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  • 2024-29006 — National Priorities List
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100751
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has added a new place to a list of spots needing a cleaner environment; it's like saying, "This river in Washington needs more attention to make sure the environment and people's health stay safe." This rule starts on January 15, 2025.

  • 2021-02887 — Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Proposed Settlement Agreement and Covenant Not To Sue Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as Amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; In Re: Mohawk Tannery Site, Located in Nashua, New Hampshire
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9338
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is making a deal with a company called Blaylock Holdings to clean up a messy site in Nashua, New Hampshire. In exchange for cleaning up, the company won't get in trouble for how the place got messy before.

  • 2021-02023 — Notice of Filing of Proposed Settlement Agreement Regarding Environmental Claims in Connection With the Pioneer Metals Finishing Superfund Site
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7746
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Justice Department announced a proposed settlement agreement related to environmental claims against the Western Employers Insurance Company (WEIC) concerning the Pioneer Metals Finishing Superfund Site. The agreement involves WEIC paying $1.2 million to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). If approved by the court, the EPA will not pursue additional claims against WEIC and related parties concerning this matter. The public can comment on the settlement by contacting the Assistant Attorney General within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a deal with an insurance company to pay $1.2 million to help clean up a polluted place called the Pioneer Metals Finishing Superfund Site, and people can share their thoughts about this deal with the government.