SSC
Superfund State Contract (SSC). A joint, legally binding agreement between EPA and another party to obtain the necessary assurances before an EPA-lead remedial action or any political subdivision-lead activities can begin at a site, and to ensure State or Indian Tribe involvement as required under CERCLA section 121(f).
Source
40 CFR § 35.6015
Scoping language
As used in this subpart, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: