Skip to main content
10-2007-0036Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2007· Region 10

EPA v. Emerald Services Inc.

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Solvents were spilled into the storm drain and the company failed to notify the NRC. An explosion occurred 13 days later from the solvent which remained in the drain.

Defendants (1)

  • Emerald Services. Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • EMERALD SERVICES INCORPORATED

    1825 ALEXANDER AVE, TACOMA, WA, 98421

    Registry ID: 110000620588

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 103ANotification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Emerald Services Inc.entered 2006-11-21

    Primary law: CERCLA

    Federal penalty: $38,410 · SEP: $69,565

Timeline (2 milestones)

  • 2006-11-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2006-11-21Final Order Issued

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
600018536
Case number
10-2007-0036
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
10
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2007-0036 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.