Federal Register #2026-13081

Proposed Consent Decree with Chemours for Environmental Violations

This notice concerns a proposed legal settlement, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer: - United States Department of Justice - OEMs and vendors: - The Chemours Company (subject of enforcement action) - Key actions required by the decree: - Installation of pollution control equipment at the Parkersburg, WV facility - Drinking water sampling and provision of clean water for communities near West Virginia and New Jersey facilities - $90 million in mitigation projects to reduce PFAS contamination - Payment of a $22.5 million civil penalty - No products or services are being procured - Notice is for public comment on the settlement agreement, not for solicitation or award - The Chemours Company is the only OEM mentioned

Description

This notice pertains to a proposed consent decree involving The Chemours Company and related parties. The decree addresses alleged violations of environmental laws including the Clean Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the West Virginia Pollution Control Act. The decree requires installation of pollution control equipment, sampling and provision of clean drinking water, mitigation projects worth $90 million, and a civil penalty of $22.5 million. The case involves facilities in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Public comments are invited on the settlement agreement.

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