Memorandum sets forth guidance on on issuing administrative orders for immediate removal actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund). The guidance should be used in conjunction with the 9/8/1983 Guidance on Use and Issuance of Administrative Orders under Section 106(a) of CERCLA. OSWER Directive No. 9833.1. Issued 2/21/1984.

• Issuance of Administrative Orders for Immediate Removal Actions (PDF)(20 pp, 698 K)