EPA v. United Abrasives

Case summary

On September 30, 2014, Region 1 entered into a CAFO with United Abrasives, Inc. (Respondent) resolving violations of RCRA at Respondent’s facility located in North Windham, Connecticut. Respondent is a manufacturer of various types of bonded abrasives, such as grinding wheels, as well as a variety of sanding sheets, belts, and adhesive discs. The most significant violations in the complaint were the failure to notify of hazardous waste activity, failure to develop and implement a hazardous waste inspection and training program and failure to properly manage universal waste. Under the settlement, Respondent will pay a penalty of $26,619 and will spend $99,819 on an SEP. Under the SEP, Respondent will acquire and operate new equipment at its facility that will eliminate or reduce its generation of waste epoxy resins. The facility is located in an EJ area.

Defendants (1)

• United AbrasivesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UNITED ABRASIVES

  185 BOSTON POST RD, WILLIMANTIC, CT, 06226

  Registry ID: 110000581647

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• United Abrasivesentered 2014-09-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $26,619 · SEP: $99,819

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2012-10-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-09-30Final Order Issued