EPA v. PQ Corporation

Case summary

Respondent shipped PCB waste for disposal without identifying it as such on the manifest. Upon inspection by EPA, it was found that the waste originated from PCB-contaminated paint on an above-ground storage tank, which is not an authorized use of PCBs. Respondent shipped PCB waste for disposal without identifying it as such on the manifest. Upon inspection by EPA, it was found that the waste originated from PCB-contaminated paint on an above-ground storage tank, which is not an authorized use of PCBs. Respondent is undertaking a remediation of the paint, and is reviewing the site for additional sources of PCBs. During settlement, Respondent disclosed an additional violation of the manifesting rules.

Defendants (1)

• PQ CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PQ CORPORATION RAHWAY SITE

  2 PADDOCK ST., AVENEL, NJ, 070010000

  Registry ID: 110000847870

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PQ Corporationentered 2007-03-26

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $10,925

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2006-10-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-12-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-03-26Enforcement Action Closed
• 2007-03-26Final Order Issued