EPA v. BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL CENTER

Case summary

On September 8, 2025, EPA signed a ROD for the Biodegradable Landfill BARC 6 (EPA OU1). The selected remedy was No Further Action for soil and No Action for groundwater, surface water and sediment. Five-year reviews will not be required at BARC 6 since there will be no hazardous substances remaining on site above levels that permit unlimited use and unrestricted exposure.

Defendants (1)

• U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• USDA ARS BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL

  REMOTE 13 NAL BLDG, BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705

  Registry ID: 110051875299

• USDA ARS BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL

  REMOTE 13 NAL BLDG, BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705

  Registry ID: 110051875299

• USDA ARS BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL

  REMOTE 13 NAL BLDG, BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705

  Registry ID: 110051875299

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 120E — Federal Facility Interagency Agreement

Enforcement conclusions (4)

• BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL CENTER (OU-05entered 2011-09-29

  Primary law: CERCLA

• Beltsville Agricultural Center (OU-11)entered 2011-07-13

  Primary law: CERCLA

• BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL CENTER (BARC 6 ROD (EPA OU1)entered 2025-09-08

  Primary law: CERCLA

• BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL CENTER (BARC 32 (OU12))entered 2020-06-24

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 1997-05-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1998-03-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-09-08Final Order Issued