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Enforcement Decisions

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Logis, Inc.

Docket Order: PHMSA-2005-21222

The Administrator denied Logis, Inc's appeal of a Default Order because Logis failed to show that it had filed a timely response to the Notice of Probable Violation. Logis had paid the penalty prior to filing the appeal, and the payment was accepted in full satisfaction of the penalty, closing the case.

Pinnacle Products, Inc.

Docket Order: PHMSA-2005-22778

Violations: Non-UN standard packaging Failing to develop and implement security plan with risk assessment Improper closure No emergency response number; incorrect shipping name Failure to register (placarded quantity) Failure to mark with proper shipping name

 

October 13, 2005

MG International, Inc.

Docket Order: PHMSA-2007-29205

On September 12, 2007, MG International, Inc. finding the company had knowingly committed three violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The Default Order assessed a $4,275 civil penalty. Because Petitioner failed to participate in the administrative process within the required time limit, appeal is denied.

Newport Cargo Consolidated d/b/a Touchdown Freight

Docket Order: PHMSA-2007-0052

The Chief Safety Officer denied the appeal, finding that the Chief Counsel had considered the statutory factors in setting a civil penalty and had already considered the arguments raised by Petitioner. Petitioner must pay the civil penalty of $3,740, as assessed in the Order.

Top Cat Chemicals, Inc.

Docket Order: PHMSA-2005-23078

On December 13, 2007, the Chief Counsel issued an Order to Top Cat Chemicals for two violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and assessed an $8,715 civil penalty, which reflected a substantial reduction from the proposed $14,110. Appellant submitted an appeal challenging the findings of the Chief Counsel. The appeal was dismissed as untimely filed, and the $8,715 penalty stands.