EPA v. Delphi Automotive Systems (Saginaw) CAFO

Case summary

This enforcement action is the result of a chlorine release which occurred at Delphi Automotive Systems on June 13, 2007. As part of the investigation, it was determined that chlorine was stored onsite in excess of the RQ and that chlorine was not included in the Tier II forms submitted for calendar years 2004, 2005 and 2006. Delphi also failed to submit an MSDS for chlorine to the SERC, LEPC and local fire department.

Defendants (1)

• Delphi Corporation (Troy)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE

  3900 HOLLAND RD., SAGINAW, MI, 486019494

  Registry ID: 110000407685

• DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE

  3900 HOLLAND RD., SAGINAW, MI, 486019494

  Registry ID: 110000407685

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Delphi Automotive Systems (Saginaw) CAFOentered 2009-02-13

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $66,887

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2009-02-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-02-13Final Order Issued
• 2009-02-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-03-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2009-03-16Pipeline Closed