Attachment 4

*Item No.*	*Subject*	*AF Response*	*Action*
1	Management and jurisdiction of project: Definition of new structure and responsibilities.	AFCEE has been positioned as the MMR cleanup program management agency. Definition of this new organizational structure and responsibilities is included in the MMR IRP Strategic Plan. The DoD is working to establish an MMR Joint Programs Office to address the four pillars of the DoD Environmental Program with the several agencies resident at MMR.	Closed.
2	Comprehensive plume capture plan with schedule and timeline.	The MMR IRP Strategic Plan, July 15, 1996, contains the Comprehensive Plume Response Plan and Schedule, based on TRET and PRT recommendations. AFCEE/MMR will work with MADEP Southeast Region to provide further clarifications and refinements to the schedule.	Closed.
3	New management of consulting projects.	With respect to contractors and contract strategies, AFCEE brings a table of cleanup-experienced contractors and more flexible contracting options. An on-site contracting has been hired for the AFCEE/MMR staff.	Closed.
4	$100M placed in escrow for plume capture project.	DUSD(ES) and SAF/MIQ have committed to fund all MMR IRP requirements when these projects are ready for contract action. A letter signed by DUSD(ES) was provided to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on May16, 1996.	Closed.
5	Project schedule for plume capture recommended by TRET; follow-through on recommended research on remaining plumes.	The MMR IRP Strategic Plan, July 15, 1996, contains the Comprehensive Plume Response Plan and Schedule, based on TRET and PRT recommendations. The Air Force will continue to refine data to fill gaps and will quickly re-enter this information into the modeling/TRET review/JPAT review process.	Schedule - Closed. Data gaps - Ongoing.
6	Regional water supply: base, plus 4 communities.	The Air Force has negotiated a statement of work (SOW) with the Massachusetts EOEA on this subject. The Long-Range Water Supply Process Action Team will be empowered to work the implementation details on this subject and report its recommendations to the SMB.	Closed. Contracted September 1996.
7	Public health: Review body acceptable to local public health officials; funded by DoD; studies.	A SOW has been developed by the Massachusetts EOEA and the Department of Health. After final coordination of this SOW with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, the SOW will be presented to the SMB for review and comment on recommended actions	Ongoing: - Two full-time employee (FTE) candidates identified. - On-site office space made available. - Funds in transfer process.
8	Natural resources assessments of plume impacts, present & future; develop action plan. DoD to fund all natural resources damages.	The Air Force, in conjunction with the Massachusetts EOEA, will establish a Trustee Council. The Council’s charter will include: definition of the complete Council membership; specification of issues to be worked; preparation of SOWs; identification of funding sources; and the establishment of appropriate mechanisms for dispute resolution.	Ongoing: Continuing negotiations on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for creation of a Trustee Council .
9	DoD to underwrite decreased property values empirically proven as related to plume contamination.	Property value concerns may be alleviated by a combination of (1) implementing remedial action solutions, (2) effective risk communication, and (3) the Commonwealth’s Good Neighbor policy. The Air Force has no method to reimburse individual property owners, except through claims filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act.	Closed.
10	DoD to fund $500K/year over 10 years for Innovative Technology Center.	The Air Force is committed to support the MMR Innovative Technology Center but cannot provide direct funding for overhead expenses. AFCEE/MMR has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Innovative Technology Center. The Center is now located in a facility on MMR and the director is now regularly attending technical meetings with AFCEE/MMR and regulators. AFCEE/MMR has provided funds for student interns. They will assist AFCEE/MMR in implementing the remediation program.	Closed