EPA v. SMITH & WESSON CORP

Case summary

On April 27, 2018, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order under EPCRA settling claims against Smith & Wesson Corporation of Springfield, MA for its failure to file required Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports by the required 2012 and 2013 deadlines. Smith & Wesson manufactures approximately 900,000 small arms, including revolvers, pistols and sporting rifles, annually. The company will pay a $58,136 penalty. EPCRA reporting requirements ensure that communities have access to information about chemical releases that may affect public health and the environment. This program is not delegated to Massachusetts. EPA alleged civil administrative penalty claims against Smith & Wesson Corp. of Springfield, Massachusetts for failing to file required Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports by the required 2012 and 2013 deadlines. Smith & Wesson manufactures approximately 900,000 small arms, including revolvers, pistols and sporting rifles, a year. An EPA inspection of the Smith & Wesson facility confirmed the existence of manganese, nickel, and chromium above the TRI reporting thresholds. Since the inspection, the facility has come into compliance with its TRI reporting requirements.

Defendants (1)

• Smith & Wesson CorpNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SMITH & WESSON

  2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01104-1698

  Registry ID: 110000308293

• SMITH & WESSON

  2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01104-1698

  Registry ID: 110000308293

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SMITH & WESSON CORPentered 2018-04-30

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $58,136

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-04-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-04-30Final Order Issued
• 2018-05-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-05-23Enforcement Action Closed