EPA v. LOWER ECORSE CREEK UNILATERAL ADMIN ORDER (CERCLA)

Case summary

IN THE COURSE OF INVESTIGATING AND REMEDIATING INDUSTRIAL TYPE WASTES IN THE NORTH DTIVE AREA, EPA ENCOUNTERED A BURIED LAYER OF RESIDENTIAL TYPE WASTES WITHIN THE BOUNDA- RIES OF A CITY PARK. AFTER STUDY, EPA DETERMINED THAT CONTINUED ISOLATION OF THE WASTES WOULD BE PROTECTIVE OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS ORDER REQUIRES THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE TO MAINTAIN THE AREA AS A PARK, PLACE USE CONTROLS ON THE PROPERTY DEED, AND MAINTAIN THE 3 FOOT COVER OF CLEAN SOILS.

Defendants (1)

• CITY OF WYANDOTTENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• LOWER ECORSE CREEK DUMP

  WYANDOTTE, MI, 48192

  Registry ID: 110003636799

• LOWER ECORSE CREEK DUMP

  470 THRU 480 NORTH DRIVE, WYANDOTTE, MI, 48192

  Registry ID: 110071101860

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106 — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LOWER ECORSE CREEK UAOentered 2002-02-12

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2002-02-12Final Order Issued
• 2002-03-06Enforcement Action Data Entered