EPA v. NATIONAL LACQUER AND PAINT COMPANY UNILATERAL ADMIN ORDER (CERCLA)

Case summary

THE CONDITIONS PRESENT AT THE SITE CONSTITUTE A THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS ORDER REQUIRES THE RESPONDENTS, STEVEN J. PEDI AND WILLIAM LERCH, TO CONDUCT REMOVAL ACTIVITIES. THE RESPONDENTS SHALL REIMBURSE U.S. EPA, UPON WRITTEN DEMAND, FOR ALL RESPONSE COSTS INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES IN OVERSEEING RESPONDENT'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDER MAY SUBJECT RESPONDENTS TO CIVIL PENALTIES OF UP TO $27,500 PER VIOLATION PER DAY.

Defendants (2)

• WILLIAM LERCHNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• STEVEN J. PEDINamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NATIONAL LACQUER & PAINT CO

  7415 S GREEN ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60621

  Registry ID: 110071102067

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NATIONAL LACQUER AND PAINT UAOentered 2003-08-28

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2003-08-28Final Order Issued
• 2003-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered