THIS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER IS AGAINST THE RESPONDENTS, TRI-STATE MINT, INC., VON HOFF INTERNATIONAL, INC., ROBERT W. HOFF, AND CONNIE K. HOFF, UNDER SECTION 106(A) OF CERCLA TO CONDUCT A REMOVAL ACTION TO ABATE THE RELEASE AND THREAT OF RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AT AND FROM THE TRI-STATE MINT FACILITY. RESPONDENTS ARE BOTH OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE FACILITY. ROBERT W. HOFF IS PRESIDENT AND THE TREEASURER OF BOTH VON HOFF INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND TRI-STATE MINT, INC. CONNIE K. HOFF IS THE VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY OF BOTH VON HOFF INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND TRI-STATE INT, INC.