This course offers detailed guidance on the Department of the Interior’s final rule revising Type A procedures for Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA) under CERCLA and the Clean Water Act. Participants will learn how to comply with updated eligibility, documentation, and public engagement requirements, utilize new technical references, and avoid costly non-compliance. The curriculum addresses all critical regulatory changes, from expanded applicability and increased damages caps to streamlined reporting and stakeholder consultation.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and scope of the revised Type A procedures.
* Identify key compliance requirements and deadlines under the final rule.
* Implement the new procedures for conducting Type A assessments, including documentation and reporting.
* Recognize the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance.
* Navigate the process for public and Tribal consultation and information collection requirements.
* Apply the updated technical and procedural standards in NRDA cases.
