[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 6 (Monday, January 10, 2000)] [Notices] [Pages 1386-1387] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 00-489] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-6520-9] Proposed Administrative Settlement Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; In Re: Transcomm, Inc. and Transcomm Realty Trust--210 New Boston Street-- Industri-Plex Superfund Site; Woburn, MA AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of proposed prospective purchaser agreement and request for public comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to enter into a prospective purchaser agreement to address claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. Notice is being published to inform the public of the proposed settlement and of the opportunity to comment. The settlement is intended to resolve the liability under CERCLA of Transcomm Realty Trust and Transcomm, Inc. for injunctive relief or for costs incurred or to be incurred by EPA in conducting response actions at the Industri-Plex Superfund Site in Woburn, Massachusetts. DATES: Comments must be provided on or before February 9, 2000. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Mailcode RCG, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, and should refer to: Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue Re: Transcomm Realty Trust--210 New Boston Street, Industri-Plex Superfund Site, Woburn, Massachusetts, U.S. EPA Docket No. CERCLA-I-99-0076. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel H. Winograd, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Mailcode SES, Boston, Massachusetts 02214, (617) 918-1885. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., notice is hereby given of a proposed prospective purchaser agreement concerning the Industri-Plex Superfund Site in Woburn, MA. The settlement was approved by EPA Region I, and the Department of Justice subject to review by the public pursuant to this document. Transcomm Realty Trust and Transcomm, Inc. have executed signature pages committing them to participate in the settlement. Under the proposed settlement, Transcomm Realty Trust and Transcomm, Inc. will operate a school transportation facility, and pay $30,000 to the Hazardous Substances Superfund. In addition, the settling parties agree to abide by institutional controls and to provide access to the property. EPA believes the settlement is fair and in the public interest. EPA is entering into this agreement under the authority of CERCLA section 101 et seq. which provides EPA with authority to consider, compromise, and settle a claim under sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA for costs incurred by the United States if the claim has not been referred to the U.S. Department of Justice for further action. The U.S. Department of Justice has also signed this agreement. EPA will receive written comments relating to this settlement for thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this document. A copy of the proposed administrative settlement may be obtained in person or by mail from Daniel H. Winograd, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, One [[Page 1387]] Congress Street, Suite 1100, Mail code SES, Boston, Massachusetts 02214, (617) 918-1885. The Agency's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection with the Docket Clerk, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Mailcode RCG, Boston, Massachusetts (U.S. EPA Docket No. CERCLA-I-99-0076). Dated: December 3, 1999. John DeVillars, Regional Administrator, Region 1. [FR Doc. 00-489 Filed 1-7-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P