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02-2011-7109Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2011· Region 02

EPA v. City University of New York (Queens College)

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

The facility failed to identify hazardous waste; failed to minimize potential releases, and operated without a permit. Penalty sought.

Defendants (1)

  • City University of New York (Queens College)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • DORMITORY AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK AT CUNY QUEENS COLLEGE

    65-30 KISSENA BLVD, FLUSHING, NY, 11367-1575

    Registry ID: 110025546602

Statutes cited

  • RCRA 3002Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • City University of New York (Queens College)entered 2012-09-26

    Primary law: RCRA

    Federal penalty: $14,250 · SEP: $99,540

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2011-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2011-10-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2012-09-26Final Order Issued
  • 2012-09-26Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
2600060662
Case number
02-2011-7109
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 02-2011-7109 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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