EPA v. NYLON CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, APPROXIMATELY 150 GALLONS OF HEAT TRANSFER OIL WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE COOLING HEAT EXCHANGER, AND MADE ITS WAY TO THE MERRIMACK RIVER. THE SPILL ORIGINATED FROM A LEAK OR SEVERAL LEAKS IN THE TUBE BUNDLE IN THE COOLING HEAT EXCHANGER WHICH SEEPED INTO THE RIVER WATER COOLING SYSTEM. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HARM AS A RESULT OF THE DISCHARGE.
Defendants (1)
- NYLON CORPORATION OF AMERICANamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
NYLON CORPORATION OF AMERICAN
333 SUNDIAL AVE, MANCHESTER, NH, 03103
Registry ID: 110000313633
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
NYLON CORPORATION OF AMERICAentered 2008-09-09
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $3,000
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2008-09-09Final Order Issued
- 2008-09-09Enforcement Action Closed
- 2008-09-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2008-09-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1400003801
- Case number
- 01-2008-2516
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 01
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2008-2516 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.