EPA v. VOITH HYDRO, INC.

Case summary

On December 6, 2018, Region III filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order resolving a violation of the Toxic Substances Control Act by Voith Hydro, Inc. at its facility located at 760 East Berlin Road, York, Pennsylvania, 17405. Voith Hydro, Inc. failed to properly identify and manifest PCB waste for shipment to a treatment, storage, and disposal facility. PCBs have been demonstrated to cause a variety of adverse health effects. PCBs have been shown to cause cancer in animals as well as a number of serious non-cancer health effects in animals, including: effects on the immune system, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine system and other health effects. Studies in humans support evidence for potential carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic effects of PCBs. Therefore, complying with TSCA ensures tracking and proper disposal of PCBs which supports public health and the environment. EPA contacted the Pennsylvania Department of the Environment regarding this matter, which expressed no objection. Under the terms of the settlement, Voith Hydro, Inc. will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $20,470.00 and has certified that the Facility is in compliance with TSCA and the regulations promulgated there under.

Defendants (1)

• VOITH HYDRO, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• VOITH HYDRO, INC.

  760 EAST BERLIN RD, YORK, PA, 17408

  Registry ID: 110000841411

• VOITH HYDRO, INC.

  760 EAST BERLIN RD, YORK, PA, 17408

  Registry ID: 110000841411

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VOITH HYDRO, INC.entered 2018-12-06

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $20,470

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-12-06Final Order Issued
• 2018-12-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-12-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-01-29Enforcement Action Closed