Further Amendment to Executive Order 12580, as Amended, Superfund Implementation
Delegates Superfund Cleanup Authority to Federal Agencies and Administrator
What it does
The order directs federal department heads and the Administrator to exercise delegated Superfund and Brownfields authorities for site cleanup and restoration.
Real-world impact
- Gives federal departments authority to handle contamination at facilities they control.
- Requires consulting with the Administrator for cleanup decisions and natural resource restoration.
- Clarifies who manages brownfield site cleanup and related responsibilities across government.
Topics
Summary
This order changes who in the federal government makes decisions about cleaning up hazardous sites. It delegates certain Superfund and brownfields authorities so department heads can act for sites under their control, while the Administrator handles other cases and consults with natural resource trustees on restoration.
It affects leaders of federal departments and the official called the Administrator, and applies to properties under federal jurisdiction, custody, or control. The order says it is meant to improve internal management and does not create legal rights for outside parties.
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