EPA v. M. EARL ADAMS CO.

Case summary

On February 13, 2024, the federal magistrate approved an ex parte warrant for the M. Earl Adams removal site in Johnston, Rhode Island. The warrant, effective from March 1-August 31, 2024, is necessary because, despite repeated efforts, the Agency was unable to secure voluntary access to the Site from the owner. EPA requested access to perform a preliminary assessment and site investigation under the removal program to investigate the Site for exceedance of perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). The M. Earl Adams Company was a metal machine parts manufacturing facility. On October 30, 2023, EPA referred a request to the Department of Justice for the issuance of an ex parte administrative warrant at the M. Earl Adams Site in Johnston, Rhode Island. This warrant is necessary because, despite repeated efforts, the Agency is unable to secure voluntary access to the Site from the owner. EPA requests access to perform a preliminary assessment and site investigation under the removal program to investigate the Site for exceedance of perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). Earl Adams Co. was a metal machine parts manufacturing facility.

Defendants (1)

• 91 Peck Hill Road TrustNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• M EARL ADAMS CO

  PECK HILL ROAD, JOHNSTON, RI, 02919

  Registry ID: 110071099835

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 104E3 — Entry Access

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• M. EARL ADAMS CO.entered 2024-02-13

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-10-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2024-01-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-02-13Final Order Entered
• 2024-02-13Complaint Filed With Court
• 2024-02-13Final Order Lodged