DEC’s Authority and Role
qDEC is responsible under State law for selecting and mandating the final cleanup for the site.
qDEC’s preferred remedy will be presented in a proposed remedial action plan (PRAP).  (DEC previously issued a PRAP for the site.)
qAfter receiving comments on the new PRAP, DEC will issue a record of decision (ROD) setting forth its final selected remedy for the site.
qThe proposed settlement would only resolve the Riverkeeper and Village’s lawsuit against ARCO.  It would not supplant DEC’s ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the site is cleaned up.