EPA v. TASMAN LEATHER GROUP LLC

Case summary

On October 25, 2018, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to resolve an administrative penalty case against Tasman Leather Group, LLC (Tasman), located at 9 Main St., Hartland, Maine. Tasman is a leather tannery that processes pre-treated hides using ignitable and toxic chemicals that are regulated by RCRA. The CAFO requires Tasman to pay a $48,000 penalty to resolve numerous past violations of RCRA, as alleged in a complaint Region 1 filed on September 28, 2017. On September 28, 2017, Region 1 filed an Administrative Complaint and Compliance Order against Tasman Leather Group, LLC, of Hartland, Maine, alleging violations of RCRA. The facility performs re-tanning and finishing of leather for the footwear and fashion industries. The Complaint alleges that Tasman violated Sections 3002 and 3005 of RCRA, Chapter 13 of Title 38 of the Maine Revised Statutes, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at Chapter 850 et seq. The Complaint seeks a penalty of $120,088 and the Compliance Order requires Tasman to maintain compliance with applicable RCRA regulations at the facility. The State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection was aware of EPA's inspection and follow-up with the facility, and also responded to EPA requests for information regarding Tasman's facility

Defendants (1)

• Tasman Leather Group LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TASMAN LEATHER GROUP LLC

  9 MAIN ST, HARTLAND, ME, 04943

  Registry ID: 110000314749

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TASMAN LEATHER GROUP LLCentered 2018-10-25

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $48,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2017-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-10-25Final Order Issued