A plan developed and implemented to protect and restore beneficial uses in Great Lakes areas of concern, as required under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Often referred to as a RAP, its purpose is to restore all beneficial uses to the area. These are federally-mandated local plans designed to restore environmental quality to Areas of Concern (AOCs) on the Great Lakes (there were initially 43 throughout the Great Lakes). The Areas of Concern were identified for their persistent pollution problems. Remedial Action Plans were called for by a protocol added to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement in 1987.

a remediation plan being developed for each of the Areas of Concern. Often referred to as a RAP, its purpose is to restore all beneficial uses to the iver under study.

a work plan for reducing site contamination to minimize the health risks or negative environmental impact