EPA v. Bergen Record Corporation

Case summary

'Respondent violated Section 40 CFR Section 61.145(c)(6)(i) and Section 61.150(a)(1)(iii), by failed to wet material and ensure that it remains wet until collected for disposal and, failing to seal all asbestos material in leak tight containers while wet.' CCDS: Respondents violated Section 40 C.F.R. Section 61.145(c)(6)(i) and Section 40 61.150(a)(1)(iii), by failing during the stripping operation of a renovation, to adequately wet regulated asbeston material (RACM) and to seal that material in leak tight containers while wet.

Defendants (2)

• East Coast Haz Mat Removal Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Bergen Record CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BERGEN RECORD CORPORATION

  150 RIVER STREET, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601

  Registry ID: 110000801650

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Bergen Record Corporationentered 2003-05-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $9,600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-07-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-10-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-05-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-05-19Final Order Issued