EPA v. ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ, INC.

Case summary

3/23/2020 - CONSENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $25,800, DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS. ALLEGATIONS: BASED ON THE EPA'S INVESTIGATION INCLUDING A REVIEW OF THE RESPONDENT'S RECORDS OBTAINED DURING THE EPA'S INSPECTION, EPA ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT FAILED TO: (a) PREPARE AND MAINTAIN A POLYMER EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION FOR LEXOLUBE BY AUG 18, 2017, IN VIOLATION OF 40 CFR 723.250(h) AND SECTION 15 OF TSCA; AND (b) SUBMIT A REPORT OF MANUFACTURE TO EPA BY JAN 31, 2018, FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF LEXOLUBE, IN VIOLATION OF 40 CFR 723.250(f).

Defendants (1)

• ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARTZ, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ, INC.

  70 GA HIGHWAY 22 W, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA, 31061

  Registry ID: 110020509412

• ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ, INC.

  70 GA HIGHWAY 22 W, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA, 31061

  Registry ID: 110020509412

Statutes cited

• TSCA 5A/5B — Failure To Comply With Significant New Use Rules and Pre-manufacture Notice

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ, INC.entered 2020-03-23

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $25,800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-03-23Final Order Issued
• 2020-03-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-04-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-05-07Enforcement Action Closed