EPA v. Homeca Recycling Center Co. Inc.

Case summary

The ACO alleges the Respondent violated 40 C.F.R. 61.145 (c)(3), 61.150 (a), 61.150 (a)(1)(v), 61.150 (d)(5) and 61.150 (e). More specifically, the ACO alleges that the Respondent, while stripping regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) failed to: adequately wet the suspect RACM; control visible emissions to outside air during collection; adequately label containers or wrapped RACM; and maintain and provide to EPA the asbestos waste transport manifests upon request. The ACO directs the Respondent to comply with the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M, National Emission Standards for Asbestos (Asbestos NESHAP), promulgated pursuant to Sections 112 and 114 of the CAA in its operation of demolition and asbestos removal, and implement the work plan approved by EPA.

Defendants (1)

• Homeca Recycling Center Co. Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TALLABOA INDUSTRIAL PARK

  PR385 KM 5.4 INT PR127 KM 19.2 TALLABOA PONIENTE W, PENUELAS, PR, 00624

  Registry ID: 110056974975

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Homeca Recycling Center Co. Inc.entered 2020-04-13

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-04-13Final Order Issued
• 2020-04-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-06-19Enforcement Action Data Entered