EPA v. Corning Inc.

Case summary

Following a mail inquiry on June 27, 2008 it was determined that Corning Inc.’s Canton, New York facility had failed to file a Toxic Release Inventory Form R report under EPCRA Section 313 for lead compounds for calendar year 2006. This is a consolidated action pursuant to our “Consolidated Rules of Practice” (40 C.F.R. Part 22 (July 1, 2000)) which provide in 40 C.F.R. §22.13(b) that when the parties agree to settle one or more causes of action before the filing of an Administrative Complaint, a proceeding may be simultaneously commenced and concluded by the issuance of a Consent Agreement and Final Order pursuant to 40 C.F.R.. §§22.18(b)(2) and (3).

Defendants (1)

• Corning Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CORNING - CANTON PLANT

  334 COUNTY ROUTE 16, CANTON, NY, 13617

  Registry ID: 110000326022

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Corning Inc.entered 2008-09-29

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $10,285

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2008-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2008-09-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2008-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2008-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered