[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 82 (Thursday, April 27, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 24696]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-10522]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-6586-1]
San Fernando Valley, Area 2--Glendale Operable Units Superfund
Site Proposed Notice of Administrative Settlement
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; Request for Public Comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9601
et seq., notice is hereby given that a proposed Agreement and Covenant
Not to Sue associated with the San Fernando Valley Crystal Springs
Superfund Site--Glendale Operable Units was executed by EPA on January
25, 2000. The proposed Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue would resolve
certain potential claims of the United States under sections 106 and
107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, and Section 7003 of the Solid
Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6973, against Ford Leasing
Development Company and Ford Front Realty Corp. (the ``Purchasers'').
The Purchasers have acquired certain real property formerly owned by
ZERO Corporation at the southwest corner of Burbank Boulevard and Front
Street, Burbank, California. The Purchasers plan to acquire two
separate adjacent parcels currently owned by the City of Burbank. The
property consists of a total of approximately 12.1 acres. The
Purchasers intend to construct an automobile dealership sales and
service facility and related amenities on the property. The proposed
settlement would require the Purchasers to pay EPA a one-time payment
of $ 150,000.
For thirty (30) calendar days following the date of publication of
this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the proposed
settlement. If requested prior to the expiration of this public comment
period, EPA will provide an opportunity for a public meeting in the
affected area. EPA's response to any comments received will be
available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 30, 2000.
AVAILABILITY: The proposed Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue and
additional background documentation relating to the settlement are
available for public inspection at the U.S. EPA, Region IX, 75
Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105. A copy of the proposed
settlement may be obtained from Marie M. Rongone, Senior Counsel (ORC-
3), Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne
Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105. Comments should reference ``Ford
Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue, San Fernando Valley Superfund Site,
Glendale Operable Units,'' and ``Docket No. 2000-03'' and should be
addressed to Ms. Rongone at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marie M. Rongone, Senior Counsel (ORC-
3), Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne
Street, San Francisco, CA 94105; E-mail: [email protected];
Phone: (415) 744-1313; Facsimile (415) 744-1041.
Dated: March 30, 2000.
Keith Takata,
Director, Superfund Division, U.S. EPA, Region IX.
[FR Doc. 00-10522 Filed 4-26-00; 8:45 am]
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