EPA Checks Off Superfund Sites: Cleanup Done, No More Drama
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA plans to remove six sites and partially remove two others from the National Priorities List because cleanup is done. This means these places are safer now, but future actions can still happen if needed. People have until April 3, 2026, to share their thoughts on this plan.
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Velsicol partial NPL deletion (Illinois)
The EPA proposes a partial deletion of the Velsicol Chemical Corp. site in Marshall, Illinois from the National Priorities List because it determined all appropriate response actions are complete. The record for this partial deletion notes continued operation and maintenance and five-year reviews (footnotes 1 and 3). You can submit comments on this proposed action to the docket by April 3, 2026.
Rowe Industries full NPL deletion (New York)
The EPA proposes full deletion of the Rowe Industries Ground Water Contamination site in Noyack/Sag Harbor, New York from the National Priorities List because it determined the response actions are complete. You can submit comments to the listed docket or by email for this site through April 3, 2026.
Kerr‑McGee full NPL deletion (Illinois)
The EPA proposes full deletion of the Kerr‑McGee (Kress Creek/W Branch DuPage) site in DuPage County, Illinois from the National Priorities List because it determined required response actions are complete. You may send comments to the docket identified for this site by April 3, 2026.
Caldwell Lace Leather full deletion (Kentucky)
The EPA proposes full deletion of the Caldwell Lace Leather Co., Inc. site in Auburn, Kentucky from the National Priorities List, stating that appropriate response actions are complete. The public may submit comments on this proposed deletion to the site's docket or email address by April 3, 2026.
Pepper Steel full deletion with O&M and reviews (Florida)
The EPA proposes full deletion of the Pepper Steel & Alloys, Inc. site in Medley, Florida from the National Priorities List because required response actions are complete. The record for this deletion shows continued operation and maintenance, continued monitoring, and five-year reviews (footnotes 1, 2, and 3). Comments are due by April 3, 2026.
Miami Drum Services full deletion (Florida)
The EPA proposes full deletion of the Miami Drum Services site in Miami, Florida from the National Priorities List because it determined the required response actions are complete. The deletion record indicates five‑year reviews will be conducted (footnote 3). Public comments must be submitted by April 3, 2026.
Diamond Shamrock landfill deletion (Georgia)
The EPA proposes full deletion of the Diamond Shamrock Corp. Landfill site in Cedartown, Georgia from the National Priorities List because it determined the appropriate response actions are complete. You may send comments to the docket or the listed email address by April 3, 2026.
Hastings groundwater partial deletion (Nebraska)
The EPA proposes a partial deletion for the Hastings Ground Water Contamination site in Hastings, Nebraska covering groundwater at Operable Unit 2 and the Source Control Landfill Cap at Operable Unit 10 (the North Landfill subsite) because it determined the response actions for that portion are complete. The record shows continued operation and maintenance and five‑year reviews (footnotes 1 and 3). Comments are due by April 3, 2026.
30‑day public comment deadline
EPA will accept public comments on these proposed deletions for 30 days after publication, and comments must be submitted on or before April 3, 2026. You can submit comments at https://www.regulations.gov or by the site-specific email addresses listed in the rule; EPA will generally include all comments in the public docket.
Deletion legal effects and future actions
The proposed deletion means EPA and the States have determined no further response is appropriate now, but deleted sites remain eligible for Fund‑financed remedial action and can be restored to the NPL if a significant release occurs. Deletion does not create, alter, or revoke any individual's rights or obligations and does not affect EPA's ability to take enforcement or responsible‑party liability if future actions are needed.
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