On May 20, 1983, EPA's Enforcement Counsel issued interim guidance on the controversial Superfund negotiation process (see 13 ELR 10062) to the Agency's 10 regional counsels. The memorandum prescribes principles to guide the regional offices in conducting pre-litigation negotiations until more detailed guidance now in preparation is ready for release. The policies indicate that pre-litigation negotiations may still be initiated, but should not delay initiation of Superfund-financed cleanup actions. The goals of such negotiations are to secure agreement for complete cleanup of a site or full financing of such cleanup. All potentially responsible parties are to be offered the opportunity to enter any proposed settlements.