Southern Wood Piedmont Superfund, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina; Notice of Proposed Settlement

Résumé

Pursuant to section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to enter into an Agreement for the Recovery of Past Response Costs with Southern Wood Piedmont, Inc. and its parent company, Rayonier, Inc. (Settling Parties). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Settling Parties will reimburse EPA all response costs expended at the Site, excluding interest that has accrued such costs. EPA will consider public comments on the proposed settlement for thirty (30) days. EPA may withdraw from or modify the proposed settlement should such comments disclose facts or considerations which indicate the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper or inadequate. Copies of the proposed settlement are available from: Ms. Paula V. Batchelor, Waste Management Division, U.S. EPA, Region 4, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Written comments may be submitted to Ms. Batchelor within 30 calendar days of the date of publication.