REFERRAL TO DOJ SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 REQUESTING JUSTICE INITIATE CIVIL LITIGATION AGAINST ELMIRA FOR VIOLATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT AGREEMENT/CONSENT ORDER ( CA/CO ), INDEX NUMBER UIC-AO-95-06 (COMPLAINT ISSUED 09/29/95 - FINAL CA/CO ISSUED 06/12/96). DOCKET CASE NUMBER 02-1995-0306. EPA REGION II SEEKS TO SECURE ELMIRA'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER AND OTHER INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE PENALTY FOR CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE CA/CO.
CCDS:
Facility signed an administrative consent order to remediate an injection well, but failed to do so. The case was referred to DOJ for injunctive relief and penalties. The facility completed the remediation of the injection well in 2002, but settlement was delayed due to a pending inability-to-pay claim. After an analysis of the company's financial records by DOJ, the ability-to-pay claim was found to be valid, and a penalty of $7,200 agreed to.