[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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