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Enforcement

Guidance: Collection Actions for Delinquent Superfund Accounts

Memorandum provides Regional offices with the basic referral and collections procedures and addresses additional areas, including: judgments, bankruptcies, interest, and stipulated penalties associated with delinquent accounts receivable arising under Superfund judicial or administrative settlements. The guidance includes numerous appendices to assist Regions in their Superfund enforcement collection efforts. Issued 8/20/2002.

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