Skip to main content
05-1998-0548Administrative - FormalClosedFY 1998· Region 05

EPA v. LOYALTY ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

Final Order With Penalty

Penalty assessed

$10,000

Case summary

RESPONDENT REMOVED FRIABLE ASBESTOS USING WORKERS WITHOUT PROPER ACCREDITATION, FOR 5 DIFFERENT JOBS. TSCA 206(A) REQUIRES THAT ASBESTOS WORKERS MUST BE ACCREDITED TO CONDUCT RESPONSE ACTIONS INVOLVING FRIABLE ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS. TSCA 207(G) REQUIRES CON- TRACTORS TO PROVIDE FOR ACCREDITATION OF WORKERS. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGED THAT LOYALTY ENVIRONMENTAL HAD FAILED TO PROVIDE FOR ACCREDITATION OF WORKERS PERFORMING ASBESTOS REMOVAL.

Defendants (1)

  • LOYALTY ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • LOYALTY ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

    8220 KIMBALL AVE, SKOKIE, IL, 60076

    Registry ID: 110010598460

Statutes cited

  • TSCA 206Contractor Laboratory Accreditation

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • LOYALTY ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.entered 1999-03-16

    Primary law: TSCA

    Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 1998-09-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 1998-09-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 1999-03-16Final Order Issued
  • 1999-05-13Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
31134
Case number
05-1998-0548
Lead agency
EPA
HQ division
TOX
Branch
MMBII
EPA region
05
Multimedia
No
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Contractor Laboratory Accreditation

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-1998-0548 . 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.