[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 26, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 63174] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-31137] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-5927-7] Proposed Settlement Pursuant to Section 122(g) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, Regarding the Sealand Restoration Superfund Site, Lisbon, New York AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of proposed administrative settlement and opportunity for public comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region II, announces a proposed administrative de minimis settlement pursuant to section 122(g)(4) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(g)(4), relating to the Sealand Restoration Superfund Site (Site). The Site is located on Pray Road in the Town of Lisbon, St. Lawrence County, New York. This document is being published pursuant to section 122(i) of CERCLA to inform the public of the proposed settlement and give it the opportunity to comment. EPA will consider any comments received during the comment period and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed settlement if comments disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The proposed de minimis settlement between EPA and Westpoint Stevens Inc., on behalf of former Cluett, Peabody & Co. (Respondent) has been memorialized in an Administrative Order on Consent (Index Number CERCLA-97-0215). This Order will become effective after the close of the public comment period, unless comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate the Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate, and EPA, in accordance with section 122(i)(3) of CERCLA, modifies or withdraws its consent to the Agreement. Under the Order, the Respondent will be obligated to make payments to the Hazardous Substance Superfund in reimbursement of EPA's response costs relating to the Site, plus a premium, based on documented volumes of substances in EPA's records associated with the Site, totaling $47,676. Pursuant to CERCLA section 122(h)(1), the Order may not be issued without the prior written approval of the Attorney General or her designee. In accordance with that requirement, the Attorney General or her designee has approved the proposed administrative order in writing. DATES: Comments must be provided on or before December 26, 1997. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, New York/Caribbean Superfund Branch, 17th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007- 1866, and should refer to: ``Sealand Restoration Superfund Site, U.S. EPA Index No. CERCLA-97-0215''. For a copy of the settlement document, contact the individual listed below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Davis, Assistant Regional Counsel, New York/Caribbean Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 17th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007. Telephone: (212) 637-3165. Dated: November 4, 1997. William J. Muszynski, Acting Regional Administrator. [FR Doc. 97-31137 Filed 11-25-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P