EPA v. ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING CO

Case summary

On February 22, 2017, the Regional Judicial Officer entered a Final Order ratifying a Consent Agreement between EPA and Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Company (Zambelli). As mentioned in the WAR item for the Show Cause to Zambelli is known for the elaborate fireworks displays launched in Times Square on New Year's Eve and in New York Harbor as part of the Statue of Liberty Centennial celebration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ09Gz76HAU). The CAFO resolves allegations Zambelli violated the terms of its RCRA C thermal treatment permit by: 1) failing to keep an inventory of hazardous waste fireworks and the method(s) and date(s) of its treatment, storage, or disposal at the Facility; 2).failure to train employees managing hazardous waste; 3) failure to have a closure plan; 4) failure to have a closure plan estimate; 5) failure to maintain financial assurance for closure; 5) failure to operate the burn unit in accordance with the terms of the permit, 6) failure to maintain security of the Facility perimeter, 7) failure to maintain and operate the Facility to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents. Zambelli will pay a cash penalty of $223,448.00.

Defendants (1)

• ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING CONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MFG CO

  782 GARNER RD, EDINBURG, PA, 16116

  Registry ID: 110060110357

• ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING CO

  782 GARNER RD, EDINBURG, PA, 16116

  Registry ID: 110060110357

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING COentered 2017-02-22

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $223,448

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-02-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-02-22Final Order Issued
• 2017-02-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-02-23Enforcement Action Closed