EPA v. Cognis Multi-Media Self -Disclosure Settlement
Case summary
'The facility self-disclosed violations for several facilities. The company obtained economic benefit by failing to develop and implement an LDAR program and for RCRA violations at its Cincinnati facility.'
Defendants (1)
- Cognis CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (7)
COGNIS CORPORATION
4900 ESTE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH, 452321491
Registry ID: 110066942321
COGNIS CORPORATION
4900 ESTE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH, 452321491
Registry ID: 110066942321
COGNIS CORPORATION
4900 ESTE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH, 452321491
Registry ID: 110066942321
COGNIS CORP
IL
Registry ID: 110005858321
COGNIS CORPORATION
4900 ESTE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH, 452321491
Registry ID: 110066942321
COGNIS CORPORATION
4900 ESTE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH, 452321491
Registry ID: 110066942321
COGNIS CORPORATION
4900 ESTE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH, 452321491
Registry ID: 110066942321
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
- CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
- CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Cognis Corp./Henkelentered 2002-09-16
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $33,400
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2002-09-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2002-09-16Final Order Issued
- 2002-10-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 88034
- Case number
- 05-2002-0650
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2002-0650 . 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.