EPA v. CAROLINA FILTERS, INC.

Case summary

MARCH 2, 2022 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER: During the April 11, 2018, CEI. the EPA observed that the Respondent was storing the hazardous waste isopropanol in two 5-gallon red safety containers in the laboratory that were not kept closed. EPA observed that the Respondent was storing the hazardous waste isopropanol in three 5-gallon red safety containers in the laboratory that were not marked or labeled with the words Hazardous Waste or with other words that identify the contents of the containers.EPA observed that Respondent was storing hazardous waste in one 55-gallon container marked with the date November 9, 2017, (on-site for 154 days) for more than 90 days in the Main 90-Day or Less Accumulation Area-Bay 8. During the April 11, 2018, CEI, the EPA observed that Respondent was storing hazardous waste in 24 55-gallon containers without aisle space in the in the Main 90-Day or Less Accumulation Area-Bay 8. EPA observed that Respondent was storing hazardous waste in one 55-gallon container marked with the date November 9, 2017, that was not in good condition due to a dent and a cut in the metal, approximately at the container's midpoint in the Main 90-Day or Less Accumulation Area - Bay 8. EPA observed that Respondent was storing hazardous waste in one 55-gallon container marked with the date April 4, 2018, with a funnel inserted in the top opening of the container that was not kept closed in the IPA 90-Day or Less Accumulation Area.

Defendants (1)

• CAROLINA FILTERS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• CAROLINA FILTERS INC

  109 E NEWBERRY AVE, SUMTER, SC, 29150-6911

  Registry ID: 110001138171

• CAROLINA FILTERS INC

  109 E NEWBERRY AVE, SUMTER, SC, 29150-6911

  Registry ID: 110001138171

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CAROLINA FILTERS, INC.entered 2022-03-02

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $190,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-03-02Final Order Issued
• 2022-03-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-03-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-03-07Enforcement Action Closed