Pennsylvania Company Settles

PHILADELPHIA (October 9, 2009 ) -- The E.P.A. today announced that Interlectric Corporation has settled alleged violations of federal toxic chemical reporting at its facility located at 1401 Lexington Ave., Warren, Pa.

E.P.A. cited the company for violating the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), which requires companies that manufacture, use or process in excess of a threshold amount of listed toxic chemicals to file an yearly "toxic chemical release form" with E.P.A. and the state. Companies must also report both routine and accidental delivers of toxic chemicals, as well as the maximum amount of any listed chemicals at the facility and the amount contained in wastes transferred off-site. These reports are used to compile the Toxic Release Inventory, a publicly accessible E.P.A. database that contains information on toxic chemical delivers and waste management activities by certain industries as well as federal facilities.

In a consent arrangement with EPA, the company has agreed to pay a $18,086 civil penalty for failing to file required yearly reports for lead and mercury for the years 2004, 2005, and 2006. In addition, the company will spend at least $67,000 to purchase and operate a combination mercury dispenser and vacuum to reduce the use of mercury in the manufacture of fluorescent light bulbs. NOTE: This case involves alleged reporting violations, and not unlawful delivers of toxic chemicals.

The penalty reflects the company's cooperation with EPA's investigation of these alleged violations, and its prompt compliance efforts. As part of the settlement, the company did not admit liability for the alleged violations, but has certified compliance with applicable EPCRA requirements.

For more information, see www.epa.gov/tri

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