[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 92 (Tuesday, May 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 26314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-12478]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FR-5824-8]


Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement, Pursuant to the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act 
for the Autodeposition Site in Chicago, Illinois

AGENCY: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (``U.S. EPA'').

ACTION: Proposal of prospective purchaser agreement pursuant to the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act 
for the Autodeposition 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. Sec. 9601, et seq., notice is hereby given that a proposed 
prospective purchaser agreement for the Autodeposition Site in Chicago, 
Illinois has been executed by Greenfield Partners, Ltd. 
(``Greenfield''). The agreement has been submitted to the Attorney 
General for approval. 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. Secs. 9606 and 9607, and 
Section 7003 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 
Sec. 6973, against Greenfield. The proposed settlement would require 
Greenfield to perform work at the Site valued at approximately 
$140,000.

DATES: Comments on the proposed prospective purchaser agreement must be 
received by U.S. EPA on or before June 12, 1997. 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.

ADDRESSES: 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 C-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.
Michelle D. Jordan,
Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 97-12478 Filed 5-12-97; 8:45 am]
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