EPA v. Clarkson University

Case summary

Clarkson University was inspected on November 7, 2002. During the inspection several RCRA Small Qunatity Generator violations were found. An information request letter was sent to the facility on March 26, 2003. The facility has violated the following CFR regulations: 40 CFR 262.11- failure to make a hazardous waste determination, 40 CFR 265.177(c) - failure to comply with requirement for incompatible waste, 40 CFR 270.70 - storage of hazardous waste without a permit. EPA is asking for a monetary relief of $60,500 and orders to come into compliance at the facility. CCDS: The preventative action disposal change is due to the closing of open containers that were stored under the hood and storing HW. The preventative storage change occurred by removing incompatible wastes.

Defendants (1)

• Clarkson UniversityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CLARKSON UNIVERSITY

  8 CLARKSON AVENUE, POTSDAM, NY, 13699

  Registry ID: 110042069481

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Clarkson Universityentered 2005-01-13

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $45,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-09-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-01-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-01-13Final Order Issued