D.C. Code § 8-633.04: Fees, bonds, and other security of the cleanup action plan.

(a)

The Mayor may require an applicant to pay a fee not to exceed $10,000 upon submission of an application to participate in the Program.

(b)

A performance bond, in an amount to be determined by DDOE, as necessary to secure and stabilize the eligible property if the cleanup action plan is not implemented accordingly, shall be posted with DDOE before the participant may perform any cleanup action on the property. The obligation of the performance bond shall be void upon the issuance of a Certificate of Completion to the participant, or 16 months after the date of withdrawal if the participant withdraws from the Program. The obligation of the performance bond shall be due and payable upon notification by the DDOE that action must be taken to fulfill the withdrawal requirements of this chapter to stabilize the property.