EPA v. CIL ELECTROPLATING

Case summary

On September 9, 2025, EPA Region 1 and the CIL Electroplating, Inc. ( CIL ) settled an administrative penalty case for alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( RCRA ) and RCRA regulations that occurred at CIL's metal plating and finishing facility in Lawrence, Massachusetts. EPA alleged multiple RCRA violations including storing hazardous waste beyond 90 days without a permit; failing to label containers; inadequate aisle space; failing to make hazardous waste determinations; inadequate contingency plan; and training failures, among other violations. CIL has returned to compliance with RCRA and state regulations by providing documents to support corrective actions the facility has taken since the inspection, among other corrective actions. EPA and CIL settled the case with a Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ) that both initiated and concluded the action with CIL agreeing to pay a settlement penalty of $136,383.

Defendants (1)

• C.I.L. Electroplating, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ADTEC ELECTROPLATING

  125 GLENN ST., LAWRENCE, MA, 01843-1036

  Registry ID: 110002086288

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CIL ELECTROPLATINGentered 2025-09-09

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $136,383

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-09-09Final Order Issued
• 2025-09-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-09-10Enforcement Action Data Entered