Skip to main content
03-2003-0159JudicialConcludedFY 2003· Region 03

EPA v. Gentek, et al, In re

Final Order With Penalty & Specified Cost Recovery

Case summary

Bankruptcy referral seeking the filing of a proof of claim against General Chemical for Superfund cost recovery and EPCRA penalty. Also, seeks to reserve EPA's right to enforce a CERCLA 106 order and a RCRA 3008(h) order.

Defendants (2)

  • Noma CompanyNamed in settlement
  • General Chemical CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

  • KIM-STAN LANDFILL

    VA ROUTE 696, SELMA, VA, 24474

    Registry ID: 110009315641

  • ALLIED CHEMICAL FRONT ROYAL

    KENDRICK LANE, FRONT ROYAL, VA, 22630

    Registry ID: 110014424998

  • GENERAL CHEMICAL DELAWARE VALLEY WORKS

    6300 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, CLAYMONT, DE, 19703

    Registry ID: 110001143986

  • GENERAL CHEMICAL DELAWARE VALLEY WORKS

    6300 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, CLAYMONT, DE, 19703

    Registry ID: 110001143986

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 107ACost Recovery
  • RCRA 3008HInterim Status Corrective Action Order
  • EPCRA 304Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
  • CERCLA 106Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Gentek, et al, In reentered 2004-05-19

    Primary law: CERCLA

    Federal penalty: $36,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

  • 2003-03-14Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2003-03-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2003-04-11Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2004-05-19Concluded
  • 2004-05-19Final Order Entered
  • 2004-05-19Final Order Lodged

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
92794
Case number
03-2003-0159
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
3RC42
EPA region
03
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Cost Recovery

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 03-2003-0159 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.