EPA v. Homasote Company

Case summary

On July 6, 2004, Homasote Company (Homasote), located at 932 Lower Ferry Road, West Trenton, New Jersey disclosed to EPA that it may have to failed to file Form R reports in a timely manner for 1,1-dichloro-1-fluorethane, diisocyantes, and copper compounds for calendar year 2002 pursuant to EPA?s Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations, 65 FR 19618, April 11, 2000, commonly referred to as the Audit Policy. On or about July 6, 2004, Homasote submitted late Form R reports for the above chemicals in violation of 40 C.F.R. ? 372.30. EPA determined that Homasote met conditions for 75% penalty reduction under the Audit Policy. The gravity based penalty for these violations was calculated to be $73,700. EPA and Homasote simultaneously commenced and concluded the matter with a Consent Agreemet and Final Order (CAFO). The CAFO included payment of an $11,055 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Homasote CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HOMASOTE CO PAPER PRODUCTS

  932 LOWER FERRY RD, TRENTON, NJ, 08628

  Registry ID: 110000582245

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Homasote Companyentered 2005-06-13

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $11,055

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-06-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-06-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-06-13Final Order Issued
• 2005-06-24Enforcement Action Data Entered