EPA v. Young Corporation/Meltec Division
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On March 19, 2015, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order that resolves violations of EPCRA 313 by Young Corporation, Meltec Division at their facility in Seattle, Washington. Region 10 alleged that Young Corporation failed to file Toxics Release Inventory reports regarding the processing of chromium, manganese and nickel over three years. By failing to report, the public was denied access to timely and accurate data regarding chemical releases in the community. The company agreed to pay a $44,700 penalty and has returned to compliance.
Defendants (1)
- Young Corporation/Meltec DivisionNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
MELTEC DIVISION OF YOUNG CORP
3444 13TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA, 98134-1031
Registry ID: 110002150369
Statutes cited
- EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Young Corporation/Meltec Divisionentered 2015-03-19
Primary law: EPCRA
Federal penalty: $44,700
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2015-03-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2015-03-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2015-03-19Final Order Issued
- 2015-03-26Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3600083562
- Case number
- 10-2015-0076
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 10
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2015-0076 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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