Skip to main content
04-1977-0027JudicialClosedFY 1977· Region 04

EPA v. COURTAULDS N. AMER.

Final Order With Penalty

Penalty assessed

$150,000

Defendants (1)

  • COURTAULDS N. AMER.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • ACORDIS CELLULOSIC FIBERS INCORPORATED

    U.S. HIGHWAY 43 NORTH, AXIS, AL, 36505

    Registry ID: 110042006049

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • COURTAULDS NORTH AMERICAentered 1979-01-10

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $150,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

  • 1977-10-25Referred To Headquarters
  • 1977-11-15Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 1979-01-10Final Order Lodged
  • 1979-01-10Final Order Entered
  • 1979-01-10Complaint Filed With Court
  • 1979-01-10Concluded
  • 1979-02-15Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
20037
Case number
04-1977-0027
Lead agency
EPA
HQ division
WAT
EPA region
04
Multimedia
No
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 04-1977-0027 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.