Federal Register Notice

This page contains the following three Federal Register Notices all published on Monday, September 30, 2002:

61272 - 61273 Federal Register: Notice of deletion of the Standard Steel land Metals Salvage Yard Superfund site from the National Priorities List (NPL).

61273 Federal Register: Notice of deletion of the Gould Site Superfund site from the National Priorities List (NPL).

61273 - 61274 Federal Register: Notice of deletion of the Pinette's Salvage Yard Superfund site from the National Priorities List (NPL).

61272 - 61273 Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 189 / Monday, September 30, 2002 / Rules and Regulations

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 300
[FRL-7384-3]

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List Update

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of deletion of the Standard Steel and Metals Salvage Yard Site from the National Priorities List.

SUMMARY:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 10, announces the deletion of the Standard Steel and Metals Salvage Yard Site which is located in Anchorage, Alaska, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is appendix B of 40 CFR part 300 which is the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), which EPA promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended. EPA and the State of Alaska have determined that the Site poses no significant threat to public health or the environment and, therefore, no further remedial measures pursuant to CERCLA are appropriate

EFFECTIVE DATE:

September 30, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Beverly Gaines
EPA Point of Contact
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue
Mail Stop ECL-110
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 553-1066

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The site to be deleted from the NPL is: Standard Steel and Metals Salvage Yard Site, Anchorage, Alaska

A Notice of Intent to Delete for this site was published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2002 (67 FR 52918). The closing date for comments on the Notice of Intent to Delete was September 15, 2002. A comment letter was received after the comment period closed. The commentor opposes EPA's remedy and proposes an alternative remedy using peroxidative treatment. EPA selected its remedy after holding a public comment period between March 18 and April 17, 1996. Pursuant to the National Contingency Plan, EPA selected a stabilization/solidification and containment remedy which is protective of human health and the environment. Because hazardous substances will remain at the site above levels that allow unlimited use and unrestricted exposure, the site will undergo five-year reviews.

EPA identifies sites that appear to present a significant risk to public health, welfare, or the environment and it maintains the NPL as the list of those sites. Any site deleted from the NPL remains eligible for Fund-financed remedial actions in the unlikely event that conditions at the site warrant such action. Section 300.425(e)(3) of the NCP states that Fund-financed actions may be taken at sites deleted from the NPL. Deletion of a site from the NPL does not affect responsible party liability or impede Agency efforts to recover costs associated with response efforts

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300

Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Superfund, Water pollution control, Water supply.

Dated: September 20, 2002.

L. John Iani,
Regional Administrator, Region 10.

For the reasons set out in the preamble, 40 CFR part 300 is amended as follows:

PART 300--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 300 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C 9601-9657; 33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(2); E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p.351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR 2923, 3 CFR 1987 Comp., p.193.

Appendix B--[Amended]

2. Table 2 of appendix B to part 300 is amended by removing the entry for "Standard Steel & Metals Salvage Yard (USDOT), Anchorage, AK."

[FR Doc. 02-24640 Filed 9-27-02; 8:45 am]

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61273 Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 189 / Monday, September 30, 2002 / Rules and Regulations

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 300
[FRL-7387-6]

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List Update

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of deletion of the Gould Site from the National Priorities List.

SUMMARY:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 10, announces the deletion of the Gould Site which is located in Portland, Oregon, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is appendix B of 40 CFR part 300 which is the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), which EPA promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended. EPA and the State of Oregon have determined that the Site poses no significant threat to public health or the environment and, therefore, no further remedial measures pursuant to CERCLA are appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

September 30, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Beverly Gaines
EPA Point of Contact
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue
Mail Stop ECL-110
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 553-1066

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The site to be deleted from the NPL is: Gould Site, Portland, Oregon.

A Notice of Intent to Delete for this site was published in the Federal Register on August 23, 2002 (67 FR 54602). The closing date for comments on the Notice of Intent to Delete was September 23, 2002. EPA received one comment letter. The comment letter received by EPA asked about dioxin contaminants that were injected into the dry wells at the Chipman site adjacent to the Gould Site. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is currently conducting an Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) at the Rhone Poulenc (formerly Chipman Chemical) site. Contaminant sources, such as dry wells, sumps and drainage pathways were characterized during two large soil sampling events completed in December 2000 and December 2001. DEQ is currently working with Rhone Poulenc to evaluate the risks to human health and the environment from contaminants (including 2,3,7,8-tetrachloro- dibenzo-p-dioxin (dioxin)) released to soil and groundwater. This information will be used to evaluate, design, and implement cleanup activities at the site.

For more information on the status of the Rhone Poulenc investigation, consult the DEQ Web site (http://www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/psrasp/ActiveSites.htm) and query Rhone Poulenc or contact the DEQ project manager, Eric Blischke at (503) 229-5648.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300

Dated: September 24, 2002.

Randall F. Smith,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 10.

1. For the reasons set out in the preamble, 40 CFR part 300 is amended as follows:

PART 300--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 300 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C 9601-9657; 33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(2); E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p.351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR 2923, 3 CFR 1987 Comp., p.193.

Appendix B--[Amended]

2. Table 1 of appendix B to part 300 is amended by removing the entry for the "Gould, Inc., Portland, OR."

[FR Doc. 02-24765 Filed 9-27-02; 8:45 am]

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61273 - 61274 Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 189 / Monday, September 30, 2002 / Rules and Regulations

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 300
[FRL-7385-1]

National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List Update

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of Deletion of the Pinette's Salvage Yard Superfund Site from the National Priorities List.

SUMMARY:

EPA--New England announces the deletion of the Pinette's Salvage Yard Superfund Site located in Washburn, Aroostook County, Maine from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA), is found at Appendix B of 40 CFR part 300 of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). EPA and the State of Maine, through the Department of Environmental Protection, have determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA have been completed and the site poses no significant threat to human health or the environment. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

September 30, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Almerinda Silva
Remedial Project Manager
U.S. EPA
One Congress Street
Suite 1100, (HBT)
Boston, Massachusetts 02114-2023
(617) 918-1246 or 1-800-252-3402 x-81246-toll-free

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The site to be deleted from the NPL is the Pinette's Salvage Yard Superfund Site in Washburn, Aroostook County, Maine.

A Notice of Intent to Delete for this site was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday August 28, 2002 (67 FR 55187). The closing date for comments on the Notice of Intent to Delete is Friday, September 27, 2002. EPA does not expect to receive any comments, therefore, a Responsiveness Summary has not been prepared. If any substantive comments are received EPA will publish a document in the Federal Register addressing those comments and, if necessary, withdrawing the site deletion.

EPA identifies sites that appear to present a significant risk to public health, welfare, or the environment and it maintains the NPL as the list of those sites. Any site deleted from the NPL remains eligible for Fund-financed remedial actions in the unlikely event that conditions at the site warrant such action. Section 300.425(e)(3) of the NCP states that Fund-financed actions may be taken at sites deleted from the NPL. Deletion of a site from the NPL does not affect responsible party liability or impede agency efforts to recover costs associated with response efforts.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300

Robert W. Varney,
Regional Administrator, U.S. EPA—New England.

For reasons set out in the preamble, 40 CFR part 300 is amended as follows:

PART 300--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 300 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 9601-9657; 33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(2); E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p.351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR 2923, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193.

Appendix B--[Amended]

2. Table 1 of Appendix B to part 300 is amended by removing the entry for Pinette's Salvage Yard, Washburn, ME

[FR Doc. 02-24639 Filed 9-27-02; 8:45 am]

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