EPA v. Palisades Medical Center

Case summary

THIS VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES BY PROGRAM RCRA: $45,950, SPCC: $30,030, CAA: $40,260, EPCRA: $25,000. ALL PENALTIES QUALIFIED FOR 100% MITIGATION. ECONOMIC BENEFIT WAS MINIMAL.

Defendants (1)

• Palisades Medical CenterNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER

  7600 RIVER ROAD, NORTH BERGEN, NJ, 07047

  Registry ID: 110014647846

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Palisades Medical Centerentered 2004-03-16

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-03-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-03-16Final Order Issued
• 2004-03-25Enforcement Action Data Entered