EPA v. Potters Industries Inc

Case summary

In response to the letter of inquiry sent to the company August 31, 2005 as part of the New Jersey Right to Know Program Initiative, Potters Industries Inc. voluntarily disclosed that they had failed to file Form R reports in a timely manner for copper, nickel, silver and nitrate compounds for calendar years 2002, 2003 and 2004 and requested relief for any associated penalties under the Audit Policy. The failure to submit a Form A or Form R report in a timely manner, constitutes a violation of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know-Act of 1986 (EPCRA), 42 U.S.C. §11023, and with 40 C.F.R. §372.30. The New Jersey Initiative offered companies the option of disclosing to the EPA under this policy.

Defendants (1)

• Potters Industires Inc (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• POTTERS INDUSTRIES INC.

  600 INDUSTRIAL RD, CARLSTADT, NJ, 07072

  Registry ID: 110001529819

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Potters Industries Incentered 2006-12-28

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $12,697 · SEP: $2,600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2006-12-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2006-12-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-12-28Final Order Issued
• 2007-01-09Enforcement Action Data Entered