EPA`s Local Governments Reimbursement Program

Conference · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:205349

Zeller, E; Ferguson, J ^[1]; Catalano, J; Lally, R ^[2]

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1. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Emergency Response Division
2. Booz Allen and Hamilton, McLean, VA (United States)

Under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), section 123 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), Congress enacted the Local Governments Reimbursement (LGR) Program. The program`s goal is to provide financial relief to local governments that conduct emergency measures in response to releases or threats of releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The intent of this program is to supply reimbursements of up to $25,000 per incident to the most deserving applicants, specifically local governments, for responses that exceed funds normally available for temporary emergency measures. These monies provide greatly needed support when potentially responsible party (PRP) searches and other cost-recovery efforts fail. The standards and the approach for this program are set forth in 40 CFR Part 310, and are consistent with the overall policies and goals of the Superfund program. The maximum amount allocated to the reimbursement program is equal to 0.1 percent of the total amount appropriated for the Superfund, or approximately $1.7 million per year. A major focus of this program is to make known the availability of these funds for reimbursement to local governments in need of financial assistance. This paper highlights the features of this program, illustrates the types of incidents that have been awarded reimbursement, and describes common mistakes to be avoided when applying for reimbursement.

• OSTI ID: 205349
• Report Number(s): CONF-951139--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EMERGENCY PLANS
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
LIABILITIES
REMEDIAL ACTION
US SUPERFUND
WASTE MANAGEMENT