EPA Rounds Up 231 Parties for Toxic Cleanup Cash Grab
Published Date: 2/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA is teaming up with 231 parties to settle costs for cleaning up the Pure Earth Recycling Superfund Site in Vineland, New Jersey. This deal helps recover money spent on fixing pollution and keeps the cleanup moving forward. If you’re involved, now’s the time to check the details and deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
CERCLA Cost-Recovery Settlement — 231 Parties
The EPA Region 2 issued a proposed cost recovery settlement under CERCLA with 231 settling parties relating to the Pure Earth Recycling Superfund Site in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey. The settlement is intended to recover money spent on cleaning up pollution at that Site.
Settlement Advances Local Cleanup Work
The proposed settlement is intended to help recover cleanup costs and keep the cleanup work moving forward at the Pure Earth Recycling Superfund Site in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey. If you are involved with the Site, the notice indicates you should review the settlement details and any deadlines.
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