EPA v. Borough of Totowa et al.

Case summary

Facility failed to to maintain any documentation of compliance with release detection requirements. Failed to maintain records of testing of prevention equipment; testing of containment sumps; and inspection of overfill prevention equipment. Failed to either conduct periodic walkthrough inspections every thirty days or to conduct annual walkthrough and failed to comply with financial responsibility requirements by the required phase-in time. A FC was issued to the facility. The facility paid the FC and came into compliance.

Defendants (2)

• Joseph WasselNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Borough of TotowaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BOROUGH OF TOTOWA WEST END PUMP STATION

  200 WEST END ROAD, TOTOWA, NJ, 07512

  Registry ID: 110070604499

Statutes cited

• RCRA 9006A — Underground Storage Tanks Compliance Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Borough of Totowa et al.entered 2020-03-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $2,950

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-03-30Final Order Issued
• 2020-03-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-03-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-03-31Enforcement Action Data Entered