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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed settlement agreement with Blaylock Holdings, LLC, concerning the Mohawk Tannery Site in Nashua, New Hampshire. Under this agreement, Blaylock Holdings will conduct cleanup work at the site under EPA's supervision in exchange for protection from lawsuits related to existing contamination. The EPA is open to public comments on this agreement until March 15, 2021, and may amend or cancel the agreement based on the feedback received.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed agreement involving 231 parties related to the Pure Earth Recycling Superfund Site in New Jersey. Under this agreement, these parties will pay the government over $1.4 million for previous cleanup costs at the site. The EPA is inviting the public to submit comments on this proposal by March 31, 2025. The agency will review all feedback and may adjust or retract the settlement if necessary.

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.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Partial Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia concerning a lawsuit between the Government of Guam and the United States. In the lawsuit, Guam seeks to recover costs for environmental cleanup activities at the Ordot Dump Superfund Site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The proposed decree requires Guam to pay $3.9 million plus interest to resolve claims for costs incurred up to August 10, 2022, while claims for costs after that date remain unresolved. The public can comment on this proposed agreement within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is holding a meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board at the Savannah River Site. The meeting will take place on January 27 and 28, 2025, at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, and will also be streamed online. Public attendance is encouraged, and interested individuals can register for in-person participation or submit comments via email. The purpose of the Board is to advise on issues related to environmental cleanup, waste management, and future land use.

The Department of Justice and the State of California have reached a proposed agreement, called a Consent Decree, regarding environmental pollution at the Montrose Chemical Corp. Superfund Site in Los Angeles County. This agreement involves companies like TFCF America, Inc., and Bayer CropScience Inc., who will carry out environmental cleanup efforts, including thermal treatment and soil vapor extraction. They will also cover certain past and future government costs related to the site. The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement.

The Department of Energy is announcing an open meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Paducah, Kentucky. The meeting will take place on May 15, 2025, both in person and online, and will focus on environmental cleanup and management issues. The meeting is open to public participation, and people can share their comments during a designated period. Minutes from the meeting will be available online for those interested.

The Department of Energy is holding a virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) on April 23, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. This board provides advice on environmental cleanup and waste management activities. Anyone interested in attending can contact the board through email or phone to receive information on how to join the meeting. The meeting is open to the public, and written public comments will be accepted before and after the event.