EPA v. CABOT CORP

Case summary

EPA Region III and Cabot Corporation ( Cabot ) have executed a Consent Agreement settling an administrative enforcement action for violations of Section 103 of CERCLA. Cabot failed to notify the National Response Center immediately following a non-permitted release of a hazardous substance on January 12, 2007, at its facility at One Cabot Drive, Waverly, West Virginia. Cabot has agreed to pay a penalty for the violation. The Final Order was filed on December 21, 2009.

Defendants (1)

• CABOT CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CABOT CORPORATION

  1 CABOT DRIVE, WAVERLY, WV, 26184

  Registry ID: 110000499719

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CABOT CORPentered 2009-12-21

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $5,900

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-12-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-12-21Final Order Issued
• 2010-01-14Enforcement Action Data Entered