82 FR 31593 - Proposed CERCLA Sections 104, 106, 107, and 122 Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Settlement for Removal Action for the Alfred Heller Heat Treating Superfund Site, City of Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 129 (July 7, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-14344

In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (``CERCLA''), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA''), Region 2, of a proposed bona fide prospective purchaser settlement agreement pursuant to Sections 104, 106, 107, and 122 of CERCLA, with 356 Getty Avenue, LLC for the Alfred Heller Heat Treating Superfund Site (``Site''), located in the City of Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey. 356 Getty Avenue, LLC agrees to perform a CERCLA removal action at the Site and pay EPA $25,000 for EPA's future oversight costs at or in connection with the Site. The settlement includes a covenant by EPA not to sue or to take administrative action against 356 Getty Avenue, LLC pursuant to Sections 106 and 107(a) of CERCLA, for Existing Contamination, a defined term under the settlement agreement, at the Site. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the settlement. EPA will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. EPA's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at EPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9964-12-Region 2]


Proposed CERCLA Sections 104, 106, 107, and 122 Bona Fide 
Prospective Purchaser Settlement for Removal Action for the Alfred 
Heller Heat Treating Superfund Site, City of Clifton, Passaic County, 
New Jersey

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as 
amended (``CERCLA''), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (``EPA''), Region 2, of a proposed bona fide 
prospective purchaser settlement agreement pursuant to Sections 104, 
106, 107, and 122 of CERCLA, with 356 Getty Avenue, LLC for the Alfred 
Heller Heat Treating Superfund Site (``Site''), located in the City of 
Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey. 356 Getty Avenue, LLC agrees to 
perform a CERCLA removal action at the Site and pay EPA $25,000 for 
EPA's future oversight costs at or in connection with the Site.
    The settlement includes a covenant by EPA not to sue or to take 
administrative action against 356 Getty Avenue, LLC pursuant to 
Sections 106 and 107(a) of CERCLA, for Existing Contamination, a 
defined term under the settlement agreement, at the Site. For thirty 
(30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will 
receive written comments relating to the settlement. EPA will consider 
all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the 
settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations that 
indicate that the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper, or 
inadequate. EPA's response to any comments received will be available 
for public inspection at EPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 
10007-1866.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 7, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is available for public inspection 
at EPA Region 2 offices at 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866. 
Comments should reference the Alfred Heller Heat Treating Superfund 
Site, City of Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, Index No. II-CERCLA-
02-2017-2008. To request a copy of the proposed settlement agreement, 
please contact the EPA employee identified below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Deborah Schwenk, Assistant Regional 
Counsel, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007-1866. Email: 
[email protected]. Telephone: 212-637-3149.

    Dated: May 2, 2017.
Eric J. Wilson,
Acting Director, Emergency and Remedial Response Division, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2.
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I. General Information at http://www.regulations.gov or at the designation of 10 chemical substances
Office of Pollution Prevention and for initial risk evaluations under TSCA.
A. Does this action apply to me?
Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), EPA’s designation of the first ten
You may be potentially affected by Environmental Protection Agency chemical substances constituted the
this action if you manufacture (defined Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William initiation of the risk evaluation process
under TSCA to include import), process, Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 for each of these chemical substances,
distribute in commerce, use or dispose Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, pursuant to the requirements of TSCA
of any of the ten chemical substances DC. The Public Reading Room is open section 6(b)(4).
identified in this document for risk from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
evaluation. This action may be of through Friday, excluding legal III. What action is the Agency taking?
particular interest to entities that are holidays. The telephone number for the
regulated under TSCA (e.g., entities Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, In fulfillment of the requirements in
identified under North American and the telephone number for the OPPT TSCA section 6(b)(4)(D), EPA is
Industrial Classification System Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review publishing the scopes of the risk
(NAICS) codes 325 and 324110, among the visitor instructions and additional evaluations for the first 10 chemical
others). Since other entities may also be information about the docket available substances designated to undergo risk
interested, the Agency has not at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. evaluation to determine whether the
attempted to describe all the specific chemical substances present an
entities and corresponding NAICS codes C. What is the Agency’s authority for
taking this action? unreasonable risk of injury to human
for entities that may be interested in or health or the environment under TSCA
affected by this action. This action directly implements section 6(b)(4). The 10 chemical
TSCA section 6(b)(4)(D). substances for which EPA is publishing
B. How can I get copies of this document
and other related information? II. Background the scopes of the risk evaluations are:
The docket for this action, identified EPA published a notice in the Federal
by docket identification (ID) number Register of December 19, 2016 (81 FR
EPA–HQ–OPPT–2017–0327, is available 91927) (FRL–9956–47) of EPA’s

Chemical name Docket ID No. Agency contact

Asbestos ......................................................................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0736 Robert Courtnage, courtnage.robert@epa.gov, 202–
566–1081.
1-Bromopropane ............................................................. EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0741 Ana Corado, corado.ana@epa.gov, 202–564–0140.
1,4-Dioxane ..................................................................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0723 Cindy Wheeler, wheeler.cindy@epa.gov, 202–566–
0484.
Carbon Tetrachloride ...................................................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0733 Stephanie Jarmul, jarmul.stephanie@epa.gov, 202–
564–6130.
Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD) ....................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0735 Sue Slotnick, slotnick.sue@epa.gov, 202–566–1973.
Methylene Chloride ......................................................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0742 Ana Corado, corado.ana@epa.gov, 202–564–0140.
N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) ............................................. EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0743 Ana Corado, corado.ana@epa.gov, 202–564–0140.
Pigment Violet 29 (Anthra[2,1,9-def:6,5,10-d′e′f′] EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0725 Hannah Braun, braun.hannah@epa.gov, 202–564–
diisoquinoline-1,3,8,10(2H,9H)-tetrone). 5614.
Tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene) EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0732 Tyler Lloyd, lloyd.tyler@epa.gov, 202–564–4016.
Trichloroethylene (TCE) .................................................. EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0737 Toni Krasnic, krasnic.toni@epa.gov, 202–564–0984.

The scope of the risk evaluation for Hence, the scope documents for the Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.
each of these 10 chemical substances first 10 chemicals are not as refined or Dated: June 22, 2017.
includes the hazards, exposures, specific as future scope documents are E. Scott Pruitt,
conditions of use, and the potentially anticipated to be. In addition, there was Administrator.
exposed or susceptible subpopulations insufficient time for EPA to provide an
[FR Doc. 2017–14321 Filed 7–6–17; 8:45 am]
the EPA expects to consider. To the opportunity for comment on drafts of
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extent possible, EPA has aligned these these scope documents, as it intends to
scope documents with the approach set do for future scope documents. For
forth in the risk evaluation process. The these reasons, EPA will publish and ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
timeframe for development of these take public comment on a Problem AGENCY
scope documents has been very Formulation document which will
compressed. The first 10 chemical refine the current scope, as an [FRL–9964–12-Region 2]
substances were not subject to additional interim step, prior to
prioritization, the process through publication of the draft risk evaluations Proposed CERCLA Sections 104, 106,
which EPA expects to collect and screen for the first 10 chemicals. The problem 107, and 122 Bona Fide Prospective
much of the relevant information about formulation documents are expected to Purchaser Settlement for Removal
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chemical substances that will be subject be released within approximately 6 Action for the Alfred Heller Heat
to the risk evaluation process. As a months of publication of the scope Treating Superfund Site, City of
result, EPA had limited ability to document. EPA invites the public to Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey
process all the information gathered provide additional data or information AGENCY: Environmental Protection
during scoping for the first 10 chemicals that would be useful in conducting the Agency (EPA)
within the time provided in the statute problem formulation to the existing
ACTION: Notice; request for public
for publication of the scopes after public docket for each of these
comment.
initiation of the risk evaluation process. chemicals.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Background: The SAB was
122(i) of the Comprehensive AGENCY established pursuant to the
Environmental Response, Environmental Research, Development,
Compensation, and Liability Act of [FRL–9964–75–OA] and Demonstration Authorization Act
1980, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice (ERDDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365,
is hereby given by the U.S. Notification of a Closed Meeting of the to provide independent scientific and
Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board’s 2017 technical advice to the Administrator on
(‘‘EPA’’), Region 2, of a proposed bona Scientific and Technological the technical basis for Agency positions
fide prospective purchaser settlement Achievement Awards Committee and and regulations. The SAB is a Federal
agreement pursuant to Sections 104, Closed Meeting of the Science Advisory Committee chartered under
106, 107, and 122 of CERCLA, with 356 Advisory Board the Federal Advisory Committee Act
Getty Avenue, LLC for the Alfred Heller (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The SAB will
AGENCY: Environmental Protection comply with the provisions of FACA
Heat Treating Superfund Site (‘‘Site’’),
Agency (EPA). and all appropriate SAB Staff Office
located in the City of Clifton, Passaic
County, New Jersey. 356 Getty Avenue, ACTION: Notice. procedural policies. Pursuant to FACA
LLC agrees to perform a CERCLA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection that the SAB 2017 STAA Committee
removal action at the Site and pay EPA Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board
$25,000 for EPA’s future oversight costs will hold a closed meeting to develop
(SAB) Staff Office announces a meeting recommendations for recipients of the
at or in connection with the Site. of the SAB’s 2017 Scientific and
The settlement includes a covenant by Agency’s 2017 STAA program
Technological Achievement Awards achievement awards and
EPA not to sue or to take administrative (STAA) Committee and a meeting of the
action against 356 Getty Avenue, LLC recommendations for improvement of
chartered SAB to develop and review the Agency’s STAA program, and the
pursuant to Sections 106 and 107(a) of recommendations for recognition under
CERCLA, for Existing Contamination, a chartered SAB will hold a closed
the Agency’s 2017 STAA program. meeting to conduct a review of the SAB
defined term under the settlement These meetings are closed to the public.
agreement, at the Site. For thirty (30) 2017 STAA Committee’s draft advisory
DATES: The STAA Committee meeting report. Under normal circumstances, a
days following the date of publication of
this notice, EPA will receive written will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2017, notice of the Committee meeting must
comments relating to the settlement. from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and be published no later than 15 days
EPA will consider all comments Thursday, July 20, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. before the date of that meeting. Due to
received and may modify or withdraw to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The unavoidable administrative
its consent to the settlement if chartered SAB meeting will be held circumstances, we are publishing this
comments received disclose facts or Friday, September 15, 2017, from 10:00 notice with less than 15 days’ advance
considerations that indicate that the a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). The notice for the STAA Committee meeting
proposed settlement is inappropriate, meetings will be closed to the public. on July 19 and 20, 2017.
improper, or inadequate. EPA’s ADDRESSES: The STAA Committee The STAA awards are established to
meeting will be held at the Melrose honor and recognize EPA employees
response to any comments received will
Georgetown Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania who have made outstanding
be available for public inspection at
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20037. contributions in the advancement of
EPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, New
The chartered SAB meeting will be held science and technology through their
York, New York 10007–1866.
in the Washington, DC metro area, and research and development activities, as
DATES: Comments must be submitted on exhibited in publication of their results
an agenda with the final location will be
or before August 7, 2017. in peer reviewed journals. In conducting
posted on the SAB Web site at http://
ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is www.epa.gov/sab. its review, the SAB considers each
available for public inspection at EPA nomination in relation to the following
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Region 2 offices at 290 Broadway, New four award levels:
Members of the public who wish to • Level I awards are for those who
York, New York 10007–1866. Comments
obtain further information regarding the have accomplished an exceptionally
should reference the Alfred Heller Heat
STAA Committee meeting may contact high-quality research or technological
Treating Superfund Site, City of Clifton,
Edward Hanlon, Designated Federal effort. The awards recognize the
Passaic County, New Jersey, Index No.
Officer, by telephone: (202) 564–2134 or creation or general revision of scientific
II–CERCLA–02–2017–2008. To request a
email at hanlon.edward@epa.gov. or technological principle or procedure,
copy of the proposed settlement
Members of the public who wish to or a highly significant improvement in
agreement, please contact the EPA
obtain further information regarding the the value of a device, activity, program,
employee identified below.
chartered SAB meeting may contact or service to the public. Awarded
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Carpenter, Designated Federal
Deborah Schwenk, Assistant Regional research is of national significance or
Officer, by telephone: (202) 564–4885 or has high impact on a broad area of
Counsel, Office of Regional Counsel, email at carpenter.thomas@epa.gov. The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, science/technology. The research has far
SAB Mailing address is EPA Science reaching consequences and is
290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007– Advisory Board Staff Office (1400R),
1866. Email: schwenk.deborah@epa.gov. recognizable as a major scientific/
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
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Telephone: 212–637–3149. technological achievement within its
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., discipline or field of study.
Dated: May 2, 2017. Washington, DC 20460. General • Level II awards are for those who
Eric J. Wilson, information about the SAB as well as have accomplished a notably excellent
Acting Director, Emergency and Remedial updates concerning the SAB meeting research or technological effort that has
Response Division, U.S. Environmental announced in this notice may be found qualities and values similar to, but to a
Protection Agency, Region 2. on the SAB Web site at http:// lesser degree, than those described
[FR Doc. 2017–14344 Filed 7–6–17; 8:45 am] www.epa.gov/sab. under Level I. Awarded research has
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Section		Notices
Action		Notice; request for public comment.
Dates		Comments must be submitted on or before August 7, 2017.
Contact		Deborah Schwenk, Assistant Regional Counsel, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007-1866. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 212-637-3149.
FR Citation		82 FR 31593