[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 242 (Wednesday, December 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 66095]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32923]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-5935-8]


Proposed Administrative Settlement Under The Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act; In Re: Parcel 
A--Industri-Plex Superfund Site; Woburn, MA

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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

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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. A document 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 Dayton Hudson Corporation and National 
Development Associates of New England, 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 January 16, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to the Docket Clerk, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, JFK Federal Building, 
Mailcode RCG, Boston, Massachusetts 02203, and should refer to: 
Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue Re: Parcel A, Industri-Plex Superfund 
Site, Woburn, Massachusetts, U.S. EPA Docket No. CERCLA-I-98-1009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel H. Winograd, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, J.F.K. Federal Building, Mailcode RCT, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02203, (617) 565-3686.

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., notification 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, subject to review by the public pursuant to this document. 
Dayton Hudson Corporation and National Development Associates of New 
England, Inc. have executed signature pages committing them to 
participate in the settlement. Under the proposed settlement, Dayton 
Hudson Corporation and National Development Associates of New England, 
Inc. will construct and operate a retail shopping complex and pay 
$30,000 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund. In addition, all of 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, JFK Federal Building, Mailcode RCT, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02203, (617) 565-3686.
    The Agency's response to any comments received will be available 
for public inspection with the Docket Clerk, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region I, JFK Federal Building, Mailcode RCG, 
Boston, Massachusetts (U.S. EPA Docket No. CERCLA-I-98-1009).

    Dated: December 4, 1997.
Patricia Meaney,
Acting Regional Administrator.
[FR Doc. 97-32923 Filed 12-16-97; 8:45 am]
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