EPA v. City of New York, et al.

Case summary

The Arthur Kill Railroad Lift Bridge spans between Elizabeth, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York. A PCB transformer at the location was not registered by the regulatory deadline and is therefore unauthorized for continued use. In addition, a leak from the PCB transformer represents disposal of PCBs in a manner not authorized by the regualtions. Settlement includes removal of the PCB transformer as a Supplemental Environmental Project, and payment of $24,275 penalty.

Defendants (2)

• New York City Economic Development CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• City of New YorkNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ARTHUR KILL RAILROAD LIFT BRIDGE

  FRONT STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07201

  Registry ID: 110040058013

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of New York, et al.entered 2014-04-07

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $24,275 · SEP: $37,095

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2009-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-04-07Final Order Issued
• 2014-04-07Enforcement Action Closed