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voluntary response program

Voluntary Response Program. Davis Bernstein, VRP ManagerDepartment of HealthHaz. Eval. and Emerg. Response OfficePhone: 808-586-4651E-mail: davis.bernstein@doh.hawaii.gov. Purpose of the VRP. Encourage voluntary cleanupProtect public healthProtect innocent partiesFacilitate redevelopment of contaminated property.

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    1. Voluntary Response Program Facilitating Brownfields Redevelopment by Managing Environmental Risks

    3. Purpose of the VRP Encourage voluntary cleanup Protect public health Protect innocent parties Facilitate redevelopment of contaminated property

    5. ABC’s of the VRP Program Aimed at owner or purchaser Strictly voluntary Requires a commitment to investigate and address contamination

    6. ABC’s of the VRP Program Brief application VRP agreement 10 step clean up process Application & oversight fees “If it sounds easy…it’s not.”

    7. The Brownfields Context for the VRP Strict CERCLA liability – 1980 Liability inhibited urban redevelopment Mayors appealed to U.S. EPA – 1994 EPA Brownfields Initiative – 1994’ish Brownfields policies and demo. grants Hawai’i Voluntary Response Program - 1997 CERCLA Brownfields Amendments - 2002

    8. Hawai’I Brownfields Program Voluntary Response Program (VRP) Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Hawai'i Brownfields Property Inventory

    9. Hawai’I Brownfields Program Uniform Environmental Covenants Act U.S. EPA Brownfields Grant Assistance Hawai’i Brownfields Forum

    10. Benefits of Using the VRP Enhance the value of property Assure timely DOH oversight Minimize environmental liability

    11. ABC’s of the VRP Program Aimed at the owner or purchaser Strictly voluntary Requires a commitment to investigate and address contamination

    12. ABC’s of the VRP Program Brief application - $1000 fee VRP agreement - $100/hr. oversight fee 10 step clean up process “Sounds easy…it’s not”

    13. Eligibility Checklist

    14. 10 Step VRP Process Analyze available information Define scope of investigation Develop workplan Characterize site Analyze remedial alternatives Receive public comments Select & implement remedy Issue & Record Letter of Completion

    15. 10 Step VRP Process 1. Assess current situation  2. Determine the scope of investigation 3. Prepare detailed work plan 4. Implement work plan(s) 5. Develop options   6. Perform risk assessment 7. Involve the public  8. Select voluntary response action 9. Implement voluntary response action 10. Issue the letter of completion

    16. 10-Step VRP Process 1. Assess current situation  2. Determine the scope of investigation 3. Prepare detailed work plan 4. Implement work plan 5. Develop options  

    17. 10-Step VRP Process 6. Perform risk assessment 7. Involve the public  8. Select voluntary response action 9. Implement voluntary response action 10. Issue the letter of completion

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    19. VRP Agreement Voluntary Response Program AgreementBetween (participant) and the State of Hawaii, Department of Health 1. Introduction and Project Description 2. Purpose of Agreement 3. Authority to Enter into This Agreement 4. Definitions 5. Site Description

    20. VRP Agreement 6. Requesting Party’s Involvement at the Property 7. Disclaimer of Admission 8. Finding of Eligibility 9. Key Contacts and Addressees Correspondence 10. Payment of Fees of Work

    21. VRP Agreement 11. Right to Termination 12. Compliance with Applicable Laws 13. Roles and Responsibilities 14. Statement of Work, Submittals, and Schedules15. Letter of Completion, Exemption from Liability

    22. VRP Agreement 16. Rights Reserved by HDOH 17. Guarantees of Completion, Letters of Credit, Personal Guarantees, Insurance and Other Requirements 18. Site Access18.1 Access During Conduct of Voluntary Response Action 18.2. Access After Voluntary Response Action Is Completed   

    23. VRP Agreement 19. General Provisions 19.1. Dispute resolution 19.2. Submittals 19.3. Sampling, Data, and Document Availability 19.4. Record retention 19.5. Governmental liabilities 19.6. Modifications 19.7. Counterparts 19.8. Third-Party Actions 19.9. Governing law 19.10. Transfer 19.11. Integration 20. Approvals

    24. VRP Agreement Exhibit A Model Letter of Completion for Prospective Purchaser as Requesting Party Exhibit B Statement of Work

    25. VRP Agreement

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