EPA v. MOLDED ACOUSTICAL PRODUCTS INC, IN RE
Dismissed By Tribunal
Case summary
ON 04/16/89, THERE WAS A FORMALDEHYDE RELEASE AT RESPONDENTS FACILITY IN FAIRMOUNT WV. RESPONDENT DID NOT IMMEDIATELY REPORT THIS RELEASE. RESPONDENT ALSO FAILED TO SUBMIT A FOLLOW UP NOTICE TO THE NERC AND THE LERC. EPA FILED AN AMENDED COMPLAINT ON 07/19/90 FOR EPCRA 304 AND CERCLA 103 VIOLATIONS. EPA NEGOTIATED A CONSENT AGREEMENTAND CONSENT ORDER ON 04/04/94 IN SETTLEMENT OF THIS MATTER. THE CACO PROVIDES FOR $15,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES. RESPONDENT FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY UNDER CHAPTER 11 ON 05/26/89. EPA FILED A REQUEST TO DOJ TO FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM ON 09/30/94.
Defendants (1)
- MOLDED ACOUSTICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Named in complaint
Facilities (1)
MAP INTERNATIONAL, INC
RT#1, BOX 578-1, FAIRMONT, WV, 26554
Registry ID: 110010586188
Statutes cited
- CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
- EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 1989-07-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 1994-09-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
- 1994-10-07Complaint Filed With Court
- 1994-12-22Enforcement Action Closed
- 1994-12-22Concluded
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 16840
- Case number
- 03-1994-0348
- Lead agency
- EPA
- HQ division
- CER
- EPA region
- 03
- Multimedia
- Yes
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 03-1994-0348 . 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.