Proposed Agreement and Covenant Not To Sue Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as Amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; In Re: Western Sand and Gravel Superfund Site, Located on the Boundary of Burrillville and North Smithfield, RI

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In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. 9601, et. seq., notice is hereby given of a proposed Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue between the United States, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and Supreme Mid-Atlantic Corporation, Inc. ("Purchaser"). The Purchaser plans to acquire approximately 25 acres of property that is currently owned by Western Sand and Gravel, Inc., a portion of which was used for the disposal of liquid wastes, including hazardous substances. The Purchaser intends to use the property for the purpose of constructing and operating a truck body manufacturing plant. Under the Proposed Agreement, the United States grants a Covenant Not to Sue to the Purchaser with respect to existing contamination at the Site in exchange for the Purchaser's agreement to pay EPA $25,000. In addition, the Purchaser agrees to provide an irrevocable right of access to representatives of EPA and to comply with Institutional Controls. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Age