Case: United States v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

4:10-cv-02672 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Dec. 30, 2010

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Case Summary

On December 30, 2010, the United States filed a Complaint against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in the United State District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The United States sought injunctive relief and civil penalties against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Department of General Services ("the Commonwealth") for claims arising under the Clean Air Act in connection with the operation of four state correctional facilities located in Muncy, Bellefonte …

On December 30, 2010, the United States filed a Complaint against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in the United State District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The United States sought injunctive relief and civil penalties against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Department of General Services ("the Commonwealth") for claims arising under the Clean Air Act in connection with the operation of four state correctional facilities located in Muncy, Bellefonte (Rockview), Somerset, and Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

The same day, the parties filed a proposed Consent Decree under which the Commonwealth agreed to control particulate matter emissions at the facilities by either shutting down coal-fired boilers, installing air emission controls, or converting the coal-fired boilers to natural gas-fired boilers. The Commonwealth was assessed a civil penalty of $300,000 for past violations and stipulated to penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per day in the event of future violations.

The district court approved the consent decree on March 10, 2011.

Summary Authors

Denise Heberle (1/7/2011)

People

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Judge(s)

Conner, Christopher C. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cerutti, Stephen (Pennsylvania)

Kane, Katherine M (District of Columbia)

Moreno, Ignacia S (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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4:10-cv-02672

Docket

United States Of America v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Dec. 20, 2012

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Consent Decree

United States Of America v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Dec. 30, 2010

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Settlement Agreement
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Complaint

United States Of America v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

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Consent Decree & Judgment

United States Of America v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

March 10, 2011

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Order/Opinion
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First Amendment to March 10, 2012 Consent Decree

United States Of America v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012

Order/Opinion

Docket

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APPROVED (by the court 8/13/12 9 ) − First Amendment to March 10, 2011 Consent Decree by United States Of America. 7 Judgment . (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Lodging of Proposed Amendment to Consent Decree)(Simpson, D.) Modified on 8/14/2012 (ki). (Entered: 08/13/2012)

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REVOKED (per 12/20/12 order 11 of court) − ORDER − First Amendement to March 10, 2011 Consent Decree 8 approved by the court.(See order for complete details.) Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 08/13/12. (ki) Modified on 12/20/2012 (ki). (Entered: 08/14/2012)

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Letter from Government Counsel regarding March 10, 2011 Consent Decree . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simpson, D.) (Entered: 12/12/2012)

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REVOCATION &REENTRY ORDER revoking 1st Amendment to 3/10/11 Consent Decree on 8/13/12 9 &directing that the 1st Amendment to the Consent Decree is hereby REENTERED. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 12/20/12. (ki) (Entered: 12/20/2012)

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Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 30, 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States of America

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, State

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 300,000

Issues

Type of Facility:

Government-run