EPA v. The Sherwin-Williams Company

Case summary

The agreement provides for the Respondent to perform the Operable Unit 2 response action selected in EPA's September 26, 2016 Decision Document for soil, sediment, and surface water at the Site, at an estimated value of $14,460,649 million. The work includes, but is not limited to, excavation of contaminated soil and contaminated sediment; engineering controls including asphalt caps in parking lots and vegetated soil covers; restoration and revegetation; institutional controls; and surface water monitoring. The contaminants of concern include lead, arsenic and other heavy metals. In addition to performing the response action, the Respondent will reimburse the United States for future response costs incurred by EPA in overseeing the Respondent's performance of the work.

Defendants (1)

• The Sherwin-Williams CompanyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ROUTE 561 DUMP

  ROUTE 561, GIBBSBORO, NJ, 08026

  Registry ID: 110009341293

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery
• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• The Sherwin-Williams Companyentered 2017-03-28

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2017-03-28Final Order Issued
• 2017-03-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-03-30Enforcement Action Data Entered