Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Rec. Initiation Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Name or Subtask Number Date Information Goal 1: Expediting Cleanup and Remedial Action Oversee 1 Q4, FY17 Completed • In Year 1 of the Task Force, • Maintain list and More Administrator's July 2018 released the Administrator's implement process Information Emphasis List of Emphasis List of sites from for Administrator Superfund Sites across the US that EPA targeted for immediate and intense attention • Also in Year 1, made substantial progress at sites on the list and released first update • See Superfund Task Force Recommendations 2018 Update Report (PDF) for more information involvement in sites Prioritize and take 1 Q4, FY17 Completed • In Year 1 launched a Human • Discuss and refine More action to expeditiously July 2018 Exposure Dashboard to best practices Information effectuate control over provide real time among EPA regional any site where risk of determinations of human offices human exposure is not exposure status for all NPL • Continue to meet fully controlled sites • See Superfund Task Force Recommendations 2018 Update Report (PDF) for more information with EPA regional offices to discuss plans to address sites where risk of human exposure is not fully controlled 1 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Target NPL Sites that are not Showing Sufficient Progress Toward Site Cleanup and Completion 1,2 Q4, FY17 Implementing (Target for completion June 2019) • Moved more sites toward deletion/partial deletion • Continued to develop methodology for metrics, and tracking and reporting site progress toward completion • Continued to explore flexibilities and improvements to deletion process • Finalize methodology for metrics, tracking and reporting • Finalize recommendations for flexibilities and improvements • Continue to report on deletions and partial deletions More Information Promote the Application of Adaptive Management at Complex Sites, Clarify Priorities for Remedial Investigation/ Feasibility Study (RI/FS) Resources and Encourage Performing Interim/Early Actions During the RI/FS Process to Address Immediate Risks 3, 5, 8 Q3, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion June 2019) • Finalized criteria for early adopter adaptive management pilots • Continued development of memo on use of early and interim action • Continued revisions to Getting Ready: Scoping the RI/FS Fact sheet • Select and initiate adaptive management pilots • Obtain EPA regional input to draft early/interim action memo • Obtain EPA regional input on RI/FS Scoping Fact Sheet To Better Promote National Consistency and Review, Update Authority of Approval of Remedy Selection While Considering the 4 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion June 2019) • Continued implementation of Administrator reviews of remedy decision equal to or greater than $50M • Continued evaluation of approval authorities • Continue to implement process for Administrator reviews of decisions greater than or equal to $50M. More information here, here, and here 2 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Retained Authority of the Administrator • Continued evaluation of National Remedy Review Board (NRRB) and Contaminated Sediment Technical Advisory Group (CSTAG) charter and roles • Draft revisions to NRRB and CSTAG charters, including roles and responsibilities Provide Clarification to the Principles for Superfund Groundwater Restoration: Develop List and Summary Description of Available Groundwater Policy Flexibilities in Existing EPA Superfund Groundwater Policy Documents 6.1 Q2, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion June 2019) • Continued developing summary of available groundwater policy flexibilities in existing EPA Superfund groundwater policy documents • Obtained comments on summary from Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) and Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) • Post draft summary for external stakeholder input (including tribes) More Information Provide Clarification to the Principles for Superfund Groundwater Restoration: Evaluate the Groundwater Beneficial Use Policy with a Focus on Beneficial Use Determinations 6.2 Q2, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion June 2019) • Continued to gather information on groundwater beneficial use policy with a focus on beneficial use determinations • Obtained feedback from ASTSWMO and ECOS on effort • Complete evaluation of policy with a focus on beneficial use determinations 3 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Promote Use of Third- Party Optimization Throughout the Remediation Process and Focus Optimization on Complex Sites or Sites of Significant Public Interest 7 Ql, FY18 Completed July 2018 • In Year 1 established criteria to prioritize site attributes tied to the Task Force where optimization may accelerate site closure • Also in Year 1, implemented several projects to advance optimization practices and related tools in all phases of cleanup • See Superfund Task Force Recommendations 2018 Update Report (PDF) for more information • Continue to identify and implement priority optimization projects • Develop optimization project summaries • Continue to conduct training on best management practices (BMP) • Develop new BMP documents More Information 4 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Rec. Initiation Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Name or Subtask Number Date Information Utilize State-of-the-Art 9, 10 Q2, FY18 Completed • Continued to conduct • Continue to identify, More Technologies to September webinars on improved initiate, and information Expedite Cleanup and 2018 characterization and cleanup implement EPA here, here, Develop Technical technologies and approaches regional technical here, here, Tools to Inform RPMs • Continued to implement site- support related to and here Regarding Available specific technical support site cleanups Resources so that projects related to site • Implement Technical Support characterization and cleanup communications Providers Can Assist • Developed internal plan to plan with Best Management communicate information • Implement outreach Practice Applications and provide training to EPA plan for SharePoint RPMs related to innovative information characterization and cleanup • Maintain SharePoint technologies sites with current • Streamlined access for EPA information Superfund staff to in-house technical support and information using two SharePoint tools • Integrated contact and summary information for EPA technology pilots and demonstrations into internal SharePoint tool 5 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Review of all Third- Party Contracting Procedures, Large EPA Approved Contractors, and Contracts to Determine Appropriate Use Parameters and Qualification Methods for EPA Contracting 11 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion December 2018) • Completed Remedial Acquisition Framework (RAF) pilot training at all EPA regional offices • Awarded Environmental Services and Operations (ESO) and Design and Engineering Services (DES) suites of contracts • Award Remediation Environmental Services (RES) contracts • Monitor implementation of RAF and identify additional actions needed Goal 2: Re-Invigorating Responsible Party Cleanup and Reuse Recommend Consideration and Use of Early Response Actions at Superfund Sites, Particularly Sediment Sites, While Comprehensive Negotiations Are Underway for the Entire Cleanup 12.2 Ql, FY18 Completed July 2018 • Posted the memorandum on "Bifurcating Remedial Design and Remedial Action to Accelerate Remedial Design Starts at PRP-Lead Superfund Sites" to EPA's Superfund Enforcement Policy and Guidance database • The settlement strategy in the guidance is intended to be considered by Regions as a matter of national practice going forward. • To further ensure its longevity and accessibility, the guidance has been publicly posted on EPA's Superfund Cleanup Policies and Guidance web page, and it is included as a supporting https://www. eDa.gov/enfor cement/bifurc ating-rdra- accelerate- remedial- design-starts- prp-lead- superfund- sites 6 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information document to all the applicable Superfund model enforcement settlement agreements and orders Identify Opportunities to Utilize Various Federal and State Authorities to Conduct Response Actions that are Consistent with CERCLA and the NCP 13 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion December 2018) • Solicited, received, and analyzed input from regional programs and states through ASTSWMO on successful alternative approaches to achieve a protective cleanup of NPL caliber sites • Compiled feedback and compendium of sites where alternative approaches to achieve protective cleanup at NPL caliber sites were successful • Distributed document for internal review • Compile comments, revise as needed, and distribute final report 7 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Maximize the Use of Special Accounts to Facilitate Site Cleanup and/or Redevelopment 14 Q4, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion December 2018) • Distributed for comment the draft "Updated Consolidated Guidance on the Establishment, Management, and Use of CERCLA Special Accounts" to EPA and DOJ staff • Incorporate feedback, complete management review, and secure final approval by Special Accounts Senior Management Committee Speed Up Settlement Process Where There Are Federal Potentially Responsible Parties at a Superfund Site 15 Q4, FY17 Implementing (Target for completion March 2019) • Completed the Sample Special Notice Letter for Federal PRPs, which is designed to encourage early involvement of Federal PRPs at all stages of negotiations • Continue to work with DOJ and DOD on ongoing Federal PRP issues that have contributed to delays at reaching settlement at private sites, with an eye toward developing model approaches Provide Reduced- Oversight Incentives to Cooperative, High Performing PRPs 16.1 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion December 2018) • Developed and distributed for internal review "Guidance on Appropriate Level of Oversight During CERCLA Response Work" • Reviewed and addressed numerous comments • Developing a revised draft guidance document for final review • Issue final guidance document 8 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Make Full Use of Enforcement Tools as Disincentives for Protracted Negotiations or Slow Performance Under Existing Cleanup Agreements 16.2 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion March 2019) • Drafted recommended revisions to the 2012 RD/RA Negotiations Policy • Reviewed, summarized, and analyzed questionnaire results regarding factors that can delay negotiations and PRP cleanups • Finalize revised 2012 RD/RA Negotiations Policy • Identify options and select appropriate responses and deliverables to address major concerns presented by questionnaire results Adjust Financial Assurance (FA) Required Under Enforcement Documents to Reduce Cooperating PRP's Financial Burden While Ensuring Resources Are Available to Complete Cleanups 17 Ql, FY18 Completed September 2018 • Reviewed relevant feedback and considered situations where FA might be adjusted, and identified situations which posed a higher risk to EPA and the public • Accordingly, while EPA no longer plans to implement this recommendation, as written, it will continue to make improvements to the FA program • Regions will continue to look to the EPA's FA guidance in their negotiations with PRPs. EPA also plans to present a webinar to review the FA fundamentals Reinforce the Federal Facility Agreement Informal and Formal Dispute Deadlines (Tracking) 18.1 Ql, FY18 Completed July 2018 • Finalized EPA internal process for tracking Federal Facility Agreement (FFA) informal disputes • See Superfund Task Force Recommendations 2018 Update Report (PDF) • Continue to make improvements to both tools and the EPA internal tracking process based on feedback received 9 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Reinforce the Federal Facility Agreement Informal and Formal Dispute Deadlines (Policy) 18.2 Ql, FY18 Completed September 2018 • Released final EPA-signed Principles document and shared with the EPA regional offices, states (via ASTSWMO and ECOS), and other Federal agencies • See Superfund Task Force Recommendations 2018 Update Report (PDF) • Follow up with stakeholders and partners on endorsement and awareness of the Principles document • Continue to work with stakeholders and partners to incorporate the Principles into the dispute resolution process and dispute resolution trainings More information Expand Cleanup Capacity by Designating One Agency Lead for Each Project in Order to Reduce Overlap and Duplication - FEDERAL Agency Efficiencies 19.1 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion December 2018) • Finalized memo on redelegation of CERCLA authorities with US Departments of Agriculture and Interior in their roles as Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs) to determine under what circumstances CERCLA removal, enforcement and settlement authorities may be redelegated under Executive Order (E.O.) 12580 at mixed ownership mining sites - Superfund sites containing both federal and privately-owned land • Prepare memo for signature and distribute memo to regional offices • Evaluate mixed ownership mining sites where redelegation may be used to address federal efficiencies 10 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Expand Cleanup Capacity by Designating One Agency Lead for Each Project in Order to Reduce Overlap and Duplication. 19.2 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion March 2019) • Finalized memo discussing the various ways EPA coordinates, collaborates, and cooperates with States at Superfund sites. Memo also provides a sample list of suggested activities for regions to consider to further cooperative efforts with states • Updated draft model MOU Regarding the Oversight and Enforcement of Remaining Response Actions Under State Law at Post-Enforcement CERCLA Sites and shared draft model with states and ASTSWMO • Issue the memo to the regions and post on Task Force Web page • Update and finalize draft model MOU, as appropriate, based on feedback received • Issue model MOU to the regions and post on Task Force Web page Identify Opportunities to Engage Independent Third Parties to Oversee Certain Aspects of PRP Lead Cleanups 20 Ql, FY18 Completed July 2018 • Finalized workgroup's findings and recommendations to engage independent third parties to oversee PRP-lead cleanups at NPL sites • Post workgroup's findings and recommendations memo to the Task Force Web page 11 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Facilitate Site Redevelopment During Cleanup by Encouraging PRPs to fully Integrate and Implement Reuse Opportunities into Investigations and Cleanups of NPL Sites 21 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion December 2018) • Completed interviews with PRPs • Finished draft implementation guidance • Issue the final implementation guidance to encourage PRPs to integrate and implement reuse opportunities into investigations and cleanups of NPL sites Goal 3: Encouraging Private Investment Explore Environmental Liability Transfer (ELT) Approaches and Other Risk Management Tools at PRP Cleanups 22 Q4, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion July 2019) • Responded to questions submitted during the public listening session on exploring CERCLA ELT approaches (the presentation and recording of this listening session are now posted on the Task Force web site, see More Information) • Continued research and outreach regarding CERCLA settlements involving ELT entities and EPA as parties to the settlement • Draft a memorandum to the regions in FY19 to describe the uses of ELTs, including site examples (note: this memorandum will replace the ELT pilot program involving related corporate entities EPA noted it may pursue in the 2018 Update report) https://www. epa.gov/enfor cement/super fund- listening- session- exploring- cercla- environmenta l-liabilitv- transfer- approaches 12 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Rec. Initiation Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Name or Subtask Number Date Information Ensure Timely Use of 23, 25, 26 Q4, FY17 Implementing • Drafted Liability Issue • Distribute Liability Policy Memo: Site-Specific Tools (Target for Identification Tool; overview Issue Identification "Agreements When Needed and completion of best practices; and model Tool; overview of with Third Appropriate to Address July 2019) concurrence letter best practices; and Parties to Liability Concerns at • EPA and DOJ issued policy model concurrence Support Contaminated Sites memorandum (posted on letter for review by Cleanup and web) that encourages more EPA regions Reuse at Sites Update EPA's position frequent consideration of • EPA and DOJ will on the on the Use of Site- prospective purchaser implement revised Superfund Specific Agreements agreements (PPAs) and bona PPA and BFPP National with Third Parties at fide prospective purchaser agreement policy as Priorities List" National Priorities List (BFPP) agreements to appropriate available at: (NPL) Sites facilitate cleanup and reuse • EPA and DOJ will https://www. at appropriate sites on the review epa.gov/enfor Revise EPA's Model Superfund National Priorities recommended cement/third- Agreements to Create List revisions to third pa rtv- More Opportunities for • Developed recommendations party model agreements- Settlement with Third for model revisions agreement and support- Parties Interested in • Developed draft outline of develop revised cleanup-and- Cleaning Up and memorandum to accompany model agreement reuse- Reusing NPL Sites. model • EPA and DOJ will superfund- develop npl-sites memorandum to accompany revised third-party model agreement 13 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Create and Maintain an OECA Information Repository to Provide Access to Enforcement Information and Tools to Support Third Party Cleanup 24 Q4, FY17 Completed July 2018 • Established and launched an information repository to provide EPA staff access to enforcement information and tools to support third party cleanup • Reviewed and revised EPA web content to better support cleanup and reuse by third parties • Maintain the information repository • Implement web content revisions when appropriate Identify Tools for Third Parties Interested in Investment or Other Opportunities Supporting the Cleanup or Reuse of National Priorities List (NPL) Sites 27 Q2, FY18 Completed July 2018 • EPA identified revisions to the BFPP and PPA model agreements which it will consider through Recommendation 26, revisions to the model comfort/status letter which it will consider through Recommendation 28, changes to the Common Elements Guidance which it will consider through Recommendation 29, and potential new tools it will consider under Recommendation 29. • EPA will continue to look for opportunities to support third-party cleanup and reuse of NPL sites 14 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Provide Greater Comfort in Comfort/Status Letters 28 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion January 2019) • Developed draft local government comfort letter • Revised existing models to provide more comfort • Revised 2015 policy to reflect EPA interest in providing more comfort in our letters • Distribute draft for internal review • Revise draft and send through management chain for review, approval, and signature Revise or Develop New Enforcement Guidance to Support the Cleanup and Reuse of Contaminated Sites: Propose potential revisions to the 2003 "Common Elements Guidance" based on case law developments and lessons learned by EPA and private sector 29.1 Q2, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion December 2018) • Consolidated stakeholder comments from public listening session and incorporated into guidance development • Gave internal and external presentations to inform stakeholders of proposed guidance revisions • Finalized full internal draft of Revised Common Elements Guidance and began staff review of document • Complete internal review of draft guidance • Finalize Common Elements Guidance Revise or Develop New Enforcement Guidance to Support the Cleanup and Reuse of Contaminated Sites: Identify potential opportunities to expand Good Samaritans or other non-liable party 29.2 Ql, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion July 2019) • Finalized research and work on developing a draft model 107(d) comfort letter • Determined there is no utility, practical application, or need for a model comfort letter based on CERCLA section 107(d) • Perform research on scope and application of CERCLA 107(d) as part of a settlement agreement for third parties • Continue development of 15 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information approaches under section 107(d) for addressing liability issues and promoting redevelopment model 107(d) settlement agreement Revise Federal Facility Enforcement Guidance: Develop Model Federal Facilities Language for placing Federal Facilities Agreement Provisions on hold where a third party wants to perform the cleanup work 30.1 Ql, FY17 Implementing (Target for completion November 2018) • Received feedback from stakeholders and partners on the draft model FFA hold language, including EPA regional offices, states (via ASTSWMO and ECOS), and other Federal agencies • Revised model FFA hold language based on comments • Finalize the model language incorporating stakeholder feedback • Distribute final model FFA language to Regions, appropriate HQ offices, other Federal agencies, and states Revise Federal Facility Enforcement Guidance: Update 1997 Policy Towards Landowners and Transferees of Federal Facilities 30.2 Q4, FY17 Implementing (Target for completion November 2018) • Received feedback from stakeholders and partners on the draft revised 1997 Policy, including EPA regional offices, states (via ASTSWMO and ECOS), and other Federal agencies • Revised 1997 Policy based on comments • Finalize the revised policy incorporating stakeholder feedback • Distribute the final policy to EPA regional offices, appropriate HQ offices, other Federal agencies, and states 16 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Develop New Local Government Enforcement Guidance and Model Comfort/Status Letter and other Tools to Address the Liability Concerns and Other Barriers Unique to Local Governments 31, 32 Q4, FY18 Implementing (Target for completion June 2019) • Developed a list of policy options, tools, and approaches to address CERCLA liability concerns of local governments • Drafted an interim statement interpreting the BUILD Act Amendment • Finalize interim statement for use by the Regions • Update the 2011 Local Government Fact Sheet • Add new definitions and language into existing local government documents, including the fact sheet. • Receive feedback from local government stakeholders 17 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Rec. Initiation Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Name or Subtask Number Date Information Goal 4: Promoting Redevelopment and Community Revitalization Focus resources on NPL 33, 34 Q4, FY17 Completed • Continued outreach activities • Continue outreach More sites with most September on Superfund reuse related to reuse information redevelopment 2018 opportunities opportunities here, here, potential and publicize • Published information • Continue fielding and here site-specific regarding sites that achieved prospective information to promote Sitewide Ready for purchaser inquiries community Anticipated Use (SWRAU) • Continue to publish revitalization performance measure in 4th reuse fact sheets quarter and FY 2018 and for additional sites associated acreage • Continue to update • Published additional reuse information on a fact sheets for site owners, quarterly basis future site users, prospective regarding sites that purchasers, lenders and have achieved developers SWRAU and • Continued developing reuse associated acreage case studies highlighting • Continue to prepare successful public/private reuse case studies interactions • Complete update of • Continued to update Community Community Involvement Tool Involvement Tool for Reuse for Reuse • EPA regional staff fielded • Expand story map over 20 redevelopment- containing related, prospective information on site purchaser inquiries, including reuse opportunities requests related to site reuse by incorporating opportunities sites already in reuse in a GIS-based map 18 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information Build Capacity of EPA and Its Stakeholders on the Broad Community and Economic Development Context for Site Remediation and Redevelopment 35 Q3, FY17 Completed July 2018 • In Year 1 conducted training and developed materials related to how to engage with industries, businesses and developers regarding redevelopment at all types of sites within EPA's cleanup programs • See Superfund Task Force Recommendations 2018 Update Report (PDF) for more information • Continue to conduct training classes and webinars • Continue to attend identified conferences and meetings to share site redevelopment information More information here 19 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Rec. Initiation Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Name or Subtask Number Date Information Engage communities in 36 Q2, Q3, Completed • In year 1, developed case • Continue to publish More Cleanup and FY17 July 2018 studies, fact sheets, reports case studies information Redevelopment and online materials to highlighting here, here through providing document what tools/approaches and here training, fact sheets redevelopment strategies and strategies used (third link is and online information worked, including discussion to support online tool of reuse barriers and how redevelopment and developed communities overcame them community with external to implement reuse revitalization, and partner) • See Superfund Task Force economic benefits Recommendations 2018 realized Update Report (PDF) for • Continue to more information schedule EPA regional training workshops on community-scale financing and economic development policies to incentivize infill development 20 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Rec. Initiation Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Name or Subtask Number Date Information Recognize and 37 Q4, FY17 Completed • In Year 1 awarded more site • Continue to present More Replicate Local Site July 2018 reuse awards nationally to EPA regional office information Redevelopment recognize redevelopment site reuse awards here and here Successes success and promote and • Use fact sheet, replicate at other sites Recognizing • Also in Year 1, developed Redevelopment internal guide on ways to Successes: Award celebrate reuse Programs achievements and success Celebrating stories Excellence in Site • See Superfund Task Force Reuse, to plan Recommendations 2018 awards Update Report (PDF) for • Update fact sheet, more information as needed Support Community 38 Q4, FY17 Completed • In Year 1 focused on • Continue support More Visioning, July 2018 providing direct support to for EPA regional information Revitalization and more communities interested office seed projects here, here, Redevelopment of in redevelopment on new and and here Superfund Sites • Also in Year 1, published ongoing Superfund reports highlighting the reuse Redevelopment planning process and Initiative assembled team of EPA • Continue support redevelopment experts to for job training help advise businesses, initiative projects developers and other • Continue technical stakeholders assistance projects • See Superfund Task Force at Superfund sites Recommendations 2018 and in brownfields Update Report (PDF) for communities more information 21 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Rec. Initiation Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Name or Subtask Number Date Information Engage and Facilitate 39 N/A Accomplished N/A N/A N/A Public/Private under Partnerships to Share Recommenda Information, Resources -tion 38 and Work Toward Advancing and Promoting the Revitalization of Sites Goal 5: Engaging Partners and Stakeholders Develop a Robust 40 Q4, FY17 Implementing • Released and promoted • Map out current Communications (Target for SFTF products including: LTS risk Strategy to Identify and completion • Memo on Adaptive communication Target Key July 2019) Management resources Stakeholders • LTS Support Memo • Principles for • Conduct stakeholder Added for Year 2: Reinforcing Federal engagement to get Improve risk Facility Agreements input on LTS risk communication at SF • Coordinated roll-out of 1st communication sites w/ Long-Term Year SFTF Report and events issues Stewardship (LTS) • Continued outreach and • Develop action Requirements engagement with Local Government Advisory Committee, States/ECOS, environmental groups/CHEJ, Tribes, industry/PRP/legal associations • Formed LTS Risk Communications Team and finalized charge statement plan w/ measures to improve LTS risk communications • Coordinate SFTF Close-out Report 22 ------- Implementation Status of Superfund Task Force Recommendations: Fiscal Year 2018,4th Quarter Recommendation Name or Subtask Rec. Number Initiation Date Status Q4, FY18 Accomplishments Next Steps More Information For Federal Facility Sites, Collaborate with Other Federal Agencies (OFAs) to Solicit Their Views on How EPA Can Better Engage Federal Agencies 41 Q4, FY17 Completed July 2018 EPA enhanced its engagement with other Federal agencies and states through a multi-step process. Please See Superfund Task Force Recommendations 2018 Update Report (PDF) for more information. • Continue ongoing engagement opportunities with other Federal agencies as part of the already standing meetings to address their comments and concerns Identify additional best practices to increase other Federal agency engagement with EPA at Federal Facility NPL sites Use a Federal Advisory Committee to Work with a Broad Array of Stakeholders to Identify Barriers and Opportunities Related to Cleanup and Reuse of Superfund Sites 42 Q4, FY18 Implementing (Planned completion of phase one by July 2019) • Completed initial draft of charge document • Recruited members of National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) to join drafting team • Identified Superfund Program Designated Federal Officers for working group • Finalize draft charge and deliver to NEJAC • Establish NEJAC working group and begin work 23 ------- |