 Show The federal government is involved in all of the sites that fall under the Federal Facilities and Superfund Program umbrella. Sometimes the federal representative is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as the lead regulator for sites listed on the National Priorities or Superfund List. Sometimes the federal representative is a component of the Department of Defense (DOD), because the problems at the site are the result of past military activity. Sometimes a military facility has been placed on the Superfund list and both EPA and DOD are involved. No matter what federal agency or agencies are involved, federal law requires that the investigation and remedial action at these sites meet state standards, criteria, regulations and guidelines. The state plays a role in remedy selection and the state is the sole regulator at most federal facilities. The Superfund Program Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act in 1980. The statute is more commonly referred to as the Superfund law. The law was written to respond to improper disposal of hazardous substances that took place before disposal of wastes was regulated. Among the many provisions of Superfund was the National Priorities List (NPL). Sites are placed on the NPL only after initial investigation indicates that federal involvement is warranted. Since 1982, 14 Maine sites have been placed on the NPL. Twelve of these are managed by the Federal Facilities and Superfund Program. Two active Navy bases and one closed Air Force Base are listed on the NPL. Defense Environmental Restoration Program The Superfund law imposes requirement on the federal government, including DOD, to identify and address environmental problems for past activities at current and former military installations even when the release or potential release is not eligible for the NPL. In addition to the former Loring Air Force Base and the active Navy bases in Kittery and Brunswick , a number of active, recently closed and transferred, and former defense facilities are scattered across Maine . The unit coordinates the State's response to all environmental restoration activities at current and former military sites, including Formerly Utilized Defense Sites (FUDS). Restoration activities range from underground tank removals, and site assessments to corrective action, complex groundwater and soil remediation projects, community relations, negotiation of cleanup agreements, and other tasks. Military Munitions Response Program DOD recently began to separate its investigation, cleanup and funding efforts for closed military ranges. Ranges are very broadly defined and include pistol and rifle ranges, skeet ranges, practice bombing ranges, and areas used for testing chemical weapons. To date only minimal training and information has been available on former ranges. Congress has directed DOD to develop a list of munitions sites, including FUDS, and regulations have been drafted for reprioritizing these sites. The proposed regulations address potential hazards posed by munitions constituents and media contaminated by explosive wastes. ContactsFor more information about the Federal Facilities and Superfund Program contact Chris Swain at 207-485-3852. Contacts for specific sites or projects. LawsDepartment of Defense Environmental Restoration Laws The Superfund Law Additional InformationRelated Programs
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After a site has gone through an initial Superfund assessment and investigation and the department determines cleanup is needed, the site is either placed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Priorities List (NPL), considered for cleanup under the State Superfund Cooperative Program or referred to EPA for a removal action. The NPL is EPA's list of the highest priority hazardous waste sites in the nation needing remedial investigation and cleanup actions. For information about all the NPL sites in the U.S., visit EPA's Superfund: National Priorities List. Current Missouri NPL SitesOf the sites currently listed on the NPL, 33 sites are located in Missouri.
Deleted Missouri NPL SitesA site is deleted (removed) from the NPL once EPA and the state determine all appropriate response actions have been carried out and no additional cleanup actions are required to protect human health or the environment. Listed below are all Missouri sites that have been deleted from the NPL.
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Some sites in Arizona are governed and funded by the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund. Sites that pose the greatest potential threat to public health and the environment are put on the National Priorities List (NPL). There are nine NPL Superfund sites in Arizona, two of which are divided into north and south portions. In addition to the NPL and the Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund Registry sites, the Superfund Program Section also provides state review and oversight for the Department of Defense (DOD) sites. National Priorities List SitesThe NPL is the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of the most serious uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified for possible long-term remedial response under Superfund. Inclusion of a site on the list is based primarily on the score the site receives under the Hazard Ranking System. Money from Superfund can be used for cleanup only at sites that are on the NPL. Current NPL sites in Arizona: Cochise County
Maricopa CountyPima CountyYavapai CountyYuma County
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In addition to the NPL and the WQARF sites, ADEQ's Superfund Program also provides state review and oversight for the Department of Defense (DOD) sites | View DOD Sites> Official websites use .gov
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