EPA HAS INCURRED $1,414,694.19 IN COSTS AS OF JUNE 14, 01. THE OPERATOR WAS CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF STATE HAZARDOUS WASTE LAWS FOR HIS ACTIVITIES AT THE SITE AND WAS INCARCERATED FOR 6 MONTHS. THE OWNER REQUESTED A LIEN HEARING, WHICH WAS HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2001. BRIEFS WILL BE FILED SHORTLY.