WASHINGTON -- The US Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 9 issued notice of a proposed administrative penalty assessment for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at a printed circuit board fabricator in upstate New York.

The complaint addresses violations of the general pretreatment regulations found at Standard Printed Circuits' facility in Sherburne, NY. According to the complaint, Standard Printed Circuits failed to comply with reporting requirements in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 403.12(e).

EPA is seeking a proposed penalty of $10,000. EPA has provided respondent with a settlement offer of $2,000 in an effort to promptly settle this matter.

EPA is also providing notice of opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative complaint filed on October 25, 2023, with the Regional Hearing Clerk.

Under 33 U.S.C. § 1319(g), EPA is authorized to issue orders assessing civil penalties for various violations of the CWA. EPA may issue such orders after the commencement of a Class I or Class II penalty proceeding. EPA provides public notice of the proposed assessment pursuant to 33 U.S.C. §1319(g)(4)(A) and 40 C.F.R. § 22.45.

The deadline for submitting public comment on this administrative penalty proceeding is 40 days after issuance of the public notice.

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