Community Involvement at Federal Facilities
Community Involvement
Community members can learn about federal facilities near them and participate in decision making under provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund. According to Executive Order 12580, at federal facilities that are on the National Priorities List (NPL), the agency that owns and operates the facility has the lead responsibility for cleanup activities, including community involvement.
Additional Community Involvement Opportunities
Stakeholders have an additional opportunity to participate in federal facility cleanups in their communities through advisory boards established by the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.
- Department of Defense (DoD) Restoration Advisory Boards (RABs)
- Department of Energy (DOE) Site-Specific Advisory Boards (SSABs)
Technical Assistance to Communities
Community members can access technical information about specific sites through Technical Assistance Grants and Technical Assistance to for Communities.
Technical Assistance Services for Communities (TASC) is an EPA program that provides independent, non-advocacy educational and technical assistance to communities affected by hazardous waste sites regulated by the RCRA and Superfund programs, including sites on federal facilities and tribal land.
Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) provide money for activities that help communities participate in decision making at eligible Superfund sites. An initial grant of up to $50,000 is available to qualified community groups so they can contract with independent technical advisors to interpret and help the community understand technical information about their site.