[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 28, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 26515-26516] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-13191] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-5510-1] San Gabriel Valley Superfund Sites, Areas 1-4; Proposed Notice of Administrative Settlement AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; Request for public comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9600 et seq., notice is hereby given that a proposed prospective purchaser agreement associated with the San Gabriel Valley Superfund Sites, Areas 1-4 was executed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') on May 13, 1996. The proposed prospective purchaser agreement would resolve certain potential claims of the United States under sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, and section 7003 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6973, against the Monsanto Company (the ``Purchaser''). The proposed settlement would require the purchaser to pay EPA a one-time payment of $150,000. For thirty (30) calendar days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the proposed settlement. If requested prior to the expiration of this public comment period, EPA will provide an opportunity for a public meeting in the effected area. EPA's response to any comments received will be available for public [[Page 26516]] inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 27, 1996. AVAILABILITY: The proposed prospective purchaser agreement and additional background documentation relating to the settlement are available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Mark Klaiman, Assistant Regional Counsel (RC-3-1), Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Comments should reference ``Monsanto Company, San Gabriel Valley Superfund Sites, Areas 1-4'' and ``Docket No. 96-09'' and should be addressed to Mark Klaiman at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Klaiman, Assistant Regional Counsel (RC-3-1), Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105; E-mail: KLAIMAN. [email protected]; phone: (415) 744-1473. Keith Takata, Acting Director, Hazardous Waste Management Division, U.S. EPA, Region IX. [FR Doc. 96-13191 Filed 5-24-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-M