### UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY Region 1 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109-3912

David W. Wright, Director May 17,2013 Division ofRemediation Bureau ofRemediation and Waste Management Department ofEnvironmental Protection 1 7 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333

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Dear Mr. Wright,
As youknow, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering proposing the Keddy Mill site in Windham, Maine to the SuperfundNa tional Priorities List (NPL), pursuant to its authorityunder Section 105 ofthe Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9605. The NPL contains a list of priority sites with releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants that requi re evaluation for possible remediation. It is EPA's policy to determine the state's position on sites that EPA is considering placing
on the NPL. With this letter, EPA is seeking the concurrence ofthe State ofMaine on adding the Keddy Mill site to theNPL.
The Keddy Mill site is located directly adjacent to the Presumpscot River. The building and surrounding soils are heavily contaminated with PCBs and metals. Due to the complete lack ofcontainment these contaminants are being carried directly to the river during rain or flooding events. The Presumpscot River is a designated fishery.
At the request ofthe Maine Department ofEnvironmental Protection (MEDEP)

. EPA has been evaluating the site to determine ifit qualifies for inclusion on theNPL. As part of this process, EPA and MEDEP have planned a number of public forums to discuss the site and the Superfundprocess.
EPA is committed to working cooperatively with the state and local community throughout the listing and subsequent Superfund cleanup process, and to ensuring that EPA's actions are conducted in an open and transparent manner. For a fund-financed remedial actionprior to initiation ofthe remedial action, EPA andthe state will collaborate in the development ofa Superfund state contract to provide the state assurances required by CERCLA, including, for example, the state' s statutory cost share for the remedial action and assumption ofoperation and maintenance responsibilities.EPA is requesting your assistance in obtaining a written response to this letter from Governor ofMaine by August 1, 2013. EPA has set this date to aJiow adequate time to meettheproposed rule schedule. The response letter should indicate whether the state supports placement ofthe site on theNPL. EPA will be sharing information with the community regarding the state's position, includingposting the information on the internet. EPA will also invite MEDEP to continue to participate in community meetings during the listing process.
We will continue to work closely with and seek input from the state as the listing process proceeds. We appreciate your consideration ofthis matter. Ifadditional information is needed or youwould like to meet to discussthis matter further, please call me at (617) 918-1201, or your staffmay wish to contact Meghan Cassidy, Chiefofthe Superfund Technical and Enforcement Support Section at (617) 918

- 1387. Sincerely, 

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