EPA v. Northstar Environmental Group, Inc.

Case summary

'Complaint filed 9/27/2002, proposing a penalty of $322,291. Count 1 - Respondent stored thirteen (13) drums of hazardous waste without a permit or interim status from 9/23/98 through 10/1/99. Count 2 - Respondent failed to conduct a detailed chemical and physical analysis on the thirteen drums of hazardous waste. Count 3 - Respondent failed to conduct facility inspections as required. Count 4 - Respondent failed to develop and implement a complete personnel training program. Count 5 - Respondent failed to develop a contigency plan. Count 6 - Respondent failed to keep a written operating record at the facility. Count 7 - Respondent failed to develop a written closure as required. Count 8 - Respondent failed to develop a cost estimate for closure. Count 9 - Reespondent failed to establish financial assurance for possible closure of the facility. Count 10 - Respondent failed to conduct inspections of the containers as required. Count 11 - Respondent failed to prepare a hazardous waste manifest

Defendants (1)

• Northstar Environmental Group, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTHSTAR ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.

  417 BLYTHE STREET, GALLATIN, TN, 37066

  Registry ID: 110013701468

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Northstar Environmental Group, Inc.entered 2003-04-16

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $75,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-04-16Final Order Issued
• 2005-08-15Enforcement Action Closed