EPA v. Lisa M. Brown - Former Brown's Auto Salvage (Access Warrant)

Case summary

Administrative Warrant issued to seek access to the Site after property owner's noncompliance with the Administrative Order Directing Compliance with Request for Access, CERCLA-02-2025-2001. EPA seeks access to conduct EPA Region 2 issued the Order to Defendant on August 12, 2025, pursuant to Section 104(e)(5)(A) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9604(e)(5)(A), to gain access to the Former Brown's Auto Salvage Superfund Site, which is owned by the Defendant. The Order directed the Defendant to provide EPA with access to the Site to complete a Superfund site assessment, conduct sampling, and take subsequent response actions, if necessary, to address the release or threat of release of CERCLA hazardous substances resulting from Defendant's prior operation of an auto salvage yard at the Site.

Defendants (1)

• Lisa M. BrownNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FORMER BROWN'S AUTO SALVAGE

  1999 ALBANY POST ROAD, SHAWANGUNK (WALKILL), NY, 12589

  Registry ID: 110071730426

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 104E3 — Entry Access

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lisa M. Brown - Former Brown's Auto Salvage (Access Warrant)entered 2026-07-28

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2025-09-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2025-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-07-20Complaint Filed With Court
• 2026-07-27Final Order Lodged
• 2026-07-28Final Order Entered