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Enforcement

Guidance: Documenting PRP Search in Decision Documents and Unaddressed Cost Recoveries Greater than $200,000

Memorandum establishing standard and mandatory potentially responsible party (PRP) search documentation requirements in decision documents memorializing the Agency's determination to not pursue cost recovery, where total unaddressed past costs are greater than $200,000. This will ensure that standard and consistent PRP search information is available and easily locatable for all situations where EPA issues such decision documents. Issued 3/8/2011.

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