EPA v. LINDT CHOCOLATES
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent exceeded the minimum threshold levels of of lead and sulfuric acid (in batteries), diesel fuel (in generators), and propylene glycol (in refrigeration systems) and failed to file Tier 1 or Tier II forms for 2006-2008. Respondents have entered into CAFO agreeing to pay a penalty of $19,300. The CAFO both commences and concludes the case.
Defendants (1)
- LINDT CHOCOLATESNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
LINDT & SPRUNGLI USA INC
1 FINE CHOCOLATE PL, STRATHAM, NH, 03885
Registry ID: 110017229649
Statutes cited
- EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
Enforcement conclusions (1)
LINDT CHOCOLATESentered 2011-07-29
Primary law: EPCRA
Federal penalty: $19,300
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2010-12-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2011-07-29Final Order Issued
- 2011-07-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 2200035642
- Case number
- 01-2011-3032
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 01
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2011-3032 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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