According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency J.H. Miles and Company has settled alleged violations of chemical reporting regulations at the companys clam processing facility in Norfolk, Va. In this context the company has paid a $9,408 civil penalty and has completed an $18,540 environmental project for failing to file required reports on ammonia, No. 4 fuel oil and liquid nitrogen used at its facility.
EPCRA requires companies that produce, manufacture, use or store more than a threshold amount of regulated chemicals to file annual emergency and hazardous chemical inventory forms with EPA and the state. EPCRA also requires companies that store specific quantities of hazardous chemicals to submit a material data safety sheet (MSDS) or a list of chemicals with state and local emergency response agencies and the local fire departments.
EPA explained that the company did not file chemical inventory forms for ammonia, No. 4 fuel oil and liquid nitrogen for 2005, 2006 and 2007. EPA also cited the company for failing to submit a MSDS for these chemicals. The MSDS provides information regarding health risks associated with the chemicals, and safety precautions for handling or for accidental exposure.
Company agree to pay the penalties which shows that the company’s cooperation with EPA, and its compliance efforts. As part of the settlement, the company neither admitted nor denied the alleged violations.
