EPA v. US Virgin Islands Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Case summary

EPA responded to several pesticide incidents at the St. Thomas and St. Croix facilities, including several spills in which it was discovered that pesticides and other solvents had spilled throughout the facility. The facility failed to characterize, properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste and to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion or releases of hazardous wastes. A Consent Agreement/Final Order was signed between the parties under which the Respondent agreed to pay a final penalty. Separate cost recovery enforcement under CERCLA. EPA conducted a removal action at the site and incurred monies to remove, clean-up and dispose of the pesticide releases.

Defendants (1)

• US Virgin Islands Department of HealthNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• VI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

  3500 * RICHMOND ESTATE - ROOM 1097, ST CROIX, VI, 00802

  Registry ID: 110037447420

• US VI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIV OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

  1303 HOSPITAL GREOUND, SUITE 10, ST. THOMAS, VI, 00802

  Registry ID: 110037264162

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• US Virgin Islands Department of Health - Division of Environmental Healthentered 2012-03-12

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $68,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-03-12Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-03-12Final Order Issued