Notice2021-25245

Horton Iron and Metal Superfund Site, Wilmington, North Carolina, Proposed Settlement

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Published
November 19, 2021

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Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to enter into a settlement with W.R. Grace & Co. Conn concerning the Horton Iron and Metal Superfund Site located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The proposed settlement addresses recovery of CERCLA costs for a cleanup that will be performed at the Site and costs incurred by EPA.

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 221 (Friday, November 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 64930]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25245]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[CERCLA-04-2021-2504; FRL-9143-01-R4]


Horton Iron and Metal Superfund Site, Wilmington, North Carolina, 
Proposed Settlement

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement.

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SUMMARY: Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation 
and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection 
Agency is proposing to enter into a settlement with W.R. Grace & Co. 
Conn concerning the Horton Iron and Metal Superfund Site located in 
Wilmington, North Carolina. The proposed settlement addresses recovery 
of CERCLA costs for a cleanup that will be performed at the Site and 
costs incurred by EPA.

DATES: The Agency will consider public comments on the proposed 
settlement until December 20, 2021. The Agency will consider all 
comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the 
proposed settlement if comments received disclose facts or 
considerations which indicate that the proposed settlement is 
inappropriate, improper, or inadequate.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed settlement are available from the 
Agency by contacting Ms. Paula V. Painter, Program Analyst, using the 
contact information provided in this notice. Comments may also be 
submitted by referencing the Site's name through one of the following 
methods:

Internet: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-epa-region-4-southeast#r4-public-notices">https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-epa-region-4-southeast#r4-public-notices</a>
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3666575f58425344186657435a577653465718515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4d1d2c242339283f631d2c38212c0d283d2c632a223b">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula V. Painter at 404 562-8887.

Maurice Horsey,
Chief, Enforcement Branch, Superfund & Emergency Management Division.
[FR Doc. 2021-25245 Filed 11-18-21; 8:45 am]
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