# 2026-11052: EPA Wants to End Mandatory Arbitration for Small Superfund Claims

2026-11052, Rescinding the Regulations for Arbitration Requirements and Procedures for Small Superfund Cost Recovery Claims, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-06-03, effective Comments must be received on or before August 3, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11052
- Title: Rescinding the Regulations for Arbitration Requirements and Procedures for Small Superfund Cost Recovery Claims
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 33133
- Published: 2026-06-03
- Effective: Comments must be received on or before August 3, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-08-03
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2050-AH48
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

EPA Wants to End Mandatory Arbitration for Small Superfund Claims

## Summary

The EPA wants to get rid of the rules that require small Superfund cost recovery claims to go through arbitration. This change affects businesses and parties involved in these small claims by making the process simpler and less formal. Comments on this proposal are open until August 3, 2026, and it could save time and money by cutting red tape.

## Abstract

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to rescind regulations establishing arbitration procedures for small cost recovery claims arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA is proposing this rescission to simplify the body of Federal regulations.

## Effects PRIA read

- Arbitration Option Removed for Small Superfund Claims: benefit, low. EPA proposes to remove the rules in 40 CFR part 304 that set up arbitration for small Superfund cost recovery claims. The arbitration rules apply to CERCLA section 107(a) claims where total response costs do not exceed $500,000 (excluding interest), and this change may affect individuals, corporati…
- Regulatory Burden Relief for Small Entities: benefit, low. EPA says rescinding the arbitration regulations will reduce regulatory complexity and relieve burden for directly regulated small entities. The agency certifies this deregulatory action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and is expected to save tim…

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## Sources
- [2026-11052 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11052/rescinding-the-regulations-for-arbitration-requirements-and-procedures-for-small-superfund-cost)
- [2026-11052 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11052.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11052 (as of 2026-06-11).