EPA v. Winthrop University Hospital

Case summary

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HAS DISCLOSED VIOLATIONS UNDER AN AUDIT AGREEMENT WITH EPA. THE VIOLATIONS ARE IN SEVERAL MEDIA: CAA (2 CFC): $23,430; CWA (SPCC): $30,030; RCRA (9): $67400,; EPCRA (3): $26,500; TSCA (140 LBP) $387,750. GRAVITY BASED PENALTIES WERE 100% WAIVED. ECONOMIC BENEFITS WERE MINIMAL AND WAIVED.

Defendants (1)

• Winthrop University HospitalNamed in settlement

Facilities (5)

• 264 OLD COUNTRY ROAD - WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

  264 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, MINEOLA, NY, 11501

  Registry ID: 110017751832

• 530 HICKSVILLE ROAD - WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

  530 HICKSVILLE ROAD, MINEOLA, NY, 11501

  Registry ID: 110017751841

• WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSP PROF BUILDING

  222 STATION PLAZA N, MINEOLA, NY, 115010000

  Registry ID: 110000849066

• 200 OLD COUNTRY ROAD - WINTHROP HOSPITAL

  200 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, MINEOLA, NY, 11501

  Registry ID: 110017751823

• WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

  259 FIRST STREET, MINEOLA, NY, 11501

  Registry ID: 110004379832

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402 — Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training and/or Certification
• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Winthrop University Hospitalentered 2004-05-04

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-05-04Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-05-04Final Order Issued
• 2004-05-24Enforcement Action Data Entered