EPA v. University of Portland/Triangle Park & McCormick & Baxter BFPPA & AOC

Case summary

This is an agreement with a Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser (the University of Portland) that calls fro the University to conduct a removal action up to $3 million in exchange for a covenant not to sue and contribution protection in relation to the Portland Harbor site in the context of the University's anticipated purchase of the properties currently owned by McCormick & Baxter, Inc., and Triangle Park LLC respectively. This purchase will provide benefits to the public and result in utilization of otherwise idle property.

Defendants (1)

• University of PortlandNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PORTLAND HARBOR

  BETWEEN RM 3.5 & 9.2 IN PORTLAND HARBOR, PORTLAND, OR, 97231

  Registry ID: 110009306526

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122A — Agreement to Perform Work Under 104B
• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery
• CERCLA 104E3 — Entry Access
• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• University of Portland/Triangle Park & McCormick & Baxter BFPPA & AOCentered 2006-12-28

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2006-11-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-12-28Final Order Issued