EPA v. HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Case summary

RESPONDENT, HOWARD UNIVERSITY, OWNS AND OPERATES AT LEAST FIVE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (USTS) AT A NUMBER OF LOCATIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHICH WERE IN VIOLATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FAILURE TO DO RELEASE DETECTION, FAILURE TO PROVIDE CATHODIC PROTECTION, FAILURE TO DO SPILL AND OVERFILL PROTECTION, AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE. THE CAFO ALLEGES SEVEN COUNTS OF UST VIOLATIONS, ASSESSES A PENALTY OF $56,589, AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE.

Defendants (1)

• HOWARD UNIVERSITYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• HOWARD UNIVERSITY

  2244 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20059

  Registry ID: 110038115866

• HOWARD UNIVERSITY

  2244 10TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20059

  Registry ID: 110038115866

Statutes cited

• RCRA 9006D — UST Civil Penalties
• RCRA 9005 — Inspections, Monitoring, Testing, Corrective Actions
• RCRA 9003[C][3]-[4] — UST Release Detection, Prevention, Correction
• RCRA 9003 — UST Release Detection, Prevention, Correction Regulations
• RCRA 9006A — Underground Storage Tanks Compliance Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HOWARD UNIVERSITYentered 2005-09-28

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $56,589

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-07-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-09-28Final Order Issued
• 2005-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order