EPA v. Columbia University

Case summary

'Violations include failure to make a HW determination, Storage of HW w/o a permit, failure to properly manage containers, failure to minimize releases and potential fires or explosions, failure to comply with preparedness and prevention requirements along with contingency plan requirements, failure to maintain and /or provide documentation.'

Defendants (1)

• Columbia UniversityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

  61 ROUTE 9 W, PALISADES, NY, 10964

  Registry ID: 110002446728

• COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

  116TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10027

  Registry ID: 110013698739

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3007 — Record keeping, Inspection, Information Request
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Columbia Universityentered 2003-07-15

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $100,000 · SEP: $606,166

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-10-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-07-15Final Order Issued
• 2003-07-15Enforcement Action Closed