EPA v. Transchem, Inc - CAFO

Case summary

The United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ), Region IX and Transchem, Inc. ( Respondent ) agree to settle this matter and consent to the entry of this Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ), which simultaneously initiates and concludes this matter in accordance with the Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties and the Revocation/Termination or Suspension of Permits at 40 C.F.R. Sections 22.13(b) and 22.18(b). Respondent agrees to the assessment of a penalty in the amount of $147,617 as final settlement of the civil claims against Respondent arising under TSCA, as alleged in Section I.C of this CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• Transchem, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TRANSCHEM, INC

  2142 PALOMAR AIRPORT RD STE 125, CARLSBAD, CA, 92011

  Registry ID: 110070874043

Statutes cited

• TSCA 13 — Entry into Customs Territory of the U.S.

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Transchem, Inc - CAFOentered 2022-09-21

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $147,617

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-09-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-09-21Final Order Issued
• 2022-09-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-09-22Enforcement Action Data Entered