EPA v. COMPTON, RICHARD L. JR (FIRST PIEDMONT ROCK QUARRY)

Case summary

THE REFERRAL REQUESTS THAT DOJ FILE A COMPLAINT IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WD OF VA AGAINST RICHARD L. COMPTON, JR., WALLACE M. COMPTON, FIRST PIEDMONT CORPORATION, GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND CORNING, INC. FOR RECOVERY OF APPROXIMATELY $1,167,784 IN RESPONSE COSTS INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES FOR OVERSEEING REMOVAL AND REMEDIAL ACTIVTIES TO ADDRESS THE RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AT THE FIRST PIEDMONT ROCK QUARRY (ROUTE 719) SITE. ALSO, THE REFERRAL REQUEST THAT THE COMPLAINT INCLUDE A COUNT UNDER THE DECLARATORY JUDGMENNT ACT, 28 U.S.C. SECTION 2201. THE REFERRAL ALSO NOTES THAT EPA MAY REQUEST THAT THE COMPLAINT SEEK PENALTIES IF THE CORPORATE RECOMMENDED DEFENDANTS FAIL TO PAY AN OUTSTANDING BILL WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED.

Defendants (5)

• GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CONamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• COMPTON, RICHARD L. JR
• COMPTON, WALLACE M.
• CORNING INCORPORATEDNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• FIRST PIEDMONT CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FIRST PIEDMONT CORP. ROCK QUARRY (ROUTE 719)

  RTE 360 STATE RD 719, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA, 24531

  Registry ID: 110009320387

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 108 — Violation of Financial Responsibility
• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• COMPTON, RICHARD, L. JR (GOODYEAR, ET AL.)entered 2002-03-21

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2000-04-25Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2000-04-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2001-10-30Final Order Lodged
• 2001-10-30Complaint Filed With Court
• 2002-03-21Final Order Entered