THIS REFERRAL IS TO FILE A CONSENT DECREE FOR SUPERFUND LIABILITY AT THE NORTHWEST PIPE AND CASING SUPERFUND SITE. THE CONSENT DECREE REQUIRES ODOT TO PAY $50,000.00 IN CASH TO EPA FOR RESPONSE COSTS. ODOT WILL ALSO CONTRIBUTE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF WORK TOWARDS THE CLEANUP. ODOT WILL RECEIVE A CONVENANT NOT TO SUE AND CONTRIBUTION PROTECTION.