EPA v. ORGANIC DYES & PIGMENTS

Case summary

On September 17, 2024, EPA filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) resolving violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) alleged against Organic Dyes and Pigments, LLC (Respondent) of Lincoln, Rhode Island. Organic Dyes and Pigments manufactures pigments, dyes, and chemical auxiliaries. Organic Dyes and Pigments, a large quantity generator of hazardous waste, failed to determine if a waste is a hazardous waste, properly train personnel, clearly mark and label containers of hazardous waste, maintain adequate prevention and preparedness equipment and provide proof that its contingency plan was provided to the local hospital and police department. The ESA requires the company to pay a penalty of $11,250 and certify compliance with RCRA requirements.

Defendants (1)

• Organic Dyes & PigmentsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ORGANIC DYES AND PIGMENTS

  1 CROWNMARK DRIVE UNIT A, LINCOLN, RI, 02865

  Registry ID: 110001662923

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ORGANIC DYES & PIGMENTSentered 2024-09-17

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $11,250

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-09-17Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered