3/29/16 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $7,980. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS.
ORDER ALLEGES:
RESPONDENT'S FACILITY PROCESSED THE TOXIC CHEMICAL LEAD IN EXCESS OF THE 100 POUND THRESHOLD QUANTITY, ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 313(f) OF EPCRA, DURING CALENDAR YEARS 2013, 2012, AND 2011.
RESPONDENT FAILED TO SUBMIT A FORM R FOR LEAD TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF EPA AND TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI BY JULY 1 OF THE REPORTING YEAR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012.
RESPONDENT FAILED TO USE READILY AVAILABLE DATA TO MAKE REASONABLE ESTIMATES OF THE QUANTITY OF A TOXIC CHEMICAL ENTERING EACH ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA WHILE COMPLETING A TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE INVENTORY FORM (FORM R) FOR LEAD FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2013 AND 2011.
RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF EPCRA, AT ITS FACILITY FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2013, 2012, AND 2011.