EPA v. CMS Dr. Javier J. Anton

Case summary

EPA had responded to several mercury incidents at the CMS Dr. Javier J. Anton Center for Diagnostic & Treatment, under CERCLA, including a fire incident and several spills in which it was discovered that metallic mercury had spilled throughout the Facility. The facility failed to characterized and properly managed and disposed of hazardous mercury waste. Therefore, under the authority of Section 3008(a)(3) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6928(a)(3), and the RCRA Civil Penalty Policy, and based on the seriousness of the violations to comply with applicable RCRA requirements, EPA proposes the assessment of a civil penalty in the total amount of $85,150.

Defendants (1)

• CMS Dr. Jaview J. AntonNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• CMS DR JAVIER JAVIER ANTON

  #1 PINERO ST COR VALLEJO ST, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00928

  Registry ID: 110007813143

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CMS Dr. Javier J. Antonentered 2008-09-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $55,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2007-09-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2008-09-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2008-09-30Final Order Issued