EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 10
ACTION MEMORANDUM
10-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter discusses the purpose and format of the Action Memorandum. Specific
language to be used in an Action Memorandum for OE response actions is also provided.
b. The Action Memorandum is a concise document that identifies the response action
chosen for implementation at a site. The Action Memorandum may also reserve the appropriate
funding needed for the proposed response action. An Action Memorandum is required prior to
implementation of TCRAs and NTCRAs.
c. As the primary decision document for the OE response action, the Action Memorandum
serves the following functions:
(1) Substantiates the need for the response action.
(2) Identifies the proposed action.
(3) Explains the rationale for the response action selection.
(4) Documents that the appropriate process was followed in the selection of the response
action.
10-2. Applicability.
a. NTCRAs. An Action Memorandum will be prepared for all NTCRAs performed under
CERCLA after the EE/CA has been made available for public review and comment. For
NTCRAs, the Action Memorandum is based on information contained in the EE/CA Report and
consideration of public comments and community concerns. The same agency that prepared the
EE/CA should prepare the EE/CA Action Memorandum.
b. TCRAs. The contents and review process for a TCRA Action Memorandum are
discussed in Chapter 5.
10-3. Action Memorandum Format.
a. Since the Action Memorandum records the decision of the selected alternative or
substantiates an NDAI recommendation, it must be written in a clear, concise manner. For
NTCRAs, detailed information from the EE/CA should not be repeated in this document but
rather should be incorporated by reference to the EE/CA Report, as appropriate.
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