CFR > Title 40 - Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER J—SUPERFUND, EMERGENCY PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROGRAMS (Parts 300–375) > PART 310—REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RELEASES > SUBPART B—Provisions (§310.5 to §310.24) > 310.21—How does EPA resolve disputes?

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 § 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.