[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 173 (Tuesday, September 8, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 47495]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-24042]


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ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6155-4]


Proposed Administrative Agreement Under 42 U.S.C. Section 122(h) 
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act (CERCLA) for the Quality Plating Superfund Site

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).

ACTION: Notice. Request for Public Comments.

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SUMMARY: USEPA is proposing to settle a claim under Section 107 of 
CERCLA for response costs incurred during removal activities at the 
Quality Plating site in Chicago, Illinois. Respondent has agreed to 
reimburses USEPA in the amount of $25,000. USEPA today is proposing to 
approve this settlement because it reimburses USEPA, in part, for costs 
incurred during USEPA's removal action.

DATES: Comments on this proposed settlement must be received on or 
before October 8, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed settlement are available at the 
following address for review: (It is recommended that you telephone 
Janet Pope (312) 353-0628 before visiting the Region V Office). U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region V, Office of Superfund, Removal 
and Enforcement Response Branch, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 
60604.
    Comments on this proposed settlement should be addressed to : 
(Please submit an original and three copies, if possible) Janet Pope, 
Community Relations Coordinator, Office of Public Affairs, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region V, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard (P-
19J), Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 353-0628.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet Pope, Office of Public Affairs, at (312) 353-0628.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Quality Plating site, an abandoned metal 
plating facility that contained numerous vats, tanks, and drums of 
acids, caustics, cyanide and solvents, is not on the National 
Priorities List. USEPA investigated the Quality Plating site, located 
at 323 North Kilpatrick Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, and undertook 
response actions designed to minimize the immediate threat, test the 
materials involved and properly dispose of the hazardous waste.
    The Settling Party is an individual who was the Chief Executive 
Officer and a shareholder of the plating corporation that previously 
operated the site. It is alleged that the Settling Party operated the 
site, including actively participating in the decision to close and 
abandon the operation. A 30-day period, beginning on the date of 
publication, is open pursuant to section 122(i) of CERCLA for comments 
on the proposed settlement.
    Comments should be sent to Janet Pope of the Office of Public 
Affairs (P-19J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region V, 77 W. 
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
Mony Chabria,
Assistant Regional Counsel, United States Environmental Protection 
Agency.
[FR Doc. 98-24042 Filed 9-4-98; 8:45 am]
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