EPA v. A.O. Corporation, et. al.

Case summary

This is a civil action referral package recommending initiation of a civil action against three potentially responsible parties ( PRPs ), pursuant to Section 107 of CERCLA, for recovery of costs incurred by EPA. This referral package also recommends the filing of civil penalty claims against two of the PRPs under CERCLA Section 106(b) for their noncompliance with a UAO issued in 1992. EPA?s unreimbursed costs incurred prior to March 2003 are $1,781,545. Pursuant to CERCLA Section 107(a), 42 U.S.C. Section 9607(a), relief is requested in that amount plus interest.

Defendants (3)

• A.O. CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Joseph Pasin
• 4.18 Acres Located in Sparta, NJNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AO POLYMER CORPORATION

  44 STATION ROAD, SPARTA, NJ, 07871

  Registry ID: 110001536981

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order
• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery
• CERCLA 107L — Lien

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• 4.18 Acres Located in Sparta, NJentered 2007-06-15

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2003-06-02Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2003-06-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-12-01Complaint Filed With Court
• 2006-12-21Final Order Lodged
• 2007-06-15Concluded
• 2007-06-15Final Order Entered
• 2009-04-05Enforcement Action Closed