EPA v. Hofstra University

Case summary

Voluntary disclosure August 5, 2003. The disclosure covered 2 campuses. The penalties are 100% mitigated. CAA: $22,000; CWA: $45,227; TSCA: $22,000; EPCRA: $25,000; RCRA: $191,200 Notice of Determination issued June 9, 2004.

Defendants (1)

• Hofstra UniversityNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

  101 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, HEMPSTEAD, NY, 11549

  Registry ID: 110016764848

• HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

  MAIN ST, HEMPSTEAD, NY, 11550

  Registry ID: 110011757349

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402 — Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training and/or Certification
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hofstra Universityentered 2004-06-09

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-06-09Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-06-09Final Order Issued
• 2004-07-12Enforcement Action Data Entered