[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 19, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20979-20980]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-9794]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6581-8]


Prospective Purchaser Agreement and Covenant Not To Sue Under the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
Regarding the Yurgin Motors Superfund Site, Mantua Township, NJ

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of proposed prospective purchaser agreement and request 
for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as 
amended ( CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (``EPA'') announces a proposed administrative 
settlement with the Matthew F. Guzzo (The ``Settling Party''), a 
``prospective purchaser'' of the Yurgin Motors Superfund Site 
(``Site'') in Mantua Township, New Jersey. The proposed administrative 
settlement is memorialized in an Agreement And Covenant Not To Sue 
(``Agreement'') between EPA and Matthew F. Guzzo. By this Notice, EPA 
is informing the public of the proposed settlement and of the 
opportunity to comment.
    In 1996 EPA performed a CERCLA removal action at the Site, a wooded 
lot of some 26 acres in a residential area. The previous owner operated 
an automotive repair facility at the Site, leaving behind various waste 
materials containing hazardous substances. During the removal action 
EPA removed drums, compressed gas cylinders, small containers 
containing corrosive and ignitable wastes, PCBs, and halogenated 
solvents from the Site. Now abandoned, the Site is an eyesore with 
dilapidated buildings and has attracted trash dumpers. Mr. Guzzo has 
pledged to demolish the buildings, clean up the Site, and remove two 
empty underground storage tanks. EPA believes this settlement serves 
the public interest because the Site will be restored to a useful 
condition.
    Under the agreement, Matthew Guzzo will pay $6,500 to EPA and in 
return will receive a covenant not to sue from the United States for 
civil liabilities pursuant to Sections 106 and 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 
U.S.C. 9606 and 9607(a), with the respect to existing contamination 
present at the Site.
    EPA will consider any comments received during the comment period

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and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed settlement if any 
comments provide information which indicates the proposed settlement is 
inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. EPA's response to any comments 
received will be available for public inspection at the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, 290 
Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866. Telephone: (212) 
637-3142.
    Pursuant to EPA guidance, the Agreement may not be issued without 
the concurrence of the Assistant Attorney General for Environment and 
natural resources of the U.S. Department of Justice. The Assistant 
Attorney general has approved the proposed Agreement in writing.

DATES: Comments must be provided within May 19, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, 290 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, 
NY 10007-1866 and should refer to: the Yurgin Motors Superfund Site, 
U.S. EPA Docket No. II-CERCLA 99-0104.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 
Office of Regional Counsel, 290 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York New York 
10007-1866. Telephone: (212) 637-3142.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of the proposed administrative 
settlement may be obtained in person or by mail from Neil Norrell, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 2890 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, New 
Jersey 08837-3679. Telephone: (732) 321-4357.

    Dated: April 6, 2000.
William J. Muszynski,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region II.
[FR Doc. 00-9794 Filed 4-18-00; 8:45 am]
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