United States v. Kaydon Acquisition XI, Inc., No. 2:22-cv-03759-CCC-JRA (D.N.J. June 14, 2022). Settling CERCLA defendants that released and threatened to release hazardous substances at the M.C. Canfield Sons Co. site in Newark, New Jersey, must pay $1.5 million to cover past response costs. 

EPA entered into a proposed cost recovery settlement agreement under CERCLA that requires settling defendants to pay a total of $150,000 to reimburse the Agency for costs incurred at the Omega Chemical Corporation Superfund site in Los Angeles County, California.

EPA authorized changes to Michigan's hazardous waste management program under RCRA. 

United States v. Hercules LLC, No. 1:22-cv-00731-UNA (D. Del. June 3, 2022). Settling CERCLA defendants that released hazardous substances at the Delaware Sand and Gravel Superfund site must perform remedial action at an estimated cost of $46.1 million and pay all EPA future response costs after the first $800,000. 

EPA seeks comment on needed improvements to solid waste management systems to inform the development of the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program as directed by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

EPA seeks comment on effective strategies to reach consumers and encourage them to engage in activities that reduce waste generation in order to inform the development of the Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach grant program and the Model Recycling Program Toolkit as directed by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

EPA seeks information on the end-of-life management of batteries to aid in establishing a program to promote battery recycling through the development of voluntary labeling guidelines for batteries and communication materials for battery producers and consumers as directed by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

United States v. Fred D. Godley, Jr., No. 3:19-cv-00202-RJC-DSC (W.D.N.C. June 3, 2022). Settling CERCLA defendants must pay a lump sum of $1,250,000 to settle allegations in connection with the Pineville Mill site in Pineville, North Carolina, and one defendant must ensure proper asbestos inspections and abatement during future demolition activities at the site. 

FWS, DOJ, and a potentially responsible party signed a proposed non-judicial interim settlement and crediting agreement under CERCLA that provides for the completion of natural resource restoration work in return for a $73.5 million credit to offset liability for natural resource damages at the Diamond Alkali Superfund site in East Newark, New Jersey, and Berry's Creek Study Area in Bergen County, New Jersey.

EPA authorized changes to Illinois' hazardous waste management program under RCRA.