EPA v. Salvco Construction, Inc.

Case summary

Metrovest hired Slavco to conduct asbestos removal activities. Resondents failed to adequately wet all RACM and ensure that it remained wet until collected and contained or treated in preparation for disposal, in accordance with 40 C.F.R. ? 61.145(c)(6)(i). Respondents also failed to seal all asbestos-containing waste material in leak-tight containers while wet, in accordance with 40 C.F.R. ? 61.150(a)

Defendants (2)

• Salvco Construction, Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Metrovest Equities, Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FORMERJERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER - SLAVCO

  114 CLIFTON PLACE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302

  Registry ID: 110029888655

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos
• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Salvco Construction, Inc.entered 2006-12-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2006-03-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-04-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-12-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2006-12-01Final Order Issued