EPA v. Kean University

Case summary

This Complaint consists of 3 counts resulting from the facility�s failure to make hazardous waste determinations and mismanagement of hazardous waste. The total monetary penalty is $66,300. Several instances of waste determination violations and mismanagement are cited. The Counts and the penalties are as follows: Count One- Failure to make hazardous waste determinations on several wastes pursuant to 40 C.F.R. � 262.11 (1993) (N.J.A.C. 7:26G-6.1 (a))............................................................................................... $27,500 Count Two- Failure to operate the facility so as to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents pursuant to 40 C.F.R. � 265.31(1993)(N.J.A.C. 7:26G-9.1(a)).......................................................................................$28,599 Count Three- Operation of a hazardous waste storage facility (greater than 180 day storage) without obtaining a permit pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 270.10 (N.J.A.C. 7:26G-12.1(a))...........................................................................................................................$10,201

Defendants (1)

• Kean UniversityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KEAN UNIVERSITY

  1000 MORRIS AVE, UNION, NJ, 07083

  Registry ID: 110041120300

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kean Universityentered 2004-05-04

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $16,575 · SEP: $167,384

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-06-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-06-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-05-04Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-05-04Final Order Issued