Common use of REMOVAL ACTIONS Clause in Contracts

REMOVAL ACTIONS. A. The DOE shall designate an SRS On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) as required by Section 300.120 of the NCP. The SRS OSC shall be the point of contact between DOE, EPA, and SCDHEC for all removal actions for hazardous substances. B. Removal actions conducted by the DOE on the SRS shall be consistent with CERCLA and the NCP. The DOE shall notify the EPA and SCDHEC in writing of any such proposed removal actions, including proposed technical specifications. The EPA and SCDHEC shall respond with any comment s and/or objections within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notification. The EPA and SCDHEC may request additional time not to exceed twenty (20) days in which to respond to the notification. The DOE agrees to submit to EPA and SCDHEC an annual Removal Action Report which describes the removal actions performed during the previous fiscal year. The report shall be due on or before J anuary 1, of each fiscal year. C. In cases in which a release a t the SRS could cause imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare or the environment, the DOE shall proceed as soon as possible with a removal action and notify EPA and SCDHEC in accordance with Section 300.125 of the NCP. A description of the emergency and the technical specifications for the removal action, including any further action needed to complete the removal action, shall be submitted in writing to EPA and SCDHEC within five (5) business days of the release. D. Nothing in this Agreement shall alter the DOE’s authority with respect to removal actions conducted pursuant to Section 104 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9604.

REMOVAL ACTIONS. A. The DOE shall designate an SRS On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) as required by Section 300.120 of the NCP. The SRS OSC shall be the point of contact between DOE, EPA, and SCDHEC for all removal actions for hazardous substances. B. Removal actions conducted by the DOE on the SRS shall be consistent with CERCLA and the NCP. The DOE shall notify the EPA and SCDHEC in writing of any such proposed removal actions, including proposed technical specifications. The EPA and SCDHEC shall respond with any comment s and/or objections within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notification. The EPA and SCDHEC may request additional time not to exceed twenty (20) days in which to respond to the notification. The DOE agrees to submit to EPA and SCDHEC an annual Removal Action Report which describes the removal actions performed during the previous fiscal year. The report shall be due on or before J anuary 1, of each fiscal year. C. In cases in which a release a t at the SRS could cause imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare or the environment, the DOE shall proceed as soon as possible with a removal action and notify EPA and SCDHEC in accordance with Section 300.125 of the NCP. A description of the emergency and the technical specifications for the removal action, including any further action needed to complete the removal action, shall be submitted in writing to EPA and SCDHEC within five (5) business days of the release. D. Nothing in this Agreement shall alter the DOE’s authority with respect to removal actions conducted pursuant to Section 104 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9604.