Federal Facility Agreements
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) requires EPA to enter into an interagency agreement (also known as Federal Facility Agreements, or FFAs) with federal agencies to ensure protective and timely cleanups under CERCLA at federal NPL sites. FFAs specify milestones for the federal facility to complete remedial activities, stipulates penalties for missing milestones, and includes arrangements for long-term operation and maintenance at the facility.