Skip to main content
05-1990-0283Administrative - FormalClosedFY 1990· Region 05

EPA v. PENNWALT CORP/ALTOCHEM NORTH AMERICA

Final Order With Penalty

Penalty assessed

$5,000

Case summary

IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF PCB'S (ONE COUNT).

Defendants (1)

  • PENNWALT CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Statutes cited

  • TSCA 6-PCBSPCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • PENNWALT CORP/ALTOCHEM NORTH AMERICAentered 1991-09-12

    Primary law: TSCA

    Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

  • 1990-10-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 1990-10-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 1991-09-12Final Order Issued
  • 1991-09-21Compliance Achieved
  • 1991-09-21Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
27562
Case number
05-1990-0283
Lead agency
EPA
HQ division
TOX
Branch
AWTGL
EPA region
05
Multimedia
No
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
PCBS

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-1990-0283 . 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.