THE U.S. IS SEEKING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROD SIGNED FOR THE ROTO-FINISH SITE ON MARCH 31, 1997. THE ROD CALLS FOR MONITO RED NATURAL ATTENUATION AND A CONTINGENCY REMEDY AND INSTITU TIONAL CONTROLS. U.S. EPA SENT SPEDIAL NOTICE LETTERS ON JULY 31, 1997, TO THE TWO PRP'S LISTED; NEGOTIATIONS BEGAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REMEDY AND THE PAYMENT OF PAST COSTS ON AUGUST 20, 1997. THE DROP DEAD DATE WHEN A GOOD FAITH OFFER IS DUE IS OCTOBER 3, 1997.