EPA v. COLEMAN EVANS WOOD PRESERVING CO., INC.

Case summary

NATURE OF THE CASE: COLEMAN EVANS WOOD PRESERVING CO. OWNS AND OPERATES A PRESSURIZED WOOD PRESERVING PLANT IN WHITEHOUSE, FL., APPROXIMATELY 8 MI WEST OF J'VILLE. THE PLT USES PENTACHLOROPHENOL (PCP) AS A CHEMICAL IN THE PRESERVING PROCESS. THE 4.5 ACRE SITE IS SITUATED IN A HEAVILY POPULAT- ED RESIDENTIAL AREA, AND NEIGHBORING RESIDENTS UTILIZE GROUNDWATER FOR DRINKING. THE SITE WAS PLACED ON THE NAT'L PRIORITIES LIST IN DECEMBER, 1982. RECOMMENDATIONS: BECAUSE THE BASIS FOR THE SECTION 104 (A)(1) RESPONSE AUTHORITY IS THAT THERE IS AN IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH OR WELFARE, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS MATTER BE PROCESSED QUICKLY.

Defendants (2)

• COLEMAN EVANS WOOD PRESERVING CO., INC.Named in complaint
• COLEMAN,JACK PRESIDENTNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• COLEMAN EVANS WOOD PRESERVING CO

  101 CELERY STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 322010

  Registry ID: 110005627535

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 104E5 — Violation of 104(e) Compliance Order
• CERCLA 104E3 — Entry Access

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1985-01-09Referred To Headquarters
• 1985-02-05Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1985-03-18Complaint Filed With Court
• 1985-06-10Concluded
• 1985-06-10Enforcement Action Closed