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05-2022-0308JudicialFinal Order EnteredFY 2022· Region 05

EPA v. Republic Steel

Case summary

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requesting to be initiated against Republic Steel for violations of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations.

Defendants (1)

  • Republic SteelNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

  • REPUBLIC STEEL - LORAIN PLANT

    1807 E 28TH ST, LORAIN, OH, 44055

    Registry ID: 110000385645

  • REPUBLIC STEEL

    2633 EIGHTH ST NE, CANTON, OH, 44704

    Registry ID: 110012566927

  • REPUBLIC STEEL - LORAIN PLANT

    1807 E 28TH ST, LORAIN, OH, 44055

    Registry ID: 110000385645

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301/402NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Republic Steelentered 2025-04-07

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $700,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

  • 2022-02-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2022-06-09Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2024-01-29Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2025-04-07Final Order Lodged
  • 2025-04-07Final Order Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3602997851
Case number
05-2022-0308
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Permit Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2022-0308 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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