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01-1999-0109Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 1999· Region 01

EPA v. AEROVOX

Compliance action

$8,300,000

Case summary

THIS ORDER WS ENTERED INTO UNDER EPA'S RCRA IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT AUTHORITY. AS A RESULT OF PCB CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE AEROVOX FACILITY AND IN THE SITE SOILS. AEROVOX IS REQUIRED TO RELOCATE TO A NEW FACILITY AND FUND & PERFORM A CLEAN-UP OF THE OLD FACILITY.

Defendants (1)

  • AEROVOXNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • AEROVOX INCORPORATED

    740 BELLEVILLE AVE., NEW BEDFORD, MA, 027456194

    Registry ID: 110000311886

Statutes cited

  • TSCA 16Toxic Sub Control Act
  • TSCA 17Toxic Sub Control Act
  • RCRA 7003Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • AEROVOXentered 1999-09-15

    Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 1999-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 1999-09-15Final Order Issued
  • 1999-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1098
Case number
01-1999-0109
Lead agency
EPA
HQ division
RCR
Branch
OES
EPA region
01
Multimedia
Yes
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Toxic Sub Control Act

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-1999-0109 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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