Proposed CERCLA Settlement Agreement for the Pierson's Creek Superfund Site, City of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Issuing agencies

Abstract

In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended ("CERCLA"), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), Region 2, of a proposed bona fide prospective purchaser agreement ("Agreement") with 429 Delancy Associates, L.L.C. ("429 Delancy") for the Pierson's Creek Superfund Site ("Site"), located in the City of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Under the proposed Agreement, 429 Delancy agrees to perform a non-time critical removal action to remove mercury-contaminated sediments on 429 Delancy's property adjacent to Pierson's Creek, which flows through its property, and to reimburse EPA for costs incurred in overseeing this work. The property is located at 429 Delancy Street, City of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, designated as Block 5042, Lot 02 within the Pierson's Creek Superfund Site.