EPA v. Research Organics
Case summary
Research Organics is a manufacturer and suppliers of biochemical for use in molecular biology, cloning and cell culture. The U.S. EPA discovered violations during an inspection conducted August 22, 2001. The violations included failure to: comply with design and installation of new tank systems or components; implement Subpart BB air emissions standards for equipment leaks; conduct weekly fire protection inspections; and mark or label containers with the word used oil . The facility was cited for the above mentioned violations and a $302,368 penalty is proposed
Defendants (1)
- research organicsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
RESEARCH ORGANICS INC
4353 E 49TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44125
Registry ID: 110000387420
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Enforcement conclusions (1)
RESEARCH ORGANICSentered 2003-04-21
Primary law: RCRA
Federal penalty: $42,000 · SEP: $117,672
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2002-07-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2002-07-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2003-04-21Final Order Issued
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 84246
- Case number
- 05-2002-0305
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2002-0305 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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