New York, September 1-- DuPont said Tuesday afternoon that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has assigned an administrative law judge to preside over a chemical case.
The company requested a judge to hear its response to EPA allegations that DuPont violated reporting requirements for perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA, which is used to make Teflon and other products.
"DuPont is pleased that a judge has been named and we look forward to moving ahead with the proceedings," said Cathy Andriadis, a spokeswoman for DuPont. "We especially look forward to being able to present our entire case in front of the administrative law judge."
Administrative Law Judge Barbara Gunning, has been assigned to preside, Reuters reported Tuesday. EPA officials weren't immediately available Tuesday to explain the procedures or possible penalties if the judge rules DuPont violated the regulations.
In July, the EPA filed an administrative complaint alleging the violations. The EPA said DuPont failed to report traces of PFOA in blood monitoring data and instances where it exceeded the company's water sampling guidelines. DuPont maintains it has complied.
