EPA v. MERCER UNIVERSITY

Case summary

1/11/11 - NOTICE OF DETERMINATION ISSUED. IN AN AUGUST 26, 2008 LETTER TO EPA, MERCER UNIVERSITY DISCLOSED VIOLATIONS TO EPA. THE INCLUDED VIOLATIONS OF THE CAA; CWA; EPCRA; RCRA; AND TSCA. ON APR 27, 2009, MERCERY UNIVERSITY SUBMITTED A FINAL COMPLIANCE REPORT, WHICH CONTAINED ADDITIONAL INFO, INCLUDING THE CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TO BRING THE UNIVERSITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.

Defendants (1)

• MERCER UNIVERSITYNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• MERCER ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER

  135 OSIGIAN BOULEVARD, WARNER ROBINS, GA, 31088

  Registry ID: 110043469145

• MERCER UNIVERSITY

  1400 COLEMAN AVE, MACON, GA, 31204

  Registry ID: 110005680977

• WALTER F GEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW

  1021 GEORGIA AVENUE, MACON, GA, 31207

  Registry ID: 110025998320

• MERCER UNIVERSITY

  1400 COLEMAN AVE, MACON, GA, 31204

  Registry ID: 110005680977

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018
• RCRA 9006A — Underground Storage Tanks Compliance Order
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MERCER UNIVERSITYentered 2011-01-11

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-01-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-01-11Final Order Issued
• 2011-03-25Enforcement Action Data Entered