EPA v. Guanica-Caribe Land Development Corporation

Case summary

The Respondent, a subsidiary of W. R. Grace & Co., will conduct a time-critical removal action under CERCLA at the Ochoa Fertilizer Co. Superfund Site, which was listed on the NPL in September 2022. The Order, valued at about $10 million, will involve abatement of PCB-contaminated soil at 19 residential and commercial properties identified by EPA, investigation and abatement of any additional contaminated properties, and the evaluation and abatement of any runoff from the Respondent's property, which was the location of fertilizer manufacturing operations by related companies.

Defendants (1)

• Guanica-Caribe Land Development CorporationNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PAN AMERICAN FERTILIZER

  PR-333 KM 1.9, GUANICA, PR, 00653

  Registry ID: 110000852863

• PAN AMERICAN FERTILIZER

  PR-333 KM 1.9, GUANICA, PR, 00653

  Registry ID: 110000852863

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Guanica-Caribe Land Development Corporationentered 2023-03-27

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-03-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2023-03-27Final Order Issued
• 2023-04-03Enforcement Action Data Entered