76 FR 146 pgs. 45552-45553 - Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement Under Section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act for the Landfill and Development Superfund Site, Located in Burlington County, NJ

Type: NOTICEVolume: 76Number: 146Pages: 45552 - 45553
Docket number: [FRL-9445-3]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2011-19145 Filed 7-28-11; 8:45 am]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9445-3]

Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement Under Section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act for the Landfill and Development Superfund Site, Located in Burlington County, NJ

AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION:

Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement and Opportunity for Public Comment.

SUMMARY:

The United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") is proposing to enter into an administrative settlement agreement ("Settlement Agreement") with SC Holdings, Inc. and Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. (the "Settling Parties") pursuant to Section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h). The Settlement Agreement provides for Settling Parties' payment of certain past costs incurred at the Landfill and Development, Inc. ("Landfill and Development") Superfund Site, located in Burlington County, New Jersey ("Site"). The Settlement Agreement also provides for the payment of certain future response costs incurred at the Site.

In accordance with Section 122(i) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), this notice is being published to inform the public of the proposed Settlement Agreement and of the opportunity to comment. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the proposed Settlement Agreement. EPA will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper or inadequate. EPA's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at EPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, 17th floor New York, New York 10007-1866.

DATES:

Comments must be provided by August 29, 2011.

ADDRESSES:

Comments should reference the Landfill and Development Superfund Site, EPA Docket No. CERCLA-02-2010-2005 and should be sent to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, Office of Regional Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, 290 Broadway-17th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A copy of the proposed administrative settlement, as well as background information relating to the settlement, may be obtained from William J. Reilly, Jr., Assistant Regional Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 17th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866. Telephone: 212-637-3154.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

William J. Reilly, Jr., Assistant Regional Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 17th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866. Telephone: 212-637-3154.

Dated: June 24, 2011.

Walter Mugdan,

Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division.

[FR Doc. 2011-19145 Filed 7-28-11; 8:45 am]

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