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Superfund 101
Hosted by U.S. EPA
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation

Superfund 101 consists of two introductory-level courses: Fundamentals of Superfund and Enforcement Process Overview. The target audience for each course is On-Scene Coordinators (OSC) and Remedial Project Managers (RPM).

Fundamentals of Superfund, a 3-day introductory training course, provides an overview of the purpose, legal framework and implementation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) for newly hired OSCs and RPMs. By taking the course, participants will achieve the following objectives:

  • Understand the evolution of the Superfund program. The course explores the origin, accomplishments and future of the Superfund program.
  • Understand the statutory and regulatory basis for the authorities of OSCs and RPMs. The course provides an overview of the roles of the OSC and RPM as they are defined in laws, regulations, policy and guidance, including a comparison of authorities and liabilities.
  • Learn about the three types of response activities defined under CERCLA. The course discusses the components of the removal, remedial and enforcement programs and the major responsibilities of OSCs and RPMs in their work on Superfund responses, site cleanups and enforcement activities.

Enforcement Process Overview, a 2-day course, provides an overview of the EPA’s Superfund enforcement process for OSCs and RPMs. By taking the course, participants will achieve the following objectives:

  • Learn about the goals, priorities, and actions of the Superfund enforcement program. The course provides an introduction to response actions and enforcement authorities under Superfund; illustrates the relationship between major enforcement actions and remedial and removal actions; defines Superfund enforcement goals and principles; identifies objectives of Superfund enforcement reforms; and highlights current enforcement priorities of the EPA.
  • Understand the EPA’s fundamental principles and policies related to enforcement, the four types of potentially responsible parties (PRP), common defenses against liability and other enforcement policies. The course examines the four classes of PRPs, identifies PRP’s defenses and exemptions to liabilities, and identifies major enforcement discretionary policies.
  • Understand the Superfund enforcement process and the roles of states, tribes, Federal agencies and communities in the enforcement process. The course examines and applies EPA’s cost recovery strategy and discretionary enforcement policies, as well as the roles of administrative and judicial law in the enforcement process.
  • Develop their ability to use the tools available to encourage settlements. Participants will learn about the various types of enforcement tools, such as alternative dispute resolution, that are used in the settlement process.

Superfund 101 is recommended for new OSCs and RPMs as well as other programmatic and field support staff (i.e., enforcement personnel, HQ regional coordinators, Special Team members) as well as other federal agency, state and tribal environmental professionals involved in cleanups at Superfund sites. THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO ACADEMIA, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS OR ANY PRIVATE ENTITIES. In addition, the Superfund 101 course is a prerequisite for EPA employees who would like to attend the Removal and Remedial Process courses. 

Please note, non-EPA registrants may be asked to cancel their registration if the course reaches capacity, as priority to attend this course is given to EPA Superfund RPMs and OSCs.

Please note: For OSCs/RPMs to receive your certificate for this training, you will need to attend class until 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday. Please plan your travel accordingly.

*This course is offered free of charge to all registrants who are confirmed to attend.*

Important Notice: Due to the content presented during a CEC course and the restrictions in place for non-citizens to enter federal buildings, international attendees are not permitted to attend CEC courses.

For general information contact Jodi McCarty (ICF) by telephone at 773-934-3091 or via e-mail at jodi.mccarty@icf.com

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 Upcoming Events

  • Chicago, IL
    March 25, 2024 - March 29, 2024
Registration Closed - Details
  • Boston, MA
    April 22, 2024 - April 26, 2024
  • Seattle, WA
    May 6, 2024 - May 10, 2024
  • Philadelphia, PA
    June 3, 2024 - June 7, 2024
  • Denver, CO
    July 22, 2024 - July 26, 2024
  • Washington, DC
    October 28, 2024 - November 1, 2024

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  February 26, 2024 - March 1, 2024
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  January 22, 2024 - January 26, 2024
Bullet  Lenexa, KS
  November 27, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Bullet  Washington, DC
  October 23, 2023 - October 27, 2023
Bullet  Atlanta, GA
  July 24, 2023 - July 28, 2023
Bullet  Denver, CO
  June 26, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Bullet  Lenexa, KS
  June 5, 2023 - June 9, 2023
Bullet  Chicago, IL
  May 15, 2023 - May 19, 2023
Bullet  Boston, MA
  March 6, 2023 - March 10, 2023
Bullet  Seattle, WA
  February 6, 2023 - February 10, 2023
Bullet  Philadelphia, PA
  January 9, 2023 - January 13, 2023
Bullet  Dallas, TX
  November 14, 2022 - November 18, 2022
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
  September 19, 2022 - September 23, 2022
Bullet  Washington, DC
  August 22, 2022 - August 26, 2022
Bullet  New York, NY
  August 1, 2022 - August 5, 2022
Bullet  Chicago, IL
Postponed - Event Details
  April 4, 2022 - April 8, 2022
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
Postponed - Event Details
  March 28, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Bullet  Washington, DC
Postponed - Event Details
  February 28, 2022 - March 4, 2022
Bullet  Philadelphia, PA
Postponed - Event Details
  October 19, 2020 - October 23, 2020
Bullet  Chicago, IL
Postponed - Event Details
  August 24, 2020 - August 28, 2020
Bullet  New York, NY
Postponed - Event Details
  March 16, 2020 - March 20, 2020
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
Cancelled - Event Details
  March 9, 2020 - March 13, 2020
Bullet  Dallas, TX
  February 10, 2020 - February 14, 2020
Bullet  Washington, DC
  December 9, 2019 - December 13, 2019
Bullet  Lenexa, KS
  October 21, 2019 - October 25, 2019
Bullet  Norcross, GA
  July 15, 2019 - July 19, 2019
Bullet  Denver, CO
  June 24, 2019 - June 28, 2019
Bullet  Seattle, WA
  June 3, 2019 - June 7, 2019
Bullet  Dallas, TX
  April 22, 2019 - April 26, 2019
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
  April 8, 2019 - April 12, 2019
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
Postponed - Event Details
  March 11, 2019 - March 15, 2019
Bullet  Seattle, WA
Postponed - Event Details
  January 14, 2019 - January 18, 2019
Bullet  Dallas, TX
Postponed - Event Details
  January 7, 2019 - January 11, 2019
Bullet  Chicago, IL
  October 29, 2018 - November 2, 2018
Bullet  Philadelphia, PA
  June 25, 2018 - June 29, 2018
Bullet  Atlanta, GA
  March 19, 2018 - March 23, 2018
Bullet  Denver, CO
Cancelled - Event Details
  January 29, 2018 - February 2, 2018
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
  November 13, 2017 - November 17, 2017
Bullet  Washington, DC
  June 26, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Bullet  Chicago, IL
  May 8, 2017 - May 12, 2017
Bullet  Denver, CO
  March 27, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Bullet  Philadelphia, PA
  March 13, 2017 - March 17, 2017
Bullet  Atlanta, GA
  January 23, 2017 - January 27, 2017
Bullet  Chicago, IL
  May 9, 2016 - May 13, 2016
Bullet  Boston, MA
  April 4, 2016 - April 8, 2016
Bullet  Denver, CO
  February 22, 2016 - February 26, 2016
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
  January 11, 2016 - January 15, 2016
Bullet  Boston, MA
Postponed - Event Details
  October 5, 2015 - October 9, 2015
Bullet  Philadelphia, PA
  July 13, 2015 - July 17, 2015
Bullet  Kansas City, MO
  June 8, 2015 - June 12, 2015
Bullet  Kansas City, MO
Postponed - Event Details
  March 23, 2015 - March 27, 2015
Bullet  Addison, TX
  February 2, 2015 - February 6, 2015
Bullet  Chicago, IL
  October 6, 2014 - October 10, 2014
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
  March 10, 2014 - March 14, 2014
Bullet  Philadelphia, PA
  January 27, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Bullet  Addison, TX
  November 18, 2013 - November 22, 2013
Bullet  Dallas, TX
Postponed - Event Details
  October 7, 2013 - October 11, 2013
Bullet  Bennett, CO
Postponed - Event Details
  July 22, 2013 - July 26, 2013
Bullet  Boston, MA
  May 6, 2013 - May 10, 2013
Bullet  Orlando, FL
Postponed - Event Details
  October 1, 2012 - October 5, 2012
Bullet  Edison, NJ
  July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Bullet  Lenexa, KS
  March 26, 2012 - March 30, 2012
Bullet  Arlington, VA
  October 3, 2011 - October 7, 2011
Bullet  New Orleans, LA
  August 8, 2011 - August 12, 2011
Bullet  Las Vegas, NV
  February 14, 2011 - February 18, 2011
Bullet  Arlington, VA
  October 4, 2010 - October 8, 2010
Bullet  Chicago, IL
  June 21, 2010 - June 25, 2010
Bullet  Atlanta, GA
  April 26, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
  October 19, 2009 - October 23, 2009
Bullet  Lenexa, KS
  July 13, 2009 - July 17, 2009
Bullet  Baltimore, MD
  January 12, 2009 - January 16, 2009
Bullet  Baltimore, MD
  July 14, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Bullet  Seattle, WA
  May 5, 2008 - May 9, 2008
Bullet  Dallas, TX
  October 15, 2007 - October 19, 2007
Bullet  Arlington, VA
Cancelled - Event Details
  June 11, 2007 - June 15, 2007
Bullet  San Francisco, CA
  March 5, 2007 - March 9, 2007
Bullet  Philadelphia, PA
  April 24, 2006 - April 28, 2006
Bullet  Phoenix, AZ
  January 30, 2006 - February 3, 2006
Bullet  Atlanta, GA
  December 5, 2005 - December 9, 2005
Bullet  Redondo Beach, CA
  June 6, 2005 - June 10, 2005
Bullet  Lenexa, KS
  April 4, 2005 - April 8, 2005
Bullet  Seattle, WA
  July 26, 2004 - July 30, 2004
Bullet  Dallas, TX
  April 19, 2004 - April 23, 2004
Bullet  Washington, DC
  March 22, 2004 - March 26, 2004
Bullet  Phoenix, AZ
  September 15, 2003 - September 19, 2003
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