EPA v. ELMIRA GRINDING WORKS

Case summary

REFERRAL TO DOJ SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 REQUESTING JUSTICE INITIATE CIVIL LITIGATION AGAINST ELMIRA FOR VIOLATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT AGREEMENT/CONSENT ORDER ( CA/CO ), INDEX NUMBER UIC-AO-95-06 (COMPLAINT ISSUED 09/29/95 - FINAL CA/CO ISSUED 06/12/96). DOCKET CASE NUMBER 02-1995-0306. EPA REGION II SEEKS TO SECURE ELMIRA'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER AND OTHER INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE PENALTY FOR CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE CA/CO. CCDS: Facility signed an administrative consent order to remediate an injection well, but failed to do so. The case was referred to DOJ for injunctive relief and penalties. The facility completed the remediation of the injection well in 2002, but settlement was delayed due to a pending inability-to-pay claim. After an analysis of the company's financial records by DOJ, the ability-to-pay claim was found to be valid, and a penalty of $7,200 agreed to.

Defendants (1)

• ELMIRA GRINDING WORKS, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ELMIRA GRINDING WORKS INC

  100 MAIN ST, WELLSBURG, NY, 14894

  Registry ID: 110015754726

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1423C — UIC - Violation of 1423(c) AO
• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Elmira Grinding Works, Inc.entered 2003-05-28

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $7,200

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2000-09-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2000-09-25Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2003-05-28Final Order Lodged
• 2003-05-28Complaint Filed With Court
• 2003-05-28Final Order Entered
• 2004-06-21Enforcement Action Closed