fight until the Passaic River is fully cleaned up, families' health is protected, and environmental justice is served

I will not stop fighting until the Passaic River is fully cleaned up, our families’ health is protected, and environmental justice is served.

Menendez committed to keep fighting until the Passaic River cleanup is complete, local families' health is protected, and environmental justice is achieved.

Menendez Applauds Major Passaic River Cleanup Milestone Following Pressure on EPA and DOJ | U.S. House Representative Rob Menendez
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The Justice Department, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), today lodged a proposed settlement agreement with Environmental Resource Holdings LLC (ERH) to perform critical work to support the cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, including the lower 17 miles of the Passaic River.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): DOJ and EPA announced a proposed $125 million settlement for critical work supporting Lower Passaic cleanup; this is progress, but the agreement is proposed rather than final.

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Office of Public Affairs | Proposed $125M Settlement Agreement Provides Critical Work for Advancing the Lower Passaic River Superfund Cleanup | United States Department of Justice
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The work is estimated to cost $125 million and focuses on the next steps needed to get the in-river work started.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): EPA describes the settlement as funding next steps needed before in-river work begins, indicating the Passaic River is not yet fully cleaned up.

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EPA Proposed Settlement Agreement Provides Critical Work for Advancing the Lower Passaic River Superfund Cleanup | US EPA
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The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the proposed consent decree.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The Federal Register notice confirms the consent decree remained proposed and subject to public comment as of September 15, 2026, so final delivery was still unresolved.

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Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Cleanup, and Liability Act | 91 FR 58470
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The proposed consent decree comes after Congressman Menendez led an effort with Congresswomen LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Nellie Pou (NJ-09) urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and former Attorney General Pam Bondi to hold polluters accountable, accelerate the cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, and protect the health and well-being of New Jerseyans.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Menendez’s office ties the September 2026 proposed decree to his recent advocacy for accountability, faster cleanup, and health protection.

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Menendez Applauds Major Passaic River Cleanup Milestone Following Pressure on EPA and DOJ | U.S. House Representative Rob Menendez
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we request that the EPA and the DOJ consider all available measures to begin the next stages of remediation, including by promptly initiating construction of onshore processing facilities and carrying out the remediation of the lower 8.3 miles of the Passaic River.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): A November 2025 congressional letter documents concrete Menendez-led pressure on EPA and DOJ to advance Passaic remediation and polluter accountability.

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Menendez, McIver, Pou Push for Accelerated Cleanup of Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, Demand Polluter Accountability
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Human Exposure Under Control | No

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): EPA’s site profile shows human exposure is not under control, so the health-protection portion of the commitment remains unresolved.

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DIAMOND ALKALI CO. | Superfund Site Profile | Superfund Site Information | US EPA
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