EPA v. Port Newark Container Terminal LLC et al.

Case summary

An EPA investigation, conducted primarily in April 2012, revealed nearly 200 incidents in which diesel-powered trucks idled for more than three minutes at a time while on terminal property in violation of NJAC 7:27-14.3 which is part of the EPA-approved CAA SIP for the State of New Jersey. The terminal operator will take a number of measures to reduce engine idling at the terminals, including installation of anti-idling signs at many designated locations, providing reminders to drivers at entry gates and security checkpoints, and a variety of other driver education efforts to emphasize the idling restrictions, as well as contribute $200,000 to the City of Newark for green infrastructure projects in areas of the city that are most impacted by air emissions from port operations.

Defendants (2)

• Port Newark Container Terminal LLCNamed in settlement
• Port Authority of New York and New JerseyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PORT NEWARK CONTAINER TERMINAL

  231 TYLER STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07114-3217

  Registry ID: 110006840570

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Port Newark Container Terminal LLC et al.entered 2015-07-22

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-07-22Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-07-22Final Order Issued
• 2015-08-12Enforcement Action Data Entered