02-2234. Proposed Settlement Under Section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as Amended, 42 U.S.C. 9622(h), Old Glenwood School Asbestos Site, Glenwood, Washington

AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION:

Notice of proposed settlement and request for public comment.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (“CERCLA”), notice is hereby given of a proposed settlement to resolve a claim against Old Glenwood School Asbestos Site. The proposed settlement concerns the Federal Government's past response costs at the Old Glenwood School Asbestos Site, Glenwood, Washington. The settlement requires the settling parties, Jimmie Howard and Jean Howard, to pay $6,000.00 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Agency's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, office at 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Carol Kennedy, Regional Hearing Clerk, EPA, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue (ORC-158), Seattle, Washington 98101, telephone number [phone]. Comments should reference the “Old Glenwood School Asbestos Site” and EPA Docket No. CERCLA-10-2002-0021 and should be addressed to Ms. Kennedy at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Richard McAllister, Assistant Regional Counsel, EPA Region 10, Office of Regional Counsel, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101, telephone number [phone].

Dated: January 22, 2002.

L. John Iani,

Regional Administrator, Region 10.