EPA v. MP Mine Operations
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On February 5, 2021, Respondent voluntarily informed EPA that it used existing stock of the product containing Chemical A on seven (7) days in 2021. Respondent's use of existing stock of the product containing Chemical A during the disclosed time period, constitutes a violation of TSCA section 15(2), 15 U.S.C. ? 2614(2)).
Defendants (1)
- MP Mine OperationsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
MP MINE OPERATIONS
67750 BAILEY ROAD, MOUNTAIN PASS, CA, 92366
Registry ID: 110000479376
Statutes cited
- TSCA 15-2 — Knowing Commercial Use [15(2)]
Enforcement conclusions (1)
MP Mine Operationsentered 2021-07-20
Primary law: TSCA
Federal penalty: $19,964
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2021-07-20Final Order Issued
- 2021-07-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2021-08-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3602806246
- Case number
- HQ-2021-5004
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- HQ
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- Yes
- Primary statute
- Knowing Commercial Use [15(2)]
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case HQ-2021-5004 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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