EPA v. GE Osmonics (Minnetonka) NOD
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
As a result of an internal compliance audit conducted by facility staff, GE Osmonics discovered and voluntarily disclosed that the lead and sulfuric acid in their lead-acid batteries exceeded the reporting thresholds for EPCRA 311/312 Tier II reporting. GE Osmonics met all nine conditions needed to have the gravity based penalties waived pursuant to the Small Business Compliance Policy.
Defendants (1)
- GE Osmonics (Minnetonka, MN)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
GE OSMONICS INC.
5951 CLEARWATER DR., MINNETONKA, MN, 553438995
Registry ID: 110000424924
GE OSMONICS INC.
5951 CLEARWATER DR., MINNETONKA, MN, 553438995
Registry ID: 110000424924
Statutes cited
- EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
Enforcement conclusions (1)
GE Osmonics (Minnetonka) NODentered 2011-10-17
Primary law: EPCRA
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2011-10-17Enforcement Action Closed
- 2011-10-17Final Order Issued
- 2011-10-17Pipeline Closed
- 2011-11-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 2600073442
- Case number
- 05-2012-7098
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- Yes
- Primary statute
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2012-7098 . 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.