EPA v. RI PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Case summary

'RIPTA FAILED TO COMPLY WITH HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, FAILED TO HAVE AN ADEQUATE SPCC PLAN, AND FAILED TO RETROFIT ITS BUSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CAA URBAN BUS RETROFIT RULE.'

Defendants (1)

• RI PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• RIPTA

  265 MELROSE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02907

  Registry ID: 110001664627

• RI PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTH

  265 MELROSE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02907

  Registry ID: 110001664627

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CAA 219 — Urban Bus Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RI PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITYentered 2002-11-22

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $75,000 · SEP: $966,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2002-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-10-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2002-11-22Final Order Issued