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EPA issued a Notice of Intent to partially delete three sites from the National Priorities List and is accepting public comments for 32 days, ending September 21, 2026.
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Key Facts
- EPA is proposing to partially delete three sites from the National Priorities List.
- The action is presented as a Notice of Intent and requests public comments on the proposal.
- The National Priorities List is part of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan under CERCLA of 1980, as amended.
- The comment period ends in 32 days, on September 21, 2026.
- The Federal Register page is dated August 20, 2026.
What Happened
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Intent to partially delete three sites from the National Priorities List and opened a public comment period on the proposal. The Federal Register notice is dated August 20, 2026.
The NPL is part of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law framework.
Why It Matters
For chemical operators, lab managers, and EHS teams, an NPL deletion proposal can signal that cleanup work has advanced far enough for some portions of a site to be considered for removal from the federal list. That can affect how stakeholders track site status, due diligence, and long-term environmental obligations.
It also creates a defined window for comments, which can matter if a business has operational, property, or compliance interests tied to one of the affected sites.
Key Details
The notice covers partial deletion, not full removal, of three sites. EPA is asking for public input before finalizing the action.
- Agency: EPA
- Action: Notice of Intent to partially delete three NPL sites
- Authority: CERCLA / National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
- Comment deadline: September 21, 2026
The Federal Register page states that the comment period ends in 32 days. The source also identifies the document as a Federal Register notice rather than a final action.
What To Watch Next
Watch for the close of the comment period and any follow-up EPA action on the proposed deletions. If the agency proceeds, affected parties may need to update records, internal site files, or vendor and property diligence materials.
Organizations with nearby facilities, legacy waste issues, or supply-chain exposure tied to the named sites should review the notice and decide whether to comment before the deadline.
Alliance's Take
Alliance customers with facilities, contractors, or property interests tied to one of the sites should treat this as a records-and-due-diligence checkpoint. A partial deletion can change how a site is documented, but it does not automatically erase all environmental considerations.
EHS and procurement teams should track the comment deadline and confirm whether any internal compliance files, transaction documents, or supplier questionnaires need updating once EPA finalizes its next step.
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Frequently asked questions
What is EPA proposing in this notice?
EPA is proposing to partially delete three sites from the National Priorities List and is seeking public comments before taking final action.
When does the comment period close?
The comment period ends on September 21, 2026.
Does this remove the sites from Superfund entirely?
No. The notice says EPA is proposing a partial deletion, not a full deletion of the sites.
Sources
- Proposed Deletion From the National Priorities List · Federal Register (2026)
- Original full text XML
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Andre Taki
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