EPA v. C6 Zero Superfund

Case summary

The Site is a commercial facility in Marengo, Iowa, where a fire and explosion occurred on December 8 and 9, 2022, which resulted in a release of hazardous substances at the Site. C6-Zero leased the property in order to recycle discarded asphalt shingles and use the fiberglass, sand, and oil in them. C6-Zero is liable as an operator under CERCLA ? 107(a)(1) and (2). The ASAOC will require C6-Zero to complete removal of hazardous waste at the site, as well as provide financial assurance in the amount of $3.5 million.

Defendants (1)

• C6 ZeroNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• C6-ZERO

  810 E. SOUTH STREET, MARENGO, IA, 52301

  Registry ID: 110071432861

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement
• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• C6 Zero Superfundentered 2023-07-27

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-07-27Final Order Issued
• 2023-07-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-09-22Enforcement Action Data Entered