---
kind: "section"
citation: "40 C.F.R. § 310.21"
title: "40"
number: "310.21"
heading: "How does EPA resolve disputes?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/40/310.21"
---

# §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)](/cfr/40/310.15.md?p=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.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 9611(c)(11), 9623.

### Source

Source: 63 FR 8286, Feb. 18, 1998, unless otherwise noted.