EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
b. The format for the Action Memorandum is shown in Table 10.1 and discussed in the
following paragraphs.
Table 10.1
Action Memorandum Format
Section
Topic
1
Introduction
2
Statement of Basis and Purpose
3
Project Justification
4
Alternatives Considered
5
Highlights of Community Participation
6
Coordination Summary
7
Selection Criteria
8
Description of Selected Remedies
9
Trade Off Analysis
10
Documentation of Significant Changes
11
Responsiveness Summary
(1) Introduction. This section identifies the site and provides a short declaration of intent.
For example: "A project including the physical removal of explosives is proposed to eliminate
explosive ordnance hazards and to manage residual risk is approved for (site name and
location)."
(2) Statement of Basis and Purpose. This section provides a brief background of the site,
including the basis and purpose for the response action. Include the statement "This decision
document presents the selected action for (Site Name) in (Location) which was chosen in
accordance with the (Defense Environmental Restoration Program or BRAC, as appropriate)."
The Ordnance Response Program addresses "other environmental damage (such as the detection
and disposal of unexploded ordnance) which creates an imminent and substantial endangerment
to the public health, welfare, or the environment." The decision process is consistent with the
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan. The basis for this decision
is documented in the Administrative Record for the site. This record is available at (location).
The State/Commonwealth of _______________ (concurs or does not concur) with the selected
alternative."
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