EP 1110-3-8
9 Apr 04
APPENDIX Q
SAMPLE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
FACT SHEET
Administrative Records in Local Repositories
The Administrative Record is the collection of documents which forms the basis for the selection
of a response action at a FUDS environmental restoration project. Under section 113 (k) of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as
amended by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA), 42 USC 9601 et. seq.,
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is required to establish an Administrative Record for every
remedial or removal response action and to make a copy of the Administrative Record file
available at or near the FUDS project.
The Administrative Record file must be reasonably available for public review during normal
business hours. The Record file should be treated as a noncirculating reference document. This
will allow the public greater access to the volumes and minimize the risk of loss or damage.
Individuals may photocopy any documents contained in the Record file, according to the
photocopying procedures at the local information repository.
The documents in the Administrative Record may become damaged or lost during use. If this
occurs, the local repository manager should contact the Corps of Engineers district or field office
for replacements. Documents may be added to the Record file as the FUDS project work
progresses. Periodically, the Corps of Engineers may send supplemental volumes and indexes
directly to the local repository. These supplements should be placed with the initial Record file
materials.
The Administrative Record file will be maintained at the local repository until further notice.
Questions regarding the maintenance of the Record file should be directed to the local Corps
office.
The Corps welcomes comments at any time on documents contained in the Administrative
Record file. Please send any such comments to (name of contact). The Corps will hold formal
public comment periods at certain stages of the response process. The public is urged to use
these formal review periods to submit their comments. The public will be advised through the
local news media of these formal review periods.
For further information on the Administrative Record, contact (name and phone number of
ARC).
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