EPA Bargains Land Access for Pennsylvania Toxin Cleanup
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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Summary
The EPA is teaming up with Anita J. Miller to clean up the Baghurst Drive Superfund Site in Pennsylvania. Anita agrees to let the EPA access the land long-term and follow environmental rules, while the EPA promises not to sue her over this site. People have until May 4, 2026, to share their thoughts on this plan before it’s finalized.
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Owner Must Allow EPA Access and Covenant
The named Settling Party, Anita J. Miller, must provide the EPA long-term access to the Baghurst Drive Superfund Site in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and must file an environmental covenant on the Site property. That covenant and access requirement are part of the proposed CERCLA settlement published for comment.
EPA Grants Covenant Not To Sue
Under the proposed Settlement, the EPA will covenant not to sue or take administrative action against Anita J. Miller under section 106 or 107 of CERCLA (42 U.S.C. 9606 or 9607) relating to the Baghurst Drive Site. This covenant is part of the agreement the EPA published for a 30-day public comment period ending May 4, 2026.
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