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02-2012-0012JudicialConcludedFY 2012· Region 02

EPA v. Clifton 2003, LLC et al.

Final Order With Specified Cost Recovery

Case summary

EPA conducted a removal action at the Abrachem Site in 2009 to remove a large quantity of drums and other containers filled with chemicals, including hazardous substances. EPA incurred approximately $2.5 million in costs to perform the removal and is seeking recovery of those costs from PRPs that are linked to the Site.

Defendants (3)

  • Clifton 2003, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
  • WEA Enterprises Co., Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
  • The Hampshire Generational Fund, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • ABRACHEM CHEMICAL

    2 PEEKAY DR, CLIFTON, NJ, 070141545

    Registry ID: 110015704665

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 107ACost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (2)

  • Clifton 2003, LLC et al.entered 2014-05-22

    Primary law: CERCLA

  • WEA Enterprises Co., Inc.entered 2014-05-22

    Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (6 milestones)

  • 2012-06-21Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2012-06-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2014-03-26Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2014-03-26Final Order Lodged
  • 2014-05-22Final Order Entered
  • 2014-05-22Concluded

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3000032034
Case number
02-2012-0012
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
NJSUP
EPA region
02
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Cost Recovery

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2012-0012 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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