EPA v. DUPONT CHAMBERS WORKS

Case summary

Dupont disclosed possible violations to EPA pursuant to EPA's insentive for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and prevention of violations about their Brine System being subject to 40 CFR 82, Subpart F, Refirgerant Leak, Repair and Recordkeeping. EPA reviewed the information submitted by Dupont and issued a final Notice of Determination (NOD) on Feb. 28, 2002. This NOD eliminated 100% of the total gravity based penalty and the amoun tof the Economic Benefit portion of the penalty was very low, therefore, EPA did not want to collect this penalty. EPA issued a compliance order to Dupont to comply with all applicable 40 CFR 82, Subpart F regulations related to their Brine System . The compliance order was issued on Feb. 26, 2002 (index number 02-2002-1009). Program ID NO: 3403300125, FRS: 11000058202

Defendants (1)

• DUPONT CHAMBERS WORKSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.

  RT 130, DEEPWATER, NJ, 08023

  Registry ID: 110007970142

• E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.

  RT 130, DEEPWATER, NJ, 08023

  Registry ID: 110007970142

• E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.

  RT 130, DEEPWATER, NJ, 08023

  Registry ID: 110007970142

• E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.

  RT 130, DEEPWATER, NJ, 08023

  Registry ID: 110007970142

• E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.

  RT 130, DEEPWATER, NJ, 08023

  Registry ID: 110007970142

• E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.

  RT 130, DEEPWATER, NJ, 08023

  Registry ID: 110007970142

Statutes cited

• CAA OTHER — Violations not covered elsewhere
• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DUPONT CHAMBERS WORKSentered 2002-02-28

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2001-06-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2002-02-28Final Order Issued
• 2002-02-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2002-02-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order