[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40 Volume 25]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR310.21]

[Page 386]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 310--REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO 
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RELEASES--Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart B--Provisions
 
Sec. 310.21  How does EPA resolve disputes?

    (a) The EPA reimbursement official's decision is final EPA action 
unless you file a request for review by registered or certified mail 
within 60 calendar days of the date you receive our decision. Send your 
request for review to the address given in Sec. 310.15(d).
    (b) You must file your request for review with the disputes decision 
official identified in the final written decision.
    (c) Your request for review must include:
    (1) A statement of the amount you dispute;
    (2) A description of the issues involved;
    (3) A statement of your objection to the final decision; and
    (4) Any additional information relevant to your objection to EPA's 
decision.
    (d) After filing for review:
    (1) You may request an informal conference with the EPA disputes 
decision official;
    (2) You may be represented by counsel and may submit documentary 
evidence and briefs to be included in a written record; and
    (3) You will receive a written decision by the disputes decision 
official within 45 days after we receive your final submission of 
information unless the official extends this period for good cause.

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