EPA v. PEABODY STREET ASBESTOS SUPERFUND SITE

Case summary

On September 16, 2015, Region 1 signed an Administrative Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement) with Massachusetts Electric Company (MEC) d/b/a National Grid (Settling Party) with respect to the Peabody Street Asbestos Superfund Site, located in Salem, Massachusetts (Site). In the Settlement Agreement, the Settling Party agrees to pay EPA $850,000 plus interest to settle EPA�s past costs. From approximately 1910 to 1964, MEC and other utilities operated a power plant at the Site. In 1964, MEC demolished the power plant, with the majority of the demolition material being left in place. EPA performed a time-critical removal action at the Site to remove asbestos-contaminated soils. The Site is not listed on the National Priorities List. The effective date of the Settlement Agreement will follow a 30-day public comment period and review of any comments received

Defendants (1)

• MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY dba NATIONAL GRIDNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PEABODY STREET ASBESTOS

  15 PEABODY STREET, SALEM, MA, 01970

  Registry ID: 110039013395

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PEABODY STREET ASBESTOS SUPERFUND SITEentered 2015-09-16

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2015-09-16Final Order Issued
• 2015-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered