Skip to main content
02-2016-9243Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2016· Region 02

EPA v. Jos. H. Lowenstein & Sons, Inc.

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent failed to report two chemical substances on its 2012 Chemical Data Reporting requirement, additionally, Respondent failed to submit its Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirement. Respondent was required to submit correct information for the site and pay a monetary penalty of $65,000.

Defendants (1)

  • Jos. H. Lowenstein & Sons, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • JOSEPH H LOWENSTEIN CO

    420 MORGAN AVE., BROOKLYN, NY, 112225799

    Registry ID: 110000323392

Statutes cited

  • EPCRA 313Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)
  • TSCA 8AFailure To Comply With Preliminary Assessment Inf. Reporting & Chemical Specific Recordkeeping Rules

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Jos. H. Lowenstein & Sons, Inc.entered 2016-09-28

    Primary law: TSCA

    Federal penalty: $65,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2016-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2016-09-28Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2016-09-28Final Order Issued
  • 2016-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3600815213
Case number
02-2016-9243
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
02
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2016-9243 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.