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  • 2024-29476 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101628
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a federal court in New Jersey concerning three companies linked to the CPS/Madison Superfund Site. These companies are expected to carry out and help with environmental cleanup efforts that could cost around $14 million. The decree outlines that the U.S. government won't sue the companies for these specific cleanup actions. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants three companies to clean up pollution at a special area in New Jersey and promises not to sue them for it. People have 30 days to say what they think about this idea.

  • 2024-30748 — Proposed CERCLA Cost Recovery Settlement for the A.I.W. Frank/Mid-County Mustang Site, Exton, Chester County, Pennsylvania
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104534
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cost recovery settlement with U.S. Home, LLC, d/b/a Lennar, and B&J Excavating, Inc. regarding the A.I.W. Frank/Mid-County Mustang Superfund Site in Exton, Pennsylvania. The settlement requires the involved parties to pay the EPA $178,818.46 plus interest, covering the EPA's past response costs. The EPA is inviting the public to comment on this proposal until January 22, 2025. During this period, the agency may adjust or withdraw the settlement based on feedback received.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (like a cleanup team for the Earth) made an agreement with two companies to pay them back for cleaning up pollution in Pennsylvania, but they need to hear from people if they think it's a good deal before they finalize it.

  • 2025-01650 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8159
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice announced a proposed Consent Decree involving Tetra Tech EC Inc. concerning the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund Site in San Francisco. The decree addresses a claim that Tetra Tech is liable for handling hazardous substances at the site, requiring them to pay $40 million. In return, the U.S. government agrees not to pursue further legal action against Tetra Tech under specific CERCLA sections. The public can review and comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice wants a company to pay $40 million because they didn't handle dangerous stuff properly at an old shipyard in San Francisco. In exchange for the money, the government promises not to take them to court again for this issue, and people can tell the government what they think about this decision.

  • 2025-01729 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Stipulation and Amendment to Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8225
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to a 1991 Consent Decree concerning the Environmental Conservation and Chemical Corporation Superfund Site near Zionsville, Indiana. This amendment updates the requirements for ongoing cleanup efforts under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Interested parties have 30 days from January 27, 2025, to submit their comments. The proposed documents can be accessed online at the Justice Department's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants people's opinions on changes to a plan from 1991 that helps clean up a polluted area in Indiana. People have a month to say what they think about the new cleanup rules, and they can find more information online.

  • 2021-02508 — Proposed Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Administrative Settlement Agreement for Crest Rubber Superfund Site, Alliance, Ohio
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8617
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed settlement regarding the Crest Rubber Superfund Site in Alliance, Ohio. This settlement involves Bridgestone and its related companies, who will pay over $1.4 million to the Hazardous Substance Superfund to cover past cleanup costs. The EPA seeks public comments on this proposal for 30 days following the notice's publication. Comments must include specific details and be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants Bridgestone and some of its companies to pay for cleaning up a messy place in Ohio, and they want people's thoughts on this plan for 30 days.