[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 15 (Monday, January 24, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-1516]
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[Federal Register: January 24, 1994]
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Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
In accordance with Departmental policy, 28 CFR 50.7, notice is
hereby given that on December 21, 1993, proposed Consent Decrees in
United States v. Jadco, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 3:92CV-293-MU,
and United States v. Hoescht Celanese Corporation et al., Civil Action
No. 3:93CV-412-MC, were lodged with the United States District Court
for the Western District of North Carolina. The Complaints, brought
pursuant to Section 107 of 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.
9607, seek the recovery of past response costs incurred by the United
States in connection with the Jadco-Hughes Superfund Site, North
Belmont, North Carolina (the ``Site''). The Site is situated in Gaston
County, North Carolina, approximately 12 miles west of Charlotte, North
Carolina and occupies approximately 6 acres. The Site was used from
1971 until at least 1975 for recovery, storage and disposal of waste
solvents and other hazardous substances. These hazardous wastes were
stored on the Site in 55 gallon drums. In some areas of the Site, drums
were stacked as many as three to a stack in deteriorating condition.
The Consent Decree in United States v. Jadco, Inc. et al. provides
that the Settling Defendants in that action will pay $227,453.24 in
settlement of the United States' claims. The Consent Decree in United
States v. Hoescht Celanese Corporation et al. provides that the
Settling Defendants in that action will pay $555,000.00 in settlement
of the United States' claims.
The Department of Justice will receive, on or before February 23,
1994, comments relating to the proposed Consent Decrees. Comments
should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and
Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
20530. Comments should refer to United States v. Jadco. Inc. et al.,
D.O.J. Ref. 90-5-1-1-3679A or United States v. Hoescht Celanese
Corporation et al., D.O.J. Ref. 90-5-1-1-3679A.
The proposed Consent Decrees may be examined at the Office of the
United States Attorney, Western District of North Carolina, 401 West
Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202; Office of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV, 345 Courtland Street, NE.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30365; and at the Consent Decree Library, 1120 G
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005, (202) 624-0892. A copy of the
proposed consent decrees may be obtained in person or by mail from the
Consent Decree Library, 1120 G Street, NW., 4th floor, Washington, DC
20005. In requesting a copy, please refer to the referenced case and
enclose a check in the amount of $4.50 for the United States v. Jadco,
Inc. et al. Consent Decree and/or a check in the amount of $10.75 for
the United States v. Hoescht Celanese Corporation et al. Consent Decree
(25 cents per page reproduction costs), payable to the Consent Decree
Library.
John C. Cruden,
Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural
Resources Division.
[FR Doc. 94-1516 Filed 1-21-94; 10:00 am]
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