EPA v. Spring Arbor University - NOD

Case summary

On 8/20/2009 Spring Arbor University disclosed violations to the Clean Water Act (CWA 311/SPCC) and EPCRA 311/312. Based on the facts and admissions contained in Spring Arbor's self disclosure, the EPA has determined that 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 has determined that Spring Arbor University did not gain a significant economic benefit by failing to comply with the above-referenced laws.

Defendants (1)

• Spring Arbor University (Spring Arbor, MI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY

  106 E MAIN ST, SPRING ARBOR, MI, 49283

  Registry ID: 110040101467

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)

• Spring Arbor University - NODentered 2012-07-11

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

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