Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Superfund Site Settlement

Regs.gov: Environmental Protection Agency

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 5th, 2026

Summary

EPA Region 4 is proposing a settlement under CERCLA with Corporate Lakes Atlanta, LLC for the Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Site in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The settlement addresses EPA's recovery of cleanup costs incurred for response actions at the site. Public comments will be accepted until May 4, 2026.

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The EPA is proposing an Administrative Settlement Agreement with Corporate Lakes Atlanta, LLC under CERCLA Section 122(h) to recover response costs for a lithium battery fire cleanup at the Lakes Parkway site in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The settlement is subject to a 30-day public comment period ending May 4, 2026. The EPA may modify or withdraw consent if comments reveal the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate.\n\nAffected parties and interested stakeholders should review the proposed settlement and submit comments by May 4, 2026 via EPA Region 4's website or email to Painter.Paula@epa.gov. Parties with potential liability at the site may wish to evaluate whether they have claims or defenses not addressed by this settlement. Copies of the proposed settlement are available by contacting Mrs. Paula V. Painter at (404) 562-8887.

What to do next

Review the proposed settlement terms for Corporate Lakes Atlanta, LLC and assess whether any potentially responsible party claims may be affected
Submit public comments to EPA Region 4 by May 4, 2026 via the designated methods if you have relevant information about the site or settlement adequacy
Contact EPA to obtain full settlement documents for independent legal review if you are a potentially responsible party

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ACTION:

Notice of proposed settlement.

SUMMARY:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is proposing to enter into an Administrative Settlement Agreement with Corporate Lakes Atlanta, LLC, concerning
the Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Site located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The proposed settlement addresses recovery
of CERCLA costs incurred by EPA for a cleanup performed at the Site.

DATES:

The Agency will consider public comments on the proposed settlement until May 4, 2026. The Agency will consider all comments
received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the proposed settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations
which indicate that the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate.

ADDRESSES:

Copies of the proposed settlement are available from the Agency by contacting Mrs. Paula V. Painter, Program Analyst, using
the contact information provided in this notice. Comments may also be submitted by referencing the Site's name through one
of the following methods:

Internet: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-epa-region-4-southeast#r4-public-notices.

Email: Painter.Paula@epa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Paula V. Painter at (404) 562-8887.

Maurice Horsey, Branch Chief, Enforcement Branch, Superfund & Emergency Management Division. [FR Doc. 2026-06490 Filed 4-2-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P