DEP Accepting Comments On Two Proposed COAs Involving The Easton Road PFC And Cross Keys PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Contamination Sites In Bucks County

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting comments on two proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act Consent Order and Agreements for the Easton Road PFC and Cross Keys sites in Bucks County involving PFOA/PFOS and other contaminants.  (PA Bulletin, page 7227)  (PA Bulletin, page 7228) 

Valjon Industries, Inc.

Valjon Industries, Inc., a tenant at 3826 Old Easton Rd. in Doylestown Township, intends to purchase the Property and desires to resolve any potential liability it may incur from the purchase of the Property for the releases at the Easton Road Site and the Cross Keys Site. 

Under the COA, Valjon Industries, Inc. will remediate contamination at the Property in accordance with the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act and will receive a covenant not to sue and be eligible for contribution protection in connection with certain claims described in the COA.

Ian D. MacKnight Trust

The Ian D. MacKnight Family Trust, located at 3826 Old Easton Rd. in Doylestown Township, intends to sell the Property and desires to resolve any potential liability that it and Ian D. MacKnight may have for releases or threatened releases of contaminants and/or hazardous substances at the Easton Road Site and the Cross Keys Site. 

Under the COA, the Ian D. MacKnight Family Trust will pay to the Department the sum of $25,000 for response costs incurred by the Department, and the Ian D. MacKnight Family Trust and Ian D. MacKnight will receive a covenant not to sue and be eligible for contribution protection in connection with certain claims described in the COA.

Comments are due on the COAs by January 17. To request a copies of the COA or to submit comments, contact Wayne Harms at (484) 250-5730 or wharms@pa.gov or send to Mr. Harms at 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

Read the entire contents of both PA Bulletin notices for more information on these proposed COAs. (PA Bulletin, page 7227)  (PA Bulletin, page 7228) 

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[Posted: November 17, 2023]  PA Environment Digest