United States v. Rohm & Haas Co.

GERRY, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Before us today is a motion for entry of a partial consent decree, which embodies a so-called “de minimis ” settlement negotiated pursuant to § 122(g) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). 42 U.S.C. § 9622(g). 1 The settlement resolves the United States and the State of New Jersey’s claims against certain parties in this action pursuant to § 107(a) of CERC-LA, 42 U.S.C. § 9607(a), to recover costs incurred for enforcement, investigation and clean-up activities at the Lipari Landfill in the Township of Mantua,…