EPA v. Samaritan Medical Center

Case summary

On January 25, 2011, the Respondent self-disclosed possible violations under the Audit Policy at its Watertown, NY facility for potential violations with the Clean Air Act (CAA). The facility failed to notify regarding the state of boiler construction and startup, and to include related information in the semi-annual report. Also, they failed to maintain records of fuel sulfur content and fuel usage. Pursuant to the Audit Policy and based on information provided, EPA has determined that the facility meets the conditions of the Audit Policy for 100% elimination of the total gravity-based penalties. The Respondent corrected the violations that were disclosed on the January 25, 2011 Audit Policy request.

Defendants (1)

• Samaritan Medical CenterNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER

  830 WASHINGTON ST, WATERTOWN, NY, 13601

  Registry ID: 110009468405

Statutes cited

• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Samaritan Medical Centerentered 2011-05-17

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-05-17Final Order Issued
• 2011-05-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-08-30Enforcement Action Data Entered