EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 8
ENGINEERING EVALUATION/COST ANALYSIS (EE/CA) APPROVAL MEMORANDUM
8-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter discusses the purpose, format, and approval process for the EE/CA
Approval Memorandum.
b. If the PAE and SI phases determine that a NTCRA is appropriate for a site, an EE/CA
Approval Memorandum is required. The EE/CA Approval Memorandum, which is executed by
the OE Design Center, is the decision document that authorizes execution of an EE/CA.
Documentation to support the EE/CA Approval Memorandum may be available from the INPR,
ASR, and other sources. Once completed, the EE/CA Approval Memorandum becomes a part of
the Administrative Record for the site.
8-2. EE/CA Approval Memorandum Functions. The EE/CA Approval Memorandum serves
four functions:
a. Secures management approval to conduct the EE/CA.
b. Documents that the situation meets the NCP criteria for initiating a response action and
that the proposed action is non-time critical.
c. Provides detailed information pertaining to the site background; threats to public health,
welfare, or the environment posed by the site; and projected costs.
d. Denotes completion of the PAE and SI phases of the OE response process for a site.
8-3. EE/CA Approval Memorandum Approval Process. The EE/CA Approval Memorandum is
executed by the OE Design Center and forwarded to the district for subsequent submittal to
HQUSACE. The District Commander, as delegated by the MSC Commander, should sign the
EE/CA Approval Memorandum.
8-4. EE/CA Approval Memorandum Format. The EE/CA Approval Memorandum will be
prepared in accordance with the format shown in Table 8.1. In addition to the items listed in
Table 8.1, the EE/CA Approval Memorandum will include an explanation that justifies the need
for the response action. Additional guidance is available in the DERP-FUDS Program Manual.
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