EPA v. VDM Metals USA, LLC

Case summary

On October 12, 2023, duly designated representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) conducted an inspection of and at the Respondent's facility located in and around 306 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ. At the time of the EPA inspection, Respondent had one PCB Transformer on site. During the EPA inspection, we noted that Respondent had not marked the means of access to the PCB Transformer area in accordance with the specifications and requirements of 40 CFR 761.40(j)(1). Respondent had not developed and maintained PCB Annual Documents in accordance with the specifications and requirements of 40 CFR 761.180(a). Respondent will pay a settlement figure of $30,020

Defendants (1)

• VDM Metals USA, LLcNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• THYSSEN KRUPP VDM USA, INC.

  306 COLUMBIA TPKE, EAST HANOVER TWP, NJ, 07936

  Registry ID: 110000320821

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VDM Metals USA, LLCentered 2024-05-15

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $30,020

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-05-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-05-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-05-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-05-15Final Order Issued