EPA v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company

Case summary

On March 1, 2016, the Settling Party's freight train derailed at the Site. Two of four derailed train cars transporting ethanol began to leak as a consequence of the derailment. A propane tank car also derailed, but it was not compromised. The Settling Party undertook a removal action at the Site from March 2, 2016, to March 4, 2016. EPA incurred response costs pursuant to Section 104(a) of CERCLA, for its response activities performed at the Site, including assistance in and oversight of the removal action.

Defendants (1)

• Norfolk Southern Railway CompanyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RIPLEY TRAIN DERAILMENT SITE

  11 SOUTH STATE ROAD, RIPLEY, NY, 14775

  Registry ID: 110070028866

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery
• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Norfolk Southern Railway Companyentered 2017-02-06

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2017-02-06Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-02-06Final Order Issued
• 2017-02-23Enforcement Action Data Entered