Skip to main content
05-1993-1526JudicialClosedFY 1993· Region 05

EPA v. ELJER INDUSTRIES

Final Order With Penalty

Penalty assessed

$175,000

Case summary

THIS CASE SEEKS TO ACESS STIPULATED PENALTIES OF $1,087,000 FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROVISIONS OF THE CONSENT DECREE AND THE CORRESPONDING REQUIREMENTS OF RCRA. DEFENDANT HAS CLAIMED FINANCIAL IN ABILITY TO COMPLY.

Defendants (2)

  • ELJER PLUMBINGNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
  • HOUSEHOLD MNF.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • WAUCONDA SAND & GRAVEL

    BONNER & GARLAND RD, WAUCONDA, IL, 60084

    Registry ID: 110009327022

Statutes cited

  • RCRA 3008ACompliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • ELJER INDUSTRIESentered 1996-06-20

    Primary law: RCRA

    Federal penalty: $175,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

  • 1992-05-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 1993-09-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 1994-02-08Complaint Filed With Court
  • 1996-06-20Final Order Lodged
  • 1996-06-20Final Order Entered
  • 1996-06-20Concluded
  • 1996-07-01Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
28637
Case number
05-1993-1526
Lead agency
EPA
HQ division
RCR
Branch
MMB
EPA region
05
Multimedia
No
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-1993-1526 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.