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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.

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed settlement agreement related to the "Delta Shipyard" Superfund Site in Houma, Louisiana. This agreement aims to recover response costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The settlement involves Dean Services West, LLC, paying $350,000 based on an Ability to Pay Analysis. The public can comment on this agreement until February 16, 2021, by contacting EPA Assistant Regional Counsel Amy Salinas via email.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in a lawsuit concerning natural resource damages caused by Vigor Industrial, LLC and Exxon Mobil Corp. The lawsuit involves claims under environmental laws for damages in Seattle's Lower Duwamish River. The proposed settlement requires the defendants to carry out and maintain habitat restoration projects and pay $815,816.59 for assessment costs. Public comments on the proposed Consent Decree and the Draft Restoration Plan will be accepted for 30 days following the notice's publication.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added one site to the General Superfund section of the National Priorities List (NPL) according to a new final rule. This addition pertains to the Upper Columbia River site in Washington, which scored 28.50 or above on the Hazard Ranking System (HRS), indicating priority for further investigation. The NPL is used by the EPA to identify sites needing investigation for public health and environmental risks due to hazardous substances. The rule will take effect on January 15, 2025.

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.

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the reinstatement of two forms related to CERCLA (a federal environmental program). These forms are needed when someone wants to take action to clean up hazardous substances and then claim reimbursement from a special fund. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposal before they submit it to the OMB. The total estimated cost of responding to this action is about $11,828.67 per year, and it would affect approximately two respondents annually.

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 Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree related to a lawsuit filed against the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for costs the U.S. government incurred due to hazardous substance releases at a site in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Through this agreement, the United States will not take further legal action against the company under certain environmental laws. The public has 30 days to submit comments regarding this decree and can request a public meeting in the affected area.