EPA v. COOLEY INC

Case summary

EPA conducted a PCB compliance inspection at the facility in May 2006. As a result of the May 2006 inspection, EPA has determined that Cooley violated the PCB Regulations by the unauthorized use of PCBs (by using PCB-contaminated surfaces without meeting the required PCB cleanup standard) and by failing to comply with all the requirements necessary for the continued use of PCB-contaminated surfaces at its facility under § 761.30(p) (such as maintaining two coats of solvent and water resistant paint over PCB-contaminated surfaces and marking PCB-contaminated surfaces/areas with the ML Mark).

Defendants (1)

• COOLEY INC (SB)Named in complaint

Facilities (1)

• COOLEY INCORPORATED

  50 ESTEN AVE., PAWTUCKET, RI, 028604871

  Registry ID: 110000312251

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• COOLEY INCentered 2007-09-28

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $43,845

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-12-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-09-28Final Order Issued
• 2007-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order