EPA v. Kyocera International

Case summary

Respondent failed to submit PMNs at least ninety (90) days before manufacturing (importing) chemicals which constitutes a failure to comply with section 5 of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ? 2604, which is a prohibited act under section 15(1) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ? 2614(1). Respondent also informed EPA that it had manufactured (imported) polymer chemical substances between the calendar years 2018 and 2021 and had failed to comply with the recordkeeping regulations at 40 C.F.R. ? 723.250(j). Respondent also failed to submit proper certifications under section 13 of TSCA prior to importing chemical substances which constitutes a failure to comply with section 13 of TSCA, which is a prohibited act under section 15(3)(B) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. ? 2614(3)(B).

Defendants (1)

• Kyocera InternationalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KYOCERA INTERNATIONAL INC

  8611 BALBOA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123

  Registry ID: 110066799110

Statutes cited

• TSCA 13 — Entry into Customs Territory of the U.S.
• TSCA 5H — Failure To Comply With New Chemical

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kyocera Internationalentered 2023-09-05

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $105,937

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-09-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-09-05Final Order Issued
• 2023-09-27Enforcement Action Data Entered