EPA v. Thomas M. Amato Inc.

Case summary

A CEI inspection was conducted on February 19, 2026. The facility was determined to be a small quantity generator after review of manifest information and statements made by the facility representatives. At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an EPA ID number. Small quantity generators are required to have an EPA ID number. A meeting was set up between EPA and Respondent to explain to them about an expedited settlement agreement (ESA). The ESA was sent to the facility for violating 40 CFR 262.18(a). Respondent obtained the EPA ID number, signed the ESA, and paid the penalty amount.

Defendants (1)

• Thomas M. Amato Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• THOMAS M AMATO CO INC

  51-02 21ST STREET, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11101-5838

  Registry ID: 110018860437

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Thomas M. Amato Inc.entered 2026-03-25

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $1,250

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-03-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-03-25Final Order Issued
• 2026-03-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2026-03-26Enforcement Action Data Entered