EPA v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Case summary

There was an EPA multimedia inspection of the VAMC. The inspection found violations of RCRA generator requirments and RCRA universal waste requirements. In addition, the inspectors were told that the facility was using No.6 fuel oil in three of its existing boilers even though it did not have a permit for burning such fuel. Moreover, the facility began construction of a new boiler without having received a permit to construct. Finally, the facility also began using No.6 fuel oil for the new boil prior to receiving a permit for its construction. The CAFO entered in this case resolves those allegations. EPA also received from the facility a revised SPCC plan which addressed the CWA concerns of the Agency (EPA can not seek penalties against a federal facility for violations of the CWA).

Defendants (1)

• U.S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PHILADELPHIA VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

  UNIVERSITY AND WOODLAND AVENUES, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104

  Registry ID: 110030479756

• PHILADELPHIA VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

  UNIVERSITY AND WOODLAND AVENUES, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104

  Registry ID: 110030479756

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3008G — Penalty Authority
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSentered 2007-03-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $136,673

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-03-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-03-19Final Order Issued
• 2007-03-30Enforcement Action Data Entered