EPA v. NICOR MERCURY SPILL

Case summary

THIS ORDER REQUIRES THE RESPONDENTS, NICOR GAS AND CHICAGO HEIGHTS IRON & SUPPLY, TO CONDUCT REMOVAL ACTIVITIES TO ABATE AN IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE OR THE ENVIRONMENT THAT MAY BE PRESENTED BY THE ACTUAL OR THREATENED RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AT OR FROM THE SITES. RESPONDENT NICOR SHALL REIMBURSE U.S. EPA FOR ALL RESPONSE COSTS INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES IN OVERSEEING NICOR'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. VIOLATION OF ANY APPLICABLE PROVISION OF THIS ORDER MAY SUBJECT RESPONDENTS TO CIVIL PENALTIES.

Defendants (1)

• NICOR MERCURY SPILLNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NICOR MERCURY SPILL

  1715 WENTWORTH AVENUE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL, 60411

  Registry ID: 110010643606

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NICOR MERCURY SPILLentered 2000-09-06

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2000-09-06Final Order Issued
• 2000-10-12Enforcement Action Data Entered