By identifying, investigating and remediating these properties, it is hoped they can be revitalized while slowing the trend of moving industrial activities to previously uncontaminated areas. Applicants may participate on an elective basis or through the enforcement process. However, unless otherwise provided by federal law or other federal approval or authorization, sites are excluded if they are on the National Priorities List, subject to federally delegated state programs, or subject to federal administrative or court orders. Participation in the SRP begins with an application and agreement in which the participant agrees to conduct site investigation and remediation, if necessary, in accordance with the regulations, and the Illinois EPA agrees to provide technical review and evaluation services. An advance partial payment, to be applied to review and evaluation services, generally is required for acceptance into the program.
Voluntary participants define their own remediation sites and contaminants of concern.
Following acceptance into the SRP, the site is investigated, remediation objectives if necessary are selected, remedial action plans are designed and implemented, and remedial action completion reports are filed and reviewed. 35 Ill. Adm. Code 742. All site activities must be conducted by or under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. There will be two alternatives for review and evaluation of site activities. The Illinois EPA will then have ultimate approval authority based on the recommendations of the reviewing licensed professional engineer.