EPA v. Signal Mountain Cement Company

Case summary

CAFO issued 7/15/2003, assessing a penalty of $5,026. Respondent also agrees to complete a SEP. PCB Violations: Section 6(e) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ��2605, and the regulations found at 40 C.F.R. ��761.30(a)(1)(viii) provide that as of December 1, 1985, combustible materials must not be stored within a Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Transformer enclosure, within 5 meters of a transformer enclosure, or in unenclosed, within 5 meters of a PCB Transformer. In #4 Precipitator Control Room, Signal Mountain Cement Company had a PCB Transformer, serial number G853805, containing 150 gallons of PCB fluid, (886 kilograms), KVA 500, in use, with combustible materials, consisting of a bucket on a wooden plank, two large wooden spools, being stored within 5 meters of this PCB Transformer, violating 40 C.F.R. ��761.30(a)(1)(viii). Section 6(e) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ��2605, and the regulations found at 40 C.F.R. ��761.30(a)(1)(viii) provide that as of December 1, 1985, combustible materials must not be stored within a Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Transformer enclosure, within 5 meters of a transformer enclosure, or in unenclosed, within 5 meters of a PCB Transformer. In #2 Precipitator Control Room, Signal Mountain Cement Company had a PCB Transformer, serial number G853990, containing 180 gallons of PCB fluid, (1064 kilograms), KVA 750, in use, with combustible materials, being stored within 5 meters of this PCB Transformer, violating 40 C.F.R. ��761.30(a)(1)(viii). Section 6(e) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ��2605, and the regulations found at 40 C.F.R. ��761.30(a)(1)(viii) provide that as of December 1, 1985, combustible materials must not be stored within a Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Transformer enclosure, within 5 meters of a transformer enclosure, or in unenclosed, within 5 meters of a PCB Transformer. In the Raw Mill area. Signal Mountain Cement Company had a PCB Transformer, serial number G853466, containing 150 gallons of PCB fluid, (886 kilograms), KVA 500, in use, with combustible materials, being stored within 5 meters of this PCB Transformer, violating 40 C.F.R. ��761.30(a)(1)(viii). Section 6(e) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ��2605, and the regulations found at 40 C.F.R.��761.30(a)(1)(viii) provide that as of December 1, 1985, combustible materials must not be stored within a Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Transformer enclosure, within 5 meters of a transformer enclosure, or in unenclosed, within 5 meters of a PCB Transformer. In the #2 Packhouse, Signal Mountain Cement Company had a PCB Transformer, serial number G853467, containing 205 gallons of PCB fluid, (1,211 kilograms), KVA 1000, in use, with combustible materials, being stored within 5 meters of this PCB Transformer, violating 40 C.F.R. ��761.30(a)(1)(viii). Section 6(e) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ��2605, and the regulations found at 40 C.F.R. ��761.40(j)(1) provides that each PCB Transformer locations shall be marked with the PCB ML label as illustrated in Figure 1, in 40 C.F.R. ��761.45(a). In the #2 Precipitator Control Room, Signal Mountain Cement Company had a PCB Transformer, serial number G853990, containing 180 gallons of fluid, 1064 kg, KVA 750, whose entrance door to this PCB Transformer was not marked with the PCB ML label, violating 40 C.F.R. ��761.40(j)(1). Section 6(e) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ��2605, and the regulations found at 40 C.F.R. ��761.40(j)(1) provides that each PCB Transformer locations shall be marked with the PCB ML label as illustrated in Figure 1, in 40 C.F.R. ��761.45(a). In the #5 Kiln Clinker Cooler Room, Signal Mountain Cement Company had a PCB Transformer, serial number E692944, containing 175 gallons of fluid, 1034 kg, KVA 750, whose entrance door to this PCB Transformer was not marked with the PCB ML label, violating 40 C.F.R. ��761.40(j)(1). Section 6(e) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ��2605, and the regulations found at 40 C.F.R. ��761.40(j)(1) provides that ea

Defendants (1)

• Signal Mountain Cement CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• SIGNAL MOUNTAIN CEMENT CO.

  1201 SUCK CREEK ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37405

  Registry ID: 110070878844

• SIGNAL MOUNTAIN CEMENT CO.

  1201 SUCK CREEK ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37405

  Registry ID: 110070878844

• SIGNAL MOUNTAIN CEMENT CO.

  1201 SUCK CREEK ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37405

  Registry ID: 110070878844

• SIGNAL MOUNTAIN CEMENT CO.

  1201 SUCK CREEK ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37405

  Registry ID: 110070878844

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Signal Mountain Cement Companyentered 2003-07-15

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $5,026 · SEP: $30,431

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-07-15Final Order Issued
• 2003-07-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-08-05Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-08-22Enforcement Action Data Entered