EPA v. Dimmid, Inc.

Case summary

Respondent failed to report 2 reportable chemicals for the 2020 CDR, failed to supply downstream notification as required by the section 6 methylene chloride rule at 40 CFR 751, and imported a new chemical on 10 occasions (occurring on 8 separate days) without submitting a notice to the Agency per 40 CFR 720 and with incorrect import certification as required by 19 CFR 12. The EPA and Respondent entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order which resolved the case without further litigation. In accordance with TSCA section 16(a)(2)(B), in determining the amount of a civil penalty, the Respondent's ability to pay shall be taken into account. Respondent provided financial documents supporting inability to pay the full penalty. The final penalty assessed was $500.

Defendants (1)

• Dimmid, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DIMMID, INC.

  4635 BEDFORD AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11235

  Registry ID: 110056956352

Statutes cited

• TSCA 5A/5B — Failure To Comply With Significant New Use Rules and Pre-manufacture Notice
• TSCA 13 — Entry into Customs Territory of the U.S.
• TSCA 5H — Failure To Comply With New Chemical
• TSCA 8A — Failure To Comply With Preliminary Assessment Inf. Reporting & Chemical Specific Recordkeeping Rules

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Dimmid, Inc.entered 2024-02-12

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-03-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-04-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-02-12Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-02-12Final Order Issued