EPA v. University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital

Case summary

THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER INCLUDING STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL QUALIFIED FOR 100% WAIVER OF GRAVITY BASED PENALTIES. ECONOMIC BENEFIT WAS INSIGNIFICANT.

Defendants (1)

• University of Rochester and Strong Memorial HospitNamed in settlement

Facilities (7)

• U OF R NUCLEAR STRUCTURES LABORATORY -- UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

  271 EAST RIVER ROAD, ROCHESTER, NY, 14623-1211

  Registry ID: 110004326685

• MEESE OBSERVATORY (UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER)

  6586 GANNETT HILL ROAD, NAPLES, NY, 14512

  Registry ID: 110020772957

• MOUNT HOPE CAMPUS (UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER)

  MOUNT HOPE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14627

  Registry ID: 110020772948

• STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER)

  601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14642

  Registry ID: 110020772939

• UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER - MAG

  500 UNIVERSITY AVE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14607

  Registry ID: 110004437155

• UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER - ESM

  26 GIBBS ST, ROCHESTER, NY, 14604

  Registry ID: 110004526175

• UNIV OF ROCHESTER RIVER CAMPUS

  WILSON BLVD, ROCHESTER, NY, 14627

  Registry ID: 110008001713

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations
• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospitalentered 2005-03-17

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-03-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-03-17Final Order Issued
• 2005-04-12Enforcement Action Data Entered