This agreement provides funds to the recipient to conduct (1) site characterization activities at potential or confirmed hazardous waste sites; (2) undertake response planning at sites on the national…

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 awarded the Missouri Department of Natural Resources a $1.175 million cooperative agreement on April 1, 2026, under the Superfund State and Indian Tribe Combined Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.961) to support state involvement in hazardous waste site characterization, response planning, and remediation oversight.

MODNR will conduct site characterization activities at potential or confirmed hazardous waste sites, undertake response planning at National Priorities List sites, and perform pre-remedial activities as defined in pre-remedial workplans. The recipient will coordinate and negotiate with EPA on state Superfund contracts, prepare and submit performance reports, and coordinate with site managers on ongoing projects. Additional work includes pre-CERCLA screening, preliminary assessments to determine removal action necessity, site inspections, and sampling. MODNR will provide state support and meaningful involvement on EPA-lead remedial actions, including review and comment on EPA documents, participation in five-year reviews, and coordination with primary responsible parties.

Anticipated deliverables include five-year reviews at multiple sites, active oversight of EPA-lead remedial actions, coordination on state Superfund contracts, and feedback on EPA documents. MODNR will participate in site deletions, Record of Decision development, remedial action planning, and feasibility studies. The award supports the state's capacity to continue working with EPA and communities and targeted populations at risk from hazardous substance contamination.

The period of performance runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with place of performance in Missouri. No subawards are included in this cooperative agreement.

This agreement provides funds to the recipient to conduct (1) site characterization activities at potential or confirmed hazardous waste sites; (2) undertake response planning at sites on the national priorities list (NPL); (3) activities which are not assignable to specific sites that support the recipient's superfund program. (4) pre remedial activities as defined in the pre-remedial workplan.activities:activities to be performed include work under the core, pre-remedial and support agency cooperative agreements. Specifically missouri department of natural resources (modnr) will be coordinating and negotiating with EPA on state superfund contracts, preparation and submission of performance reports, coordination with site managers on ongoing projects. Additional activities include pre-cercla screening, preliminary assessments to determine if any removal action is needed, site inspections and sampling. Providing state support and meaningful involvement on EPA lead remedial actions which includes review and comments on agency documents, participation on five year reviews and coordination with primary responsible parties, state and EPA. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables and outcomes include five year reviews on multiple sites, active oversight of EPA lead remedial actions, coordination on state superfund contracts, comment and feedback on EPA documents. Modnr will also be actively involved on site deletions, development of record of decisions, remedial actions and feasibility studies. Outcomes include oversight and meaningful involvement on hazardous waste remedial action and ensuring the state hazardous waste program retains its capacity to be able to continue to work with EPA among communities and targeted populations that are at risk from the potential adverse health effects from hazardous substance contamination. Beneficiaries include local communities throughout the state of missouri that have a listed superfund site, or those communities with potential sites that are being assessed for removal action or possible addition to the national priority list.