EPA v. Jersey Central Power & Light Company

Case summary

Respondent was charged with 3 violations of TSCA: (1) shipping 2 drums of PCB waste without identifying it as PCB on the manifest, (2) using 1 PCB Transformer without preparing complete records of quarterly visual inspections, and (3) improper storage of bulk remediation waste soil. The waste oil was eventually identified and properly disposed, the PCB Transformer in now being inspected monthly with proper records kept, and the remediation soil is being disposed at a TSCA disposal facility. Respondent was charged a $50,500 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Jersey Central Power & Light CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JCP&L - HOPATCONG OFFICE

  175 CENTER ST, LANDING, NJ, 07850

  Registry ID: 110067163358

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Jersey Central Power & Light Companyentered 2016-08-01

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $50,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-08-01Final Order Issued
• 2016-08-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-08-08Enforcement Action Data Entered