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Enforcement

Clarification of CERCLA Entry Policy

This memorandum's purpose is to provide Regional Counsel with a clarification to EPA's Policy entitled "Entry and Continued Access Under CERCLA" (OSWER No. 9829.2)("Policy"). The Policy focuses on the practice of first attempting to gain access consensually for CERCLA activities at a particular location.

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