EPA v. Lockwood Hills LLC

Case summary

EPA Region 2 has reached an agreement with Respondent resolving violations of certain regulations set forth in 40 C.F.R. Part 257, Subpart D (Standards for the Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) in Landfills and Surface Impoundments) (CCR Rule) pertaining to its solid waste landfill located in the town of Torrey, New York. The settlement, which is set forth in a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CA/FO) to be issued under Section 3008 of RCRA, requires the Respondent to pay a civil penalty of $73,500 and perform injunctive relief to help ensure Respondent's future compliance with the CCR Rule. The company has agreed to this settlement after extensive negotiations.

Defendants (1)

• Lockwood Hills LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LOCKWOOD HILLS LLC LANDFILL

  590 PLANT RD, DRESDEN, NY, 14441

  Registry ID: 110071819602

Statutes cited

• RCRA CCR — Disposal of CCR - Subtitle D

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lockwood Hills LLCentered 2025-09-15

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $73,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-09-15Final Order Issued
• 2025-09-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered