EPA v. CLEAN HARBORS, INC.

Case summary

This settlement involves 10 facilities in eight states which includes the 2 facilities (Chicago, IL. and Cleveland, OH.) in Region 5. Penalties are required in the amount of $69,000 for Region 5 (Federal and State required) and $300,000 for the global case. The settlement terms created an innovative sampling plan and training plan that will assure completely accurate benzene reporting, calculating, and compliance. The three year sampling plan is based on the amount of benzene wastes received in the prior year so that the sampling requirements evolve as the business fluctuates.

Defendants (1)

• CLEAN HARBORS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CLEAN HARBORS SERVICES INC

  11800 S STONY ISLAND, CHICAGO, IL, 60617

  Registry ID: 110000544386

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CLEAN HARBORS, INC.entered 2005-11-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $54,000 · State/local: $15,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1999-09-28Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1999-10-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-09-13Complaint Filed With Court
• 2005-09-13Final Order Lodged
• 2005-11-15Final Order Entered