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02-2008-2016Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2008· Region 02

EPA v. Digital Equipment Corp. et al.

Final Order No Penalty

Case summary

The RCRA Program inspected the water treatment operation at the Site and notified the OSCs that there was evidence of spills and releases from drums, tanks and electroplating liquids. Based on a determination of a threat of a release of hazardous substances into the environment, EPA issued a Field Notice of Federal Intent on February 28, 2008. Respondent commenced a removal action, and that work was expanded and made part of the administrative consent order referenced here.

Defendants (2)

  • Digital Equipment Corp.Named in settlement
  • Puerto Rico Industrial Development Corp. (PRIDCO)Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • VIASYSTEMS PUERTO RICO INC.

    PR-362 KM. 1.0, SAN GERMAN, PR, 00683

    Registry ID: 110041992626

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 106AImminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Digital Equipment Corp. et al.entered 2008-07-29

    Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2008-07-29Final Order Issued
  • 2008-07-29Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2008-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1400011710
Case number
02-2008-2016
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
NYSUP
EPA region
02
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2008-2016 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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