EPA v. Qualco Inc. et al. - Qualco Chemical Fire

Case summary

On October 30, 2024, EPA Region 2 entered into a streamlined administrative cost recovery settlement agreement under CERCLA Section 122(h) with PAFCAN Realty LLC and Qualco, Inc., the owner and operator at the time of the release or threatened release of hazardous substances at the Qualco Chemical Fire Site. The agreement provides for payment of $47,768.74, the full amount of response costs (plus interest) that EPA incurred.

Defendants (2)

• PAFCAN Realty, LLCNamed in settlement
• Qualco Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• QUALCO INC

  225 PASSAIC ST, PASSAIC, NJ, 07055

  Registry ID: 110010762692

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Qualco Inc. et al. - Qualco Chemical Fireentered 2024-10-30

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-10-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-10-30Final Order Issued
• 2025-01-02Enforcement Action Data Entered