23 Jan 2025
⚖️Proposed Consent Decree Impacts Businesses in Massachusetts
Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”)
Agencies
- Justice Department
Business Impact
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The regulatory text outlines a Consent Decree related to environmental recovery which requires the Defendants to pay $2.1 million. This creates both financial liability and potential compliance requirements under CERCLA for business owners involved. The implications for those businesses include possible litigation costs and the need to comply with environmental regulations.