EPA v. RUSSELECTRIC

Case summary

On March 29, 2022, EPA Region 1 and Siemens Industry, Inc., d/b/a Russelectric, a Siemens Business ( Russelectric ) settled an administrative penalty case for alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( RCRA ) and the Massachusetts hazardous waste regulations codified at 310 C.M.R. 30.001, et seq. Russelectric operated as a large quantity generator between July 19, 2018 and March 17, 2021 but failed to re-notify as a large quantity generator. Russelectric also failed to comply with numerous conditions triggered by the Facility's large quantity generator status, such as provision of initial and refresher training for employees, maintenance of a chemical release contingency plan, and performance of weekly inspections, which were necessary for the Facility to qualify for an exemption from RCRA's permitting requirement. Russelectric agreed to pay a settlement penalty of $121,546. Russelectric also certified that it corrected its violations and will maintain compliance with federal and state hazardous waste laws.

Defendants (1)

• Siemens Industry, Inc., d/b/a RusselectricNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RUSSELECTRIC INC

  99 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, HINGHAM, MA, 02043-0000

  Registry ID: 110000310609

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RUSSELECTRICentered 2022-03-29

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $121,546

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-03-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-03-29Final Order Issued
• 2022-04-13Enforcement Action Data Entered