EPA v. THE GLIDDEN CO ICI PAINTS

Case summary

U.S. EPA FILES A CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER WITH THE GLIDDEN COMPANY/ICI PAINTS On, September 30, 2005, Region 5 filed a combination Complaint/Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) simultaneously initiating and resolving an administrative penalty and compliance action against The Glidden Company/ICI Paints (Glidden) located at 300 Sprowl Road, Huron, Ohio. The CAFO resolves the company�s alleged violations regarding failure to comply with certain regulations found at 40 CFR � 265 Subparts BB and CC of the Air Emission Standards that govern organic air emissions. Specifically, Glidden did not fully comply with the marking and monitoring of the subject equipment and the maintaining of associated records. Also, Glidden failed to perform maximum organic vapor pressure determinations. The CAFO requires Glidden to pay a civil penalty of $100,115.

Defendants (1)

• THE GLIDDEN CO ICI PAINTSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• THE GLIDDEN COMPANY

  300 SPROWL ROAD, HURON, OH, 44839

  Registry ID: 110000391656

• THE GLIDDEN COMPANY

  300 SPROWL ROAD, HURON, OH, 44839

  Registry ID: 110000391656

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• THE GLIDDEN CO ICI PAINTSentered 2005-09-29

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $100,115

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2005-10-03Enforcement Action Data Entered