Federal Register #4:95cv141

Proposed Consent Decree Modification for Old Minot Landfill Superfund Site Recreational Use

This notice concerns a proposed modification to a consent decree for the Old Minot Landfill Superfund Site in Minot, North Dakota: - The Department of Justice is announcing a second modification to an existing consent decree under CERCLA. - The modification involves the City of Minot and the Old Minot Landfill Superfund Site. - The proposed change would permit the City to use the site for recreational purposes, including: - An 18-hole disc golf course - Mountain biking trails - Cross-country running trails - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Explanation of Significant Differences supporting this change. - The public is invited to comment on the proposed modification. - No procurement of products or services is involved; no OEMs or vendors are referenced. - The site remains under federal oversight as a Superfund location.

Description

This notice announces the lodging of a proposed second modification to a consent decree under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The decree involves the Justice Department and pertains to environmental cleanup and liability issues. The modification allows the City of Minot to repurpose the Old Minot Landfill Superfund Site for recreational uses such as an 18-hole disc golf course, mountain biking trails, and cross-country running trails. The modification is based on an Explanation of Significant Differences issued by EPA, amending the original land use restrictions. The notice opens a period for public comment on the proposed modification.

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