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05-2011-7048Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2011· Region 05

EPA v. McGean Rohco Inc. (Cleveland) CAFO

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

This enforcement action was filed in response to a nitric acid release which occurred on 3/24/2007. The nitric acid entered the sewer system via a drain at the facility. The respondent was unable to prove the exact amount that entered into the environment. The NRC was not notified of the release.

Defendants (1)

  • McGean Rohco Inc. (Cleveland, OH)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

  • MCGEAN INC.

    2910 HARVARD AVE., CLEVELAND, OH, 441053010

    Registry ID: 110000386831

  • MCGEAN INC.

    2910 HARVARD AVE., CLEVELAND, OH, 441053010

    Registry ID: 110000386831

Statutes cited

  • EPCRA 304Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
  • CERCLA 103ANotification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • McGean Rohco Inc. (Cleveland) CAFOentered 2011-02-01

    Primary law: CERCLA

    Federal penalty: $14,508

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2011-02-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2011-02-01Final Order Issued
  • 2011-02-07Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
2200043645
Case number
05-2011-7048
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2011-7048 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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