EPA v. INTERNATIONAL WAXES, INC

Case summary

On April 24, 2018, the Region filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement which settled EPA's penalty claim for violations of CWA Section 311(j) at the International Waxes, Inc. facility located in Smethport, Pennsylvania. The facility failed to maintain an adequate SPCC plan, conduct routine facility inspections in accordance with the written procedures found in the SPCC Plan, and develop/implement an adequate tank integrity testing program. The respondent has agreed to pay a cash penalty of $1,100 to settle the matter.

Defendants (1)

• INTERNATIONAL WAXES, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• INTL WAXES INC/FARMERS VALLEY

  45 ROUTE 446, SMETHPORT, PA, 16749-5413

  Registry ID: 110000583850

• INTERNATIONAL WAXES, INC

  45 RTE 446, SMETHPORT, PA, 16749

  Registry ID: 110000583850

• INTERNATIONAL WAXES, INC

  45 RTE 446, SMETHPORT, PA, 16749

  Registry ID: 110000583850

• INTL WAXES INC/FARMERS VALLEY

  45 ROUTE 446, SMETHPORT, PA, 16749-5413

  Registry ID: 110000583850

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• INTERNATIONAL WAXES, INCentered 2018-04-24

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,100

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-04-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-04-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-04-24Final Order Issued
• 2018-05-01Enforcement Action Closed