EPA v. PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD

Case summary

On May 12, 2008, EPA ispectors observed a 20-yard roll-off dumpster containing asbestos-containing waste at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Central Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (Building # 357). The dumpster was approximately half full with polyethylene bags and fiberboard drums of asbestos-containing waste from Renovations. At least two, approximately 35-gallon (4.7 cubic feet) bags contained dry, friable asbestos material, which was not sealed in leak-tight containers which is in violation of Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). On June 30, 2008, the Region issued an Immediate Compliance Order to ensure that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard take immediate steps to conduct business in full compliance with the Asbestos NESHAP.

Defendants (1)

• PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARDNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD

  CODE 106.3 BUILDING 44, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03804-5000

  Registry ID: 110044275986

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARDentered 2008-06-30

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2008-06-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-06-30Final Order Issued