EPA v. INTEPLAST ENGINEERED FILMS CORP.

Case summary

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUED: On April 8, 2021, EPA and FDEP conducted a RCRA compliance evaluation inspection (CEI). At the time of the inspection, the Facility appeared to have violated some requirements of RCRA. The inspectors observed six (6) 55-gallon containers, two (2) 10-gallon containers, and a 5-gallon container of Solvent Contaminated Wipes, and at least one aerosol can in the general trash. The inspectors determined that Respondent had not made an adequate hazardous waste determination for the Solvent contaminated wipes and aerosol can. The inspectors observed the Respondent managing an open 55-gallon container of paint-related hazardous waste, identified by facility personnel as EPA waste code D00I, in the SAA located in the Ink Dispensing Room. The inspectors observed the Respondent managing a 55-gallon SAA container of paint-related hazardous waste, identified as EPA waste code D001, located in the Ink Dispensing Room. The inspectors observed the Respondent storing paint-related hazardous waste, identified as EPA waste code D00l, in an open 55-gallon container in the CAA located in the Printing Department. The records did not include the Printing Department CAA as being an area where inspections occurred. In the Mounting Room and Film Production Area, on eight (8) different occasions, weekly inspections were not recorded with the longest gap occuring between November 12, 2019 through December 18, 2019. The inspectors did not observe No Smoking signs in the Mounting Room and Film Production CAA and the Printing Department CAA, where the Respondent was storing D00l ignitable hazardous waste. The inspectors observed the Respondent storing sixteen (16) 55-gallon containers ofD00l hazardous waste in the CAAs located in the Mounting Room and Film Production Area and the Printing Department, that were not clearly labeled or visibly marked with the indication of the hazards of its contents and the date upon which each period of accumulation began. The inspectors observed the Respondent had failed to maintain and operate its? facility in a way that would minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste, as evidenced by the release of D001 ink splatter hazardous waste on the floors and walls of the Ink Dispensing Room. The inspectors observed the CAAs located in the Mounting Room and Film Production Area were not equipped with decontamination equipment. The inspectors observed the Respondent storing containers of hazardous waste in the CAAs located in the Mounting Room and Film Production Area without aisle space to allow the unobstructed movement of personnel, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment. The inspectors observed that the Respondent had failed to submit the updated facility specific Contingency Plan and quick reference guide to local emergency responders. The inspectors observed that the Respondent could not demonstrate that annual training for eight (8) of the ten (10) members of the Emergency Response Team listed in the Contingency Plan had been provided. The inspectors observed the Respondent storing universal waste lamps in the Maintenance Parts Room. The inspectors observed four (4) 8-foot universal waste lamps were not in a container and two (2) 4-foot containers of universal waste lamps were not closed. The inspectors observed the Respondent storing universal waste lamps in the Maintenance Parts Room. The inspectors observed a 4-foot container of universal waste lamps that was not labeled with one of the following phrases: Universal Waste-Lamps, or Waste Lamps, or Used Lamps. The inspectors observed the Respondent storing universal waste lamps in the Maintenance Parts Room. The inspectors observed two (2) 4-foot containers of universal waste lamps that were not dated to demonstrate the length of time stored.

Defendants (1)

• INTEPLAST ENGINEERED FILMS CORP.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• INTEPLAST ENGINEERED FILMS

  7549 BROKERAGE DR, ORLANDO, FL, 32809-5625

  Registry ID: 110044964170

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• INTEPLAST ENGINEERED FILMS CORP.entered 2022-02-02

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $73,740

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-02-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-02-02Final Order Issued
• 2022-02-17Enforcement Action Data Entered