EPA v. Diamond Chemical Co, Inc.

Case summary

On August 22, 2018 the US EPA conducted an on-site inspection at Diamond Chemical Co., Inc. in East Rutherford, NJ. The purpose of the inspection was to determine whether the facility was in compliance with the chemical reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), Section 313 - Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program. The following issues were identified: Non-reporting for Methanol for reporting years 2015, 2016, and 2017. The facility has come into compliance by submitting the forms, and will pay a cash penalty of $17,500 and perform a Supplemental Environmental Project with a cost of at least $52,500.

Defendants (1)

• Diamond Chemical Co, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DIAMOND CHEMICAL CO INC

  UNION AVE & DUBOIS ST, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, 07073

  Registry ID: 110000603115

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Diamond Chemical Co, Inc.entered 2020-02-10

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $17,500 · SEP: $52,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-02-10Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-02-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-02-10Final Order Issued
• 2020-07-02Enforcement Action Data Entered