EPA v. CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE, INC.

Case summary

On November 1, 2018, an authorized representative of the EPA co11ducted an inspection of the Clean Harbors, Inc. facility located at 1910 Russell Street in Baltimore, MD, to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA). EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the Act, specifically, the Respondent failed to: (1) compile and maintain up-to-date information on the regulated substances, process and equipment; (2) conduct a comprehensive process hazard review; (3) update the hazard review every 5 years: and, (4) Correct emergency contact information within 30 days of a change.

Defendants (1)

• CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.

  1910 RUSSELL ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21230

  Registry ID: 110029273417

• CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE, INC.

  1910 RUSSELL STREET, BALTIMORE, MD, 21230

  Registry ID: 110029273417

• CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE, INC.

  1910 RUSSELL STREET, BALTIMORE, MD, 21230

  Registry ID: 110029273417

• CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.

  1910 RUSSELL ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21230

  Registry ID: 110029273417

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE, INC.entered 2019-07-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-07-16Final Order Issued
• 2019-07-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-07-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-08-27Enforcement Action Closed