Environment

EPA Region 1 Superfund Remediation Goals Methodology

EPA Region 1 has released its Superfund Remediation Goals Methodology for public comment. The document establishes the technical framework for calculating remediation goals at Superfund sites within EPA Region 1, covering the New England states. Affected parties including responsible parties, environmental consultants, and regulated entities involved in Superfund cleanup activities should review the methodology and provide comments.

EPA Region 1 Preliminary Remediation Goals for Post-Remedy Ecological Exposure

EPA Region 1 has issued draft Preliminary Remediation Goals (PRGs) specifically developed for evaluating ecological exposure scenarios at sites after remediation activities have been completed. The document addresses post-remedy ecological risk assessment at Superfund and other cleanup sites in EPA Region 1, which covers the six New England states. Public comment is being sought on these draft ecological exposure guidelines.

Callahan Mining Corp OU3 Draft ESD Public Comment

EPA Region 1 has released a draft Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) for the Callahan Mining Corp Superfund Site OU3 (Operable Unit 3) for public comment. The document proposes modifications or clarifications to the previously selected remedial action for the mine tailings contamination site. EPA is soliciting public input on the draft ESD before finalization.

Redacted Final Remedial Action Report, EPA Region 1

EPA Region 1 filed a redacted Final Remedial Action Report under the Superfund program (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act). The document records remedial action activities at a contaminated site in New England. Specific site details and remediation findings are not available due to redaction.

EPA Region 1 Document - No Content Available

EPA Region 1 has posted a docket entry (EPA-R01-SFUND-2025-3126-0010) on regulations.gov indicating no documents are currently available for viewing or download. This appears to be a placeholder entry in the federal regulatory docket system with no substantive regulatory content at this time.

EPA Superfund Document Region 1 Received April 15

EPA Region 1 received a Superfund document on April 15, 2025. The document appears to be a Superfund administrative record or community involvement document for a contaminated site in the New England region. No specific regulatory action, compliance deadline, or penalty is stated in the available metadata.

EPA Region 1 Superfund Final Feasibility Study Report

EPA Region 1 has published a Final Feasibility Study for a Superfund site, evaluating cleanup alternatives for contaminated land. The study assesses multiple remedial action options including effectiveness, implementability, and cost. A 30-day public comment period has been opened for stakeholder input on the proposed cleanup approaches.

Privacy Act System of Records Notice: Adds Routine Use Under E.O. 14249, Updates Privacy Officer Contact

The EPA Office of Acquisition Solutions proposes to modify an existing Privacy Act system of records by adding a new routine use required by Executive Order 14249 and OMB Memorandum M-25-32, and by updating the Agency Privacy Officer contact information. The public may submit comments through April 27, 2026.

EPA Region 1 Superfund Record of Decision

EPA Region 1 issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for a Superfund site on April 15, 2025, selecting the remedial action alternative to address contamination at the site. The ROD documents EPA's decision on the cleanup approach, which becomes a legally enforceable requirement under CERCLA. Potentially responsible parties and affected property owners should review the document for compliance obligations.

Draft Sediment Remedy Work Plan, EPA Region 1

EPA Region 1 has released a draft Sediment Remedy Work Plan for public comment. The document outlines proposed remediation approaches for contaminated sediment at a specified site. Interested parties may review and submit comments on the draft plan during the open comment period.