THIS ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER ON CONSENT IS ENTERED INTO VOLUNTARILY BY THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND RESPONDENTS. THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF REMOVAL ACTIONS BY RESPONDENTS AND THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN RESPONSE COSTS INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES AT OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH BLACKJACK ROAD IN JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE BAUTSCH-GRAY MINE SITE .