Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement; Town Of Bennington, Vermont, Former Kocher Drive Dump Site, Bennington, Vermont, 51803 [2015-21211]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 165 / Wednesday, August 26, 2015 / Notices Use of the methods also should be in general accordance with the guidance and recommendations of applicable sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ 600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems, Volume II, Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program’’ EPA–454/B–08–003, December, 2008. Provisions concerning modification of such methods by users are specified under Section 2.8 (Modifications of Methods by Users) of Appendix C to 40 CFR part 58. Consistent or repeated noncompliance should be reported to: Director, Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD–E205–01), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Designation of this new equivalent method is intended to assist the States in establishing and operating their air quality surveillance systems under 40 CFR part 58. Questions concerning the commercial availability or technical aspects of the method should be directed to the applicant. Dated: August 18, 2015. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory. [FR Doc. 2015–21203 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [9933–12–Region 1] Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement; Town Of Bennington, Vermont, Former Kocher Drive Dump Site, Bennington, Vermont Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement; request for public comments. AGENCY: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. Section 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement for recovery of response costs under CERCLA Section 122(h) and 104(e), concerning the Former Kocher Drive Dump Superfund Site in Bennington, Vermont with the following settling party: Town of Bennington, Vermont. The settlement requires the Town of Bennington, rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Aug 25, 2015 Jkt 235001 Vermont to pay $175,000 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund, consisting of principal and interest, on the following payment schedule: (1) $50,000 within 10 days of the Effective Date of the settlement; (2) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2015; and (3) the balance of $50,000 on or before December 31, 2016. The settlement also requires the Town to comply with any request or order from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources relating to the Site. For 30 days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The United States will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109–3912. DATES: Comments must be submitted by September 25, 2015. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to David Peterson, Senior Enforcement Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OES04– 1), Boston, MA 02109–3912 (Telephone No. 617–918–1891) and should refer to: In re: Former Kocher Drive Dump Superfund Site, U.S. EPA Docket No. 01–2014–0007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Cindy Catri, Senior Enforcement Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OES04– 2), Boston, MA 02109–3912; (617) 918– 1888; Catri.Cynthia@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed administrative settlement for recovery of response costs under CERCLA Section 122(h)(1) and 104(e)(6), concerning the Former Kocher Drive Dump Superfund Site in Bennington, Vermont, requires the settling party, the Town of Bennington, Vermont to pay $175,000 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund, consisting of principal and interest, on the following payment schedule: (1) $50,000 within 10 days of the Effective Date of the settlement; (2) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2015; and (3) the balance of $50,000 on or before December 31, 2016. The settlement also requires the Town to comply with any request or order from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources relating to the Site. PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51803 The settlement includes a covenant not to sue pursuant to Sections 106 and 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, relating to the Site, and protection from contribution actions or claims as provided by Sections 113(f)(2) and 122(h)(4) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2) and 9622(h)(4). The settlement has been approved by the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice. Dated: August 13, 2015. Nancy Barmakian, Acting Director, Office of Site Remediation and Restoration. [FR Doc. 2015–21211 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9933–08–OECA] National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting and Public Comment Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; public meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will meet on the dates and times described below. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the specific issues being considered by the NEJAC. For additional information about registering for public comment, please see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Due to limited space, seating at the NEJAC meeting will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. DATES: The NEJAC meeting will convene Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. One public comment period relevant to the specific issues being considered by the NEJAC (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2015, starting at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Members of the public who wish to participate during the public comment period are highly encouraged to preregister by Midnight, Eastern Standard Time, on Monday, August 31, 2015. ADDRESSES: The NEJAC meeting will be held at the EPA Potomac Yard offices SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 51803]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-21211]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[9933-12-Region 1]


Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement; Town Of 
Bennington, Vermont, Former Kocher Drive Dump Site, Bennington, Vermont

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement; request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended 
(``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. Section 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a 
proposed administrative settlement for recovery of response costs under 
CERCLA Section 122(h) and 104(e), concerning the Former Kocher Drive 
Dump Superfund Site in Bennington, Vermont with the following settling 
party: Town of Bennington, Vermont. The settlement requires the Town of 
Bennington, Vermont to pay $175,000 to the Hazardous Substance 
Superfund, consisting of principal and interest, on the following 
payment schedule: (1) $50,000 within 10 days of the Effective Date of 
the settlement; (2) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2015; and (3) the 
balance of $50,000 on or before December 31, 2016. The settlement also 
requires the Town to comply with any request or order from the Vermont 
Agency of Natural Resources relating to the Site.
    For 30 days following the date of publication of this notice, the 
Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The 
United States will consider all comments received and may modify or 
withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose 
facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is 
inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency's response to any 
comments received will be available for public inspection at 5 Post 
Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3912.

DATES: Comments must be submitted by September 25, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to David Peterson, Senior 
Enforcement Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post 
Office Square, Suite 100 (OES04-1), Boston, MA 02109-3912 (Telephone 
No. 617-918-1891) and should refer to: In re: Former Kocher Drive Dump 
Superfund Site, U.S. EPA Docket No. 01-2014-0007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of the proposed settlement may 
be obtained from Cindy Catri, Senior Enforcement Counsel, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 
(OES04-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912; (617) 918-1888; 
Catri.Cynthia@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed administrative settlement for 
recovery of response costs under CERCLA Section 122(h)(1) and 
104(e)(6), concerning the Former Kocher Drive Dump Superfund Site in 
Bennington, Vermont, requires the settling party, the Town of 
Bennington, Vermont to pay $175,000 to the Hazardous Substance 
Superfund, consisting of principal and interest, on the following 
payment schedule: (1) $50,000 within 10 days of the Effective Date of 
the settlement; (2) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2015; and (3) the 
balance of $50,000 on or before December 31, 2016. The settlement also 
requires the Town to comply with any request or order from the Vermont 
Agency of Natural Resources relating to the Site.
    The settlement includes a covenant not to sue pursuant to Sections 
106 and 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, relating to the 
Site, and protection from contribution actions or claims as provided by 
Sections 113(f)(2) and 122(h)(4) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2) and 
9622(h)(4). The settlement has been approved by the Environmental and 
Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice.

    Dated: August 13, 2015.
Nancy Barmakian,
Acting Director, Office of Site Remediation and Restoration.
[FR Doc. 2015-21211 Filed 8-25-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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