[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 22542]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08933]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9804-3]


Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement Under the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
for the L.E. Carpenter/Dayco Superfund Site Located in Wharton 
Township, Morris County, New Jersey

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed administrative settlement and opportunity 
for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') is 
proposing to enter into an administrative settlement agreement 
(``Settlement Agreement'') with L.E. Carpenter and Company (the 
``Settling Party'') pursuant to Section 122 of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''). 
The Settlement Agreement provides for Settling Parties' payment of 
certain response costs incurred at the L.E. Carpenter/Dayco Superfund 
Site located within Wharton Township, Morris County, New Jersey 
(``Site'').
    In accordance with Section 122(i) of CERCLA, this notice is being 
published to inform the public of the proposed Settlement Agreement and 
of the opportunity to comment. For thirty (30) days following the date 
of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments 
relating to the proposed Settlement Agreement. EPA will consider all 
comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the 
settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations that 
indicate that the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper or 
inadequate. EPA's response to any comments received will be available 
for public inspection at EPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, 17th floor, New 
York, New York 10007-1866.

DATES: Comments must be provided by May 16, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Comments should reference the L.E. Carpenter/Dayco Superfund 
Site, EPA Docket No. CERCLA-02-2011-2008 and should be sent to the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, New Jersey 
Superfund Branch, 290 Broadway--17th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of the proposed administrative 
settlement, as well as background information relating to the 
settlement, may be obtained from Clara Beitin, Assistant Regional 
Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 17th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, 
New York 10007-1866. Telephone: 212-637-4382.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clara Beitin, Assistant Regional 
Counsel, New Jersey Superfund Branch, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 17th Floor, 290 Broadway, New York, 
New York 10007-1866. Telephone: 212-637-4382.

    Dated: March 25, 2013.
Walter Mugdan,
Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division.
[FR Doc. 2013-08933 Filed 4-15-13; 8:45 am]
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