Voluntary Remediation
Table of Contents
General Information
VRP General Overview of Program
VRP Documents:
- VRP Application and Instructions [PDF]
- Voluntary Remediation Agreement (Contract) [PDF]
- Billing Rate Change [PDF]
- Electronic Data Submittal Guidelines
- Remediation Work Plan Completeness Checklist [PDF]
- Community Relations Plan, final (April 2001) [PDF]
- Certificate of Completion (Example) [PDF]
- Covenant Not To Sue (example) [PDF]
- Risk Integrated System of Closure (RISC) Non-Rule Policy Document
- Risk User Guide Chapter 4 - Voluntary Remediation Program [PDF - 134KB]
- VRP Resource Guide, July 1996 - Former Program Guidance Document and Cleanup Goals [PDF - 6.75 MB]
- Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. EPA Region V [PDF]
- Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. EPA Region V for RCRA - Corrective Action Sites [PDF]
Program Specifics:
- VRP Project Site List
- Remediation Work Plans Currently on Public Notice
- Project Summaries - completed sites
- VRP Lead Policy - Non-rule Policy Document [PDF]
- Property Containing Contaminated Aquifers/Underground Storage Tanks Non-rule Policy Document [PDF]
- For additional technical guidance information visit Geological Services
Mission
The Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) was established to provide any site owner, or prospective owner a mechanism to cleanup contaminated property. When the cleanup is completed, the IDEM will issue a Certificate of Completion and the Governor's office will issue a Covenant Not To Sue. These documents provide assurance that the remediated areas will not become the subject of future IDEM enforcement action, and future liability is limited. Participation in VRP can facilitate the sale and reuse of industrial and commercial properties.
Goals
Encourage environmental cleanups and the redevelopment of commercial and industrial properties. Reduce the risk associated with contaminants as they relate to human health and the environment.
Typical Sites
- Active and abandoned industrial sites
- Facilities with petroleum storage
- Commercial properties
- Manufactured gas plants
- Dry Cleaners
Typical Actions
- Soil excavation and removal
- Soil Vapor Extraction
- Air Sparging
- Groundwater Pump and Treat Remediation systems
- In-situ treatment systems
- Phytoremediation
- RISK Assessments
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