UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Steven B. Hoyt

321 Corporation

1550 Kenwood Pkwy.

Minneapolis, MN 55405

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that 321 Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that 321 Corporation, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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February 7, 2017

Inge G. Thulin

3M Company

3M Center

St. Paul, MN 55144

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that 3M Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that 3M Company, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Barry Blazevic

A.D.B. Construction Co., Inc.

9240 Cottonwood Lane North

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that A.D.B. Construction Co., Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that A.D.B. Construction Co., Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Sean Conrad

A.E. Conrad Company

308 West 59 1/2 St

Minneapolis, MN 55419

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that A.E. Conrad Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that A.E. Conrad Company, either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Brent R. Engstrom

Acme Concrete and Underpinning Company, Inc.

2738 Arthur St. NE

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Acme Concrete and Underpinning Company, Inc. may be responsible under

CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Acme Concrete and Underpinning

Company, Inc., either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under

Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or

agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the

Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for

transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Joseph A. Petrich

Activar, Inc.

7808 Creekridge Circle

Suite 200

Minneapolis, MN 55439

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Activar, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Activar, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Richard Whitney

Adolfson & Peterson, Inc.

6701 West 23rd Street

Minneapolis, MN 55426

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Adolfson & Peterson, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Adolfson & Peterson, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Richard Burke

Advanced Disposal Services Vasko Solid Waste, Inc.

90 Fort Wade Road, Ste 200

Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Advanced Disposal Services Vasko Solid Waste, Inc. may be responsible under

CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Advanced Disposal Services Vasko Solid

Waste, Inc., either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under

Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or

agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the

Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for

transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

George Augustinack

All Type Printing

5885 S. Park Dr.

Savage, MN 55378

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that All Type Printing may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that All Type Printing, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Robert Goldstein

Alter Trading Corporation

700 Office Parkway

St. Louis, MO 63141

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Alter Trading Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Alter Trading Corporation, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

John and JoAnn Heitzman

Amsden Clover Cleaners

7208 W 114th Street Cir

Minneapolis, MN 55438

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Amsden Clover Cleaners may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Amsden Clover Cleaners, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Harold S. Shoberg

Antco Construction Co.

13431 Pine View Ln.

Lindstrom, MN 55045

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Antco Construction Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Antco Construction Co., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Ruby R. Decasare

Artcraft Press, Inc.

7019 Tartan Curve

Eden Prairie, MN 55346

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Artcraft Press, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Artcraft Press, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Peter Peschel

Axel H. Ohman, Inc.

247 W. 61st Street

Minneapolis, MN 55419

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Axel H. Ohman, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Axel H. Ohman, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

James M. Barber

Barber Construction Company

5450 Gideons Ln.

Shorewood, MN 55331

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Barber Construction Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Barber Construction Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Burnell Beermann

Beermann Services

206 E Spruce St

South St. Paul, MN 55075

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Beermann Services may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Beermann Services, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Mark D. Murlowski

Belair Builders, Inc.

2200 Old Hwy 8

New Brighton, MN 55112

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Belair Builders, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Belair Builders, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Kathy Berg

Berg Inc.

11405 County Road 20

Watertown, MN 55388

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Berg Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Berg Inc., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

William A. Dalsin

Bernard Dalsin Manufacturing Company

5205 208th St W

Farmington, MN 55024

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Bernard Dalsin Manufacturing Company may be responsible under CERCLA

for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Bernard Dalsin Manufacturing Company,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Irina Levin

Best West Suburban Cleaners Inc.

4017 Baker Road

Minnetonka, MN 55305

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Best West Suburban Cleaners Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Best West Suburban Cleaners Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Jason Anderson

Bird & Cronin, Inc.

1200 Trapp Road

Eagan, MN 55121

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Bird & Cronin, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Bird & Cronin, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Kent Peterson

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

1520 Commerce Drive

Mendota Heigths, MN 55120

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Bituminous Roadways, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Bituminous Roadways, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Charles Bolger

Bolger, LLC for Diversified Graphics

3301 Como Ave. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Bolger, LLC for Diversified Graphics may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Bolger, LLC for Diversified Graphics,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Bruce Bollig

Bollig & Sons, Inc.

11401 County Road 3

Hopkins, MN 55343

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Bollig & Sons, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Bollig & Sons, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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February 7, 2017

Gary Hepplemann

Bor-Son Construction, Inc.

2001 Killebrew Drive

Suite 170

Bloomington, MN 55425

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Bor-Son Construction, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Bor-Son Construction, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

John Brambilla

Brambillas, Inc.

550 Valley Park Drive

Shakopee, MN 55379

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Brambillas, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Brambillas, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Andrew Brisson

Brisson Stucco and Plaster Company

8621 10th Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Brisson Stucco and Plaster Company may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Brisson Stucco and Plaster Company,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Uldris Erdmanis

Buck Blacktop, Inc.

32 South Owasso Boulevard West

Saint Paul, MN 55117

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Buck Blacktop, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Buck Blacktop, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Joe Gothard

Burnsville School District 191

200 West Burrnsville Parkway

Burnsville, MN 55337

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Burnsville School District 191 may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Burnsville School District 191, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Charlene Messerich

C and S Management Company, Inc.

448 Lilac Street

Lino Lakes, MN 55014

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that C and S Management Company, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that C and S Management Company, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

William J. Sievers

C and S Partners, Inc.

2451 Forest St.

St. Paul, MN 55109

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that C and S Partners, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that C and S Partners, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Thomas B. Roberts

C. F. Haglin & Sons, Inc.

3939 West 69th Street

Edina, MN 55435

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that C. F. Haglin & Sons, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that C. F. Haglin & Sons, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Richard O'Gara

Carl Bolander & Sons Company

251 Starkey Street

Saint Paul, MN 55107

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Carl Bolander & Sons Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Carl Bolander & Sons Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Thomas Shamp

Carlson-LaVine, Inc.

2965 Partridge Road

Roseville, MN 55113

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Carlson-LaVine, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Carlson-LaVine, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Donald M. Sather

Casual Home Furnishings, Inc.

6600 Auto Club Rd., Apt. 105

Minneapolis, MN 55438

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Casual Home Furnishings, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Casual Home Furnishings, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Terry Johnson

Cedar Avenue Repair, Inc.

4301 Cedar Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Cedar Avenue Repair, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Cedar Avenue Repair, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Victoria L. Heller

Cedar-Riverside Land Corporation

1313 South Summit Avenue

Newcastle, WY 82701

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Cedar-Riverside Land Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Cedar-Riverside Land Corporation, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Douglas A. Cederstrand

Cederstrand Construction, Inc.

12416 Patridge Street Northwest

Minneapolis, MN 55488

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Cederstrand Construction, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Cederstrand Construction, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Scott Prochazka

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.

1111 Louisiana Street

Houston, TX 77002

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Gerry Stock

Central Roofing Company

4550 Main Street NE

Minneapolis, MN 55421

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Central Roofing Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Central Roofing Company, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

John Connell

Century Fence Company

1300 Hickory Street

Pewaukee, WI 53072

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Century Fence Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Century Fence Company, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

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77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Tom Lawell

City of Apple Valley

7100 147th St. W.

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that City of Apple Valley may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that City of Apple Valley, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Jamie Verbrugge

City of Bloomington

1800 West Old Shakopee Road

Bloomington, MN 55431

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that City of Bloomington may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that City of Bloomington, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Regina Dean

City of Burnsville

100 Civic Center Parkway

Burnsville, MN 55337

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that City of Burnsville may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that City of Burnsville, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Steve Devich

City of Richfield

6700 Portland Ave.

Richfield, MN 55423

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that City of Richfield may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that City of Richfield, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Pat Trudgeon

City of Roseville

2660 Civic Center Drive

Roseville, MN 55113

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that City of Roseville may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that City of Roseville, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Bruce Loney

City of Shakopee, Public Works Department

400 Gorman Street

Shakopee, MN 55379

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that City of Shakopee, Public Works Department may be responsible under

CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that City of Shakopee, Public Works

Department, either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under

Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or

agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the

Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for

transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Felton Colwell

Colwell Industries, Inc.

1611 County Road B W

Suite 315

Roseville, MN 55113

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Colwell Industries, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Colwell Industries, Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Sean M. Connolly

Congra Foods, Inc.

1 Conagra Dr.

Ohama, NE 68102

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Congra Foods, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Congra Foods, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Todd Hayes

Crawford-Merz Company

2316 4th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Crawford-Merz Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Crawford-Merz Company, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Donald R. Cross

Cross Nurseries Inc.

22953 Highview Ave

Lakeville, MN 55044

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Cross Nurseries Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Cross Nurseries Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

February 7, 2017

Gregory Pietig

Crosstown Concrete & Brick Paving Co.

9036 Hyland Creek Rd

Bloomington, MN 55437

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Crosstown Concrete & Brick Paving Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Crosstown Concrete & Brick Paving Co.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Nancy Flatgard

Crosstown Sweeping Corporation

3954 14th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Crosstown Sweeping Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Crosstown Sweeping Corporation, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Russell Schumer

Crown Extrusions, Inc.

122 Columbia Ct N

Chaska, MN 55318

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Crown Extrusions, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Crown Extrusions, Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Steven Chaves

CSI Trucking, Incorporated

3133 W Zachary Dr.

Phoenix, AZ 85207

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that CSI Trucking, Incorporated may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that CSI Trucking, Incorporated, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Bruce Quam

D. J. Kranz Co., Inc.

725 Highway 169 N.

Plymouth, MN 55441

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that D. J. Kranz Co., Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that D. J. Kranz Co., Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

David J Dalbec

Dalco Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.

15525 32nd Ave N

Plymouth, MN 55447

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Dalco Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Dalco Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Dale E. Lindquist

DASH Properties, Inc.

700 Widsten Cir. #626

Wayzata, MN 55391

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that DASH Properties, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that DASH Properties, Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

February 7, 2017

Ronald Lowry

Dayton Rogers Manufacturing Co.

8401 West 35W Service Drive NE

Minneapolis, MN 55449

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Dayton Rogers Manufacturing Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Dayton Rogers Manufacturing Co., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

PROMPT REPLY NECESSARY

CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

February 7, 2017

Ronald Lowry

Dayton Rogers of California, Inc.

8401 West 35W Service Drive NE

Minneapolis, MN 55449

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Dayton Rogers of California, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Dayton Rogers of California, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Donald Fuxa

DCCO Inc.

666 Grand Ave., STE 2900

Des Moines, IA 50309

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that DCCO Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that DCCO Inc., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

February 7, 2017

Edward Bastian

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

1030 Delta Blvd.

Atlanta, GA 30354

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Delta Air Lines, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Delta Air Lines, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Phillip Fettig

De-Luxe Drywall, Inc.

15447 W Allendale Rd

Stone Lake, WI 54876

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that De-Luxe Drywall, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that De-Luxe Drywall, Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Arthur H. Fedie

Design Contractors, Inc.

602 South St.

Durand, WI 54736

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Design Contractors, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Design Contractors, Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Richard Clemmer

Dick’s Sanitation Service, Inc.

8984 215th St. W

Lakeville, MN 55044

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Dick’s Sanitation Service, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Dick’s Sanitation Service, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Patrick William Doty Jr.

DOTY & SONS INC

1582 W. Bavarian Ct.

Minneapolis, MN 55432

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that DOTY & SONS INC may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that DOTY & SONS INC, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

none found

Drum Subs, LLC

c/o IFCO Systems US, LLC

3030 North Rocky Point Drive, Suite 300

Tampa, FL 33607

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Drum Subs, LLC may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Drum Subs, LLC, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Willard Weikle

Earl Weikle & Sons, Inc.

5605 Woodlawn Blvd

Minneapolis, MN 55417

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Earl Weikle & Sons, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Earl Weikle & Sons, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Douglas M. Baker, Jr.

Ecolab Inc.

370 Wabasha St. N

St. Paul, MN 55102

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Ecolab Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Ecolab Inc., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Ric Dressen

Edina Public Schools

5701 Normandale Road

Room 200

Edina, MN 55424

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Edina Public Schools may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Edina Public Schools, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

James J. Malecha

Egan Company

7625 Boone Ave N

Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Egan Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Egan Company, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Richard Lee England Jr.

England Press, Inc.

5225 Tifton Dr.

Minneapolis, MN 55439

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that England Press, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that England Press, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

David McDowall

Ettel & Franz Company

2222 Robbins St.

St. Paul, MN 55114

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Ettel & Franz Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Ettel & Franz Company, either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Cindy Pervenanze

Eyecare Acquisitions Corp.

4153 Towne Green Circle

Addison, TX 75001

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Eyecare Acquisitions Corp. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Eyecare Acquisitions Corp., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

David Murphy

Fairview Health Services

2450 Riverside Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55454

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Fairview Health Services may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Fairview Health Services, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Gregory Sweet

FMS Corporation

8635 Harriet Ave. S

Minneapolis, MN 55420

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that FMS Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that FMS Corporation, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Peter Donnino

Frana Companies Inc.

633 2nd Ave. S

Hopkins, MN 55343

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Frana Companies Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Frana Companies Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Beatrice Gilbrech

G&T Trucking Co.

11111 Deuce Rd.

Elko, MN 55020

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that G&T Trucking Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that G&T Trucking Co., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Timothy J. Swanson

G.L. Contracting, Inc.

4300 Willow Dr.

Medina, MN 55340

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that G.L. Contracting, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that G.L. Contracting, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Eugene T. Wegleitner

Gene’s Disposal Service

5661 152nd St. N

Hugo, MN 55038

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Gene’s Disposal Service may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Gene’s Disposal Service, either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

George F. Cook III

George F. Cook Construction Co.

2300 Nevada Ave N Ste 200

Golden Valley, MN 55427

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that George F. Cook Construction Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that George F. Cook Construction Co., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Ernest Fredrick Graves

GRAVES CONSTRUCTION

202 Dupont Ave NW

Renville, MN 56284

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that GRAVES CONSTRUCTION may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that GRAVES CONSTRUCTION, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Guy H. Grussing

Grussing Roofing & Exteriors, Inc.

6921 Raven Court

Eden Prairie, MN 55346

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Grussing Roofing & Exteriors, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Grussing Roofing & Exteriors, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Franny Hage

Hage Construction Co.

5200 W. 74th Street

Edina, MN 55439

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Hage Construction Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Hage Construction Co., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Jon Pietig

Harold J. Pietig & Son

8251 Wyoming Ave. S

Minneapolis, MN 55438

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Harold J. Pietig & Son may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Harold J. Pietig & Son, either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Bruce W. Engelsma

Hauenstein & Burmeister Building, Inc.

523 South 8th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Hauenstein & Burmeister Building, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Hauenstein & Burmeister Building, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

David Stewart

Highland Sanitation & Recycling Incorporated

1811 Century Ave.

Newport, MN 55055

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Highland Sanitation & Recycling Incorporated may be responsible under

CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Highland Sanitation & Recycling

Incorporated, either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under

Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or

agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the

Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for

transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Michael Weber

Hirshfield's Paint Manufacturing, Inc.

725 2ND Ave. N.

Minneapolis, MN 55405

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Hirshfield's Paint Manufacturing, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Hirshfield's Paint Manufacturing, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Howard P. Klier

HPK Holdings, Inc.

10110 161st St. W.

Lakeville, MN 55044

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that HPK Holdings, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that HPK Holdings, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Richard Burke

HWStar Holdings Corp.

90 Fort Wade Rd.

Fonte Vedra, FL 32081

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that HWStar Holdings Corp. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that HWStar Holdings Corp., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Joseph P. Lucken

Industrial Plastics of Minneapolis, Inc.

3328 Snelling Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55406

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Industrial Plastics of Minneapolis, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Industrial Plastics of Minneapolis, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Mark S. Sutton

International Paper Company

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN 38197

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that International Paper Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that International Paper Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

John L. Weller

J.L. Weller Disposal, Inc.

19101 Cedar Island Lake Rd.

Richmond, MN 56368

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that J.L. Weller Disposal, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that J.L. Weller Disposal, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Eugene Jacobs

Jacobs Trucking, Inc.

2701 W. Armour Terrace

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Jacobs Trucking, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Jacobs Trucking, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Richard J. Naughton

James Steele Construction Company

1410 Sylvan Street

St. Paul, MN 55117

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that James Steele Construction Company may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that James Steele Construction Company,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Steven L. Kilmer

Jesco Inc.

810 Coventry Pl.

Minneapolis, MN 55435

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Jesco Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Jesco Inc., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Robert M. Dalsin

John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc.

2830 20th Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Bob Kaufman

John Kaufman Sheet Metal & Roofing, Inc.

2521 24th Ave S.

Minneapolis, MN 55406

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that John Kaufman Sheet Metal & Roofing, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA

for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that John Kaufman Sheet Metal & Roofing,

Inc., either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section

107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement,

arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2)

transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and

disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Harold S. Dykhuizen

K & K Hauling Inc.

9424 Thomas Rd.

Minneapolis, MN 55431

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that K & K Hauling Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that K & K Hauling Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Keith Krupenny

Keith Krupenny and Son Disposal Service, Inc.

1214 Hall Avenue

West St. Paul, MN 55118

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Keith Krupenny and Son Disposal Service, Inc. may be responsible under

CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Keith Krupenny and Son Disposal

Service, Inc., either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under

Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or

agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the

Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for

transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Thomas Kelleher

Kelleher Construction, Inc.

11531 Rupp Drive

Burnsville, MN 55337

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Kelleher Construction, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Kelleher Construction, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Jeff Kempf

Kempf Paper Corporation

3145 Columbia Ave NE

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Kempf Paper Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Kempf Paper Corporation, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

James K. Berquist

Ken Berquist & Son, Inc.

8579 Bower Court

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Ken Berquist & Son, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Ken Berquist & Son, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Kenneth E. Oehrlein

Ken Oehrlein Sanitation Service

8700 Isle Ct. S

Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Ken Oehrlein Sanitation Service may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Ken Oehrlein Sanitation Service, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Steven M. Faber

K-M Building Company of Minneapolis, Inc.

5353 Maple Ridge Court

Minnetonka, MN 55343

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that K-M Building Company of Minneapolis, Inc. may be responsible under

CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that K-M Building Company of Minneapolis,

Inc., either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section

107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement,

arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2)

transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and

disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Bruce Knutson

Knut. Co.

3906 York Ave. S.

Minneapolis, MN 55410

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Knut. Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Knut. Co., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Bruce Engelsma

KRAUS-ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

3433 Broadway Street NE

Suite 200

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that KRAUS-ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY may be responsible

under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that KRAUS-ANDERSON

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may

be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by

contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous

substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous

substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Scott D. Krupenny

Krupenny and Sons Disposal Service, Inc.

34195 Grange Circle

Stacy, MN 55079

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Krupenny and Sons Disposal Service, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA

for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Krupenny and Sons Disposal Service,

Inc., either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section

107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement,

arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2)

transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and

disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Steve Carlsen

Kurt Manufacturing Company, Inc.

5280 Main Street NE

Minneapolis, MN 55421

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Kurt Manufacturing Company, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Kurt Manufacturing Company, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Sharon K. Lessard

Lake Area Utilities, Inc.

2303 Tart Lake Road

Lino Lakes, MN 55038

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Lake Area Utilities, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Lake Area Utilities, Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Ronald A. Gjerde, Jr.

Lakewood Cemetery Assocation

3600 Hennepin Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Lakewood Cemetery Assocation may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Lakewood Cemetery Assocation, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Willard D. Haro

Lund-Martin Construction, Inc.

9522 Eyota Way

Onamia, MN 56359

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Lund-Martin Construction, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Lund-Martin Construction, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Thomas F. Gunkel

M. A. Mortenson Company

700 Meadow Lane North

Minneapolis, MN 55422

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that M. A. Mortenson Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that M. A. Mortenson Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Joe R. Martin, Jr.

Martin Sprocket & Gear International, Inc.

3100 Sprocket Avenue

Arlington, TX 76015

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Martin Sprocket & Gear International, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA

for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Martin Sprocket & Gear International,

Inc., either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section

107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement,

arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2)

transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and

disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

James M. Kotek

Menasha Corporation

1645 Bergstrom Road

Neenah, WI 54956

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Menasha Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Menasha Corporation, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Arthur J. Smith

Metalsmith Recycling Company

6517 Tingdale Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55439

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Metalsmith Recycling Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Metalsmith Recycling Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Adam Duininck

Metropolitan Council, on behalf of Metro Transit

390 Roberts Street North

St. Paul, MN 55101

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Metropolitan Council, on behalf of Metro Transit may be responsible under

CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Metropolitan Council, on behalf of Metro

Transit, either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section

107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement,

arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2)

transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and

disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

James P. Kachel

Mickey's City-Wide Rubbish Service

1510 Cedar Lane

Newport, MN 55055

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Mickey's City-Wide Rubbish Service may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Mickey's City-Wide Rubbish Service,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Charles R. Mikkelson

Mikkelson Construction Company, Inc.

2711 Overlook Drive

Minneapolis, MN 55431

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Mikkelson Construction Company, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Mikkelson Construction Company, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Robert N. Crowder

Milhoff Steel Products Corp.

6585 Highland Pines Cir

Ft. Myers, FL 33966

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Milhoff Steel Products Corp. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Milhoff Steel Products Corp., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Thomas G. Panek

Minuti-Ogle Co., Inc.

7030 6th Street North

Oakdale, MN 55128

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Minuti-Ogle Co., Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Minuti-Ogle Co., Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Michael C. Berg

MJJ, Inc.

121 Washington Ave S.

Apt 1917

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that MJJ, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that MJJ, Inc., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Jerome S.S. Jullie

Morcon Construction Company, Inc.

5905 Golden Valley Road

Golden Valley, MN 55422

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Morcon Construction Company, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Morcon Construction Company, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Eric Dale

Nielsen Audio, Inc.

85 Broad St. Fl 19

New York, NY 0

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Nielsen Audio, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Nielsen Audio, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Jon M. Ruth

North Star Steel Company, LLC

15407 McGinty Road W

Wayzata, MN 55391

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that North Star Steel Company, LLC may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that North Star Steel Company, LLC, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Christopher B. Clark

Northern States Power Company

414 Nicollet Mall

Suite 500

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Northern States Power Company may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Northern States Power Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Bruce A. Haverly

Oakwood Builders, Inc.

331 Maple Island Road

Burnsville, MN 55306

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Oakwood Builders, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Oakwood Builders, Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Brad Olson

Olson Concrete & Masonry, Inc.

9206 Clinton Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55420

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Olson Concrete & Masonry, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Olson Concrete & Masonry, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Warren Anderson

Paragon Forms, Inc.

6820 Shingle Creek Parkway, Ste. 30

Minneapolis, MN 55430

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Paragon Forms, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Paragon Forms, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Jeff Carlson

Park Construction Company

1481 81st Avenue NE

Minneapolis, MN 55432

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Park Construction Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Park Construction Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Tony West

PepsiCo, Inc.

700 Anderson Hill Road

Purchase, NY 10577

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that PepsiCo, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that PepsiCo, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Leo Polack

Pioneer Acres, Inc.

17950 Nowthen Blvd. NW

Anoka, MN 55303

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Pioneer Acres, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Pioneer Acres, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Michael S. McGray

Progressive Contractors LLC

56086 Baltusrol

La Quinta, CA 92253

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Progressive Contractors LLC may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Progressive Contractors LLC, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Joe Radermacher

Pump and Meter Service, Inc.

11303 Excelsior Blvd.

Hopkins, MN 55343

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Pump and Meter Service, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Pump and Meter Service, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Philip M. McLaughlin

QLM, Inc.

6505 Gleason Ct.

Minneapolis,, MN 55436

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that QLM, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that QLM, Inc., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Ron E. Clark

R.E.C., Inc.

7500 West 78th Street

Edina, MN 55439

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that R.E.C., Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that R.E.C., Inc., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Gregory A. Burt

Red & Son Rubbish Service, Inc.

11384 Louisiana Circle

Bloomington, MN 55438

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Red & Son Rubbish Service, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Red & Son Rubbish Service, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Richard Krawczewski

Red Arrow Waste Disposal Service

9686 140th St. N

Hugo, MN 55038

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Red Arrow Waste Disposal Service may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Red Arrow Waste Disposal Service, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Don Slager

Republic Services, Inc. For BFI Waste Systems of North America, LLC

18500 N Allied Way

Phoenix, AZ 85054

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Republic Services, Inc. For BFI Waste Systems of North America, LLC may be

responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the

Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Republic Services, Inc. For BFI Waste

Systems of North America, LLC, either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may

be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by

contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous

substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous

substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

David S. Johnson

Retirement Housing Communities, Inc.

3189 Fernbrook Ln

Plymouth, MN 55344

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Retirement Housing Communities, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Retirement Housing Communities, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Patricia Thompson

Richard Knutson, Inc.

9463 208th Street W

Lakeville, MN 55044

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Richard Knutson, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Richard Knutson, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Bryon Richards

Richards Asphalt Company

9401 Libby Lane

Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Richards Asphalt Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Richards Asphalt Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Steven Unowsky

Richfield Public Schools

7001 Harriet Avenue S

Richfield, MN 55423

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Richfield Public Schools may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Richfield Public Schools, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Margaret A. Strand

S.R.C. Inc.

6320 E. Viking Blvd.

Wyoming, MN 55092

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that S.R.C. Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that S.R.C. Inc., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Jon Gary Sander

Sander & Co., Inc.

1620 Central Avenue NE

Suite 102

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Sander & Co., Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Sander & Co., Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Patrick Lawrance

Signcrafters Outdoor Display, Inc.

6259 Empire Lane North

Maple Grove, MN 55311

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Signcrafters Outdoor Display, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Signcrafters Outdoor Display, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Michael Bergin

Sioux City Brick & Tile Co.

310 South Floyd Blvd

Sioux City, IA 51101

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Sioux City Brick & Tile Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Sioux City Brick & Tile Co., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Dean L. Nephew

South Import Motors, Inc.

8330 Pillsbury Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that South Import Motors, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that South Import Motors, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Marlene Rustad

Southport Cleaners, Inc.

8529 Parkvilla Drive

Apt 202

Mountain Iron, MN 55768

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Southport Cleaners, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Southport Cleaners, Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Daniel C. Sowles

Sowles Co.

700 Canterbury Road

Shakopee, MN 55379

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Sowles Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs

EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Sowles Co., either directly or as corporate

successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the

Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or

transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or

agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and

selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Burdette C. Stief

St. Lawrence, Inc.

7200 190th Street West

Jordan, MN 55352

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that St. Lawrence, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that St. Lawrence, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Robert Metz

St. Louis Park Public Schools

6425 West 33rd Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that St. Louis Park Public Schools may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that St. Louis Park Public Schools, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Michael Stein

Stein Industries, Inc.

7153 Northald Drive North

Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Stein Industries, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Stein Industries, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Curt Stocker

Stocker Excavating Inc.

12336 Boone Avenue

Savage, MN 55378

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Stocker Excavating Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Stocker Excavating Inc., either directly or

as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

William E. Lamacchia Jr.

Sun Country Airlines, Inc.

1743 N. Hubbard St., Unit 1743

Milwaukee, WI 53212

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Sun Country Airlines, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Sun Country Airlines, Inc., either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Richard A. Anderson

Superior Sealcoat Service, Inc.

2800 W. 55th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55410

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Superior Sealcoat Service, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Superior Sealcoat Service, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Brad Swanson

Swanson Tool and Die, Inc.

11755 Justen Circle

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Swanson Tool and Die, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Swanson Tool and Die, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Todd Myers

Sylvania Lighting Services Corp.

200 Ballardvale Street

Wilmington, MA 1887

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Sylvania Lighting Services Corp. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Sylvania Lighting Services Corp., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

John M. Cherek

The Catholic Cemeteries

2105 Lexington Avenue South

Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that The Catholic Cemeteries may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the

Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that The Catholic Cemeteries, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Craig Edinger

The Goodman Group, LLC

1107 Hazeltine Boulevard

Suite 200

Chaska, MN 55318

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that The Goodman Group, LLC may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that The Goodman Group, LLC, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Richard M. Olson

The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that The Toro Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that The Toro Company, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Dianne Troje

Troje’s Trash Pick-Up, Inc.

6150 Military Road

Woodbury, MN 55129

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Troje’s Trash Pick-Up, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Troje’s Trash Pick-Up, Inc., either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

John H. Turner, III

Turner Excavating Company

12520 Nevada Ave.

Savage, MN 55378

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Turner Excavating Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Turner Excavating Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

February 7, 2017

Mike Cleary

Twin City Auto Body Collision Center Corporation (Inactive)

8913 Abbott Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55431

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Twin City Auto Body Collision Center Corporation (Inactive) may be

responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the

Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Twin City Auto Body Collision Center

Corporation (Inactive), either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable

under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or

agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the

Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for

transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

February 7, 2017

Tim Bodeen

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

3815 American Blvd E

Bloomington, MN 55425

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge may

be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up

the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Minnesota

Valley National Wildlife Refuge, either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may

be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by

contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous

substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous

substances for transportation and disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Richard Rosen

Union Scrap Iron and Metal Company

3531 Oakton Dr., Apt. 1005

Hopkins, MN 55305

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Union Scrap Iron and Metal Company may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Union Scrap Iron and Metal Company,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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February 7, 2017

David E. Willette

Vaughn Communications, Inc

2080 Gordon Dr.

Naples, FL 34102

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Vaughn Communications, Inc may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Vaughn Communications, Inc, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

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February 7, 2017

Steven C. Voorhees

Waldorf Corporation

504 Thrasher Street

Norcross, GA 30071

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Waldorf Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Waldorf Corporation, either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Michael J. Kohler

Walker Roofing Company

2270 Capp Rd

St. Paul, MN 55114

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Walker Roofing Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of

the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Walker Roofing Company, either directly

or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

George Walter

Walter's Recycling and Refuse, Inc.

2830 101st Ave NE

Blaine, MN 55449

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Walter's Recycling and Refuse, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Walter's Recycling and Refuse, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Thomas J. Beaulieu, Jr.

Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc.

1001 Fannin Street

Suite 4000

Houston, TX 77002

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Dale Forsberg

Watson-Forsberg Co.

6465 Wayzata Blvd

Suite 110

Minneapolis, MN 55426

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Watson-Forsberg Co. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site

or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

2

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Watson-Forsberg Co., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Neils Jacobsen

WDH USA, Inc.

580 Howard Avenue

Somerset, NJ 8873

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that WDH USA, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that WDH USA, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

GENERAL NOTICE LETTER AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Bradley Chazin

Western Construction Company

4660 Maple Hill Dr.

Excelsior, MN 55331

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Western Construction Company may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup

of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Western Construction Company, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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February 7, 2017

Benjamin M. Bishop, Jr.

Western Waterproofing Company, Inc.

1637 N Warson Rd

St. Louis, MO 63132

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Western Waterproofing Company, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Western Waterproofing Company, Inc.,

either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Steven C. Voorhees

Westrock Minnesota Corporation

504 Thrasher St

Norcross, GA 0

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Westrock Minnesota Corporation may be responsible under CERCLA for

cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Westrock Minnesota Corporation, either

directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of

CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for

the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter,

who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at

the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

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February 7, 2017

Donald R. Gnerer

Woodlake Cement Construction Company

9800 Upton Circle South

Bloomington, MN 55431

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that Woodlake Cement Construction Company may be responsible under CERCLA

for cleanup of the Site or costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that Woodlake Cement Construction

Company, either directly or as corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section

107(a) of CERCLA with respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement,

arranged for the disposal, treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2)

transporter, who by contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and

disposal at the Site, and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5

77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590

REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF:

SR-6J

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URGENT LEGAL MATTER

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February 7, 2017

Ronald A. Erickson

World Wide, Inc.

4567 American Blvd W

Bloomington, MN 55437

Re: General Notice Letter and Request for Information for the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site

in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota

Dear Sir or Madam:

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA), commonly known as the federal “Superfund” law, the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for responding to the release or threat of release of

hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants into the environment – that is, for stopping

further contamination from occurring and for cleaning up or otherwise addressing any

contamination that has already occurred. EPA has documented that such a release has occurred at

the Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (Landfill or Site). EPA has spent, or is considering spending,

public funds to investigate and control releases of hazardous substances or potential releases of

hazardous substances at the Site. Based on information presently available to EPA, EPA has

determined that World Wide, Inc. may be responsible under CERCLA for cleanup of the Site or

costs EPA has incurred in cleaning up the Site.

General Notice of Potential Liability

Explanation of Potential Liability

Under CERCLA, specifically Sections 106(a) and 107(a), potentially responsible parties (PRPs)

may be required to perform cleanup actions to protect the public health, welfare, or the

environment. PRPs may also be responsible for costs incurred by EPA in cleaning up the Site,

2

unless the PRP can demonstrate divisibility or assert one of the statutory defenses. PRPs include

current and former owners and operators of a Site, as well as persons who arranged for treatment

and/or disposal of any hazardous substances found at the site, and persons who accepted

hazardous substances for transport and selected the site to which the hazardous substances were

delivered.

Based on the information collected, EPA believes that World Wide, Inc., either directly or as

corporate successor to another entity, may be liable under Section 107(a) of CERCLA with

respect to the Site as a: (1) arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal,

treatment or transportation of hazardous substances at the Site; or (2) transporter, who by

contract or agreement, accepted hazardous substances for transportation and disposal at the Site,

and selected the Site.

To date, EPA and the State of Minnesota have taken the following response action at the Site

under the authority of the Superfund Program:

(1984-1985) A Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) in order to

gain a basic understanding of any risks posed to human health and/or the environment

by releases or threatened releases from the Site;

Information to Assist You

EPA would like to encourage communication between you, other PRPs, and EPA with respect to

the Site. EPA recommends that all PRPs meet to select a “steering committee” that will be

responsible for representing the group’s interests. Establishing a manageable group is critical to

successful negotiations with EPA. If this is not possible, EPA encourages each PRP to select one

person from its company or organization to represent its interests to EPA.

To assist you in your efforts to communicate, please find the following attached information:

Enclosure 1 - A list of names and addresses of PRPs to whom this letter is being sent.

Enclosure 2 - A fact sheet that describes the history of the Site.

EPA will establish an Administrative Record that contains documents that serve as the basis for

EPA’s selection of a cleanup action for the Site. The Administrative Record will be located at the

Dakota County Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, and at

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/freeway-sanitary-landfill, and will be available to you and the

public for inspection and comment. The Administrative Record will also be available for

inspection and comment at the Region 5 Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 7th floor,

Chicago, IL, 60604.

Resources and Information for Small Businesses

As you may be aware, on January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Superfund Small

Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Act contains several

exemptions and defenses to CERCLA liability, which we suggest that all parties evaluate. You

may download a copy of the law at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-

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107publ118/pdf/PLAW-107publ118.pdf and review EPA guidances regarding these exemptions

at http://cfpub.epa.gov/compliance/resources/policies/cleanup/superfund/.

In addition, if you are a “service station dealer” who accepts used oil for recycling, you may

qualify for an exemption from liability under Section 114(c) of CERCLA. EPA guidance

regarding this exemption can be found on the Agency’s website at

http://www.epa.gov/enforcement/guidance-superfunds-service-station-dealers-exemption. If you

believe you may qualify for the exemption, please contact Leslie Patterson at (312) 886-4904 or

patterson.leslie@epa.gov to request an application/information request specifically designed for

service station dealers.

EPA has created a number of helpful resources for small businesses. EPA has established the

National Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse as well as Compliance Assistance Centers which

offer various forms of resources to small businesses. You may inquire about these resources at

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/compliance-assistance-centers. In addition, the EPA Small

Business Ombudsman may be contacted at http://www.epa.gov/resources-small-

businesses/forms/contact-us-about-resources-small-businesses. Finally, EPA has developed a

fact sheet about the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) and

information on resources for small businesses, which included with this letter as Enclosure 3 and

available on the Agency’s website at http://www.epa.gov/compliance/small-business-resources-

information-sheet.

Information Request

In responding to the release or threat of release of hazardous substances, pollutants or

contaminants at the Site, EPA is seeking additional information concerning the generation,

storage, treatment, transportation and disposal of such substances. In addition, EPA is identifying

activities, materials and parties that contributed to releases at the Site. EPA believes that you

might have information that may assist the Agency in its efforts.

EPA encourages you to give this matter your immediate attention and requests that you provide a

complete and truthful response to this Information Request and its enclosed questions (Enclosure

4). EPA requires that you provide the information requested within thirty (30) calendar

days of your receipt of this letter.

Description of Legal Authority

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §9601,

et seq., commonly referred to as “CERCLA,” gives EPA the authority to, among other things: (1)

assess contaminated sites, (2) determine the threats to human health and the environment posed by

each site, and (3) clean up those sites.

Under Section 104(e)(2) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. §9604(e)(2), EPA has broad information

gathering authority which allows EPA to require persons to furnish information or documents

relating to:

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a. The identification, nature, and quantity of materials which have been or are

generated, treated, stored, or disposed of at a vessel or facility or transported to a

vessel or facility;

b. The nature or extent of a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance or

pollutant or contaminant at or from a vessel or facility; and

c. The person’s ability to pay for or to perform a cleanup.

Compliance with this Information Request is mandatory. Failure to respond fully and truthfully

to each question within this Information Request and within the prescribed time frame can result

in an enforcement action by EPA pursuant to Section 104(e)(5) of CERCLA. This Section also

authorizes an enforcement action with similar penalties if the recipient of the Request does not

respond and does not justify the failure to respond. Other statutory provisions (18 U.S.C. § 1001)

authorize separate penalties if the responses contain false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements.

EPA has the authority to use the information requested in this Information Request in an

administrative, civil, or criminal action.

Information Request Response

While EPA seeks your cooperation in this investigation, compliance with the Information

Request is required by law. Enclosure 5 provides instructions on responding to the questions in

Enclosure 4. Enclosure 6 provides definitions of terms used in this Information Request. If you

have information about other parties who may have information that may assist EPA in its

investigation of the Site or may be responsible for the contamination at the Sites, that

information should be submitted within the time frame noted below.

You are entitled to assert a claim of business confidentiality in the manner described in

40 C.F.R. § 2.203(b) covering any part or all of the information you provide. Information subject

to a claim of business confidentiality will be made available to the public only in accordance

with 40 C.F.R. Part 2, Subpart B. Unless a claim of business confidentiality is asserted at the

time the request for information is submitted, EPA may make this information available to the

public without further notice to you. Additional instructions about claims of business

confidentiality are provided in Enclosure 5.

This Information Request is not subject to the approval requirements of the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. §3501 et seq.

The written statements submitted pursuant to this request must be notarized and submitted under

an authorized signature certifying that all information contained therein is true and accurate to

the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief. Moreover, any documents submitted to EPA

pursuant to this information request should be certified as true and authentic to the best of the

signatory’s knowledge and belief. Should the signatory find, at any time after the submittal of the

requested information, that any portion of the submitted information is false, the signatory

should so notify EPA. If any answer certified as true should be found to be untrue, the signatory

can and may be prosecuted pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1001. EPA has the authority to use the

information requested herein in any administrative, civil or criminal action.

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

ABJ ENTERPRISES, INC Retirement Housing

Communities, Inc.

David S. Johnson CEO 3189 Fernbrook

Ln

Plymouth MN 55344

ACME CONCRETE &

UNDERPINNING

COMPANY

Acme Concrete and

Underpinning

Company, Inc.

Brent R. Engstrom 2738 Arthur St.

NE

Minneapolis MN 55418

ACTION DISPOSAL

SYSTEMS, INC.

Republic Services, Inc.

For BFI Waste Systems

of North America, LLC

Don Slager President

and CEO

18500 N Allied

Way

Phoenix AZ 85054

ADB CONSTRUCTION

CO, INC.

A.D.B. Construction

Co., Inc.

Barry Blazevic CEO 9240

Cottonwood

Lane North

Maple Grove MN 55369

ADOLFSON AND

PETERSON, INC

Adolfson & Peterson,

Inc.

Richard Whitney CEO 6701 West 23rd

Street

Minneapolis MN 55426 (952) 544-1561

ALL TYPE PRINTING All Type Printing George

Augustinack

Owner 5885 S. Park Dr. Savage MN 55378 (952) 890-5368

ALTER ST. PAUL Alter Trading

Corporation

Robert Goldstein Chairman

and CEO

700 Office

Parkway

St. Louis MO 63141

ANTCO CONSTRUCTION Antco Construction

Co.

Harold S. Shoberg CEO 13431 Pine View

Ln.

Lindstrom MN 55045 (651) 257-8744

APPLE VALLEY, VILLAGE

OF

City of Apple Valley Tom Lawell City

Administrato

r

7100 147th

St. W. Apple Valley MN 55124 (952) 953-2504

ARTCRAFT PRESS INC Artcraft Press, Inc. Ruby R. Decasare CEO 7019 Tartan

Curve

Eden Prairie MN 55346 (952) 595-5076

BARBER CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY INC

Barber Construction

Company

James M. Barber Owner 5450 Gideons Ln. Shorewood MN 55331 (952) 938-9607

BEERMAN SERVICES Beermann Services Burnell Beermann Prior Owner 206 E Spruce St South St. Paul MN 55075 (651) 450-6600

BELAIR BULDERS, INC Belair Builders, Inc. Mark D.

Murlowski

CEO 2200 Old Hwy 8 New Brighton MN 55112 (651) 786-0769

BENSON OPTICAL

COMPANY, INC

Eyecare Acquisitions

Corp.

Cindy Pervenanze Registered

Agent

4153 Towne

Green Circle

Addison TX 75001 (214) 647-0131

BERG DRYWALL Berg Inc. Kathy Berg CEO 11405 County

Road 20

Watertown MN 55388

BERQUIST & SON

DISPOSAL SERVICE

Ken Berquist & Son,

Inc.

James K. Berquist CEO 8579 Bower

Court

Inver Grove

Heights

MN 55076 (651) 450-6465

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

BIRD AND CRONIN

MEDICAL PRODUCTS

Bird & Cronin, Inc. Jason Anderson CEO 1200 Trapp Road Eagan MN 55121 (651) 683-1111

BITUMINOUS

ROADWAYS

Bituminous Roadways,

Inc.

Kent Peterson CEO 1520 Commerce

Drive

Mendota Heigths MN 55120 (651) 686-7001

BLOOMINGTON, CITY OF City of Bloomington Jamie Verbrugge City

Manager

1800 West Old

Shakopee Road

Bloomington MN 55431 (952) 563-8780

BOLANDER, CARL &

SONS COMPANY

Carl Bolander & Sons

Company

Richard O'Gara CEO 251 Starkey

Street

Saint Paul MN 55107 (651) 224-6299

BOLLIG & SONS, INC Bollig & Sons, Inc. Bruce Bollig CEO 11401 County

Road 3

Hopkins MN 55343 (952) 938-4133

BOR-SON

CONSTRUCTION

Bor-Son Construction,

Inc.

Gary Hepplemann CEO 2001 Killebrew

Drive

Suite 170 Bloomington MN 55425 (952) 854-8444

BRAMBILLAS INC. Brambillas, Inc. John Brambilla CEO 550 Valley Park

Drive

Shakopee MN 55379 (952) 445-2611

BRISSON STUCCO &

PLASTER, INC

Brisson Stucco and

Plaster Company

Andrew Brisson CEO 8621 10th

Avenue South

Bloomington MN 55420 (952) 854-6680

BUCK BLACKTOP, INC Buck Blacktop, Inc. Uldris Erdmanis CEO 32 South Owasso

Boulevard West

Saint Paul MN 55117 (651) 484-6933

BURNSVILLE SCHOOL

DISTRIC 191

Burnsville School

District 191

Joe Gothard Superintend

ent

200 West

Burrnsville

Parkway

Burnsville MN 55337 (952) 707-2005

BURNSVILLE, CITY OF City of Burnsville Regina Dean City Planner 100 Civic Center

Parkway

Burnsville MN 55337 (952) 895-4455

BUSH, MARTIN IRON &

METAL COMPANY

Metalsmith Recycling

Company

Arthur J. Smith Owner 6517 Tingdale

Avenue

Minneapolis MN 55439 (952) 829-7382

CARLSON LAVINE, INC Carlson-LaVine, Inc. Thomas Shamp CEO 2965 Partridge

Road

Roseville MN 55113 (951) 638-9600

CARLSON STORE

FIXTURE COMPANY

Stein Industries, Inc. Michael Stein CEO 7153 Northald

Drive North

Brooklyn Park MN 55428 (763) 504-3500

CEDAR AVENUE REPAIR Cedar Avenue Repair,

Inc.

Terry Johnson CEO 4301 Cedar

Avenue South

Minneapolis MN 55407 (763) 420-4978

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

CEDER RIVERSIDE LAND

COMPANY

Cedar-Riverside Land

Corporation

Victoria L. Heller CEO 1313 South

Summit Avenue

Newcastle WY 82701 (307) 746-9234

CEDERSTRAND

CONSTRUCTION

Cederstrand

Construction, Inc.

Douglas A.

Cederstrand

CEO 12416 Patridge

Street Northwest

Minneapolis MN 55488 (763) 767-5802

CENTRAL ROOFING

COMPANY

Central Roofing

Company

Gerry Stock CEO 4550 Main Street

NE

Minneapolis MN 55421 (763) 572-0660

CENTURY FENCE Century Fence

Company

John Connell CEO 1300 Hickory

Street

Pewaukee WI 53072 (262) 547-3331

CF HAGLIN & SONS

COMPANY

C. F. Haglin & Sons,

Inc.

Thomas B. Roberts CEO 3939 West 69th

Street

Edina MN 55435 (952) 920-6123

CHAMPION

INTERNATIONAL

International Paper

Company

Mark S. Sutton CEO 6400 Poplar

Avenue

Memphis TN 38197 (901) 419-9000

CHAMPION

INTERNATIONAL C/O

WALDORF

CORPORATION

Waldorf Corporation Steven C.

Voorhees

CEO 504 Thrasher

Street

Norcross GA 30071 (770) 242-2500

CLARK, RON

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

R.E.C., Inc. Ron E. Clark CEO 7500 West 78th

Street

Edina MN 55439 (952) 947-3000

CLOVER CLEANERS John and JoAnn

Heitzman dba Amsden

Clover Cleaners

John and JoAnn

Heitzman

7208 W 114th

Street Cir

Minneapolis MN 55438

COLLINS ELECTRIC

SYSTEMS, INC

Egan Company James J. Malecha CEO 7625 Boone Ave

N

Brooklyn Park MN 55428 (763) 544-4131

COLWELL INDUSTRIES,

INC

Colwell Industries, Inc. Felton Colwell CEO 1611 County

Road B W

Suite 315 Roseville MN 55113

CONRAD, A.E. COMPANY A.E. Conrad Company Sean Conrad CEO 308 West 59 1/2

St

Minneapolis MN 55419 (612) 866-4954

CONSTRUCTION 70 INC C and S Partners, Inc. William J. Sievers President 2451 Forest St. St. Paul MN 55109 (480) 614-1258

CONTROL DATA

SYSTEMS INC

Nielsen Audio, Inc. Eric Dale President 85 Broad St. Fl 19 New York NY 10004-

2781

(800) 864-1224

COOK, GEORGE F.

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

George F. Cook

Construction Co.

George F. Cook III CEO 2300 Nevada Ave

N Ste 200

Golden Valley MN 55427 (763) 450-4565

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

CRAWFORD MERZ

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

Crawford-Merz

Company

Todd Hayes President 2316 4th

Ave S Minneapolis MN 55404 (612) 843-8301

CROSS NURSERIES, INC Cross Nurseries Inc. Donald R. Cross CEO 22953 Highview

Ave

Lakeville MN 55044 (952) 469-2414

CROSSTOWN CONCRETE Crosstown Concrete &

Brick Paving Co.

Gregory Pietig CEO 9036 Hyland

Creek Rd

Bloomington MN 55437 (952) 835-0343

CROSSTWON SWEEPING

CORPORATION

Crosstown Sweeping

Corporation

Nancy Flatgard CEO 3954 14th

Ave S Minneapolis MN 55407 (612) 823-0664

CROWN EXTRUSIONS

INC

Crown Extrusions, Inc. Russell Schumer CEO 122 Columbia Ct

N

Chaska MN 55318 (952) 448-3533

CSI TRUCKING, INC CSI Trucking,

Incorporated

Steven Chaves CEO 3133 W Zachary

Dr.

Phoenix AZ 85207 (303) 324-2641 or

(720) 256-1272

DALCO ROOFING &

SHEET METAL, INC

Dalco Roofing & Sheet

Metal, Inc.

David J Dalbec CEO 15525 32nd Ave

N

Plymouth MN 55447 (763) 559-0222

DALSIN, BERNARD

COMPANY

Bernard Dalsin

Manufacturing

Company

William A. Dalsin CEO 5205 208th

St W Farmington MN 55024 (800) 729-9505

DALSIN, JOHN A. AND

SON, INC

John A. Dalsin & Son,

Inc.

Robert M. Dalsin CEO 2830 20th

Ave S Minneapolis MN 55407 (612) 729-9334

DAYTON ROGERS

COMPANY

Dayton Rogers

Manufacturing Co.

Ronald Lowry CEO 8401 West 35W

Service Drive NE

Minneapolis MN 55449 (800) 677-8881

DELUXE DRYWALL De-Luxe Drywall, Inc. Phillip Fettig CEO 15447 W

Allendale Rd

Stone Lake WI 54876 (715) 865-2418

DESIGN CONTRACTORS,

INC

Design Contractors,

Inc.

Arthur H. Fedie CEO 602 South St. Durand WI 54736 (715) 672-4260

DICK'S SANITATION

SERVICE

Dick’s Sanitation

Service, Inc.

Richard Clemmer CEO 8984 215th

St. W Lakeville MN 55044 (952) 469-2239

DIVERSIFIED GRAPHICS

INCORPORATED

Bolger, LLC for

Diversified Graphics

Charles Bolger Manager 3301 Como Ave.

SE

Minneapolis MN 55414 (651) 645-6311

DONOVAN

CONSTRUCTION

DCCO Inc. Donald Fuxa CEO 666 Grand Ave.,

STE 2900

Des Moines IA 50309

DOTY & SONS INC Patrick William

Doty Jr.

CEO 1582 W. Bavarian

Ct.

Minneapolis MN 55432 (763) 571-9526

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

DWORSKY BARREL Drum Subs, LLC none found Manager c/o IFCO Systems

US, LLC

3030 North

Rocky Point

Drive, Suite

300

Tampa FL 33607 (800) 444-4274

ECOLAB, INC. Ecolab Inc. Douglas M. Baker,

Jr.

President 370 Wabasha St.

N

St. Paul MN 55102 (800) 352-5326

EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Edina Public Schools Ric Dressen Superintend

ent

5701

Normandale

Road

Room 200 Edina MN 55424 (952) 848-3900

ENGLAND PRESS, INC England Press, Inc. Richard Lee

England Jr.

CEO 5225 Tifton Dr. Minneapolis MN 55439 (952) 944-3826

ETTEL AND FRANZ

ROOFING COMPANY

Ettel & Franz

Company

David McDowall CEO 2222 Robbins St. St. Paul MN 55114 (651) 646-4811

FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY

HOSPITAL

Fairview Health

Services

David Murphy President 2450 Riverside

Avenue

Minneapolis MN 55454 (612) 672-7272

FEDERAL STAMPINGS

INC

Dayton Rogers of

California, Inc.

Ronald Lowry CEO 8401 West 35W

Service Drive NE

Minneapolis MN 55449 (763) 784-7714

FMS CORPORATION FMS Corporation Gregory Sweet CEO 8635 Harriet Ave.

S

Minneapolis MN 55420 (952) 888-7976

FRANA & SONS INC Frana Companies Inc. Peter Donnino CEO 633 2nd

Ave. S Hopkins MN 55343 (952) 935-8644

G & H SANITATION C/O

WASTE MANAGMENT

SALVAGE

Waste Management

of Minnesota

Thomas J.

Beaulieu, Jr.

CEO 1001 Fannin

Street

Houston TX 77002 (713) 759-7600

G & T TRUCKING G&T Trucking Co. Beatrice Gilbrech CEO 11111 Deuce Rd. Elko MN 55020 (952) 461-2180

GENE'S DISPOSAL

SERVICE

Gene’s Disposal

Service

Eugene T.

Wegleitner

CEO 5661 152nd

St. N Hugo MN 55038 (651) 426-1224

GL CONTRACTING INC. G.L. Contracting, Inc. Timothy J.

Swanson

President 4300 Willow Dr. Medina MN 55340 (763) 404-2350

GOPHER DISPOSAL HWStar Holdings

Corp.

Richard Burke CEO 90 Fort Wade Rd. Fonte Vedra FL 32081 (904) 737-7900

GRAVES CONSTRUCTION Ernest Fredrick

Graves

Owner 202 Dupont Ave

NW

Renville MN 56284 (320) 329-3735

GRUSSING ROOFING

COMPANY

Grussing Roofing &

Exteriors, Inc.

Guy H. Grussing CEO 6921 Raven

Court

Eden Prairie MN 55346 (925) 935-0557

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

GUNDERSON EP, INC Olson Concrete &

Masonry, Inc.

Brad Olson CEO 9206 Clinton

Avenue South

Minneapolis MN 55420 (952) 217-2757

HAGE CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

Hage Construction Co. Franny Hage CEO 5200 W. 74th

Street

Edina MN 55439 (651) 690-4243

HAUENSTEIN &

BURMEISTER, INC

Hauenstein &

Burmeister Building,

Inc.

Bruce W.

Engelsma

CEO 523 South 8th

Street

Minneapolis MN 55404 (612) 332-7281

HIGHLAND PARK

SANITATION

Highland Sanitation &

Recycling

Incorporated

David Stewart CEO 1811 Century

Ave.

Newport MN 55055 (651) 458-0043

HILGER TRANSFER INC Waste Management

of Minnesota, Inc.

Thomas J.

Beaulieu, Jr.

CEO 1001 Fannin

Street

Houston TX 77002

HIRSHFIELD'S PAINT

MANUFACTURING INC

Hirshfield's Paint

Manufacturing, Inc.

Michael Weber President 725 2ND Ave. N. Minneapolis MN 55405 (612) 377-3910

HOPPE PRINTING INC MJJ, Inc. Michael C. Berg CEO 121 Washington

Ave S.

Apt 1917 Minneapolis MN 55401 (612) 340-1631

HOYT CONSTRUCTION 321 Corporation Steven B. Hoyt CEO 1550 Kenwood

Pkwy.

Minneapolis MN 55405 (612) 338-3199

INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS

OF MINNEAPOLIS, INC

Industrial Plastics of

Minneapolis, Inc.

Joseph P. Lucken CEO 3328 Snelling

Avenue

Minneapolis MN 55406 (612) 721-6446

JACOBS TRUCKING Jacobs Trucking, Inc. Eugene Jacobs CEO 2701 W. Armour

Terrace

Minneapolis MN 55418 (612) 781-4561

JESCO, INC Jesco Inc. Steven L. Kilmer President 810 Coventry Pl. Minneapolis MN 55435 (952) 500-8915

JOHN KAUFMAN

ROOFING SHEET METAL

& ROOFING

John Kaufman Sheet

Metal & Roofing, Inc.

Bob Kaufman Owner 2521 24th Ave S. Minneapolis MN 55406 (612) 722-0965

K & K RUBBISH K & K Hauling Inc. Harold S.

Dykhuizen

President 9424 Thomas Rd. Minneapolis MN 55431 (952) 888-3160

K.M. BUILDING

COMPANY

K-M Building Company

of Minneapolis, Inc.

Steven M. Faber CEO 5353 Maple

Ridge Court

Minnetonka MN 55343 (952) 936-0292

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

KELLEHER

CONSTRUCTION

Kelleher Construction,

Inc.

Thomas Kelleher CEO 11531 Rupp

Drive

Burnsville MN 55337 (952) 890-6772

KEMPF PAPER

CORPORATION

Kempf Paper

Corporation

Jeff Kempf CEO 3145 Columbia

Ave NE

Minneapolis MN 55418 (612) 722-0965

KIMM PRINTING Pioneer Acres, Inc. Leo Polack CEO 17950 Nowthen

Blvd. NW

Anoka MN 55303 (763) 753-2526

KLIER'S NURSERY &

GARDEN CENTER, INC

HPK Holdings, Inc. Howard P. Klier CEO 10110 161st St.

W.

Lakeville MN 55044 (952) 898-5735

KNUTSON

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

Knut. Co. Bruce Knutson CEO 3906 York Ave. S. Minneapolis MN 55410 (612) 824-4021

KNUTSON SERVICE, INC Waste Management

of Minnesota, Inc.

Thomas J.

Beaulieu, Jr.

CEO 1001 Fannin

Street

Suite 4000 Houston TX 77002 (866) 566-6884

KRANZ, DJ COMPANY D. J. Kranz Co., Inc. Bruce Quam CEO 725 Highway 169

N.

Plymouth MN 55441 (763) 525-0100

KRAUS-ANDERSON

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

KRAUS-ANDERSON

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

Bruce Engelsma CEO 3433 Broadway

Street NE

Suite 200 Minneapolis MN 55413 (612) 332-7281

KRUPENNY AND SONS

DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC

Krupenny and Sons

Disposal Service, Inc.

Scott D. Krupenny CEO 34195 Grange

Circle

Stacy MN 55079 (651) 315-3635

KRUPENNY, KEITH &

SON DISPOSAL

Keith Krupenny and

Son Disposal Service,

Inc.

Keith Krupenny CEO 1214 Hall Avenue West St. Paul MN 55118 (651) 457-3680

KURT MANUFACTURING

COMPANY, INC

Kurt Manufacturing

Company, Inc.

Steve Carlsen CEO 5280 Main Street

NE

Minneapolis MN 55421 (763) 572-1500

L.H. SOWLES Sowles Co. Daniel C. Sowles CEO 700 Canterbury

Road

Shakopee MN 55379 (952) 698-9700

LAKE AREA UTILITY

CONTRACTING, INC

Lake Area Utilities, Inc. Sharon K. Lessard CEO 2303 Tart Lake

Road

Lino Lakes MN 55038 (651) 407-1779

LAKEWOOD CEMETERY Lakewood Cemetery

Assocation

Ronald A. Gjerde,

Jr.

President 3600 Hennepin

Avenue South

Minneapolis MN 55408 (612) 822-2171

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

LUND-MARTIN

CONSTRUCTION INC

Lund-Martin

Construction, Inc.

Willard D. Haro CEO 9522 Eyota Way Onamia MN 56359 (320) 532-3905

M. A. MORTENSON

COMPANY

M. A. Mortenson

Company

Thomas F. Gunkel CEO 700 Meadow

Lane North

Minneapolis MN 55422 (763) 522-2100

MAICO HEARING

INSTRUMENTS

WDH USA, Inc. Neils Jacobsen CEO 580 Howard

Avenue

Somerset NJ 08873 (800) 277-3921

MARTIN SPROCKIT AND

GEAR, INC

Martin Sprocket &

Gear International,

Inc.

Joe R. Martin, Jr. Registered

Agent

3100 Sprocket

Avenue

Arlington TX 76015 (817) 258-3000

MENASHA

CORPORATION

Menasha Corporation James M. Kotek CEO 1645 Bergstrom

Road

Neenah WI 54956 (920) 751-1000

METROPOLITAN

TRANSIT

COMMMISSION

Metropolitan Council,

on behalf of Metro

Transit

Adam Duininck Chair 390 Roberts

Street North

St. Paul MN 55101 (651) 602-1390

MICKEY'S CITY WIDE

SERVICE

Mickey's City-Wide

Rubbish Service

James P. Kachel Owner 1510 Cedar Lane Newport MN 55055 (651) 738-3053

MIKKELSON

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY, INC

Mikkelson

Construction

Company, Inc.

Charles R.

Mikkelson

CEO 2711 Overlook

Drive

Minneapolis MN 55431 (952) 881-8364

MILHOFF STEEL

PRODUCTS

CORPORATION

Milhoff Steel Products

Corp.

Robert N. Crowder CEO 6585 Highland

Pines Cir

Ft. Myers FL 33966 (239) 225-1211

MINNEGASCO CenterPoint Energy

Resources Corp.

Scott Prochazka CEO 1111 Louisiana

Street

Houston TX 77002 (713) 207-1111

MINNESOTA BRICK AND

TILE

Sioux City Brick & Tile

Co.

Michael Bergin President 310 South Floyd

Blvd

Sioux City IA 51101 (712) 202-1100

MINNESOTA MINING

AND MANUFACTURING

3M Company Inge G. Thulin CEO 3M Center St. Paul MN 55144 (651) 733-1110

MINUTI-OGLE

COMPANY, INC

Minuti-Ogle Co., Inc. Thomas G. Panek CEO 7030 6th Street

North

Oakdale MN 55128 (651) 735-5800

MORCON

CONSTRUCTION, INC

Morcon Construction

Company, Inc.

Jerome S.S. Jullie CEO 5905 Golden

Valley Road

Golden Valley MN 55422 (763) 546-6066

NORTH STAR STEEL

COMPANY

North Star Steel

Company, LLC

Jon M. Ruth President 15407 McGinty

Road W

Wayzata MN 55391 (612) 742-5471

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

NSP BLACKDOG PLANT Northern States

Power Company

Christopher B.

Clark

President 414 Nicollet Mall Suite 500 Minneapolis MN 55401 (612) 330-5500

OAKWOOD BUILDERS,

INC

Oakwood Builders,

Inc.

Bruce A. Haverly CEO 331 Maple Island

Road

Burnsville MN 55306 (952) 892-0943

OEHRLEIN, BEN & SONS

& DAUGHTERS

Waste Management

of Minnesota, Inc.

Thommas J.

Beaulieu, Jr.

CEO 1001 Fannin

Street

Houston TX 77002

OEHRLEIN, KEN

SANITATION SERVICE

Ken Oehrlein

Sanitation Service

Kenneth E.

Oehrlein

CEO 8700 Isle Ct. S Cottage Grove MN 55016

OHMAN, AXEL H. INC Axel H. Ohman, Inc. Peter Peschel CEO 247 W. 61st

Street

Minneapolis MN 55419 (612) 861-6025

PARAGON FORMS INC Paragon Forms, Inc. Warren Anderson CEO 6820 Shingle

Creek Parkway,

Ste. 30

Minneapolis MN 55430 (763) 560-8044

PARK CONSTRUCTION Park Construction

Company

Jeff Carlson President/CE

O

1481 81st

Avenue NE

Minneapolis MN 55432 (763) 786-9800

PATIO VILLAGE Casual Home

Furnishings, Inc.

Donald M. Sather CEO 6600 Auto Club

Rd., Apt. 105

Minneapolis MN 55438

PEAVY COMPANY Congra Foods, Inc. Sean M. Connolly CEO/Preside

nt

1 Conagra Dr. Ohama NE 68102

PENNHURST CLEANERS Best West Suburban

Cleaners Inc.

Irina Levin CEO 4017 Baker Road Minnetonka MN 55305 (612) 382-8335

PEPSI COLA PepsiCo, Inc. Tony West General

Counsel

700 Anderson Hill

Road

Purchase NY 10577 (800) 433-2652

PIETIG, HAROLD J. AND

SON

Harold J. Pietig & Son Jon Pietig Owner 8251 Wyoming

Ave. S

Minneapolis MN 55438 (952) 930-3611

PROGRESSIVE

CONTRACTORS, INC

Progressive

Contractors LLC

Michael S. McGray President 56086 Baltusrol La Quinta CA 92253 (760) 289-7324

PUMP AND METER

SERVICE, INC

Pump and Meter

Service, Inc.

Joe Radermacher CEO 11303 Excelsior

Blvd.

Hopkins MN 55343 (952) 933-4800

QUALITY LINCOLN

MECURY

QLM, Inc. Philip M.

McLaughlin

CEO 6505 Gleason Ct. Minneapolis, MN 55436 (952) 933-3570

RED ARROW WASTE

DISPOSAL

Red Arrow Waste

Disposal Service

Richard

Krawczewski

Owner 9686 140th St. N Hugo MN 55038 (651) 439-3264

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

RED'S RUBBISH SERVICE,

INC

Red & Son Rubbish

Service, Inc.

Gregory A. Burt CEO 11384 Louisiana

Circle

Bloomington MN 55438 (952) 941-6114

REPUBLIC AIRLINES, INC Delta Air Lines, Inc. Edward Bastian CEO 1030 Delta Blvd. Atlanta GA 30354 (404) 715-2600

RICHARD KNUTSON, INC Richard Knutson, Inc. Patricia Thompson CEO 9463 208th

Street W

Lakeville MN 55044 (952) 985-0874

RICHARDS ASPHALT Richards Asphalt

Company

Bryon Richards CEO 9401 Libby Lane Eden Prairie MN 55347 (952) 934-2763

RICHFIELD PUBLIC

SCHOOLS

Richfield Public

Schools

Steven Unowsky Superintend

ent

7001 Harriet

Avenue S

Richfield MN 55423 (612) 798-6011

RICHFIELD, CITY OF City of Richfield Steve Devich City

Manager

6700 Portland

Ave.

Richfield MN 55423 (612) 861-9702

RITEWAY

WATERPROOFING

C and S Management

Company, Inc.

Charlene

Messerich

CEO 448 Lilac Street Lino Lakes MN 55014 (651) 786-0550

ROSEVILLE, CITY OF City of Roseville Pat Trudgeon City

Manager

2660 Civic Center

Drive

Roseville MN 55113 (651) 729-7021

SAGE COMPANY The Goodman Group,

LLC

Craig Edinger Manager 1107 Hazeltine

Boulevard

Suite 200 Chaska MN 55318 (952) 361-8000

SANDER AND COMPANY Sander & Co., Inc. Jon Gary Sander CEO 1620 Central

Avenue NE

Suite 102 Minneapolis MN 55413 (612) 788-1600

SEELYE PLASTICS INC Activar, Inc. Joseph A. Petrich CEO 7808 Creekridge

Circle

Suite 200 Minneapolis MN 55439 (952) 944-3533

SHAKOPEE FORD, INC St. Lawrence, Inc. Burdette C. Stief CEO 7200 190th

Street West

Jordan MN 55352 (952) 492-6392

SHAKOPEE, CITY OF

MAINTENANCE GARAGE

City of Shakopee,

Public Works

Department

Bruce Loney Public Works

Director

400 Gorman

Street

Shakopee MN 55379 (952) 233-9361

SIGNCRAFTERS, INC Signcrafters Outdoor

Display, Inc.

Patrick Lawrance CEO 6259 Empire

Lane North

Maple Grove MN 55311 (763) 557-8974

SOUTH IMPORT

MOTORS, INC

South Import Motors,

Inc.

Dean L. Nephew CEO 8330 Pillsbury

Avenue South

Bloomington MN 55420 (952) 888-3805

SOUTHPORT CLEANER,

INC

Southport Cleaners,

Inc.

Marlene Rustad CEO 8529 Parkvilla

Drive

Apt 202 Mountain Iron MN 55768 (612) 888-9686

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

ST. LOUIS PARK

SCHOOLS

St. Louis Park Public

Schools

Robert Metz Superintend

ent

6425 West 33rd

Street

St. Louis Park MN 55426 (952) 928-6000

ST. MARY'S CEMETERY The Catholic

Cemeteries

John M. Cherek Director 2105 Lexington

Avenue South

Mendota Heights MN 55120 (651) 228-9991

STEELE, JAMES &

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

James Steele

Construction

Company

Richard J.

Naughton

President 1410 Sylvan

Street

St. Paul MN 55117 (651) 488-6755

STERLING ELECTRIC

COMPANY

DASH Properties, Inc. Dale E. Lindquist CEO 700 Widsten Cir.

#626

Wayzata MN 55391 (952) 473-0309

STOCKER EXCAVATING

COMPANY

Stocker Excavating

Inc.

Curt Stocker CEO 12336 Boone

Avenue

Savage MN 55378 (952) 890-4241

SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES Sun Country Airlines,

Inc.

William E.

Lamacchia Jr.

CEO 1743 N. Hubbard

St., Unit 1743

Milwaukee WI 53212

SUPERIOR SEALCOAT

SERVICE

Superior Sealcoat

Service, Inc.

Richard A.

Anderson

CEO 2800 W. 55th

Street

Minneapolis MN 55410 (952) 881-8960

SWANSON TOOL AND

DIE, INC

Swanson Tool and Die,

Inc.

Brad Swanson CEO 11755 Justen

Circle

Maple Grove MN 55369 (763) 428-7100

SYLVANIA LIGHTING

SERVICE CORPORATION

Sylvania Lighting

Services Corp.

Todd Myers CEO 200 Ballardvale

Street

Wilmington MA 1887 (978) 753-5000

THE TORO COMPANY The Toro Company Richard M. Olson President

and CEO

8111 Lyndale

Avenue South

Bloomington MN 55420 (952) 888-8801

TOWN & COUNTRY

DISPOSAL

S.R.C. Inc. Margaret A.

Strand

CEO 6320 E. Viking

Blvd.

Wyoming MN 55092 (651) 462-1099

TROJES TRASH PICK-UP

SERVICE INC

Troje’s Trash Pick-Up,

Inc.

Dianne Troje CEO 6150 Military

Road

Woodbury MN 55129 (651) 459-8223

TURNER EXCAVATING Turner Excavating

Company

John H. Turner, III CEO 12520 Nevada

Ave.

Savage MN 55378 (952) 890-1645

TWIN CITY AUTO BODY Twin City Auto Body

Collision Center

Corporation (Inactive)

Mike Cleary CEO 8913 Abbott Ave

S

Minneapolis MN 55431 (952) 303-4679

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE

SERVICE

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service. Minnesota

Valley National

Wildlife Refuge

Tim Bodeen Manager 3815 American

Blvd E

Bloomington MN 55425 (952) 858-0701

UNION SCRAP IRON AND

METAL COMPANY

Union Scrap Iron and

Metal Company

Richard Rosen 3531 Oakton Dr.,

Apt. 1005

Hopkins MN 55305 (952) 544-0244

VASKO RUBBISH Advanced Disposal

Services Vasko Solid

Waste, Inc.

Richard Burke CEO 90 Fort Wade

Road, Ste 200

Ponte Vedra FL 32081 (904) 737-7900

VAUGHN DISPLAY Vaughn

Communications, Inc

David E. Willette CEO 2080 Gordon Dr. Naples FL 34102 (239) 430-6841

WALDORF

CORPORATION

Westrock Minnesota

Corporation

Steven C.

Voorhees

CEO 504 Thrasher St Norcross GA 30071-

1967

(770) 448-2139

WALKER ROOFING

COMPANY INC

Walker Roofing

Company

Michael J. Kohler President 2270 Capp Rd St. Paul MN 55114 (612) 354-8025

WALTER'S RUBBISH Walter's Recycling and

Refuse, Inc.

George Walter CEO 2830 101st Ave

NE

Blaine MN 55449 (763) 780-8464

WASTE MANAGEMENT -

BLAINE (~)

Waste Management

of Minnesota, Inc.

Thommas J.

Beaulieu, Jr.

CEO 1001 Fannin

Street

Houston TX 77002

WATSON-FORSBERG

COMPANY

Watson-Forsberg Co. Dale Forsberg CEO 6465 Wayzata

Blvd

Suite 110 Minneapolis MN 55426 (952) 544-7761

WEIKLE, EARL AND

SONS, INC

Earl Weikle & Sons,

Inc.

Willard Weikle CEO 5605 Woodlawn

Blvd

Minneapolis MN 55417 (612) 722-2096

WELLERS, J. L. DISPOSAL

SERVICE

J.L. Weller Disposal,

Inc.

John L. Weller CEO 19101 Cedar

Island Lake Rd.

Richmond MN 56368

WESTERN

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

Western Construction

Company

Bradley Chazin CEO 4660 Maple Hill

Dr.

Excelsior MN 55331 (952) 474-0902

WESTERN

WATERPROOFING

COMPANY, INC

Western

Waterproofing

Company, Inc.

Benjamin M.

Bishop, Jr.

CEO 1637 N Warson

Rd

St. Louis MO 63132

Co. Name Co. Current Name Contact Name Title Address1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone

WOODLAKE CEMENT

CONSTRUCTION

Woodlake Cement

Construction

Company

Donald R. Gnerer CEO 9800 Upton

Circle South

Bloomington MN 55431 (952) 881-5668

WORLD WIDE, INC World Wide, Inc. Ronald A. Erickson CEO 4567 American

Blvd W

Bloomington MN 55437

Enclosure 2

SITE HISTORY

The Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site (the landfill or the Site) is located south of Black Dog Road

and west of Interstate Highway 35, Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota. The Site is bounded

on the north by the Minnesota River; on the east by Interstate Highway 35W; on the south by the

Kraemer Quarry, which is currently operating; and on the west by an abandoned quarry.

The McGowan family acquired the site property in the 1960s. The landfill began accepting waste

from the Twin Cities area in 1969 under a permit issued by the city of Burnsville. The Minnesota

Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) permitted the landfill as a municipal solid waste landfill in

1971 to accept household, commercial, demolition, and nonhazardous industrial waste. The

permit prohibited disposal of liquids and hazardous wastes. However, MPCA files indicate that

that heavy metals (including lead), acids, and bases were accepted by the facility.

In 1984, volatile organic compounds, and the metals manganese and thallium, were detected in

groundwater above drinking water standards. EPA listed the site on the National Priorities List in

1986. The Freeway Sanitary Landfill stopped accepting waste in 1990, and at the end of its

operational lifetime, an estimated five million cubic yards of waste had been disposed of at the

Site. The approximate 132-acre waste disposal area was covered with a layer of soil, but some

portions of the landfill were later found to not meet all closure requirements. A waste transfer

station currently operates on a 12-acre portion of the Site.

In 1991 MPCA approved a post-closure plan, but in 1993, following litigation over compliance

with closure requirements, MPCA and the landfill owner signed a Settlement Agreement that

specified closure requirements, including cover thickness, a minimum 2% slope, and installation

of eight gas probes. The gas probes were installed, but MPCA continued to document inadequate

slope and cover thickness, as well as exposed waste, erosion, ponding, and other signs of

inadequate closure.

In 1995, EPA deferred cleanup oversight for the site to the MPCA, who addressed the site under

the Closed Landfill Program. In 1996 MPCA performed a groundwater investigation that

indicated the Minnesota River will be impacted by the Freeway Landfill once pumping stops at

the adjacent Kraemer Quarry.

In 2005 MPCA performed a study that included drilling 74 borings within the waste footprint at

the Site to show the cover and waste thickness and underlying geology. Methane was found

above the lower explosive limit in 54 bore holes.

In 2010, MPCA's Closed Landfill Program issued Areas of Concern (AOC) maps for methane

and groundwater contamination at the site. Based on the large mass of waste present, the lack of

a landfill gas venting system, the lack of landfill gas data, and the potential for gas to migrate

under seasonal low permeability (frozen) conditions, the MPCA established a methane gas AOC

which extends 300 feet beyond the waste footprint. Based on groundwater flow conditions at the

site, the MPCA also established a groundwater AOC which extends out from the waste footprint.

On June 4, 2012, MPCA issued an Administrative Order that documented non-compliance with

the post-closure plan approved in 1991, including failure to conduct methane sampling and

failure to submit complete groundwater data. The Order required quarterly sampling of

groundwater and landfill gas, and a gas probe evaluation.

On October 17, 2014, EPA notified MPCA that if MPCA and the owner of the Freeway Sanitary

Landfill did not reach agreement to clean up the site, EPA would take action under CERCLA.

On February 5, 2015, EPA sent a General Notice of Potential Liability to the landfill owner.

In summer 2015, the MPCA installed 10 wells in the landfill waste footprint. Three tests

completed in that time have found contaminants including heavy metals and carcinogenic vinyl

chloride, as well as numerous other VOCs. On November 12, 2015, MPCA proposed a cleanup

plan for the landfill to the public, contingent on the landfill owner signing a negotiated

agreement with MPCA. MPCA’s proposed remedy called for digging up the waste and

completely enclosing it in a protective liner on-site, and installing systems to collect gas and

leachate, at an estimated cost of $64.4 million.

On July 25, 2016, the landfill owner sent correspondence to MPCA that indicated his refusal to

sign the final agreement and his belief that MPCA’s requirements would result in less land being

available for continued use by his ongoing waste transfer station and for future redevelopment.

On July 28, 2016, MPCA notified the landfill owner that because an agreement to clean up the

Site through MPCA’s Closed Landfill Program had not been reached, MPCA had requested that

EPA initiate the Superfund process.

Additional cleanup measures are needed to address the landfill cover, gas control, and

groundwater to assure long-term protection of human health and the environment. Currently,

pumping related to the nearby quarry operation is controlling human exposure to groundwater.

When this pumping ceases, additional measures will be needed to assure that human exposure to

groundwater remains controlled and the nearby river environment is protected.

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (2201A) EPA-300-B-15-001 May 2015

Small Business Programswww.epa.gov/smallbusinessEPA’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) advocates and fosters opportunities for direct and indirect partnerships, contracts, and sub-agreements for small businesses and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses.

EPA’s Asbestos Small Business Ombudsmanwww.epa.gov/sbo or 1-800-368-5888The EPA Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman (ASBO) serves as a conduit for small businesses to access EPA and facilitates communications between the small business community and the Agency.

EPA’s Compliance Assistance Homepage www2.epa.gov/complianceThis page is a gateway industry and statute-specific environmental resources, from extensive web-based information to hotlines and compliance assistance specialists.

EPA’s Compliance Assistance Centers www.assistancecenters.netEPA’s Compliance Assistance Centers provide information targeted to industries with many small businesses. They were developed in partnership with industry, universities and other federal and state agencies.

Agriculturewww.epa.gov/agriculture/

Automotive Recycling www.ecarcenter.org

Automotive Service and Repair ccar-greenlink.org/ or 1-888-GRN-LINK

Chemical Manufacturing www.chemalliance.org

Constructionwww.cicacenter.org or 1-734-995-4911

Education www.campuserc.org

Food Processingwww.fpeac.org

Healthcarewww.hercenter.org

Local Governmentwww.lgean.org

Metal Finishingwww.nmfrc.org

Paints and Coatingswww.paintcenter.org

Printingwww.pneac.org

Portswww.portcompliance.org

Transportationwww.tercenter.org

U.S. Border Compliance and Import/Export Issues www.bordercenter.org

EPA Hotlines, Helplines and Clearinghouseswww2.epa.gov/home/epa-hotlinesEPA sponsors many free hotlines and clearinghouses that provide convenient assistance regarding environmental requirements. Some examples are:

Clean Air Technology Center (CATC) Info-linewww.epa.gov/ttn/catc or 1-919-541-0800 Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP and Oil Information Center www.epa.gov/superfund/contacts/infocenter/index.htm or 1-800-424-9346

EPA Imported Vehicles and Engines Public Helpline www.epa.gov/otaq/imports or734-214-4100

National Pesticide Information Centerwww.npic.orst.edu/ or 1-800-858-7378

National Response Center Hotline to report oil and hazardous substance spills - www.nrc.uscg.mil or 1-800-424-8802

Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC) - www.epa.gov/opptintr/ppic or 1-202-566-0799

Safe Drinking Water Hotline - www.epa.gov/drink/hotline/index.cfm or 1-800-426-4791

U.S. EPA Small Business Resources Information Sheet

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance: http://www2.epa.gov/enforcement

The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides an array of resources to help small businesses understand and comply with federal and state environmental laws. In addition to helping small businesses understand their environmental obligations and improve compliance, these resources will also help such businesses find cost-effective ways to comply through pollution prevention techniques and innovative technologies.

Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotlinewww.epa.gov/ozone/comments.htm or 1-800-296-1996

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Hotline tsca-hotline@epa.gov or 1-202-554-1404

Small Entity Compliance Guideshttp://www.epa.gov/sbrefa/compliance-guides.htmlEPA publishes a Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) for every rule for which the Agency has prepared a final regulatory flexibility analysis, in accordance with Section 604 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).

Regional Small Business Liaisonshttp://www.epa.gov/sbo/rsbl.htmThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Small Business Liaison (RSBL) is the primary regional contact and often the expert on small business assistance, advocacy, and outreach. The RSBL is the regional voice for the EPA Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman (ASBO).

State Resource Locators www.envcap.org/statetools The Locators provide state-specific contacts, regulations and resources covering the major environmental laws.

State Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs (SBEAPs) www.epa.gov/sbo/507program.htmState SBEAPs help small businesses and assistance providers understand environmental requirements and sustainable business practices through workshops, trainings and site visits.

EPA’s Tribal Portal www.epa.gov/tribalportal/ The Portal provides access to information on environmental issues, laws, and resources related to federally recognized tribes. EPA Compliance IncentivesEPA provides incentives for environmental compliance. By participating in compliance assistance programs or voluntarily disclosing and promptly correcting violations before an enforcement action has been initiated, businesses may be eligible for penalty waivers or reductions. EPA has two such policies that may apply to small businesses:

EPA’s Small Business Compliance Policy www2.epa.gov/enforcement/small-businesses-and-enforcementThis Policy offers small businesses special incentives to come into compliance voluntarily.

EPA’s Audit Policy www2.epa.gov/compliance/epas-audit-policyThe Policy provides incentives to all businesses that voluntarily discover, promptly disclose and expeditiously correct their noncompliance.

Commenting on Federal Enforcement Actions and Compliance ActivitiesThe Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) established a SBREFA Ombudsman and 10 Regional Fairness Boards to receive comments from small businesses about federal agency enforcement actions. If you believe that you fall within the Small Business Administration’s definition of a small business (based on your North American Industry Classification System designation, number of employees or annual receipts, as defined at 13 C.F.R. 121.201; in most cases, this means a business with 500 or fewer employees), and wish to comment on federal enforcement and compliance activities, call the SBREFA Ombudsman’s toll-free number at 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).

Every small business that is the subject of an enforcement or compliance action is entitled to comment on the Agency’s actions without fear of retaliation. EPA employees are prohibited from using enforcement or any other means of retaliation against any member of the regulated community in response to comments made under SBREFA. Your Duty to Comply If you receive compliance assistance or submit a comment to the SBREFA Ombudsman or Regional Fairness Boards, you still have the duty to comply with the law, including providing timely responses to EPA information requests, administrative or civil complaints, other enforcement actions or communications. The assistance information and comment processes do not give you any new rights or defenses in any enforcement action. These processes also do not affect EPA’s obligation to protect public health or the environment under any of the environmental statutes it enforces, including the right to take emergency remedial or emergency response actions when appropriate. Those decisions will be based on the facts in each situation. The SBREFA Ombudsman and Fairness Boards do not participate in resolving EPA’s enforcement actions. Also, remember that to preserve your rights, you need to comply with all rules governing the enforcement process.

EPA is disseminating this information to you without making a determination that your business or organization is a small business as defined by Section 222 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act or related provisions.

Small Business Resources

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Enclosure 4

QUESTIONS

1. State the full legal name, address, telephone number, position(s) held by, and tenure of the

individual(s) answering any of the questions below on behalf of the Company (see

Definitions).

2. Provide the date the Company was incorporated, formed, or organized. Identify the state in

which the Company was incorporated, formed, or organized.

3. Explain the Company’s present operational status. For example, an operational status may be

active, suspended, defunct, merged, or dissolved.

4. Identify the business structure, for example, sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited

partnership, joint venture, or corporation, under which the Company currently exists or

operates and identify all former business structures under which it existed or operated since

its inception.

5. Supply financial records which clearly show the Company’s current financial position and

the financial position(s) of business(es) that it owns privately or in partnership.

6. If the Company contends that it is unable to finance cleanup response actions at the Site,

please provide the following information:

a. Copies of all corporate federal income tax forms including all schedules and

attachments filed by the Company with the Internal Revenue Service for the last three

years;

b. Copies of financial records, including audited balance sheets, income statements,

statements of changes in financial position, statements of changes in stockholders'

equity for the time frame of 2014 to 2016 on the operation of the Company and

related corporations; and

c. Copies of the corporate minutes for the Company.

7. State whether the Company has or had a permit or permits issued under the Resource

Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). If the answer is “yes,” identify all such permits,

including but not limited to the dates of issuance and a general description of the process

permitted. Provide copies of all such permits.

8. List and provide copies of all federal, state, county, city and all other local permits, licenses,

and/or registrations and their respective permit numbers issued concerning your operations

and the storage, use, and discharge of substances, including but not limited to permits and

correspondence related to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW), Dakota County

permits and licenses, and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) permits and licenses.

Your response must include all compliance testing results for all waste streams generated in

your operations.

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9. Identify the Company’s policy with respect to document retention.

10. Provide a complete list of employees who had knowledge of the generation, transport and

disposal of wastes at the Site during any or all of the period of time that the Company

generated or transported waste for disposal at the Site. For each employee listed, provide the

following information:

a. The employee’s full name;

b. The employee’s current or last known address and telephone number, including

the last known date on which you believe each address and telephone number was

current;

c. The dates that the employee worked at the Site;

d. The position(s) the employee held under any of the Company’s business

structures; and

e. The employee’s job title(s) and the corresponding dates during which the

Company believes that the employee would have had knowledge of the use and

disposal of wastes.

11. Provide the dates that the Company, under any of its current or former business structures,

transported waste to the Site or arranged for disposal of waste at the Site.

12. For each waste stream generated by the Company, describe the procedures for: (a) collection,

(b) storage, (c) treatment, (d) transport, and (e) disposal of the waste stream.

13. Identify and provide the information below for all chemicals and hazardous substances that

the Company transported to the Site or disposed of at the Site since the beginning of the

Company’s involvement at the Site:

a. The trade or brand name, chemical composition, and quantity of each substance and

the Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheets for each product;

b. Describe the waste streams generated by operations and equipment with respect to the

substances;

c. State the volume and frequency of the transport and disposal of the waste materials to

the Site; and

d. Provide copies of all analyses for substances containing hazardous materials

performed on the materials prior to disposal at the Site.

14. Provide copies of all correspondence between the Company and the Site owners and

operators. Include copies of all contracts, agreements or other correspondence related to the

disposal of wastes at the Site.

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15. Identify all documents consulted, examined or referred to in the preparation of the answers to

the questions of this Information Request and provide copies of all such documents.

16. If you have reason to believe that there may be persons able to provide a more detailed or

complete response to any question of this Information Request or who may be able to

provide additional responsive documents, identify such persons.

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Enclosure 5

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer Every Question Separately and Completely. A separate response must be made to

each of the questions set forth in this Information Request. For each question contained in

this letter, if information responsive to this question is not in your possession, custody, or

control, please identify the person(s) from whom such information may be obtained.

2. Number Each Answer. Precede each answer with the corresponding number of the question

and the subpart to which it responds.

3. Provide the Best Information Available. Provide responses to the best of your ability, even if

the information sought was never put down in writing or if the written documents are no

longer available. You must respond to each question based upon all information and

documents in your possession or control, or in the possession or control of your current or

former employees, agents, contractors, or attorneys. Submission of cursory responses when

other responsive information is available to the Respondent will be considered non-

compliance with this Information Request.

4. Provide Complete Information: Answer each question not only with respect to the Company

as currently named and constituted, but also to all predecessors and successors in interest of

the addressee, and all individual or corporate owners, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, and

branches of the addressee and its predecessors and successors, including partnerships and

limited liability entities.

5. Identify Sources of Answer. For each question, identify (see Definitions) all the persons and

documents that you relied on in producing your answer.

6. Identify Documents that are Unavailable. If any requested document has been transferred to

others or has otherwise been disposed of, identify each document, the person to whom it was

transferred, describe the circumstances surrounding the transfer or disposition, and state the

date of the transfer or disposition.

7. Continuing Obligation to Provide Correct Information. You must supplement your response

to EPA if, after submission of your response, additional information responsive to this

request later become known or available. Should you find at any time after the submission of

your response that any portion of the submitted information is false or misrepresents the

truth, you must notify EPA as soon as possible.

8. Certification. Your response must be accompanied by the following statement, or one that is

substantially equivalent:

I certify under a penalty of law that this document and all enclosures were prepared under

my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified

personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted.

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Based upon my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those

persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is,

to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that

there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility

of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.

9. Confidential Information. You may consider some of the information that EPA is requesting

confidential. You cannot withhold information or records upon that basis. The regulations at

40 C.F.R. Part 2, Section 200, et seq., require that EPA affords you the opportunity to

substantiate your claim of confidentiality before the Agency makes a final determination on

the confidentiality of the information.

You may assert a business confidentiality claim covering part or all of the information

requested, in the manner described by 40 C.F.R. § 2.203(b). Information covered by such a

claim will be disclosed by EPA only to the extent and only by means of the procedures set

forth in 40 C.F.R. Part 2, Subpart B. (See 41 Fed. Reg. 36902, et seq. (September 1, 1976);

43 Fed. Reg. 4000, et seq. (December 18, 1985).) If no such claim accompanies the

information when EPA receives it, the information may be made available to the public by

the Agency without further notice to you. Please read carefully these cited regulations,

together with the standards set forth in Section 104(e)(7) of the Comprehensive

Environmental Response Compensation And Liability Act (CERCLA), because, as stated in

Section 104(e)(7)(ii), certain categories of information are not properly the subject of a claim

of confidential business information.

If you wish EPA to treat the information or record as “confidential,” you must advise EPA of

that fact by following the procedures described below, including the requirement for

supporting your claim of confidentiality. To assert a claim of confidentiality, you must

specify which portions of the information or documents you consider confidential. Please

identify the information or document that you consider confidential by page, paragraph, and

sentence. You must make a separate assertion of confidentiality for each response and each

document that you consider confidential. Submit the portion of the response that you

consider confidential in a separate, sealed envelope. Mark the envelope “confidential” and

identify the number of the question to which it is the response.

For each assertion of confidentiality, identify:

a. The period of time for which you request that the Agency considers the

information confidential, e.g., until a specific date or until the occurrence of a

specific event;

b. The measures that you have taken to guard against disclosure of the information

of others;

c. The extent to which the information has already been disclosed to others and

precautions that you have taken to ensure that no further disclosure occurs;

d. Whether EPA or other federal agency has the information or document. If an

agency has made such determination, enclose a copy of that determination;

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e. Whether disclosure of the information or document would be likely to result in

substantial harmful effects to your competitive position. If you believe such harm

would result from any disclosure, explain the nature of the harmful effects, why

the harm should be viewed as substantial, and the causal relationship between

disclosure and the harmful effect. Include a description of how a competitor

would use the information;

f. Whether you assert that the information is voluntarily submitted as defined by 40

C.F.R. § 2.201(I). If you make this assertion, explain how the disclosure would

tend to lessen the ability of EPA to obtain similar information in the future; and

g. Any other information that you deem relevant to a determination of

confidentiality.

Please note that, pursuant to 40 C.F.R § 2.208(e), the burden of substantiating confidentiality

rest with you. EPA will give little or no weight to conclusory allegations. If you believe that

facts and documents necessary to substantiate confidentiality are themselves confidential,

please identify them as such so that EPA maintains their confidentiality pursuant to 40 C.F.R

§ 2.205(c). If you do not identify this information and documents as “confidential” your

comments will be available to the public without further notice to you.

10. Disclosure to EPA Contractor. Information which you submit in response to this Information

Request may be disclosed by EPA to authorized representatives of the United States,

pursuant to 40 C.F.R. §2.310(h), even if you assert that all or part of it is confidential

business information. Please be advised that EPA may disclose all responses to this

Information Request to one or more of its private contractors for the purpose of organizing

and/or analyzing the information contained in the responses to this Information Request. If

you are submitting information which you assert is entitled to treatment as confidential

business information, you may comment on this intended disclosure within thirty (30) days

of receiving this Information Request.

11. Personal Privacy Information. Personnel and medical files, and similar files, the disclosure of

which to the general public may constitute an invasion of privacy, should be segregated

from your responses, included on separate sheet(s), and marked as “Personal Privacy

Information.”

12. Objections to Questions. If you have objections to some or all the questions within the

Information Request letter, you are still required to respond to the questions.

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Enclosure 6

DEFINITIONS

As used in this letter, words in the singular also include the plural, and words in the masculine

gender also include the feminine, and vice versa. All terms not defined herein will have their

ordinary meaning, unless such terms are defined in CERCLA, RCRA, 40 C.F.R. Part 300 or

40 C.F.R. Parts 260 through 280, in which case, the statutory or regulatory definitions will apply.

1. The terms “and” and “or” shall be construed either disjunctively or conjunctively as

necessary to bring within the scope of this Information Request any information which might

otherwise be construed to be outside its scope.

2. The term “any”, as in “any documents” for example, shall mean “any and all.”

3. The terms “Company”, “you” or “Respondent” refer not only to the addressee of this letter as

it is currently named and constituted, but also to all predecessors and successors in interest of

the addressee, and all individual or corporate owners, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, and

branches of the addressee and its predecessors and successors, including partnerships and

limited liability entities.

4. The terms “document” and “documents” shall mean any object that records, stores, or

presents information, and includes writings of any kind, formal or informal, whether or not

wholly or partially in handwriting, including by way of illustration and not by way of

limitation, any invoice, manifest, bill of lading, receipt, endorsement, check, bank draft,

canceled check, deposit slip, withdrawal slip, order, correspondence, record book, minutes,

memorandum of telephone and other conversations including meetings, agreements and the

like, diary, calendar, desk pad, scrapbook, notebook, bulletin, circular, form, pamphlet,

statement, journal, postcard, letter, telegram, telex, telecopy, telefax, report, notice, message,

analysis, comparison, graph, chart, map, interoffice or intra office communications, photostat

or other copy of any documents, microfilm or other film record, any photograph, sound

recording on any type of device, any computer disk, any information stored on a computer

hard drive or memory tape or other type of memory generally associated with computers and

data processing; and (a) every copy of each document which is not an exact duplicate of a

document which is produced, (b) every copy which has any writing, figure or notation,

annotation or the like on it, (c) drafts, (d) attachments to or enclosures with any document

and (e) every document referred to in any other document.

5. The term “facility” shall have the same definition as that contained in CERCLA Section

101 (9) including (a) any building, structure, installation, equipment, pipe or pipeline

(including any pipe into a sewer or publicly owned treatment works), well, pit, pond, lagoon,

impoundment, ditch, landfill, storage container, motor vehicle, rolling stock, or aircraft, or

(b) any site or area where a hazardous substance has been deposited, stored, disposed of, or

placed, or otherwise come to be located; but does not include any consumer product in

consumer use or any vessel.

6. The term “hazardous material” shall mean any hazardous substances, pollutants or

contaminants, hazardous wastes, or hazardous waste constituent as defined below.

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7. The term “hazardous substance” shall have the same definition as that contained in Section

101(14) of CERCLA, and includes any mixtures of such hazardous substances with any other

substances, including mixtures of hazardous substances with petroleum products or other

nonhazardous substances.

8. The term “hazardous waste” shall have the same definition as that contained in Subsection

1004(5) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. §6903(5), and 40 C.F.R. Part 261.

9. The term “identify” means, with respect to a natural person, to set forth: (a) the person’s full

name; (b) present or last known business and home addresses and telephone numbers; (c)

present or last known employer (include full name and address) with title, position or

business. With respect to a corporation, partnership, or other business entity (including a sole

proprietorship), the term “identify” means to provide its full name, address, and affiliation

with the individual and/or company to whom/which this request is addressed.

10. The term “material” or “materials” shall mean any and all objects, goods, substances, or

matter of any kind, including but not limited to wastes.

11. The term “person” shall mean an individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership,

consortium, joint venture, commercial entity, United States Government, State, municipality,

commission, political subdivision of a State, or any interstate body. See Subsection 101 (21)

of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 (21).

12. The terms “pollutant” or “contaminant” shall have the same definition as that contained in

Section 101(33) of CERCLA, and includes any mixtures of such pollutants and contaminants

with any other substances.

13. The term “release” shall have the same definition as that contained in Section 101(22) of

CERCLA, and includes any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying,

discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment,

including the abandonment or discharging of barrels, containers, and other closed receptacles

containing any hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant.

14. The terms “Site” shall mean Freeway Sanitary Landfill Site, located at Black Dog Road and

I-35W, Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota.

15. The term “waste” or “wastes” shall mean and include trash, garbage, refuse, by-products,

solid waste, hazardous waste, hazardous substances, and pollutants or contaminants, whether

solid, liquid, or sludge.

16. All terms not defined herein shall have their ordinary meaning, unless such terms are defined

in CERCLA, Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901-6992 (also known as the

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) (RCRA), 40 C.F.R. Parts 260-280 and 300, in

which case, the statutory or regulatory definitions shall apply.