EPA v. Samaritan Medical Center

Case summary

SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER VOLUNTARILY DISCLOSED VIOLATIONS UNDER AN AUDIT AGREEMENT THAT QUALIFIED FULLY FOR 100% MITIGATION OF GRAVITY BASED PENALTIES UNDER THE AUDIT POLICY. CAA: $87,670, CWA: $34,010, RCRA: $42,075, EPCRA: $12,500. THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT WAS MINIMAL.

Defendants (1)

• Samaritan Medical CenterNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER

  830 WASHINGTON ST, WATERTOWN, NY, 13601

  Registry ID: 110009468405

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Samaritan Medical Centerentered 2004-10-22

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-10-22Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-10-22Final Order Issued
• 2005-02-23Enforcement Action Data Entered