Federal Register #2026-06975

Notice of Proposed Consent Decree for Environmental Cleanup Liabilities Under CERCLA

This notice announces the lodging of a proposed consent decree under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) related to environmental cleanup liabilities in a bankruptcy case. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Justice - Entities Involved: - Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc. (debtor) - Affiliates: Brilliant National Services, Inc., L.A. Terminals, Inc., Soco West, Inc. - National Indemnity Company (NICO, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) - DB US Holding Corporation - Brenntag North America - Scope of Decree: - Resolves objections to a bankruptcy settlement involving environmental liabilities - Addresses cost recovery claims at multiple Superfund sites - Establishes an environmental response trust funded by a cash payment from NICO - Superfund Sites Involved: - Lockwood Solvent Site (Yellowstone County, Montana) - Omega Chemical Site (Whittier, California) - Cooper Drum Site (South Gate, California) - Notable Requirements: - Consent decree resolves environmental claims and establishes funding for cleanup - Public comments are invited on the proposed decree - No procurement of products or services is requested in this notice

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The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree related to environmental cleanup liabilities under CERCLA (Superfund) involving a bankruptcy case of Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc. and affiliates. The decree resolves objections to a bankruptcy settlement concerning underestimated environmental liabilities at multiple Superfund sites in Montana and California. It includes provisions for claims resolution, cash payments for cleanup costs, and establishment of an environmental response trust. Public comments are invited on the proposed decree.

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