THIS IS A CERCLA COST RECOVERY CASE SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT OF RESPONSE COSTS INCURRED DURING A REMOVAL ACTION AT THE ERIE SITE. THE OWNER/OPERATORS OF THE SITE ARE NOT VIABLE, AND IN FACT HAVE AN OUTSTANDING $3.1 RCRA JUDGMENT PENDING AGAINST THEM. THEREFORE, THIS ACTION SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FROM THREE GENERATORS AND ONE TRANSPORTER. CONSENT DECREE ENTERED 8/11/97, FOR A TOTAL OF $950,000 IN COST RECOVERY FROM 22 SETTLING DEFENDANTS. THE 2 FEDERAL AGENCY DEFENDANTS (DEPARTMENT OF ARMY AND DEFENSE REUTILI- ZATION AND MARKETING SERVICE) PAID $50,000, AND THE PRIVATE PARTY DEFENDANTS PAID $900,000.