EPA Lien Stays on Polluted Property in Vineland Consent Deal
Published Date: 9/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The City of Vineland is working to take ownership of a property tied to a big environmental cleanup, but the U.S. government still holds a claim to get paid back for cleanup costs. The City can move forward with foreclosure, but if they sell or make money from the property, they must pay the government up to about $982,000 or share future income until costs are covered. People have 30 days to share their thoughts on this plan.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Sale Proceeds Must Repay EPA Up to $981,871.27
If the City of Vineland sells 544 E Pear Street, it must pay the United States the lesser of $981,871.27 or the net sales proceeds of the property to satisfy EPA response-cost claims.
City Can Foreclose, Federal Lien Stays
The City of Vineland can keep pursuing a foreclosure judgment to obtain ownership of 544 E Pear Street, Vineland, New Jersey, but a federal CERCLA lien recorded in Cumberland County (Book 4181, page 7587) will remain on the property until EPA's response costs are satisfied or the United States files a release.
Future Income from Property Shared with EPA
If the City uses the property to generate income, it must notify EPA and EPA will be entitled to a percentage of future income from the property until EPA's response costs are satisfied.
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