Public Notice: Proposed Expedited Settlement Agreement CWA-05-2026-0017
Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, is providing notice of intent to execute an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with Hershey Chocolate and Confectionery, LLC. (“Respondent”) for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA). EPA alleges that Respondent conducted an unapproved bypass resulting in exceedances of its industrial user permit, in violation of City of Robinson Permit No. RHC20 (“Permit”), in violation of the Section 301 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. § 1311.
EPA and Respondent have agreed that Respondent will pay a civil penalty of $613. Full payment of the penalty will resolve Respondent’s liability for federal civil penalties for the violation alleged in the ESA.
Applicants or Respondents
Hershey Chocolate and Confectionery LLC1401 West Main Street
Robinson, IL 62454
United States
Docket Numbers
- CWA-05-2026-0017