EPA v. Blaser Swisslube, Inc.

Case summary

Based on information gathered during the course of an inspection at the Respondent’s facility, EPA found violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act and its implementing regulations relating to “Premanufacture Notification” and “Import Certification.” The Respondent failed to submit a premanufacture notification to EPA 90 days before importing a corrosion inhibitor used in the manufacture of a product. A penalty was paid to resolve the violations.

Defendants (1)

• Blaser Swisslube, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BLASER SWISSLUBE INC

  31 HATFIELD LN., GOSHEN, NY, 10924

  Registry ID: 110012708294

Statutes cited

• TSCA 13 — Entry into Customs Territory of the U.S.
• TSCA 5A/5B — Failure To Comply With Significant New Use Rules and Pre-manufacture Notice

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Blaser Swisslube, Inc.entered 2013-09-20

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $150,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-09-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-09-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-09-20Final Order Issued
• 2013-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered