[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 175 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 48505] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-24146] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-6158-2] Proposed 42 U.S.C. Section 9622(h) Settlement Dixie Auto Salvage Site, Danville, IL ACTION: Proposed section 122(h) settlement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (``CERCLA''), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative cost recovery settlement under section 122(h)(1) of CERCLA concerning the Dixie Auto Salvage Superfund Site near Danville, Illinois, which was signed by the Director of the Superfund Division, EPA, Region V. The settlement resolves an EPA claim under section 107(a) of CERCLA against the General Electric Company. The settlement requires the General Electric Company to complete the required removal action at the Site and to pay the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (U.S. EPA's) past and future oversight costs that exceed $900,000.00. DATES: Comments must be submitted to U.S. EPA, Region V, on or before October 13, 1998. ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement and additional background information relating to the settlement are available for public inspection at the Region V Records Center identified below. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Gloria Carvajal, U.S. EPA, Region V, (312)886-5312. Comments should reference the Dixie Auto Salvage Superfund Site and should be addressed to Richard J. Clarizio, U.S. EPA, Region V, Office of Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson, Chicago, Illinois 60604. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard J. Clarizio, EPA, Region V, Office of Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-0559. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The site is located on a semi-rural, partially-wooded lot adjacent to the North Fork of the Vermilion River. During the 1960's and 1970's ravine portions of the site were filled with waste by the former owner. The hazardous constituents of concern found at the site consist of lead and polychlorinated biphenyls. The site was identified as a removal site and has not been listed on the National Priorities List (NPL). The General Electric Company (GE) removed approximately 800 tons of contaminated soil, capacitors and other debris in 1995 under an Administrative Order on Consent with U.S. EPA. In June of 1998 EPA issued a proposed plan for completion of removal activities at this Site. Consistent with that proposed plan, GE in the settlement agreement will, among other things, excavate and consolidate on-site certain areas of contamination, construct a cap over the on-site consolidation area, perform leachate monitoring and collection, monitor groundwater and restrict the use of the property. It is estimated that these activities will cost approximately $4,000,000.00. As part of the settlement U.S. EPA agrees to not seek reimbursement for up to $900,000.00 in oversight costs it has or will incur at this Site. GE agrees to pay oversight costs that exceed $900,000.00. Pursuant to section 122(i) of CERCLA, the 30-day period for comments on the proposed settlement with this Respondent begins on the date of publication of today's notice. James Mayka, Acting Director, Superfund Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region V. [FR Doc. 98-24146 Filed 9-9-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P