EPA v. Municipality of Toa Alta - Department of Public Works

Case summary

Consent Agreement and Final Order with the Municipality, resolving certain violations of RCRA Subtitle C. In particular, EPA alleged the Municipality failed to: (1) determine if the solid waste generated at its facility constitutes hazardous waste, as required by 40 C.F.R. 262.11; (2) comply with Universal Waste requirements as specified in 40 C.F.R. 273.14(a) and 273.15(c); and (3) comply with the Used Oil regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. 279.22. As part of the Agreement, the Municipality will perform a pollution prevention SEP costing at least $196,185, consisting of connecting approximately 50 residential units with faulty septic tanks to PRASA's sewage system to reduce the potential discharge of pollutants. The Municipality will also pay a penalty of $23,373.

Defendants (1)

• Municipality of Toa Alta - Dept. of Public WorksNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• OFICINA DE OBRAS PUBLICAS

  GOBIERNO MUNICIPAL DE TOA ALTA, TOA ALTA, PR, 00954

  Registry ID: 110007816818

• OFICINA DE OBRAS PUBLICAS

  PR-165 KM 12, CONTOMO WARD, TOA ALTA, PR, 00953

  Registry ID: 110062626886

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3014 — Restrictions on Recycled Oil

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Municipality of Toa Alta - Department of Public Worksentered 2016-09-28

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $23,373 · SEP: $196,185

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-07-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-10-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-09-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-09-28Final Order Issued