EPA v. MATTHIESSEN AND HEGELER ZINC COMPANY SITE UNILATERAL ADMIN ORDER (CERCLA)

Case summary

THIS ORDER PERTAINS TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE MATTHIESSEN AND HEGELER ZINC COMPANY SITE IN LASALLE, ILLINOIS. THIS ORDER REQUIRES THE RESPONDENTS TO CONDUCT REMOVAL ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN 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 SITE.

Defendants (1)

• Frederick L. Carus LaSalle Acres, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MATTHIESSEN AND HEGELER ZINC COMPANY

  PARTS OF SECT. 10, 11, 14 & 15, T33N-R1E, LA SALLE, IL, 61301

  Registry ID: 110009280090

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MATTHIESSEN AND HEGELER ZINC COMPANY SITE UNILATERAL ADMIN ORDER (CERCLA)entered 2009-07-14

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2009-07-14Final Order Issued
• 2009-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered