EPA v. SUPERIOR PRINTING INK CO INC

Case summary

Respondent violated Section 312 of EPCRA and 40 C.F.R. Part 370, Subpart B by failing to file Tier II forms for three calendar years (2004, 2005 and 2006) for the following hazardous chemicals: sulfuric acid (an “extremely hazardous substance” under 40 C.F.R. §370.20(b), and lead, contained in forklift batteries; tech white oil; sweet mid distillate; linseed oil; chinawood oil; alkyd; resin; black pigment; red pigment; yellow pigment; blue pigment; drier (mixture); vehicle (mixture); intermediate (mixture); and finished ink (mixture). EPA took an EPCRA administrative penalty action against the company on 9/17/09 and settled the matter on 10/28/09. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $17,667.

Defendants (1)

• SUPERIOR PRINTING INK CO INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SUPERIOR PRINTING INK CO. INC. CMF 1

  750 SHERMAN AVE, HAMDEN, CT, 06514-1191

  Registry ID: 110000316890

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SUPERIOR PRINTING INK CO INCentered 2009-10-28

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $17,667

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-09-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-09-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-10-28Final Order Issued