EPA v. Cycle Chem Inc.

Case summary

Respondent self-disclosed that they inadvertently diluted PCB waste and then shipped it for disposal without identifying it on the manifest. The waste was subsequently disposed in an unauthorized landfill. The material was diluted to non-detectable levels of PCB prior to disposal and EPA is therefore not pursuing removal from the landfill. The penalty being assessed is $56,250.

Defendants (1)

• Cycle Chem Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• CYCLE CHEM INC

  217 SOUTH FIRST STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07206

  Registry ID: 110064065808

• CYCLE CHEM INC

  217 SOUTH FIRST STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07206

  Registry ID: 110064065808

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cycle Chem Inc.entered 2017-09-21

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $56,250

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-09-21Final Order Issued
• 2017-09-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-09-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-09-26Enforcement Action Data Entered