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05-2023-1042JudicialFinal Order LodgedFY 2023· Region 05

EPA v. East Palestine, Ohio

Case summary

Referral filed 3/30/2023, consent decree lodged 5/23/24.

Defendants (1)

  • Norfolk Southern Railway CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • EAST PALESTINE TRAIN DERAILMENT

    RAIL LINE EAST NORTHEAST OF E TAGGART AND N PLEASA, EAST PALESTINE, OH, 44413

    Registry ID: 110071432831

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 107ACost Recovery
  • CERCLA 106AImminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • East Palestine, Ohio

    Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2023-03-23Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2023-03-30Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2023-10-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2024-05-23Final Order Lodged

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3603761001
Case number
05-2023-1042
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Cost Recovery

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2023-1042 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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