Transmittal memorandum and model Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) addressing the “transfer” from EPA to a state or tribe, for oversight and enforcement of remaining response actions under state law, of a post-enforcement, non-NPL Superfund site. This model MOU was developed under Superfund Task Force Recommendation 19.2. This model MOU and memorandum provide clarity on those factors to consider in determining whether such a transition is feasible and appropriate and described the process necessary to effectuate such a significant change. Issued 8/1/2019.

The model MOU is available for download in Word format from the MOU category on the Cleanup Enforcement Model Language and Sample Documents Database.

The complete transmittal package is available in PDF format below.

• Transmittal of Model Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Oversight and Enforcement of Remaining Response Actions Under State Law at Post-Enforcement Superfund Sites (PDF)(22 pp, 514 K)