EPA v. Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads NW Annex, Chesapeake, VA

Case summary

A Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) between EPA Region III and the U.S. Naval Support Activity resolved alleged violation of RCRA-C, RCRA-I and the CAA discovered by EPA during a multimedia inspection at the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Chesapeake VA on June 9-11, 2010. As a federal entity, penalty claims cannot be brought against the Naval Support Activity for violations of the Clean Water Act, however, prior to the execution of the CAFO, EPA required that the facility address SPCC compliance issues. The settlement required a payment of $49,500.00.

Defendants (1)

• Naval Support Activity Hanpton Roads NW AnnexNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NSA HAMPTON ROADS - NORTHWEST ANNEX

  1320 NORTHWEST BOULEVARD, BLDG 145, CHESAPEAKE, VA, 23322

  Registry ID: 110012835281

• NSA HR - NORTHWEST ANNEX

  NSA HR - NORTHWEST ANNEX, CHESAPEAKE, VA, 23322

  Registry ID: 110012835281

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
• RCRA 9003 — UST Release Detection, Prevention, Correction Regulations
• CAA 112I — Permits/Compliance Schedule

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads NW Annex, Chesapeake, VAentered 2014-08-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $49,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2014-08-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-08-18Final Order Issued
• 2014-09-25Enforcement Action Data Entered