Federal Register #2026-18820

Proposed Consent Decree for Environmental Remediation at Superfund Sites

This notice announces the lodging of a proposed consent decree under CERCLA for environmental remediation at the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site in New Jersey and the Rand Historic Mining Complex in California. - Government buyer: - United States Department of Justice - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Defendants involved: - Environmental Resource Holdings, LLC - Goldcorp USA, Inc. - Goldcorp, Inc. - Glamis Rand Mining Company - New Verde Mines, LLC - Yellow Aster Mining and Milling Company - Requirements and actions: - Construction of upland processing and support facilities - Dredging and capping work - Sediment handling - River sampling - Reimbursement of EPA oversight costs - Payment of $5 million for response costs - Covenant not to sue for the site - Unique aspects: - This is a legal and environmental enforcement action, not a procurement opportunity - No specific products or services are being requested - Public comment period is open for the proposed consent decree

Description

The Department of Justice has announced the lodging of a proposed consent decree under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The decree involves the United States and several defendants related to environmental remediation at specific sites, including the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site in New Jersey and the Rand Historic Mining Complex in California. The decree requires defendants to perform remedial work such as construction of processing facilities, sampling, and reimbursement of oversight costs. A public comment period is open for 30 days following the publication date.

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