EPA v. Aquinas College (Grand Rapids) NOD

Case summary

On 2/18/2010, Aquinas College disclosed violations to the Clean Water Act, RCRA, TSCA and EPCRA 311/312. Based upon the facts and admissions contained in Aquinas College's self disclosure, EPA has determined that the Respondent has complied with all nine criteria of EPA's April 11, 2000 Self Disclosure Policy (Audit Policy) (65 Fed Reg 19618). Accordingly, EPA agrees to grant a 100% reduction of the gravity-based penalty. EPA also determined that Aquinas College did not gain a significant economic benefit by failing to comply with the above-referenced laws.

Defendants (1)

• Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AQUINAS COLLEGE

  1607 ROBINSON RD., GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49506

  Registry ID: 110026002983

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Aquinas College (Grand Rapids) NODentered 2012-07-11

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-07-11Final Order Issued
• 2012-07-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-07-11Pipeline Closed
• 2012-07-16Enforcement Action Data Entered