EPA v. DATOM PRODUCTS, INC.

Case summary

Region III issued an administrative Clean Air Act complaint fo rviolations of the Asbestos NESHAP by the above captioned Respondents at PEEC's campus, which is part and parcel of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, owned and partially operated/managed by DOI's National Park Police. The Complaint alleges that on August 3, 2006, Respondents failed to keep asbestos material wet until collected for disposal, and failed to provide complete notification in accordance with the CAA implementing regulations. PEEC, the lessee of the Facility, is a non-profit organization that has partnered with NPS in order to provide environmental education to the public. Datom, Inc. is an asbestos abatement firm that removed asbestos-containing linoleum flooring in numerous cabins in and around the PEEC campus. The violations are commensurate with a proposed penalty of $15,425.

Defendants (1)

• DATOM PRODUCT INC.Named in complaint

Facilities (1)

• POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

  EMORY ROAD, RR2 BOX 1010, DINGMAN'S FERRY, PA, 18328

  Registry ID: 110032603314

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DATOM PRODUCTS, INC.entered 2008-03-31

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $9,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-08-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-08-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-03-31Final Order Issued