EPA v. AQUA-CHEM, INC.

Case summary

2/14/2012 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $13,455. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS. ORDER ALLEGES: RESPONDENT FAILED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL INVENTORY FORM FOR SULFURIC ACID TO THE SERC, THE LEPC, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH JURISDICTION OVER THE FACILITY FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2010, 2009, AND 2008, BY MARCH 1 OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE CALENDAR YEAR FOR WHICH A REPORT WAS REQUIRED. EPA ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 312 OF EPCRA.

Defendants (1)

• AQUA-CHEM, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• AQUA-CHEM INC

  3001 E. JOHN SEVIER HWY., KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914-1824

  Registry ID: 110000373426

• AQUA-CHEM INC

  3001 E. JOHN SEVIER HWY., KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914-1824

  Registry ID: 110000373426

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AQUA-CHEM, INC.entered 2012-02-14

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $13,455

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-02-14Final Order Issued
• 2012-02-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-02-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-02-28Enforcement Action Data Entered