EPA v. ArcelorMittal (Burns Harbor) CAFO

Case summary

On two separate occasions, ArcelorMittal failed to immediately report hazardous chemical releases in excess of each chemical's Reportable Quantity (RQ). The releases cited are: 1.) July 12, 2010 - 51 lbs. of cyanide (RQ = 10 lbs.); 2.) November 19, 2010 - 6,654 lbs. of sulfuric acid (RQ = 1,000 lbs.).

Defendants (1)

• ArcelorMittal (Burns Harbor, IN)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• ARCELOR MITTAL

  250 W. US HIGHWAY 12, BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304

  Registry ID: 110000607558

• ARCELOR MITTAL

  250 W. US HIGHWAY 12, BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304

  Registry ID: 110000607558

• ARCELOR MITTAL

  250 W. US HIGHWAY 12, BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304

  Registry ID: 110000607558

• ARCELOR MITTAL

  250 W. US HIGHWAY 12, BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304

  Registry ID: 110000607558

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ArcelorMittal (Burns Harbor) CAFOentered 2013-07-17

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $46,046

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2013-07-17Final Order Issued
• 2013-07-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-07-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-08-19Pipeline Closed
• 2013-08-19Enforcement Action Closed