![]() ![]() EPA is committed to continue pursuing the remaining potentially responsible parties and to assure implementation of the remedy as outlined by the Record of Decision." The Department of Justice, EPA and the State of Missouri believe the Record of Decision sets forth a safe and effective plan for the comprehensive cleanup of the dioxin-contaminated sites in eastern Missouri. The agreement announced today underscores our commitment. The Bush Administration has taken a strong enforcement stance to assure that private parties potentially responsible for environmental problems are held accountable for the cleanup. Morris Kay, EPA Region 7 Administrator, said, "The settlement with Syntex will result in the permanent destruction of dioxin and the return of Times Beach to beneficial use. ![]() Times Beach has been a ghost town since 1983, when it was purchased by the State of Missouri, using Superfund monies. ![]() This decision calls for incineration at Times Beach of dioxin-contaminated soils from 28 sites, including Times Beach, in eastern Missouri. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Record of Decision, which was issued September 29, 1988. The consent decree between the United States, the State of Missouri, and the Syntex entities implements the U.S. A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit concerning the cleanup of Times Beach and other dioxin-contaminated sites in eastern Missouri. ![]()
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