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03-1997-0341Administrative - FormalClosedFY 1997· Region 03

EPA v. WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Final Order With Penalty

Penalty assessed

$170,000

Case summary

STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WAS IN A TANK WITHOUT A PERMIT OR INTERIM STATUS; FAILURE TO HAVE A CONTINGENCY PLAN; FAILURE TO HAVE A CLOSURE PLAN; FAILURE TO HAVE A CLOSURE COST ESTIMATE; FAILURE TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS; FAILURE TO FILE A BOND; FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF INSURANCE; IMPROPER STORAGE OF LDR WASTE.

Defendants (1)

  • WALMART STORES INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • WAL MART STORES INC

    RT 100, EXTON, PA, 19341

    Registry ID: 110010586062

Statutes cited

  • RCRA 3004Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
  • RCRA 3005Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • WALMART STORES INCentered 1998-08-04

    Primary law: RCRA

    Federal penalty: $170,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 1997-09-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 1997-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 1998-08-04Final Order Issued
  • 1998-09-03Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
17838
Case number
03-1997-0341
Lead agency
EPA
HQ division
RCR
EPA region
03
Multimedia
Yes
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 03-1997-0341 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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