EPA's Bulldog Cleanup Bill Heads to Public Comment
Published Date: 8/14/2026
Notice
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In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), notice is hereby given that a proposed CERCLA section 122(h)(1) Settlement Agreement for Recovery of Past Response Costs ("Proposed Agreement") associated with the Bulldog Environmental Services in 213 Main Avenue, Anton, Hockley County, Texas ("Site") was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consent if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the Proposed Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate.
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Wanzek $200,000 Settlement
Wanzek Construction Inc. agreed in principle to pay $200,000 to resolve EPA claims for past cleanup costs at the Bulldog Environmental Services Superfund Site in Anton, Texas. The agreement was announced August 14, 2026 and is subject to public comment through September 14, 2026.
Anton Site Settlements $450,000 Total
EPA anticipates three settlements for the Bulldog Environmental Services Site totaling $370,000 for the two major generators and an $80,000 de minimis settlement (combined $450,000). These anticipated settlements were announced August 14, 2026 and are subject to public comment through September 14, 2026.
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