EPA v. RHODE ISLAND MALL LP

Case summary

This action involves TSCA violations related to spills of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”), and the presence of PCBs in hydraulic fluid in freight elevators at the Rhode Island Mall in Warwick, Rhode Island. An environmental site assessment conducted by a prospective purchaser discovered PCB spills in the Mall’s elevator pits, and subsequent sampling demonstrated PCB concentrations above 50 parts per million in the elevator hydraulic fluids. On July 14, 2008, EPA offered Respondent the opportunity to expedite settlement of the action. On September 15, 2008, EPA filed a CAFO that initiated and concluded this action. Pursuant to the CAFO, Respondent agreed to pay a penalty of $36,100, and complete cleanup of PCB spills in the elevator pits at the Rhode Island Mall.

Defendants (1)

• RHODE ISLAND MALL (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• RHODE ISLAND MALL

  EAST AVENUE & 650 BALD HILL RD., WARWICK, RI, 02886

  Registry ID: 110028184532

• RHODE ISLAND MALL

  EAST AVENUE & 650 BALD HILL RD., WARWICK, RI, 02886

  Registry ID: 110028184532

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RHODE ISLAND MALL LPentered 2008-09-15

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $36,100

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-01-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2008-09-15Final Order Issued