[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 29562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14766]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-5518-3]
Notice of Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement Pursuant to
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act of 1980, as Amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice; Request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a proposed prospective purchaser
agreement associated with Calhoun Park Area Superfund Site in
Charleston County, South Carolina was executed by the Agency on May 9,
1996, and executed by the Department of Justice on May 19, 1996. This
agreement is subject to final approval after the comment period. The
Prospective Purchaser Agreement would resolve certain potential EPA
claims under sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as Amended by the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (``CERCLA''),
against the South Carolina State Ports Authority, the prospective
purchaser (``the purchaser''). The settlement would require the
purchaser to provide for proper disposal of any wastes, debris, or
other materials generated by a proposed railroad realignment over a
portion of the Calhoun Park Area Site within 90 days for any wastes so
generated, and to provide EPA access to the Site.
For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this
notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the
proposed settlement. The Agency's response to any comments received
will be available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 4, 345 Courtland St., N.E., Atlanta, Georgia
30365.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 11, 1996.
AVAILABILITY: The proposed settlement is available for public
inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 345
Courtland St., N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30365. A copy of the proposed
agreement may be obtained from Bernie Hayes, Remedial Project Manager,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 345 Courtland St.,
N.E., Atlanta , Georgia 30365. Comments should reference the ``Calhoun
Park Area Superfund Site Prospective Purchaser Agreement'' and should
be forwarded to Bernie Hayes, Remedial Project Manager, at the above
address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin T. Beswick, Assistant Regional Counsel, United States
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 345 Courtland St., N.E.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30365, (404) 347-2641 extension 2273.
Dated: May 29, 1996.
A. Stanley Meiburg,
Acting Regional Administrator.
[FR Doc. 96-14766 Filed 6-10-96; 8:45 am]
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