THIS IS AN ACTION TO RECOVER PAST COSTS INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN UNDERTAKING RESPONSE ACTIONS AT THE D'IMPERIO PROPERTY SUPERFUND SITE IN HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ATLANTIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THE RESPONSE ACTIONS WHICH EPA HAS FUNDED AT THE SITE INCLUDE THE REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY, THE REMEDIAL DESIGN, AND PART OF THE REMEDIAL ACTION (EXCAVA- TION AND DISPOSAL OF BURIED DRUMS AND CONTAMINATED SOILS). THE SITE WAS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST IN SEPTEMBER 1983. EPA ISSUED A RECORD OF DECISION ON MARCH 27, 1985. IN 1987, EPA EXCAVATED AND DISPOSED BURIED DRUMS AND CONTAMINATED SOILS OFF-SITE. EPA COMPLETED THE REMEDIAL DESIGN FOR THE GROUND WATER REMEDIATION IN SEPTEMBER 1992. EPA SEEKS: A) RECOVERY OF ALL COSTS WHICH HAVE BEEN INCURRED BY EPA IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE, AND B) A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AS TO PROPOSED DEFENDANT'S LIABILITY FOR FUTURE EXPENSES TO BE INCURRED BY EPA IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE. EPA NOTIFIED PROPOSED DEFENDANTS OF THEIR STATUS AS POTENTIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTIES FOR THE SITE IN MARCH 1992. IN THE NOTICE LETTERS, EPA AFFORDED RESPONDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT OR FINANCE THE REMEDIAL ACTION. RESPONDENTS DID NOT PRESENT GOOD FAITH OFFER TO EPA TO CONDUCT OR FINANCE THE REMEDIAL ACTION.