EPA v. MITCHELL CO, NORBERT E

Case summary

On September 21, 2021, Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement with the Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. (Mitchell Co.) located in Danbury, Connecticut resolving violations of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act. On April 26, 2021, a home heating oil delivery truck owned by the Mitchell Co. overturned in New Fairfield, Connecticut and spilled approximately 1,000 gallons of heating oil. Approximately 200 gallons reached Short Woods Brook which flows into Ball Pond Brook. The company responded promptly to the spill and took over cleanup responsibilities. The spill did not have an impact on any environmental justice areas.

Defendants (1)

• Norbert E Mitchell Co. Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MITCHELL CO, NORBERT E

  7 FEDERAL ROAD, DANBURY, CT, 06810

  Registry ID: 110001734188

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MITCHELL CO, NORBERT Eentered 2021-09-21

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,943

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-09-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-09-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-09-21Final Order Issued