EPA v. VANDERGRIFF, DON

Case summary

EPA enters into an Administrative Consent Order for Institutional Controls and Access under CERCLA 106 and 122 [Docket No. CERC-03-2005-0159DC] On September 29, 2005, EPA issued an Administrative Consent Order to Don Vandergriff as a potentially responsible party for the V&V Mining PCB Site located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Vandergriff operated a mining supply business at the Site causing Site soils, buildings, equipment, and materials to become contaminated with lead and PCBs. From May 2001 to November 2002, EPA conducted a Removal Action at the Site and incurred costs of approximately $4,225,285. The Order requires Vandergriff to implement institutional controls and provide EPA with access with respect to the portion of the Site that he owns.

Defendants (1)

• VANDERGRIFF, DONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• V & V MINING PCB SITE

  2318 SHAWNEE AVENUE, BIG STONE GAP, VA, 24219

  Registry ID: 110009346804

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122A — Agreement to Perform Work Under 104B
• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VANDERGRIFF, DONentered 2005-09-29

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2005-05-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-09-29Final Order Issued