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Crime Exposed: National Grid Agrees to Pay $5.38 Million for Natural Resource Damages
A shocking revelation has surfaced in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where National Grid has agreed to pay a staggering $5.38 million for natural resource damages.
The crime dates back to the 19th century when the former Gloucester Gas Light Company operated a manufactured gas plant along the Gloucester waterfront. Between 1854 and 1952, the plant used industrial processes to produce manufactured gas from coal and oil, resulting in hazardous chemicals being released into the environment.
According to Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim, the settlement will provide funding for federal and state agencies to undertake critical habitat restoration work in the coastal areas in the vicinity of the former impacted by Gloucester Gas Light Company’s plant.
“Coastal wetlands provide vital habitat for many species of fish and wildlife as well as protect neighboring communities from storm surges and rising sea levels from climate change,” said Acting Regional Director Kyla Hastie of the Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell praised the settlement, stating, “Gloucester Harbor provides vital maritime, recreational, and ecological services to the public. This settlement will ensure that the public is compensated for the natural resource injuries that resulted from the decades-long release of hazardous substances into the Harbor.”
Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, parties that have disposed of hazardous substances at a site are liable for damages, injury to, destruction of, or loss of natural resources. The natural resource trustees for the site are the U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
This monumental settlement is a testament to the power of justice and serves as a reminder of the importance of holding entities accountable for their actions. As we move forward, it is crucial that we continue to prioritize environmental protection and ensure that those responsible for harming our natural resources are brought to justice.
The Commonwealth and its trustee partners will ensure that stakeholders and officials in Gloucester will be active participants in the process to utilize these funds for restorative environmental projects.
Secretary Rebecca Tepper of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs expressed her appreciation for the work of the Department of Justice and Attorney General Campbell in bringing about this resolution for the Gloucester Harbor.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Environmental Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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