EPA v. THE CITY OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA (ERIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT)

Case summary

THE FACILITY WAS INSPECTED ON MAY 20, 2014 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REGULATIONS AND THE GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE. DURING THE INSPECTION A FAILURE OF THE FACILITY TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 C.F.R. SECTION 68.56(a), (b) AND (d) WAS NOTED AS WELL AS TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE RMP REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 C.F.R. SECTION 68.58(a) AND (d). AN EXPEDITED PENALTY ACTION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WAS ISSUED TO THE COMPANY FOR THE VIOLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,600.00.

Defendants (1)

• THE CITY OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIANamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ERIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

  68 PORT ACCESS ROAD, ERIE, PA, 16507-2204

  Registry ID: 110001139367

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• THE CITY OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA (ERIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT)entered 2015-02-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,600

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-02-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-02-11Final Order Issued
• 2015-02-17Enforcement Action Data Entered