Date: March 6, 1998

Case No.: 96-WPC-2

In the Matter of:

IRENE ESPINOSA,
    Complainant,

    v.

ALLIED SIGNAL, INC.,
    Respondent,

Appearances:

KENNETH B. WHITMAN, Esq.
    For Complainant

MICHAEL R. TRICARICO, Esq.
    and
KRISTINA B. PETT , Esq.
    For Respondent

Before: FLETCHER E. CAMPBELL, JR.
    Administrative Law Judge

   This proceeding arises from a claim under the Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §1367, and the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §7622. Complainant and Respondent have filed a joint motion for approval of settlement agreement and dismissal of claim against Respondent and have submitted, for my review, a copy of all agreements settling any claims arising from the same factual circumstances forming the basis of the federal claim. Upon review and consideration of the provisions of all agreements by the parties, I find that the terms are a fair, adequate and reasonable settlement of Ms. Espinosa's claims against Respondent and should be approved.

   It is hereby RECOMMENDED that:

1. The Administrative Review Board approve the "Release and Settlement Agreement" between Complainant and Respondent.

2. Any and all claims by Complainant against Respondent be dismissed, with prejudice.

       FLETCHER E. CAMPBELL, JR.
      Administrative Law Judge

FEC/pak
Newport News, Virginia

NOTICE: THIS RECOMMENDED DECISION AND ORDER AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE FILE IN THIS MATTER WILL BE FORWARDED FOR FINAL DECISION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, ROOM S-4309, FRANCES PERKINS BUILDING, 200 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 2021. SEE 61 FED. REG. 19978 AND 19982 (1996).