# EPA Resolves Chemical Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Violations with Electronics Company in CA, GA

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/10/epa-resolves-chemical-data-reporting-and-recordkeeping-violations-with-electronics-company-in-ca-ga/
- Published: 2017-10-23T23:34:25-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

LOS ANGELES – The U.S. EPA is settling its case against Ricoh Electronics, Inc. 
The issue was inaccurate reporting and recordkeeping of chemical substances imported
by its facilities located in Tustin and Santa Ana, Calif., and Lawrenceville, Ga.

In 2012, Ricoh filed a timely but inaccurate report of the total annual volumes 
of three chemical substances from 2011 at its Tustin facility. That’s in addition
to one chemical substance at its Santa Ana facility. Moreover, the EPA found that
in 2015, Ricoh did not have records documenting the amount of 10 chemical substances
imported to its Lawrenceville, Ga., facility. Since then, the company has voluntarily
developed and implemented steps to prevent similar violations in the future.

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#### **_Under the EPA settlement, Ricoh Electronics will pay a fine of $245,990._**

“EPA’s data-reporting requirements are essential to protecting communities and the
environment,” said Alexis Strauss, EPA’s Acting Regional Administrator for the Pacific
Southwest. “This data helps communities build a better understanding of risks posed
by chemicals used in U.S. commerce.”

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA maintains a comprehensive list
of more than 85,000 chemical substances. They’re known as the TSCA Inventory. Professionals
must report chemical substances on this list at or above volumes of 25,000 pounds
to the EPA every four years. It’s what TSCA’s Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) requires.

The 2012 CDR requires that companies accurately report information for each chemical
substance. That’s those manufactured or imported into the U.S. during 2011 and maintained
records for a period of five years. Unlike many other federal programs, TSCA is 
directly implemented and enforced by EPA, not states.

Ricoh Electronics manufactures various electronic products such as printers, copiers,
and toner. It is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., which is headquartered in 
Tokyo, Japan.

For more information on TSCA chemical requirements, please visit [www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-toxic-substances-control-act](https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-toxic-substances-control-act)

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