EPA v. Prudent Publishing Company

Case summary

On June 19, 2002 Prudent submitted a written and signed statement of voluntary disclosure for non filing of Form R reports for lead and antimony for 1996-2000. EPA reviewed the disclosure and issued a final determination in the NOD on January 21, 2003. EPA determined in the NOD that Prudent did not meet the conditions of the Audit Policy for 100% elimination of the total gravity-based penalties for these violation. Therefore, Prudent is eligible for a 75% reduction of the penalty. Our Consolidated Rules of Practice, now permit the simultaneous commencement and conclusion (settlement) of a proceeding without a complaint. EPA took this approach in this case and offered to settle this matter for $44,000. This reflects a 75% reduction from the $176,000 penalty determined for the late reporting violations involved. EPA sent a CAFO to Prudent they agreed to settle for $44,000 and signed the CAFO on February 27, 2003. The CAFO was issued on March 14, 2003.

Defendants (1)

• Prudent Publishing CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PRUDENT PUBLISHING COMPANY

  400 N FRONTAGE RD, LANDING, NJ, 07850

  Registry ID: 110004207607

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Prudent Publishing Companyentered 2003-03-14

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $44,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-03-14Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-03-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-03-14Final Order Issued
• 2003-03-25Enforcement Action Data Entered