EP 1110-1-24
15 Dec 00
6-1. Introduction. This chapter discusses the requirements for establishing, implementing and
terminating an institutional control program at an OE site.
6-2. Establishing Institutional Controls.
a. The following issues should be considered when establishing an institutional control program:
preparation of an institutional control plan; preparation of support agreements; establishment of funding
for the implementation and maintenance of the institutional control program; and provision of an
appropriate level of public notice regarding the establishment of the institutional control program.
b. Preparing an Institutional Control Plan.
(1) An institutional control plan should be prepared when an institutional control program is being
formulated for a site. The institutional control plan is normally prepared during the EE/CA process. The
plan should be a brief summary of the major issues and objectives that the institutional controls have
been designed to address. Issues covered in the plan should include:
(a) General description of site boundaries;
(b) Specific institutional controls that will be used on the site;
(c) How the proposed institutional controls will reduce the risk of OE exposure;
(d) What local, state, Federal Government, or private agencies, or individuals are involved in the
implementation, administration, enforcement, and/or maintenance of the institutional controls;
(e) Identification of short-term and long-term costs and funding sources;
(f) Schedule for implementation and inspection of the institutional controls;
(g) How long the institutional controls will have to remain in place; and
(h) Procedures for modification or termination of the institutional controls.
(2) The institutional control plan should be reviewed by all parties that will be involved in
implementing or maintaining the institutional controls. It is important that all parties with approval
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