
(Superseded - Refer to Post-Closure Rule)
(PDF-284KB) p://www.ep gov/oeca/ore/rcraJcmp/ 3088 pdJ>
Critena for Elimination of Headquarters Concurrence on RCRA Section 3008(h) Orders
06/26/87 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9940.3
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Interim Status
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 66KB) 
Guidance for Public Involvement in RCRA Section 3008(h) Actions
05/05/87 OSWER (Porter)/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9901.3
Relates to: Corrective Action; Ground Water, Interim Status
(Outdated - Contact OSRE for Current Guidance)
(PDF-296KB)
National RCRA Corrective Action Strategy
10/03/86 OSWER/OSW
Relates to: Corrective Action; Interim Status; Federal/State Relations
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(Outdated - and this supersedes a 1984 document with the same name)
(PDF-1 209KB) 
Implementation of EPA Criminal Enforcement Strategy for RCRA Interim Status Facilities
11/15/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)/RED//OECM/N EIC (Gallagher)
OSWER Directive 9930.01-A
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Interim Status
(Outdated)
(PDF-252KB)
RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
10/16/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)IRED
OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water; Permitting; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-769KB) 
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of ACRA; Failure to Submit and
Submittal of Incomplete Part B Permit Applications
09/09/83 OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE//OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9936.1
Relates to: Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Interim Status
(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-341 KB)
Ground Water Monitoring Requirements During Interim Status
01/27/82 OSWER/OSW (Deitrich)f/OLEC (Bunting)
Relates to: Ground Water; Corrective Action. Interim Status
(Superseded)
(PDF-280KB) < httD://www.epa.gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmD/01 2782.pdf >
Guidance on the Application of the Interim Status Standards (40 C.F.R. Part 265) to Facilities
Which Have Failed to Qualify for Interim Status
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12/21/81 OSWERIOWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(Superseded)
(PDF-271 KB) < p www pa goy/oeca/oreLrcra/cnp/1218Lpdf>
RCRA Section 3005(e); Continued Operation of Hazardous Waste Facilities by Owners or
Operators Who Have Failed to Achieve Interim Status
07/31/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
OSWER Directive 9935.1
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 ,254KB)
Section 11 - Land Disposal Restrictions
Land Disposal Restrictions: Third Third Final Rule Enforcement Strategy
03/91 OSWERIOWPE/RED
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(Outdated)
(PDF-2,573KB)
Land Disposal Restrictions: Summary of Requirements
02/91 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9934.0-1 A
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(Superseded) (See 08/01 version)
(PDF- 5,798KB)
Land Disposal Restrictions Inspection Manual
02/89 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9938.1A
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Relates to: Inspections; Land Disposal Restrictions
(Outdated)
(PDF-7536KB) 
Enforcement Strategy for the Land Disposal Restrictions First Third Rule
12/16/88 OSWER/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9938.5
Relates to: Land Disposal Restrictions
(Outdated)
(PDF-898KB) 
Section 12 - Miscellaneous
Final Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Information Sheet to Businesses at the
Time of an Enforcement Activity (with “Information for Small Businesses” (03/26/99)
[ SBREFA Information Sheet] attached)
03/26/99 OECAIORE (Schaeffer)/RED
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-372KB) < http:iintranet.epa.gov/oecaIoreIrcraIcmp/O32699 pdf >
Information for Small Businesses
03/26/99 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED [ SBREFA Information Sheet]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-87KB)
Guidance on Disseminating EPA’s SBREFA Informaiton Sheet to Businesses at the Time of
an Enforcement Activity (with “Supplemental Information for Small Businesses Subject to an
U.S. EPA Enforcement Action” (12123/98) attached)
12/23/98 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
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Supplemental Information for Small Businesses Subject to an U.S. EPA Enforcement Action
12/23/98 OECA/ORE (Schaeffer)/RED [ SBREFA Information Sheet]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-83KB) 223 ap f>
EPA Interim Guidance for Implementing the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act and Related Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
02105197 EPA SBREFA Task Force
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded — See 3/29/99 Revised Interim Guidance for EPA Rulewriters)
(PDF - KB) < http:/lwww.epa.govloecalorelrcralcmplo2o597.p.df >
Interim Policy on Compliance Incentives for Small Businesses
06/13/95 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-532KB)
The Hazardous Waste Minimization National Plan
11/16/94 OSWERIOSW
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF- 2,177KB)
Waste Oil Interim Guidance
12/86 OSWER
OSWER Directive 9951.1
Relates to: Miscellaneous
(Outdated)
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Section 13 - Penalty
Procedures for Consulting with Headquarters Before Waiving the Mandatory Multiday
Penalties in “Highly Unusual” RCRA Administrative Actions
01/09/92 OSWER/OWPE (Diamond)/RED//OE (Stein)
Relates to: Penalty
(Outdated)
(PDF-93KB 
Civil Penalty Assessment under RCRA
04/14/89 OECM (Unterberger)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(Superseded - See 1990 RCRA Civil Penalty Policy)
(PDF-1340KB)
Revised Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
08/25/86 OA (Barnes)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Penalty; Permitting
(Superseded) (See 7/20/93 Version, “Oversight of State and Local Penalty Assessments: Revisions
to the Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements’)
(PDF-3760KB) 
Recent Clarifications of RCRA Authorities
12/13/84 OSWER/OSW/PB (Guerrero)
OSWER Directive 9523.10(84)
Relates to: Permitting; Penalties; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Outdated)
(PDF-395KB) 
RCRA Civil Penalty Policy
05/08/84 OECM (Price)I/OSWER (Thomas)/OWPE1RED
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Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(Updated)
(PDF-2,374KB) 
Section 14 - Permitting
RCRA Corrective Action Plan (Interim Final)
06/88 OSWER/OSW//OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive 9902.3
EPA Publication: 530-SW-88-028
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
(PDF-1 945KB)
Determination of Operator at Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Facilities
11/08/88 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)I/OSWER/OSW (Williams)
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities: Permitting
PDF-52KB)
Use of Section 3008(h) Orders or Post-Closure Permits At Closing Facilities
03/08/88 OSWER
OSWER Directive 9502.00-7
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Permitting; Corrective Action; Interim
Status
(Superseded - Refer to Post-Closure Rule)
(PDF-284KB)
FICRA Corrective Action Plan (Interim Final)
6/88 OWPE/OSW
OSWER Directive 9902.3
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
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(Superseded)
(P DF-1 945KB) 
Enforcement Actions Under RCRA and CERCLA at Federal Facilities
01/25/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.0
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action;
Permitting; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-788KB)
Permitting Authority Under Section 3004(u) of HSWA
02105/87 Region 3/WMB
Relates to: Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Outdated)
PDF-1 16KB) 4fltp:/Iwww.epa.gov/oecalorelrcralcmplo2o587.pdf >
Revised Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements
08/25/86 OA (Barnes)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; Penalty; Permitting
(Superseded) (See 7/20/93 Version, “Oversight of State and Local Penalty Assessments: Revisions
to the Policy Framework for State/EPA Enforcement Agreements’)
(PDF-3760KB) 
Guidance Concerning Corrective Action for Prior and Continuing Releases, Underground Injection
Control Program Guidance #45 (Interim Guidance)
04/09/86 00W (Cook)
Relates to: Corrective Action; Permitting
‘(Outdated)
(PDF-645KB) < p://www.ep gov/oeca/ore/rcraIcmp/040986.odf>
RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
10/16/85 OSWER/OWPE (Lucero)/RED
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OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status: Ground Water; Permitting; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-769KB) 
RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring Compliance Order Guidance (Final)
8/85 OSWER/OWPE/RED
OSWER Directive: 9931.1
Relates to: Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action; Ground Water;
Permitting
(Outdated)
( PDF-) 
Recent Clarifications of RCRA Authorities
12/13184 OSWERJOSW/PB (Guerrero)
OSWER Directive 9523.10(84)
Relates to: Permitting; Penalties; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities
(Outdated)
(PDF-395KB) 21 384pdf >
Enforcing Groundwater Monitoring Requirements in RCRA Part B Permit Applications
08/16/84 OECM (Price)//OSWER (Thomas)/RED
OSWER Directive No. 9504.01(84)
Relates to: Ground Water; Permitting
(Superseded by Regulatory Changes)
(PDF-1 93KB) 
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Failure to Submit
and Submittal of Incomplete Part B Permit Applications
09/09/83 OSWER (Thomas)/OWPEF/OECM (Price)
OSWER Directive 9936.1
Relates to: Permitting; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Interim Status
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(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-341 KB) 
Guidance on the Application of the Interim Status Standards ( 40 C.F.R. Part 265)10 Facilities
Which Have Failed to Qualify for Interim Status
12/21/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(Superseded)
(PDF-271 KB) < ttpjj/www_epa .gov/oeca/ore/rcra/cmp/1 221 81 . p f >
RCRA Section 3005(e); Continued Operation of Hazardous Waste Facilities by Owners or
Operators Who Have Failed to Achieve Interim Status
07/31/81 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
OSWER Directive 9935.1
Relates to: Interim Status; Permitting
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 ,254KB) < o://www.epa.g g ça/ore/rcra/cmp/0731 81 . p >
Section 15 - Public Advice
Information for Small Businesses
03/26/99 OECNORE (Schaeffer)/RED [ SBREFA Information Sheet]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-87KB) 4ittp;Ilwww.epagov/oecalore/rcralcmplO32699apdf>
Supplemental Information for Small Businesses Subject to an U.S. EPA Enforcement Action
12123198 OECAIORE (Schaeffer)/RED (SBREFA Information Sheet]
Relates to: Public Advice; Miscellaneous
(Superseded)
(PDF-83KB) < http://www.epa.gov/oeca/orelrcra/cmp/1 22398a.pdf >
Section 16 - Settlement
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Interim Revised Policy on the Use of Supplemental Environonmental Projects in EPA
Enforcement Settlements (Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy; SEP Policy]
06/13/96 (Eff active May 8, 1995 through April 30, 1998) OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded - See 4/10/98 Final EPA Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy)
(HTML) 
Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations
(Final Policy]
12122195 OECA (Herman) (Federal Register Notice]
Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded - See 04/11/00 revised final policy with same title)
(HTML) 
Voluntary Environmental Self-Policing and Self-Disclosure Interim Policy
04/03/95 (Effective 04/19/95) OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded - See “Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correci ion and
Prevention of Violations” (12/22/95 final policy and 04/11/00 revised final policy)
(HTML) . chttp://www.epa.gov!oeca/ore/aed/comp/acomp/al 9.html >
Procedures for Consulting with Headquarters Before Waiving the Mandatory Multiday Penalties in
“Highly Unusual” RCRA Administrative Actions
01/09/92 OWPE/OE
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(Outdated)
EPA Policy on the Use of Supplemental Enforcement Projects in EPA Settlements
02/12/91 OE (Strock)
Relates to: Settlement
(Superseded - See 1995 Policy)
(PDF-1 ,01 3KB) < http:/Iwww.epa.gov/oecalorelrcra/cmp/021 291 . pdf >
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Federal Facilities Negotiations Policy
08/10/89 OSWER (Cannon)/OWPE/FFHWC
OSWER Directive 9992.3
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Settlement
(Outdated)
(PDF-600KB) < p://www.epgov/oecaore/jcraftrpIQ81089a d >
Civil Penalty Assessment under RCRA
04/14/89 OECM (Unterberger)
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(Superseded - See 1990 RCRA Civil Penalty Policy)
(PDF-1 340KB) 
Elevation Process for Achieving Federal Facility Compliance Under RCRA
03/24/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.O1A
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Case Development/Referral; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-1 88KB) 
Enforcement Actions Under RCRA and CERCLA at Federal Facilities
01 /25/88 OSWER (Porter)
OSWER Directive 9992.0
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; Corrective Action;
Permitting; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-788KB) 
Guidance on Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in Enforcement Actions
OWl 4/87 OA (Thomas)/OSWER/OWPE
Relates to: Settlement
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OSWER Directive 9834.12
(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-2,697KB) 
RCRA Civil Penalty Policy
05/08/84 OECM (Price)IIOSWER/OWPE/RED
Relates to: Penalty; Settlement
(Updated)
(PDF-2,374KB)
Guidance for Drafting Judicial Consent Decrees
10/19/83 OCEC (Price)
Relates to: Civil/Criminal Actions; Settlement
(Outdated)
(PDF-1 724KB) re/rcraLcrnp/1 QL9 3 .p f>
Section 17-- Tribal Matters
Guidance on EPA Civil Judicial and Administrative Enforcement Against American Indian
Tribes
06/06/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Tribal Matters; Civil/Criminal Actions; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities
(Superseded by 01/17/01 Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984
Indian Policy)
(PDF-428KB) 
Guidance on the Process for Review of Enforcement Actions Against Tribal Facilities
02/16/96 OECA (Herman)
Relates to: Tribal Matters; Civil/Criminal Action
(Superseded by 01/17/01 Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984
Indian Policy)
(PDF-75KB)
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Section 18- Underground Storage Tanks
Guidance for Federal Field Citation Enforcement
04/09/92 OSWER/OUST
OSWER Directive 9610.14
Relates to: Underground Storage Tanks
(Superseded by 1996 Guidance)
(HTML) 
RCRA Regulation of Wastes Handled by DOE Facilities
06/22/83 OGC (Barnes)
Relates to: Federal Facilities; Settlement
(Superseded by Federal Facilities Compliance Act)
(PDF-697KB)
Section 19 - ViolationNiolation Classification
Revised List of RCRA Nationally Significant Issues
02/14/97 OECA/ORE/RED (Nielsen) (Enforcement Confidential - FO!A Exempt)
Relates to: Case Development/Referral; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded - See 2000 Revised List of RCRA Subtitle C Nationally Significant Issues)
(PDF-465KB)
Enforcement Response Policy
I 2 187 (Effective 10/1/88) OS WER/OWPE/R ED
OSWER DIrective 9900.01 A
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case
Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement Response Policy)
(PDF-2,347KB) 
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State Implementation of RCRA Subpart CC Standards
12/05/96 OAQPS/ESD (Jordan)
Relates to: Federal/State Relations; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-1 05KB) < p://www.ep gov/oecaJore/rcraIcmp/1 20596.pdf >
RCRA Loss of Interim Status Enforcement Strategy
10/16/85 OSWERIOWPE (Lucero)/RED
OSWER Directive 9930.0-1
Relates to: Interim Status; Ground Water; Permitting;ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-769KB) 
RCRA Ground-Water Enforcement Strategy
07/22185 OSWER (McGraw)/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9905.0
Relates to: Ground Water; Inspections; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Superseded)
(PDF-934KB) 
Enforcement Response Policy
12/84 OSWER (Thomas)/OWPEIRED
OSWER Directive 9900.0
Relates to: ViolationNiolation Classification; Administrative Orders/Administrative
Authorities; Civil/Criminal Actions; Federal Facilities; Federal/State Relations; Case
Development/Referral
(Superseded - See 1987 Enforcement Response Policy, 1996 Hazardous Waste Enforcement
Response Policy)
(PDF-1 ,435KB) 
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of the
Financial Responsibility Requirements Under Subpart H of 40 CFR Parts 264 and 265
10/06/82 OLEC (Perry)//OSWER (Lavelle)/OWPE/RED
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Relates to: Financial Responsibility; ViolationNiolation Classification
(Outdated)
(PDF-441 KB) 
Guidance on Developing Compliance Orders Under Section 3008 of RCRA; Enforcement of the
Ground Water Monitoring Requirements at Interim Status Facilities
01/22182 OSWER/OWPE (MacMillan)
Relates to: Ground Water; Administrative Orders/Administrative Authorities; ViolationNiolation
Classification
(Superseded - in part)
(PDF-340KB)
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