EPA v. WASSER HIGH-TECH COATINGS, INC.

Case summary

NINE SECTION 313 REPORTING VIOLATIONS. WASSER, A SMALL COMPANY THAT SPECIALIZES IN PRODUCING BRIDGE-PAINTING MATERIALS, FAILED TO REPORT THAT IT WAS PROCESSING FOUR TOXIC CHEMICALS IN 1992, 1993, AND 1994. WASSER IS CITED FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE ITS USE OF THE CHEMICALS - ZINC, XYLENE, AND METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE. THE CHEMICALS ARE COMMONLY USED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS IN THE AREA. EMISSIONS FROM FUMES PRIMARILY POSE A THREAT TO WORKERS ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. ALTHOUGH FUMES QUICKLY DISSIPATE BEFORE THREATENING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE PUBLIC HAS A RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT CHEMICALS ARE BEING USED IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Defendants (1)

• WASSER HIGH-TECH COATINGS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WASSER HIGH TECH COATINGS

  8041 S 228TH ST, KENT, WA, 98032

  Registry ID: 110000489203

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WASSER HIGH-TECH COATINGS, INC.entered 1996-12-10

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $26,490

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1996-05-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1996-07-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1996-12-10Final Order Issued
• 1998-10-19Enforcement Action Closed