EPA v. Avery Dennison Corp. - Performace Polmers Division

Case summary

On December 29, 2006, EPA filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order which was negotiated in settlement of violations of RCRA Subtitle c, 42 U.S.C. subsection 6921-6939e, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's authorized regulations governing hazardous waste management against Avery Dennison Coroporation ( Avery ). EPA and the Commonwealth of fPennsylvania conducted an inspection of Avery Dennison C orporation Performance Polymers Division located in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania on May 25, 2005. These inspections revealed, among other things, that Avery's Performance Polymers Division was operating a TSDF without a permit, failed to document daily inspections of its Hopper Tank, failed to mark cerain equipment, and failed conduct monthly monitoring of its pump and valves. Avery has agreed to pay a penalty in the amount of $77,700 in resolution of all issues.

Defendants (1)

• AVERY DENNISON CORP. PERFORMANCE DIV.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AVERY DENNISON CHEMICAL DIVISION

  171 DRAKETOWN ROAD, MILL HALL, PA, 17751

  Registry ID: 110042074698

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3008G — Penalty Authority
• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Avery Dennison Corp. - Performace Polmers Divisionentered 2006-12-29

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $77,700

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-12-29Final Order Issued
• 2006-12-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-01-12Enforcement Action Data Entered