Essroc Cement Corporation has agreed to an $82,000 fine for alleged violations.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency levied the fine to settle alleged violations of toxic chemical reporting requirements at its manufacturing facility at 401 W. Prospect St. in Nazareth.

According to the EPA, Essroc failed to submit three years of required reports on a regulated toxic chemical -- lead --- which was processed at the facility.

The Nazareth plant processes lead as part of the manufacturing process for bulk and packaged cement.

According to the EPA,a June 2011 inspection revealed that Essroc did not submit annual reports for lead for three years -- 2006-2008 -- when the company processed lead in amounts exceeding 130,000 pounds annually.

The EPA said the settlement involved alleged reporting violations -- not unlawful releases of toxic chemicals.

As part of the settlement, Essroc does not admit liability for the alleged violations, but has certified compliance with applicable Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act requirements.