EPA v. Joyce National Powder
Final Order With Specified Cost Recovery
Case summary
The Regional Administrator signed a Consent Order with Dr. Paul G. Modie and Dr. Robert F. Gustke ( Respondents ) regarding the Joyce National Power Superfund ( Site ) located in Eldred Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The Site had been contaminated with nitroglycerin and dinitrotoluene from explosive manufacturing activities formerly conducted on the property. The Respondents will pay a combined total of $190,000 and received a covenant not to sue for present and future liabilities. The settlement amount was determined based upon litigation risks and inability to pay considerations. This recovery will abate the costs EPA incurred at the Site and will be used to further EPA's enforcement efforts at other Sites. This agreement will become effective after the 30-day public comment perio
Defendants (2)
- Gustke, Robert F. Dr.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
- Modie, Paul G.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
JOYCE NATIONAL POWDER
RTE 446 1 M N INTERSECTION RTE 346, ELDRED, PA, 16731
Registry ID: 110009307883
Statutes cited
- CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Gustke, Robert F.entered 2003-05-20
Primary law: CERCLA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2002-12-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2003-05-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2003-05-20Final Order Issued
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 89340
- Case number
- 03-2003-0036
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 03
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 03-2003-0036 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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