EPA v. Nathan S. Kline Institute - NYSOMH

Case summary

On October 6, 2010 Respondent in Orangeburg, NY self disclosed violations under the Audit Policy for the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) violations. The facility failed to perform chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) leak rate calculations accurately as required under CAA. The facility also failed to dispose of waste formaldehyde and electronics properly; post required information near the 180-day hazardous waste storage area; and failed to identify a satellite accumulation area at or near the point of hazardous waste generation, all are RCRA violations. Pursuant to the Audit Policy and based on information provided, EPA has determined that the facility meets the conditions of the Audit Policy for 100% elimination of the total gravity-based penalties with both CAA and RCRA violations. The Respondent corrected all violations that were disclosed in October 6, 2010 Audit Policy request.

Defendants (1)

• Nathan S. Kline Institute - NYSOMHNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NATHAN S KLINE INSTITUTE

  140 OLD ORANGEBURG RD, ORANGEBURG, NY, 10962-1157

  Registry ID: 110001584447

Statutes cited

• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Nathan S. Kline Institute - NYSOMHentered 2011-01-25

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-01-25Final Order Issued
• 2011-01-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-04-08Enforcement Action Data Entered