Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-2047

EPA Proposal to Rescind Arbitration Procedures for Small Superfund Cost Recovery Claims

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to rescind regulations related to arbitration procedures for small Superfund cost recovery claims: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - No sub-agency or office procurement activity; this is a regulatory action - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or procured - Notable Requirements: - The proposed rule would remove 40 CFR Part 304, eliminating the arbitration process for small Superfund cost recovery claims under CERCLA - The EPA cites lack of use and a desire to simplify federal regulations as reasons for this action - The EPA is soliciting public comments on the proposed rule change - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this action - Place of performance or relevant location: - EPA Headquarters, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to rescind regulations that establish arbitration procedures for small cost recovery claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This rescission aims to simplify federal regulations by removing an unused and complex arbitration process. The arbitration procedures were intended as an alternative dispute resolution method for small claims but have not been utilized. EPA is soliciting comments on this proposed rule, with comments due by August 3, 2026.

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