EPA v. Florida Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, Florida, PR
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
Based on EPA inspections findings of improper design and operation, location within karst topography, adjacent to drinking water wells, and uncontrolled stormwater and leachate releases, EPA determined that the Florida MSWLF Facility that may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to human heath and the environment. EPA orders the landfill to be capped and closed with post-closure care of at least 30 years.
Defendants (2)
- Florida Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, PRNamed in settlement
- Municipality of Florida, Puerto RicoNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
FLORIDA MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
PR-642 KM 9.7 BO YAÑES, FLORIDA, PR, 00650
Registry ID: 110017614303
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
- RCRA 3008H — Interim Status Corrective Action Order
- RCRA 7003 — Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Florida Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, Florida, PRentered 2007-06-20
Primary law: RCRA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2007-06-20Enforcement Action Closed
- 2007-06-20Final Order Issued
- 2007-07-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 600051292
- Case number
- 02-2007-7305
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- WTS
- EPA region
- 02
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2007-7305 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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