Atochem North America, Inc. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency

MEMORANDUM OPINION

LAMBERTH, District Judge.

This case comes before the court on defendant’s motion for summary judgment and plaintiffs’ cross-motion for summary judgment. After consideration of the motions, the oppositions, and reply memoran-da, and the record herein, defendant’s motion for summary judgment is granted and plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment is denied.

BACKGROUND

Introduction

Tributyltin (“TBT”) is a compound belonging to the organotin (organic tin) family. Used as an ingredient in marine anti-fouling paint, TBT repels and retards the growth of barnacles, algae, and other…