EPA v. JAMESTOWN TOWN OF

Case summary

On August 13, 2021, EPA Region 1 issued an Immediate Compliance Order under Section 113(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to the Town of Jamestown, RI. The Town of Jamestown was cited for failing to provide EPA with notification at least ten days before demolition work began at the former Jamestown Golf Course Clubhouse located at 245 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI. The order requires the Town of Jamestown to immediately comply with the CAA Asbestos NESHAP. This action addresses violations involving the improper fire training and subsequent demolition of the clubhouse facility that took place in February 2021. No specific environmental justice issues were identified. The Rhode Island Department of Health is aware of and supportive of this action.

Defendants (1)

• Jamestown, Town ofNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOWN OF JAMESTOWN

  93 NARRAGANSETT AVENUE, JAMESTOWN, RI, 02835

  Registry ID: 110070923746

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JAMESTOWN TOWN OFentered 2021-08-13

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-08-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-08-13Final Order Issued
• 2021-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered