California Groundwater Cleanup Pact Stretched to 2030
Published Date: 2/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is updating a 1999 agreement about cleaning up groundwater pollution in Glendale, California. The companies involved and the City of Glendale will keep working on the cleanup until at least November 30, 2030, delaying the official finish date. People have 30 days from February 12, 2026, to share their thoughts on this change.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Glendale cleanup extended through 2030
The companies named as the Settling Work Defendants and the City of Glendale must keep doing cleanup work at the Glendale Superfund site and may not seek a Certificate of Completion before November 30, 2030. This change was lodged with the court in February 2026 and keeps cleanup work ongoing through at least November 30, 2030.
30-day public comment opportunity
The public may comment on the proposed modification starting with this February 12, 2026 notice and has thirty (30) days to submit comments—by March 14, 2026 if counted as 30 days after February 12, 2026. Comments may be sent by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ--ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-7611, and may be placed on the public court docket.
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