The Department of Justice has proposed a legal agreement with the state of Delaware regarding cleanup costs at a former landfill. The lawsuit, filed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), seeks repayment for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) expenses in handling hazardous substances at the site. Delaware will pay nearly $1.89 million, and the Department of Defense will pay about $1.7 million of these costs. Public comments on the agreement are accepted until 30 days after the notice's publication.
Simple Explanation
The government wants Delaware and the big army team (Department of Defense) to pay money because they helped clean up a dirty and dangerous old dump. They are asking people to say what they think about this plan before they decide for sure.