EPA v. Dana Transport

Case summary

The agreement settles a complaint in which EPA alleged that Respondent failed to maintain and operate its Facility in a manner minimizing the possibility of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste which could threaten human health or the environment by not having a spill control equipment at its hazardous waste storage area, as required by 40 C.F.R. §§ 265.31 and 265.32(b); and failed to transfer the hazardous waste from a drum that was leaking to a container that was made with materials compatible with such hazardous wastes and to properly conduct weekly inspections as required by 40 C.F.R. § 265.174. Under the settlement, Respondent will pay a penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Dana TransportNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DANA TRANSPORT

  9 DOWNE DR MARGINAL EXPRESSO RIO, BAYAMON, PR, 00960

  Registry ID: 110031299379

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Dana Transportentered 2011-05-19

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $14,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-05-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-05-19Final Order Issued