EPA v. General Chemical Performance Products, LLC et al.

Case summary

The dismantling of a former chemical manufacturing facility in Gibbstown, New Jersey resulted in the distribution of asbestos-containing material around the facility?s grounds, which the Defendant later spent over $1 million to clean up. EPA sued the Defendant in the Fall of 2012, seeking to recover civil penalties for alleged violations of the CAA regulations that apply to the renovation and demolition of asbestos-containing facilities. The entered stipulation resolves the litigation and requires the Defendant to pay a civil penalty. EPA is continuing to seek penalties from one of the other entities involved in the dismantling efforts.

Defendants (4)

• General Chemical Performance Products, LLCNamed in settlement
• E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
• Lovett Contracting, Inc.Named in complaint
• Wade Salvage, Inc.

Facilities (1)

• DU PONT REPAUNO PLANT

  200 REPAUNO AVENUE, GIBBSTOWN, NJ, 080270166

  Registry ID: 110000320992

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• General Chemical Performance Products, LLCentered 2013-03-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $94,778

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2009-06-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2009-07-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-01-06Complaint Filed With Court
• 2013-02-25Final Order Lodged
• 2013-03-01Final Order Entered
• 2015-06-23Enforcement Action Closed