EPA v. PFIZER
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
Pfizer, Inc. (Pfizer) operates a Global Manufacturing facility in Groton, Connecticut that is primarily engaged in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals using solvent-based production techniques. Pfizer utilizes pressure testing as a means of leak detection and repair (LDAR) to control volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from the two production lines. On numerous occasions Pfizer failed to comply with PharmaMACT requirements.
Defendants (1)
- PFIZER INCNamed in settlement
Facilities (3)
PFIZER GLOBAL MANUFACTURING
445 EASTERN POINT RD, GROTON (HISTORICAL), CT, 063408025
Registry ID: 110000315891
PFIZER GLOBAL MANUFACTURING
445 EASTERN POINT RD, GROTON (HISTORICAL), CT, 063408025
Registry ID: 110000315891
PFIZER GLOBAL MANUFACTURING
445 EASTERN POINT RD, GROTON (HISTORICAL), CT, 063408025
Registry ID: 110000315891
Statutes cited
- CAA 112D — MACT Standards
Enforcement conclusions (1)
PFIZERentered 2006-08-16
Primary law: CAA
Timeline (2 milestones)
- 2006-08-16Final Order Issued
- 2006-08-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 600001203
- Case number
- 01-2006-1211
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 01
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- MACT Standards
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2006-1211 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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