Memorandum of Agreement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016942",
  "term": "Memorandum of Agreement",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The MOA is the state-EPA contract for how the authorized program will operate with respect to the federal hazardous waste program. It is the vehicle for specifying areas of coordination and cooperation and defining the respective roles and responsibilities of EPA and the state. The MOA is required by 40 CFR 271.8 for all base applications. It is not required, however, to be submitted with all state revision applications. Whether an MOA is necessary for a revision depends on how extensively the state's program is changing and whether the current MOA needs updates for reasons beyond the state's application. A Model MOA (http://www.epa.gov/osw/laws-regs/state/revision/program.htm#moa) is available for viewing or downloading from the Program Revision Documents page.\n\n2. An agreement between a state's director and its EPA Regional Administrator outlining the nature of the responsibilities to enforce a regulatory program and defining the level of coordination and oversight between EPA and the state agency.",
  "abbreviation": "MOA",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "RCRA State Authorization Terms & Topics",
    "RCRA Orientation Manual 2008 Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/memorandum-of-agreement/"
}