EPA v. TALON MANUFACTURING CO

Case summary

A SuperCAFO signed and issued in settlement of claims against Talon Manufacturing Company, Inc. for violations of Subtitle C of RCRA. Allegations include operation of a hazardous waste storage and treatment facility without a permit, failure to design, construct, maintain and operate facility so as to minimize the possibility of releases of hazardous waste, failure maintain a contingency plan, failure to provide training, and operation of hazardous waste tanks without sufficient controls to prevent spillage and without conducting inspections. SuperCAFO requires site investigation to identify contamination and cleanup, as necessary, of any contamination found above action levels, and also requires changes to Respondent's processes to prevent future spills of hazardous waste

Defendants (1)

• TALON MANUFACTURING CONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• TALON MFG CO INC

  RTE 10 & BASIN RD, HERNDON, WV, 24726

  Registry ID: 110007872640

• TALON MFG CO INC

  RTE 10 & BASIN RD, HERNDON, WV, 24726

  Registry ID: 110007872640

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Talon Manufacturing Coentered 2002-06-28

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $1

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2001-08-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2002-06-28Final Order Issued
• 2002-06-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order