EPA v. SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY

Case summary

WE ARE REFERRING THIS MATTER TO YOU FOR A PROPOSED CIVIL ACTION UNDER SECTION 309(D) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, 33 U.S.C 1319(B). THE SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY HAS VIOLATED THE METAL FINISHING PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AT 40 C.F.R. 433, CONTINUOUSLY IN 1986. WE EXPECT THESE VIOLATIONS TO CONTINUE THROUGH 1987. THE PROPOSED DEFENDANT OWNS AND OPERATES A LOCK MANUFAC- TURING PLANT NEAR COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. THIS PLANT DISCHARGES WASTEWATERS INTO THE POTW OWNED BY THE SECURITY SANITATION DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED RELIEF TO BE SOUGHT, INCLUDING INJUNCTION, AND PROPOSED AMOUNT OF PENALTY TO BE SOUGHT AT SETTLEMENT, IF APPLICABLE. WE ARE SEEKING PENALTIES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE. THE RECENT CONTACTS WITH THE DEFENDANT(S), INCLUDING ANY PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN, AND NEGOTIATIONS, IF ANY. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INFORMAL CONTACTS RECENTLY. WE ISSUED SCHLAGE AN AO ON JULY 31, 1986. DATE OF INSPECTION, INFORMATION RESPONSE, OR RECEIPT OF EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS WHICH LED TO DECISION TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS. THROUGHOUT 1986, WE RECEIVED SELF-MONITORING DATA INDICAT ING SCHLAGE WAS IN VIOLATION OF 40 C.F.R. REQUIREMENTS FOR NICKEL, CHROMIUM AND COPPER.

Defendants (1)

• SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY

  3899 HANCOCK EXPRESSWAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80911

  Registry ID: 110000467753

• SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY

  3899 HANCOCK EXPRESSWAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80911

  Registry ID: 110000467753

• SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY

  3899 HANCOCK EXPRESSWAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80911

  Registry ID: 110000467753

• SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY

  3899 HANCOCK EXPRESSWAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80911

  Registry ID: 110000467753

Statutes cited

• CWA 309 — Violation of Existing AO
• CWA 301/307 — Effluent Limitations - NPDES Toxic & Pretreatment Effluent Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANYentered 1988-04-29

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $120,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 1987-03-31Referred To Headquarters
• 1987-05-20Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1987-07-22Complaint Filed With Court
• 1988-04-29Final Order Lodged
• 1988-04-29Final Order Entered
• 1988-04-29Concluded
• 1990-08-06Enforcement Action Closed