RAP vs. RAW
At various times, I come across the term RAP (Remedial Action Plan) and at other times I come across the term RAW (Remedial Action Workplan). I believe the difference might be that the former is used while negotiating with the regulatory agences and the latter is what has been approved by the regulatory agencies, subsequent to the negotiation period.
Question: Can any of our readers correct my interpretation or provide a more precise answer
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June 14th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
Good guess - but wrong. A Removal Action Workplan (RAW) is designed for quick remedies that are, by their nature - simply a “removal” of bad stuff, and therefore require less administrative procedure. However, if the clean-up if more elaborate, or costs more than $1 million in CA, a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) is required (assuming one is working in a CERCLA framework).
June 15th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Robert,
Thanks for clearing that up. Next time I’ll ask you before I guess. By the way, I was talking with Ken Laconde from SCS Engineers and he mentioned having seen your comments and also having worked with you in the past. Small world…