On April 27, 2018, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order under EPCRA settling claims against Smith & Wesson Corporation of Springfield, MA for its failure to file required Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports by the required 2012 and 2013 deadlines. Smith & Wesson manufactures approximately 900,000 small arms, including revolvers, pistols and sporting rifles, annually. The company will pay a $58,136 penalty. EPCRA reporting requirements ensure that communities have access to information about chemical releases that may affect public health and the environment. This program is not delegated to Massachusetts.
EPA alleged civil administrative penalty claims against Smith & Wesson Corp. of Springfield, Massachusetts for failing to file required Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports by the required 2012 and 2013 deadlines. Smith & Wesson manufactures approximately 900,000 small arms, including revolvers, pistols and sporting rifles, a year. An EPA inspection of the Smith & Wesson facility confirmed the existence of manganese, nickel, and chromium above the TRI reporting thresholds. Since the inspection, the facility has come into compliance with its TRI reporting requirements.