EPA v. J. T. TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Case summary

11/19/2010 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $6,610. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS. ORDER ALLEGES: BETWEEN APRIL 16, 2009, AND SEPTEMBER 16, 2009, RESPONDENT WAS THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A FACILITY LOCATED AT 2501 EAST PRESIDENT STREET IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. DEMOLITION IS DEFINED IN 40 C.F.R. SECTION 61.141 AS THE WRECKING OR TAKING OUT OF ANY LOAD-SUPPORTING STRUCTURAL MEMBER OF A FACILITY TOGETHER WITH ANY RELATED HANDLING OPERATIONS OR THE INTENTIONAL BURNING OF ANY FACILITY. RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 112 OF THE CAA, 42 U.S.C SECTION 7412, AND 40 C.F.R. SECTION 61.145(b) BY FAILING TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEMOLISH THE FACILITY PRIOR TO THE INITIATION OF DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES.

Defendants (1)

• J. T. TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

  2501 EAST PRESIDENT STREET, SAVANNAH, GA, 31402

  Registry ID: 110040055392

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• J. T. TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.entered 2010-11-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,949

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-11-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-11-19Final Order Issued
• 2010-12-06Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-12-21Enforcement Action Data Entered