EPA's request to participate in the multi-regional global settlement being negotiated with Defendant under which the company is expected to agree to perform a self-audit of its compliance with environmental rules at facilities located in Regions 2,3,4, and 6, including this polyvinyl chloride plant in Pedricktown, New Jersey. Region 6 has had the lead and is working with the Special Litigation and Projects Division in OECA-ORE. This is similar to ones made by other participating regions and has been made consistent with instructions from OECA .