THIS AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) BY SECTION 122(H)(1) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA). THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE AND ENTERED INTO BY EPA, THE TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN, AND THE SALVATION ARMY OF WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN. THE AGREEMENT CONCERNS THE CARPENTER AVENUE MERCURY SITE LOCATED AT 800 S. CARPENTER AVENUE, IRON MOUNTAIN, DICKENSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EPA ALLEGES THAT THE PARTIES ARE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR RESPONSE COSTS INCURRED OR TO BE INCURRED AT OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE.