EPA v. City of Buffalo

Case summary

A Consent Order and Final Agreement was issued to the Respondent requiring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulatory requirements for the management of hazardous waste after a site visit conducted in September 2009 revealed multiple violations of RCRA. Inspections conducted of several city facilities in September 2011 determined that the Respondent, again, violated multiple RCRA regulations, including the storage in lieu of disposal of a large number of containers of paint, paint thinners, solvents, etc. which were extremely corroded, some having leaked their contents. The Respondent agreed to a penalty and SEP settlement.

Defendants (1)

• City of BuffaloNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BUFFALO CITY OF- DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS DPW

  65 NIAGARA SQ- RM 502, BUFFALO, NY, 14202

  Registry ID: 110043997510

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3008C — Violation of Compliance Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Buffaloentered 2014-06-11

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $21,094 · SEP: $79,100

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-10-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-06-11Final Order Issued
• 2014-06-11Enforcement Action Closed