EPA v. Daimler Chrysler
Case summary
EPA determined that respondents waste purge solvent is a hazardous waste and subject to Subparts AA, BB, CC and J of 40 CFR 264/265. The purge solvent is used to removed paint waste & clean (purge) the pain applicators & a portion of the paint delivery lines in the Respondents spray painting operations. The waste pinge solvent is a characteristic hazardous waste for ignitability and has a high total organic concentration.
Defendants (1)
- Daimler ChryslerNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
DAILMLER CHRYSLER NEWARK ASSEMBLY PLANT
550 S COLLEGE AVE, NEWARK, DE, 197131383
Registry ID: 110000338643
DAILMLER CHRYSLER NEWARK ASSEMBLY PLANT
550 S COLLEGE AVE, NEWARK, DE, 197131383
Registry ID: 110000338643
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3004VU — TSD Corrective Action
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Daimler Chrysler Corpentered 2002-09-30
Primary law: RCRA
Federal penalty: $16,000
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2002-08-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2002-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2002-09-30Final Order Issued
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 85032
- Case number
- 03-2002-0257
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 3RC30
- EPA region
- 03
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- TSD Corrective Action
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 03-2002-0257 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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