EPA seeks public comment on $100,000 settlement for Goodrich Asbestos Superfund site costs
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This notice opens a public comment period on a proposed EPA settlement tied to cleanup costs at the Goodrich Asbestos Superfund Site in Miami, Oklahoma. EPA says the deal would resolve potential claims against Allan Kaspar and require a $100,000 payment based on ability to pay. The main practical effect is on the named settling party, who would pay the amount if the agreement is finalized. Other stakeholders, including nearby property owners and environmental observers, can review the proposal and submit comments by June 1, 2026.
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Key Changes
- EPA opened a 30-day public comment period on a proposed CERCLA settlement.
- The proposal would settle EPA claims for response costs at the Goodrich Asbestos Superfund Site.
- The settling party, Allan Kaspar, would pay EPA $100,000 if the agreement is finalized.
Obligations
What this law requires
The named settling party, Allan Kaspar, must pay the EPA $100,000 under the proposed CERCLA Section 122(h)(1) ability-to-pay cashout settlement if the agreement is finalized.
Interested persons may submit electronic comments on the proposed CERCLA settlement agreement for the Goodrich Asbestos Superfund Site to EPA during the 30-day public comment period.
EPA must keep the proposed settlement open for public comment and consider comments received before deciding whether to modify or withdraw consent to the agreement.
Comment submissions should reference 'Goodrich Asbestos Superfund Site, Proposed Settlement Agreement' and 'EPA CERCLA Docket No. 06-02-26'.
Persons without access to electronic mail must call EPA Assistant Regional Counsel Matthew Miller to make alternative arrangements for submitting comments or requesting documents.