EPA v. Syracuse University

Case summary

Pursuant to an Audit Agreement with EPA, Syracuse U. self-disclosed a number of violations including RCRA , CAA, CWA, EPCRA and TSCA. After review of the disclosure, penalties were mitigated. Economic benefit was found to be insignificant. The NOD was actually issued in 2 parts, one for RCRA only on 12/19/2003 and the second on 1/28/2004. The latter date is being used.

Defendants (1)

• Syracuse UniversityNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

  SYRACUSE ADM BLDG-SKYTOP BLDG, SYRACUSE, NY, 13210

  Registry ID: 110010618509

• MINNOWBROOK CONFERENCE CENTER

  MAPLE LODGE ROAD, RT 28, BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY, 12812

  Registry ID: 110017719147

• SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LUBIN HOUSE

  11 E 61ST ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10021

  Registry ID: 110009451191

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule
• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty
• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Syracuse Universityentered 2004-01-28

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-01-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-01-28Final Order Issued
• 2004-02-26Enforcement Action Data Entered