EPA v. 3M Company

Case summary

Failure to report export of designated chemical to EPA precludes advance notification of these chemical shipments to foreign governments as required by TSCA. As a part of meeting the conditions of the audit policy, respondent was required to remedy this matter.

Defendants (1)

• 3M CompanyNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• 3M COMPANY

  3M CENTER BUILDING, ST. PAUL, MN, 55144-1000

  Registry ID: 110035810799

• 3M COMPANY

  3M CENTER BUILDING, ST. PAUL, MN, 55144-1000

  Registry ID: 110035810799

Statutes cited

• TSCA 8C — Failure To Comply With Allegations Of Significant Adverse Reactions Record & Reporting Rule
• TSCA 13 — Entry into Customs Territory of the U.S.
• TSCA 8A — Failure To Comply With Preliminary Assessment Inf. Reporting & Chemical Specific Recordkeeping Rules
• TSCA 5A/5B — Failure To Comply With Significant New Use Rules and Pre-manufacture Notice

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• 3M Companyentered 2006-10-04

  Primary law: TSCA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2006-10-04Final Order Issued
• 2007-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered