EPA v. Superior Barrel and Drum Co., Inc. et al.

Case summary

The assistance of DOJ is sought in obtaining a warrant in aid of access to allow a removal action to commence at the Site. EPA has been working with the U.S. Attorney�s office in Camden on the basis of a verbal request and this referral is to document that request. The owner and its principal refused to voluntarily provide access. Warrant obtained through U.S. Attorney's Office, Camden, on September 12, 2013, for limited purpose of investigation and sampling. After obtaining a limited warrant for inspection and sampling on Sept. 12, 2013, EPA found hazardous substances and sought an expanded warrant for removal activity, which was granted on September 27, 2013. The Court extended the warrant on May, 1, 2014.

Defendants (2)

• Superior Barrel and Drum Co., Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Thomas ToyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SUPERIOR BARREL AND DRUM

  798 JACOB HARRIS LN, GLASSBORO, NJ, 08028

  Registry ID: 110031839321

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 104E3 — Entry Access

Enforcement conclusions (3)

• Superior Barrel and Drum Co., Inc. et al.entered 2013-09-12

  Primary law: CERCLA

• Superior Barrel and Drum Co., Inc. et al.entered 2014-05-01

  Primary law: CERCLA

• Superior Barrel and Drum Co., Inc. et al.entered 2013-09-27

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2013-09-12Complaint Filed With Court
• 2013-09-12Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2013-10-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-05-01Final Order Entered
• 2014-05-01Final Order Lodged