EPA Proposes $100K Asbestos Cleanup Deal in Oklahoma
Published Date: 4/30/2026
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The EPA is proposing a deal with Allan Kaspar to pay $100,000 for cleanup costs at the Goodrich Asbestos Superfund Site in Miami, Oklahoma. This offer is open for public comments until June 1, 2026, after which the EPA will decide whether to finalize or change the agreement. This helps the EPA recover money spent on cleaning up hazardous asbestos contamination while giving the public a chance to weigh in.
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EPA Seeks $100,000 From Settling Party
The EPA proposes that Allan Kaspar pay $100,000 to resolve EPA cleanup cost claims for the Goodrich Asbestos Superfund Site in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The proposed settlement would resolve potential claims under CERCLA sections 106 and 107(a); the public comment period for this proposal ends June 1, 2026.
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