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Event Name: Legal Issues for RPMs and OSCs
Hosted By: U.S. EPA
Office of Superfund and Emergency Management
Event Description:

Legal Issues for RPMs and OSCs focuses on key legal aspects related to entering private property for implementing the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) response actions and efficiently managing site records. Topics to be covered include (1) understanding the sources and limitations of entry authority under the U.S. Constitution (due process, takings and free speech), CERCLA and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP); (2) strategies for obtaining consent from property owners for site access; (3) methods for documenting consent to enter properties; (4) clarifying what constitutes a record; and (5) tips for effectively managing email communications. Failure to address the legal issues surrounding private property entry and site record maintenance may lead to significant adverse consequences, including loss of cost recovery opportunities, claims against the government, and personal lawsuits against the Remedial Project Manager (RPM) or On-Scene Coordinator (OSC). This course provides OSCs and RPMs with the necessary procedures for obtaining property access under various circumstances and emphasizes the importance of maintaining organized and up-to-date site records.

Course Objectives: 

  • Learn the role of the U.S. Constitution, CERCLA, the NCP, delegation, guidance and site-specific documents in obtaining access to private property to conduct work under CERCLA.
  • Understand the process for obtaining and documenting access to private property under diverse conditions including, but not limited to, dealing with uncooperative property owners.
  • Recognize the role of EPA counsel in assisting RPMs and OSCs with lawful property access.
  • Learn the importance of managing site records, including emails, to support successful cost recovery actions.

The Legal Issues for RPMs and OSCs course is recommended for new EPA Superfund OSCs and RPMs to gain an understanding of the laws, delegations, and guidance for their roles. It also serves as a valuable review for more experienced OSCs and RPMs.

This class is open to EPA staff only.
 
Additional Information:

Registration for this training is open to U.S. EPA employees ONLY.
Registration Status: Postponed
Event Begins: May 26, 2016 at 8:30 AM
Event Ends: May 26, 2016 at 4:00 PM
For questions about this event, please contact: Jodi McCarty (ICF International)
Phone: 773-934-3091
E-mail: jodi.mccarty@icfi.com
Location
This event will be held at: U.S. EPA - Region 1
5 Post Office Sq.
15th Fl. Small Court Rm., Rm. 1562
Boston, MA 02109

Location Contact:
Cosmo Caterino
Phone: 617-918-1264
E-mail: caterino.cosmo@epa.gov
Location Map:
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Location Contact Information: Christopher Kelly
Phone: 617-918-1382
E-mail: kelly.christopher@epa.gov
 
Hotel Information
Hotel name and address: Club Quarters Boston
161 Devonshire St.
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: 617-357-6400 or 203-905-2100
Map of Hotel: Click here to view 
Link for Hotel Reservations: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Chain=14601&HOTEL=5 ... (link shortened for display)
Hotel Room Information: Rooms can be reserved until Apr. 23, 2016 under the hotel block name "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Code EPA016". Room rate $247 per night (+14.45% sales tax). Cutoff date is Saturday, Apr 23, 2016.
 

The rate includes free wireless internet and unlimited purified bottled water.
Additional Event Information
Please click here for a General Information Brochure that contains detailed logistical information (393K/PDF)
   
   

 
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