CERCLA / Superfund
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, is the primary U.S. federal law governing the investigation and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances and the liability of responsible parties.
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US DOJ and Montana Propose CERCLA Consent Decree for Lockwood Solvent Site
In April 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice lodged a proposed CERCLA consent decree and environmental settlement in the Whittaker, Clark & Daniels bankruptcy that would channel tens of millions of dollars in claims and trust funding to clean up the Lockwood Solvent Superfund Site near Billings, Montana. If approved after public comment, the deal will consolidate EPA and Montana claims into a dedicated environmental response trust, clarifying long‑term remediation funding while reducing direct enforcement exposure for the debtors and shifting residual risk to non‑settling parties.
United StatesUS EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Orlando Gasification Superfund Site
The US EPA has proposed a groundwater cleanup plan for the Orlando Gasification Superfund Site, with a public comment period open through May 6, 2026. This development underscores the persistent regulatory focus on legacy site remediation and the long-term liability risks associated with benzene and VOC contamination.
United StatesUS White House Proposes FY2027 Budget With Deep Cuts To EPA And Science Agencies
The US White House released its FY2027 budget request, proposing a 52% funding cut to the EPA and significant reductions for science agencies like the NSF and NIH. If enacted, these cuts would severely constrain federal environmental enforcement, Superfund remediation, and the scientific research that underpins chemical and health regulations.
United StatesUS EPA Finalizes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site in New Jersey
US EPA finalized a groundwater cleanup plan for the Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund site in April 2026, transitioning from active pumping to monitored natural attenuation. This shift signals a long-term management approach for legacy chlorinated solvent and perchlorate contamination, utilizing institutional controls and technical waivers where full restoration is unfeasible.
United StatesUS EPA Updates EPCRA Frequent Questions Guidance
The US EPA has updated its EPCRA Frequent Questions guidance, consolidating agency interpretations on emergency planning, Tier II reporting, and release notifications. Facilities should review these clarifications to ensure site-level reporting and emergency response protocols align with current agency expectations.
United StatesUS DOJ Seeks Comment on CERCLA Consent Decree for Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site
The US DOJ has announced a proposed CERCLA consent decree requiring Ford Motor Company and local authorities to remediate legacy contamination at the Ringwood Mines Superfund site, with a public comment period open until May 25, 2026. This enforcement action highlights the persistent financial and legal liabilities of historical industrial waste disposal, signaling continued regulatory pressure on manufacturers to fund long-term environmental restoration.
United StatesUS EPA Region 7 Announces Completion of Pre-Excavation Confirmation Sampling at West Lake Landfill Superfund Site
EPA Region 7 has completed pre-excavation sampling at the West Lake Landfill Superfund site, accelerating the timeline for radioactive waste removal to 2027. Potentially Responsible Parties must now finalize remedial designs within 150 days of data validation, signaling a shift toward active site remediation and heightened liability management.
United StatesUS EPA Schedules Nuclear Metals Superfund Site Public Meeting for 2 April 2026
The US EPA has scheduled a public update for April 2, 2026, regarding remediation progress at the Nuclear Metals Superfund site. This highlights the ongoing enforcement of long-term environmental liabilities and the rigorous oversight of legacy sites contaminated with hazardous industrial substances.
United StatesUS DOJ Lodges Proposed CERCLA Consent Decree for Henry's Knob Superfund Site
The US DOJ has proposed a CERCLA consent decree requiring ABB, Inc. to fund and perform remedial actions at the Henry's Knob Superfund Site. This settlement highlights the persistent financial and operational risks associated with legacy hazardous substance releases and the necessity of robust environmental liability management.
United StatesUS NDAA 2026 Tightens DoD PFAS, AFFF And Firefighter PPE Requirements
The US NDAA FY2026 mandates a strict "no detectable PFAS" standard for firefighting foam by October 2026 and shifts Department of Defense procurement toward PFAS-free firefighter protective equipment. These requirements accelerate the phase-out of fluorinated substances in the defense supply chain, increasing demand for alternative chemistries and remediation technologies while heightening liability risks for legacy contamination.
United StatesUS Lawmakers Reintroduce Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act on PFAS
US lawmakers have reintroduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act, proposing a federal 10-year phase-out of non-essential PFAS uses. This legislation would mandate comprehensive supply chain transparency and substitution for manufacturers while significantly expanding long-term litigation and environmental liability risks.
United StatesHawaii Senate Resolution Urges U.S. DoD To Reassess CERCLA PFAS Site Closures
Hawaii Senate Resolution SR129 urges the U.S. Department of Defense to reopen and expand PFAS contamination investigations at military sites in light of new federal hazardous substance designations. This signals intensifying state-level pressure for comprehensive environmental remediation and may impact future military land lease negotiations and liability assessments.
United StatesUS EPA Completes Emergency Cleanup of Cyanide and Other Hazardous Wastes at Techtrix Facility in Gadsden, Alabama
The US EPA has completed an emergency removal of over 100,000 gallons of hazardous waste, including cyanide, at an Alabama electroplating facility following years of non-compliance. This intervention highlights the EPA's readiness to exercise emergency powers and the severe liability risks for businesses failing to maintain hazardous waste storage and closure standards.
United StatesHawaii House Resolution Urges US Department Of Defense To Reassess CERCLA PFAS Site Closures
Hawaii lawmakers have introduced a resolution urging the US Department of Defense to reopen and expand PFAS contamination investigations at military sites across the state. This signals intensifying state-level pressure on federal agencies to revisit legacy site closures, potentially complicating land lease renewals and increasing remediation liabilities.
United StatesUS EPA Proposes Groundwater Cleanup Enhancements at San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund Site
The US EPA has proposed expanding groundwater extraction and treatment infrastructure at the San Fernando Valley Superfund site, with public comments open until April 14, 2026. Businesses with historical or current operations in the area should assess potential liability and cost-recovery risks as the agency intensifies remediation of VOC and chromium plumes.
United StatesUS EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Lead-Contaminated Residences at Federated Metals Superfund Site in Indiana
The US EPA has proposed a soil remediation plan for lead-contaminated residential properties near the Federated Metals Superfund site in Indiana, with public comments open until April 15, 2026. This development highlights the ongoing regulatory focus on legacy industrial pollution and the enforcement of stringent cleanup standards for heavy metals in residential zones.
United StatesUS ATSDR Requests Nominations for Substances for Toxicological Profile Development
The US ATSDR is soliciting nominations for substances to be prioritized for toxicological profile development, with submissions due by mid-May 2026. This provides a critical early-stage opportunity for industry to influence the prioritization of hazardous substances that may face future regulatory scrutiny or remediation requirements under Superfund.
United StatesUS EPA Launches Five-Year Review and Comment Period for Arrowhead Refinery Superfund Site (Hermantown, Minnesota)
The US EPA has initiated a statutory five-year review of the Arrowhead Refinery Superfund site to confirm the ongoing effectiveness of completed remediation efforts through September 2026. This assessment highlights the permanence of institutional controls and monitoring requirements for delisted sites, necessitating continued diligence regarding land-use restrictions and potential legacy liabilities.
United StatesUS EPA Completes Sixth Five-Year Review for Dakhue Sanitary Landfill Superfund Site in Minnesota
The US EPA has finalized its sixth five-year review of the Dakhue Sanitary Landfill Superfund site, confirming that existing remediation measures remain protective of human health and the environment. While no new regulatory obligations are triggered, the review underscores the persistence of long-term federal and state oversight for legacy waste sites and the continued necessity of groundwater and gas monitoring.
United StatesUS EPA Announces Five-Year Review and Public Comment Period for South Andover Superfund Site (Andover, MN)
The US EPA has initiated a five-year review of the South Andover Superfund site in Minnesota to ensure the long-term effectiveness of soil and groundwater remediation, with public comments due by June 1, 2026. For businesses with historical or current operations in the region, this review signals ongoing federal oversight and the potential for updated risk assessments or liability evaluations if remediation targets are not maintained.
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