Consent Decree published: Last Chance to ask the Feds for a Real Cleanup

The Proposed Consent Decree/Final Cleanup Plan for the Cabot-Koppers Superfund Site was posted in the Federal Register on February 13, 2013. The posting of this notice opened a brief period for public comment on the Consent Decree.

This is the last opportunity to submit our comments directly to the US  District Court for the Northern District of Florida, who will make the final decision on whether to approve  the Consent Decree.  Comments must be submitted no later than March 14, 2013.

Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to “United States of America v. Beazer East, Inc. Civil Action No. 1:13cv29-SPM-GRJ; D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-2-622/1”. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail.

Send your comments to:

The Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division

Refer to:

United States of America v. Beazer East, Inc. Civil Action No. 1:13cv29-SPM-GRJ; D.J. Ref. No. 90-11-2-622/1

Email:  pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov

Mail:   Assistant Attorney General, US DOJ-ENRD

               PO Box 7611

Washington, DC 20044-7611

During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department Website: http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html.

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