[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 9, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 15802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-8814]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-5456-1]
Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement Pursuant to the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
for the D.C. Franche Site in Chicago, Illinois
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (``U.S. EPA'').
ACTION: Proposal of Prospective Purchaser Agreement pursuant to the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
for the D.C. Franche Site in Chicago, Illinois.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (``CERCLA''), 42
U.S.C. 9601, et seq., notice is hereby given that a proposed
prospective purchaser agreement for the D.C. Franche Site in Chicago,
Illinois has been executed by the Wabansia Corporation (``Wabansia'').
The Attorney General has approved the agreement. The proposed
prospective purchaser agreement 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 Wabansia. The proposed settlement
would require Wabansia to pay $35,000 to U.S. EPA.
DATE: Comments on the proposed prospective purchaser agreement must be
received by U.S. EPA within thirty (30) days of the publication date of
this notice. If requested prior to the expiration of this public
comment period, U.S. EPA will provide an opportunity for a public
meeting in the affected area.
ADDRESS: A copy of the proposed prospective purchaser agreement is
available for review at U.S. EPA, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard,
Chicago, Illinois 60604. Please contact Andrew Warren at (312) 353-
5485, prior to visiting the Region 5 office.
Comments on the proposed prospective purchaser agreement should be
addressed to Andrew Warren, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. EPA,
Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard (Mail Code CS-29A), Chicago,
Illinois 60604.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrew Warren at (312) 353-5485, of the U.S. EPA Region 5 Office of
Regional Counsel.
A 30-day period, commencing on the date of publication of this
notice, is open for comments on the proposed prospective purchaser
agreement. Comments should be sent to the addressee identified in this
notice.
Valdas V. Adamkus,
Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 96-8814 Filed 4-8-96; 8:45 am]
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