EPA v. FINDLAY, CITY OF

Case summary

THIS MATTER INVOLVES A COMPLAINT THAT WAS ISSUED ON JUNE 30, 1993. THIS IS A RCRA CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT. A PENALTY OF $1,196,962 WAS ASSESSED FOR A SMALL HOLE IN THE GOUND WHERE EXCESS TAR FROM STREET SEALING TRUCKS WAS BLED OUT OF THE TRUCKS. AN INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 1993. THE CITY OF FINDLAY WILL SUPPLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE AGENCY WHICH WILL OFFER A BASIS FOR AN ABILITY TO PAY ANALYSIS. THE CITY WILL ALSO SUPPLY INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES PLANNED AS A RESPONSE TO THIS MATTER. A JOINT STATUS REPORT WILL BE FILED WITH ALJ GREEN.

Defendants (1)

• FINDLAY, OHIO, CITY OFNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FINDLAY CITY OF

  350 W HIGH, FINDLAY, OH, 45840

  Registry ID: 110000910355

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3003 — Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CITY OF FINDLAYentered 1998-01-29

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $150,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1993-06-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1994-02-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1998-01-29Final Order Issued
• 1998-01-30Enforcement Action Closed