THE REGION INTENDS TO COMMENCE NETOTIATIONS FOR A CONSENT DECREE UNDER 107 (A) OF CERCLA, OR A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 122(H) OF CERCLA FOR THE RECOVERY OF COSTS EXPENDED BY THE U.S. IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMOVAL ACTION PERFORMED BY EPA AT THE SITE. THERE ARE SIXTY THREE (63) PROPOSED PRPS.