EPA v. DSM Nutritional Products, Inc.

Case summary

Respondent, located in Belvidere, NJ submitted a letter of self-disclosure to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on July 9, 2010. The disclosure indicated that the company had failed to file timely Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). A Form A was submitted for zinc compounds for calendar year 2008 when the facility did not meet the criteria for submitting a Form A. The facility exceeded the 500 pounds limit criteria for releases and transfers of chemicals, and therefore, was not eligible to submit a Form A. EPA has determined that the company meets the conditions of the Audit Policy for 100% elimination of the total gravity-based penalties. The violations disclosed have been corrected by the Respondent.

Defendants (1)

• DSM Nutritional Products, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.

  206 MACKS ISLAND DR, BELVIDERE, NJ, 07823-1101

  Registry ID: 110040963286

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DSM Nutritional Products, Inc.entered 2011-07-19

  Primary law: EPCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-07-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-07-19Final Order Issued
• 2011-07-20Enforcement Action Data Entered