EPA was asked by NJDEP and the Jersey City Fire Department to address a serious fire hazard at the site. EPA removed approximately 2000 drums of various chemicals and 1500 laboratory containers with various chemicals or their residues. EPA also removed the contents of 87 vats and the above-ground tanks at the facility. The respondent agreed to reimburse EPA for 100% of its costs using the proceeds from the future sale of the properties on which EPA conducted its removal action. EPA's removal action made possible the reuse of the site for a major redevelopment that has begun in this part of Jersey City.