EPA v. DeRewal Chemical Superfund Site PPA

Case summary

'This is a prospective purchaser agreement. One of the two respondents will acquire one of the parcels that comprise the DeRewal Chemical Company, Superfund Site and conserve it as open space for recreation. The second respondent will retain ownership of two parcels and convey a conservation easement on them. The Respondents will impose institutional controls on the Site and allow EPA continued access for remedial activities. In return, the United States will grant the Respondents a covenant not to sue. The site is located in Kingwood Township, NJ in Hunterdon County on Route 29. The site/spill ID no. is: 02-H3.'

Defendants (2)

• New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Kingwood, Twp of Hunterdon CountyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DEREWAL CHEMICAL COMPANY SF SITE

  ROUTE 29, KINGWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ, 08825

  Registry ID: 110013689375

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• New Jersey Dept. of Env. Protection & Kingwood Twpentered 2002-04-24

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2002-04-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2002-04-24Final Order Issued
• 2002-10-09Enforcement Action Data Entered