[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34798-34799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16535]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6368-9]


Notice of Proposed 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: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund 
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 
9601-9675, notice is hereby given that a proposed purchaser agreement 
(``Purchaser Agreement'') associated with the Warwick Township Creek 
Road Superfund Site (``Site'') in Warwick Township, Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania, was executed by the United States Environmental 
Protection Agency (``EPA'' or ``Agency'') and the Department of Justice 
and is now subject to public comment, after which the United States may 
modify or withdraw its consent if comments

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received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the 
Purchaser Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The 
Purchaser Agreement will resolve certain potential EPA claims under 
Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, against LC 
Associates, L.P., General Land Partners, Inc., Heritage Creek 
Associates, L.P. and Heritage Creek Associates, Inc. (referred to 
herein collectively as the ``Purchaser''). The property subject to the 
Purchaser Agreement is located at the 13 acre +/-Warwick Township Creek 
Road Superfund Site. The town of Hartsville, Pennsylvania is situated 
west of the Site. A small stream, which is a tributary to the Little 
Neshaminy Creek and the Little Neshaminy Creek are located in the area.
    The Property was used primarily for farming, however, a portion of 
the Property was utilized as an auto-body, sandblasting, automotive and 
swimming pool painting operation. On or about January 1997, EPA 
initiated a response action at the Site. EPA removed numerous drums, 
containers and contaminated soil. Hazardous substances released at the 
Site include polychlorinated biphenyls (``PCBs'') and lead. The 
Purchaser intends to construct a golf course on the Site.
    For fifteen (15) days following the date of publication of this 
notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the 
proposed Purchaser Agreement. The Agency's response to any comments 
received will be available for public inspection at the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, 
Philadelphia, PA 19103.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 14, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Availability: The proposed Purchaser Agreement and 
additional background information relating to the proposed Purchaser 
Agreement are available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 
19103. A copy of the proposed Purchaser Agreement may be obtained from 
Suzanne Canning, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Docket 
Clerk (3RC00), 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Comments 
should reference the ``Warwick Township Creek Road Site Prospective 
Purchaser Agreement'' and ``EPA Docket No. III-CERC-PPA-99-05,'' and 
should be forwarded to Suzanne Canning at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benjamin Cohan (3RC41), Senior 
Assistant Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 
Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Phone: (215) 814-2618.

    Dated: June 21, 1999.
W. Michael McCabe,
Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 
III.
[FR Doc. 99-16535 Filed 6-28-99; 8:45 am]
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