Region 5 Audit Policy Cases

Below you will find a list of Region 5 cases which were negotiated successfully under U.S. EPA's Audit Policy (Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations).

Please note that there may be a delay between the date when a new case settles and the date it is posted here.

To be included in this list, a case must satisfy two criteria:

the case involved violations to which EPA's Audit Policy was applicable, and
the regulated entity involved in the case was granted some level of relief from gravity-based penalties under the Policy.

Accordingly, cases to which the Audit Policy did not apply and/or in which no relief was granted are not included here.

Cases are organized by date of resolution, with the most recent resolutions being at the top.

For more information about these cases, contact the case attorney (refer to ORC's Directory for phone numbers and email addresses), or submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act (see the Region 5 FOIA page). A list of Region 5's self-disclosure cases resolved prior to October 13, 2000, is available in our Region 5 Audit Policy Case archive.

For information regarding self-disclosure case from other regions, including graphical representations of FY 2004 national results, please consult EPA FY 2004 End of Year Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Results, available on line in PDF format.

Abbyland Foods, Inc
Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P. (AES)
Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC
AK Steel Corp. -- Zanesville Works
Amtrak - Pontiac Passenger Station
Armstrong World Industry, Inc.
Bissell Homecare Inc.
BP Products North America, Inc. - Toledo Refinery
Chicago Aerosol, LLC
C.H.I. Overhead Doors
Clarion Technologies, Inc.
Cornelius Manufacturing
DME Company
Dow Corning Group
Dupont Mt. Clemens Facility
Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc
FCC Indiana
Foremost Farms USA
Gas City
General Electric Medical Systems -- Waukesha
General Electric Osmonics, Inc.
Glenmoor Company
Humphrey Products Company

Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
J & L Fiber Services
Jacob Industries
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp.
Lexmark International Inc.
Marble Systems, Inc.
Michelman, Inc.
Multibase, Inc.
Nishikawa Standard Company (NISCO)
Ohio Star Forge Company
Panduit Corporation
Plymouth Foam, Inc.
PCS Nitrogen
Procoil Company, LLC
Ruskin Company/Lau Industries, Inc.
Siemens
Sloan Valve Company
Spartech Corporation
ThysenKrupp Waupaca
University of Illinois, Chicago
Wisconsin Electric Power Company

ABBYLAND FOODS, INC. and ABBYLAND TRUCKING, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:		James Cha
Location:		502 East Linden Street P.O. Box 69 Abbotsford, WI 54405
Relevant statute(s):		CWA/NPDES; EPCRA 313; EPCRA non-313; SPCC
Date of disclosure:		10/28/2004
Date of resolution:		10/26/2005
How resolved:		NOD
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORP. 100% Penalty Reduction
Program/Attorney contact:		Purita Angeles / Mark Koller
Location:		600 Kaiser Drive Heath, OH 43065
Relevant statute(s):		CWA/NPDES
Date of disclosure:		04/22/2004
Date of resolution:		09/20/2005
How resolved:		NOD
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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PANDUIT CORPORATION 100% Penalty Reduction
Program contact:		Kendall Moore
Location:		10500 West 167th Street Orland Park, IL 60462
Relevant statute(s):		EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:		05/26/2005
Date of resolution:		11/02/2005
How resolved:		NOD
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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J & L FIBER SERVICES 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:		Nidhi O'Meara
Location:		831 Progress Avenue Waukesha, WI
Relevant statute(s):		EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:		12/22/2004
Date of resolution:		11/02/2005
How resolved:		NOD
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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FOREMOST FARMS USA 100% Penalty Reduction
Program contact:		Anthony Restaino
Location:		DePere, WI
Relevant statute(s):		EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:		02/05/2003
Date of resolution:		09/15/2005
How resolved:		CAFO
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:		Anthony Restaino
Location:		6925 Guion Road Indianapolis, IN 46268
Relevant statute(s):		EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:		12/23/2002
Date of resolution:		08/24/2005
How resolved:		CAFO
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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ADVANCED ELASTOMER SYSTEMS, L.P. (AES) 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:		Nidhi O'Meara
Location:		388 S. Main St. Akron, OH 44311-1059
Relevant statute(s):		TSCA
Date of disclosure:		04/29/2005
Date of resolution:		10/25/2005
How resolved:		NOD
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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NISHIKAWA STANDARD COMPANY (NISCO) 100% Penalty Reduction
Program contact:		Anthony Silvasi
Location:		324 Morrow Street Topeka, IN 48571
Relevant statute(s):		TSCA
Date of disclosure:		12/22/2003
Date of resolution:		09/22/2005
How resolved:		NOD
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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AKZO NOBEL SURFACE CHEMISTRY LLC 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:		Thomas Crosetto
Location:
Relevant statute(s):		TSCA
Date of disclosure:		04/23/2004
Date of resolution:		08/24/2005
How resolved:		CAFO
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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PROCOIL COMPANY, LLC 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:		Jeffery Trevino
Location:		5260 Haggerty South Canton, MI 48188
Relevant statute(s):		EPCRA NON-313
Date of disclosure:		01/21/2005
Date of resolution:		07/12/2005
How resolved:		NOD
% GBP reduced:		100%
Additional notes:		None
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SLOAN VALVE COMPANY 75% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Maria Gonzales
Location:	Franklin Park, IL
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	07/11/2003
Date of resolution:	06/21/2005
How resolved:	CAFO
% GBP reduced:	75%
Additional notes:	None
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MICHELMAN, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Diana Embil
Location:	Cincinatti, Ohio
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	08/09/2002
Date of resolution:	03/24/2005
How resolved:	CAFO
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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DME COMPANY 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Connie Puchalski and Kathleen Schneiders
Location:	Charlevoix, MI
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA
Date of disclosure:	03/10/2001
Date of resolution:	02/22/2005
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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CLARION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Marcy Toney
Location:	Greenville, MI
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	04-27-04
Date of resolution:	01-07-05
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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JACOB INDUSTRIES 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Richard Murawski
Location:	Fraser, MI
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313, EPCRA
Date of disclosure:	10/28/2002
Date of resolution:	12/29/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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GE OSMONICS, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Yone Yu
Location:	Minnetonka, MN
Relevant statute(s):	CAA
Date of disclosure:	08/01/2003
Date of resolution:	11/23/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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DuPONT Mt. CLEMENS FACILITY 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Catherine Garypie
Location:	Mt. Clemens, MI
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	07/17/2003
Date of resolution:	10/28/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, CHICAGO 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Robert Guenther
Location:	Chicago, IL
Relevant statute(s):	RCRA
Date of disclosure:	02/01/2001
Date of resolution:	09/30/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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CHICAGO AEROSOL, LLC 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Tamara Carnovsky
Location:	Coal City, IL
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313, CWA 311
Date of disclosure:	06/17/2004
Date of resolution:	09/29/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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AMTRAK - PONTIAC PASSENGER STATION 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Thomas Turner
Location:	Pontiac, MI
Relevant statute(s):	RCRA
Date of disclosure:	06/11/2004
Date of resolution:	09/28/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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DOW CORNING CORP. 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Robert Allen
Location:	Midland, MI
Relevant statute(s):	TSCA
Date of disclosure:	05/12/2002
Date of resolution:	09/24/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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GAS CITY $93,035.75 Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Thomas Turner
Location:	Frankfort, IL
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA
Date of disclosure:	04/15/2003
Date of resolution:	08/30/2004
How resolved:	CAFO
Additional notes:	None
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WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO. 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney/Program contact:	Robert Guenther / Ken Zolnierczyk
Location:	Pewaukee, WI
Relevant statute(s):	TSCA
Date of disclosure:	03/31/2003
Date of resolution:	08/20/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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PLYMOUTH FOAM, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Kathleen Schneiders
Location:	Milwaukee, WI
Relevant statute(s):	CAA
Date of disclosure:	12/02/2003
Date of resolution:	08/05/2004
How resolved:	by letter
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None

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HUMPHREY PRODUCTS COMPANY 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Ken Zolnierczyk
Location:	Kalamazoo, MI
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	05/24/2001
Date of resolution:	07/30/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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MARBLE SYSTEMS, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Anthony Silvasi
Location:	Breese, IL
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	07/28/2003
Date of resolution:	07/22/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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RUSKIN COMPANY/LAU INDUSTRIES, Inc. 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Randa Bishlawi
Location:	Rochester, IN
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	12/05/2003
Date of resolution:	07/20/2004
How resolved:	CAFO
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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THYSEN KRUPP WAUPACA 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	John Steketee
Location:	Waupaca, WI
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	11/24/2003
Date of resolution:	07/20/2004
How resolved:	CAFO
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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AK STEEL CORP- ZANESVILLE WORKS $63,200.00 Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Maria Gonzales
Location:	Zanesville, OH
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	07/17/2002
Date of resolution:	06/24/2004
How resolved:	CAFO
% GBP reduced:	92%
Additional notes:	None
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MULTIBASE, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	James Entziminger
Location:	Copley, OH
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA non-313
Date of disclosure:	12/30/2003
Date of resolution:	07/09/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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PCS NITROGEN 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Nidhi O'Meara
Location:	Lima, Ohio
Relevant statute(s):	CERCLA, EPCRA
Date of disclosure:	10/10/2003
Date of resolution:	06/22/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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SPARTECH CORPORATION 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Thomas Crosetto
Location:	Paulding, OH; Clare, MI; Mankato, MN; Portage, WI; Richmond, IN; Taylorville, IL; and Warsaw, IN
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	04/04/2003
Date of resolution:	06/10/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS -- WAUKESHA 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Joseph Lukascyk
Location:	Waukesha, WI
Relevant statute(s):	FIFRA
Date of disclosure:	10/01/2002
Date of resolution:	06/04/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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C.H.I. OVERHEAD DOORS 25% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Robert Allen
Location:	Arthur, Illinois
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	07/29/2003
Date of resolution:	05/14/2004
How resolved:	CAFO
% GBP reduced:	25%
Additional notes:	None
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CORNELIUS MANUFACTURING 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Robert Allen
Location:	Elnora, IN
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	09/27/2002
Date of resolution:	05/12/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Ken Zolnierczyk
Location:	Hiliard, OH
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	02/27/2002
Date of resolution:	04/17/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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OHIO STAR FORGE COMPANY 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Thomas Crosetto
Location:	Warren, OH
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	08/14/2003
Date of resolution:	03/31/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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INDIANA HARBOR BELT RAILROAD CO. 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Nidhi O'Meara
Location:	Portland, Indiana
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA non-313, CWA 311/SPCC
Date of disclosure:	10/20/2003
Date of resolution:	03/19/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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BISSELL HOMECARE INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Thomas Crosetto
Location:	Grand Rapids, MI
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	07/17/2003
Date of resolution:	03/18/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC., TOLEDO REFINERY 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	William Wagner
Location:	Toledo, OH
Relevant statute(s):	CWA
Date of disclosure:	07/28/2003
Date of resolution:	03/12/2004
How resolved:	by letter
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Ruth McNamara
Location:	Lexington, KY
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA non-313
Date of disclosure:	07/09/2003
Date of resolution:	01/23/2004
How resolved:	NOD
Additional notes:	None
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SIEMENS 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Erik Olson
Location:	Buffalo Grove, IL
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	08/01/2003
Date of resolution:	02/24/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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FCC INDIANA 100% Penalty Reduction
Attorney contact:	Mark Koller
Location:	Portand, IN
Relevant statute(s):	EPRCA non-313
Date of disclosure:	10/16/2003
Date of resolution:	01/15/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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GLENMOOR COMPANY 100% Penalty Reduction
EPA contact:	Ken Zolnierczyk
Location:	Harrison, OH
Relevant statute(s):	EPCRA 313
Date of disclosure:	06/17/2002
Date of resolution:	01/09/2004
How resolved:	NOD
% GBP reduced:	100%
Additional notes:	None
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