Notice2024-27603
Proposed Cost Recovery Settlement Agreement Between the United States of America and Paramount Global Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as Amended; In Re: Wells G&H Superfund Site, Operable Unit 4, in Woburn, Massachusetts
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Published
November 26, 2024
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), Region 1, hereby provides notice of a proposed settlement agreement ("Agreement"), under section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended ("CERCLA"), between EPA and Paramount Global ("Settling Party"), regarding Operable Unit 4 ("OU4") of the Wells G&H Superfund Site, in Woburn, Massachusetts. The proposed Agreement resolves the matter at EPA Region 1 CERCLA Docket No. 01-2024-0051, pursuant to CERCLA section 122(h)(1) and the authority of the Attorney General of the United States to compromise and settle claims of the United States. The proposed Agreement requires Settling Party to make a $120,000 payment to EPA in partial reimbursement of response costs incurred in connection with an ongoing remedial action at OU4, in accordance with the Record of Decision issued by EPA on September 29, 2017. In return for this payment, the Agreement provides Settling Party with a covenant by EPA not to sue or take administrative action, pursuant to sections 106 or 107(a) of CERCLA, for performance of remedial work or recovery of response costs relating to OU4, subject to standard reservations of rights.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 93285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27603]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[CERCLA 01-2024-0051; EPA-R01-SFUND-2024-0544; FRL-12408-01-R1]
Proposed Cost Recovery Settlement Agreement Between the United
States of America and Paramount Global Pursuant to the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as
Amended; In Re: Wells G&H Superfund Site, Operable Unit 4, in Woburn,
Massachusetts
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement agreement; request for public
comment.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA''), Region 1,
hereby provides notice of a proposed settlement agreement
(``Agreement''), under section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended
(``CERCLA''), between EPA and Paramount Global (``Settling Party''),
regarding Operable Unit 4 (``OU4'') of the Wells G&H Superfund Site, in
Woburn, Massachusetts. The proposed Agreement resolves the matter at
EPA Region 1 CERCLA Docket No. 01-2024-0051, pursuant to CERCLA section
122(h)(1) and the authority of the Attorney General of the United
States to compromise and settle claims of the United States. The
proposed Agreement requires Settling Party to make a $120,000 payment
to EPA in partial reimbursement of response costs incurred in
connection with an ongoing remedial action at OU4, in accordance with
the Record of Decision issued by EPA on September 29, 2017. In return
for this payment, the Agreement provides Settling Party with a covenant
by EPA not to sue or take administrative action, pursuant to sections
106 or 107(a) of CERCLA, for performance of remedial work or recovery
of response costs relating to OU4, subject to standard reservations of
rights.
DATES: Comments must be submitted within 30 days following the date of
publication of this notice.
ADDRESSES: The proposed Settlement Agreement and related Site documents
are available at EPA's website <a href="http://www.epa.gov/superfund/wellsgh">www.epa.gov/superfund/wellsgh</a>. The
proposed Settlement Agreement is also available for public inspection
at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for Docket ID No. EPA-R01-
SFUND-2024-0544. The proposed Settlement Agreement and related Site
documents are also available for public inspection at the U.S. EPA,
Region 1, SEMD Records and Information Center, 5 Post Office Square,
Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109 by appointment only, by calling 617-918-
1440 or by emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2153100f5344424e5345520c52444c52614451400f464e57"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3240031c4057515d4056411f41575f41725742531c555d44">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Scott, Senior Enforcement
Counsel, U.S. EPA, Region 1, Office of Regional Counsel, 5 Post Office
Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2350404c57570d505650424d634653420d444c55"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b8cbdbd7cccc96cbcdcbd9d6f8ddc8d996dfd7ce">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Submit any comments online via <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> (Docket ID No. EPA-R01-SFUND-2024-0544). Follow the
online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments
cannot be edited or removed from <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a>. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (``CBI'') or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must
be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered
the official comment and should include discussion of all points you
wish to make. EPA will generally not consider comments or supporting
materials located outside of the primary submission (e.g., on the web,
cloud, or other file-sharing system). For the full EPA public comment
policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general
guidance on making effective comments, see <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets</a>. Any personally identifiable information (e.g.,
name, address, phone number) included in the comment form or in an
attachment may be publicly disclosed in a docket or on the internet
(via <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a>, a Federal agency website, or a third-party, non-
government website with access to publicly-disclosed data on
<a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a>). By submitting a comment, you agree to the terms of
participation, available at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/user-notice">https://www.regulations.gov/user-notice</a>,
and privacy notice available at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice">https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice</a>.
For 30 days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA
will receive written comments relating to the proposed Agreement. EPA
will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its
consent to this proposed Agreement if comments received disclose facts
or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate,
improper, or inadequate. EPA's response to any comments received will
be available for public inspection at the EPA, Region 1, SEMD Records
and Information Center, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA
02109, by appointment only, by calling 617-918-1440 or by emailing
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aedc9f80dccbcdc1dccadd83ddcbc3ddeecbdecf80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2d0938cd0c7c1cdd0c6d18fd1c7cfd1e2c7d2c38cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a>. EPA's response to any comments will also be
made available at <a href="http://www.epa.gov/superfund/wellsgh">www.epa.gov/superfund/wellsgh</a>.
Dated: November 20, 2024.
Bryan Olson,
Director, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, United States
Environmental Protection Agency.
[FR Doc. 2024-27603 Filed 11-25-24; 8:45 am]
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