Baldwin Park Operable Unit Superfund Site Mediation Assessment (2006)

In July and August 2006, CONCUR was retained under a national contract with SRA international to conduct an assessment for USEPA and DOJ to evaluate the prospects for mediation to finalize cost recovery actions at the Baldwin Park Operable Unit (BPOU) Superfund site. CONCUR conducted a series of interviews with key parties including PRPs and their representatives, insurance companies, as well as representatives of USEPA and counterpart state agencies, such as California’s Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC), and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board.  The assessment confirmed the willingness of parties to enter mediation, established selection criteria for a mediator, framed issues for negotiation, and produced agreement on a mediator with specific expertise in insurance Superfund law, and a commitment to commence a mediation process in the fall of 2006.