EPA v. W.R. GRACE & CO - CONN.

Case summary

OPERATING A HZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE FACILITY WITHOUT A PERMIT. FAILURE TO KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED DURING STORAGE. FAILURE TO PERFORM WEEKLY INSPECTIONS. FAILURE TO OBTAIN WRITTEN ASSESSMENT FOR NEW TANK SYSTEMS. FAILURE OT CONDUCT AND DOCUMENT DAILY INSPECTIONS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE TANK SYSTEM. FAILURE OT AMEND CONTINGENCY PLAN. FAILURE TO MARK EQUIPMENT (SUBPART BB). FAILURE TO MONITOR VALVES IN LIGHT LIQUID SERVICE. FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS. FAILURE TO INSPECT SOLVENT WASTE TANK ANNUALLY. FAILURE OT MAINTAIN ORGANIC VAPOR PRESSURE IN SUBPART CC TANK.

Defendants (1)

• W.R. GRACE & CO. - CONNNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• GRACE W R & CO

  5500 CHEMICAL RD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226

  Registry ID: 110000867214

• GRACE W R & CO

  5500 CHEMICAL RD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21226

  Registry ID: 110000867214

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• W.R. GRACE & CO - CONN.entered 2011-08-17

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $150,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-08-17Final Order Issued
• 2011-08-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-08-29Enforcement Action Data Entered