EPA v. BBC Biochemical Corporation

Case summary

On September 13, 2017, Region 10 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order that resolves nine violations of EPCRA 313 by BBC Biochemical Corporation at its facility in Mt. Vernon, Washington. EPA alleged that BBC Biochemical processed the toxic chemicals methanol, xylene, and formaldehyde in quantities exceeding the annual reporting threshold during calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015, and failed to report toxic chemical releases to the Toxics Release Inventory by the annual reporting date each year. The failure to report deprived the public of timely and accurate data describing toxic chemical releases in their community. The company has returned to compliance and agreed to pay a $37,730 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• BBC Biochemical CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BBC BIOCHEMICAL

  409 ELEANOR LN, MOUNT VERNON, WA, 98273

  Registry ID: 110035444052

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BBC Biochemical Corporationentered 2017-09-13

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $37,730

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2017-07-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-09-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-09-13Final Order Issued