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02-2012-1006Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2012· Region 02

EPA v. Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority et al.

Final Order No Penalty

Case summary

EPA found the Minillas Government Complex in violation of several provisions of 40 CFR part 61 subpart M that include: 40 CFR part 61.145(b), 61.145(c)(1), (c)(3), (c)(8) and 40 CFR 61.150(a)(1)(i), (1)(iii) and (1)(v) of the Asbestos NESHAP. Order requires the Respondents to comply with all the applicable provisions of the CAA Asbestos NESHAPS regulations. Respondents are to immediately and adequately wet and cover, with polyethylene bags, all RACM and comply with all applicable OSHA regulations. Also, Respondents shall submit a comprehensive asbestos abatement plan for the entire Site for EPA's approval.

Defendants (3)

  • Puerto Rico Public Buildings AuthorityNamed in settlement
  • Aireko Construction Corp.Named in settlement
  • Enviroresources, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • MINILLAS GOVERMENT COMPLEX

    JOSE DE DIEGO AVENUE, MINILLAS COMPLEX, NORTH TOWE, SAN JUAN, PR, 00940

    Registry ID: 110046303754

Statutes cited

  • CAA 112BAsbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority et al.entered 2012-06-15

    Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2012-06-15Final Order Issued
  • 2012-06-15Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2012-10-03Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3000067724
Case number
02-2012-1006
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
CT
EPA region
02
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Asbestos

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2012-1006 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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