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Joyce National Powder

Administrative - Formal · FY2003 · — · Final Order With Specified Cost Recovery · 89340

Penalty
Cost recovery
Compliance action

Case

Case Number
03-2003-0036
Type
Administrative - Formal
Lead
EPA
Outcome
Final Order With Specified Cost Recovery
Multimedia
Self-disclosure
N

Defendants (2)

Summary

The Regional Administrator signed a Consent Order with Dr. Paul G. Modie and Dr. Robert F. Gustke ( Respondents ) regarding the Joyce National Power Superfund ( Site ) located in Eldred Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The Site had been contaminated with nitroglycerin and dinitrotoluene from explosive manufacturing activities formerly conducted on the property. The Respondents will pay a combined total of $190,000 and received a covenant not to sue for present and future liabilities. The settlement amount was determined based upon litigation risks and inability to pay considerations. This recovery will abate the costs EPA incurred at the Site and will be used to further EPA's enforcement efforts at other Sites. This agreement will become effective after the 30-day public comment perio

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