EPA v. Waste Mangement, Inc., Woodland Meadows North Landfill
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On March 28, 2003, the facility discovered a 15,507 pound releas of RCRA Hazardous Waste Code F039 - Leachate into te ground. F039 is a hazardous substance under CERCLA with a one-opund RQ. The person in charge of the facility notified the NRC on March 28, 2003. This notification was three hours and ten minutes after th releease was discovered.
Defendants (1)
- WAste Management, Inc., Woodland Meadows North LanNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INCORPORATED
5900 HANNAN ROAD, WAYNE, MI, 48184
Registry ID: 110007593979
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN INCORPORATED
5900 HANNAN ROAD, WAYNE, MI, 48184
Registry ID: 110007593979
Statutes cited
- CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Waste Mangement, Inc., Woodland Meadows North Landfillentered 2004-09-17
Primary law: CERCLA
Federal penalty: $8,514 · SEP: $4,893
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2004-06-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2004-06-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2004-06-24Certified Receipt Delivery Date
- 2004-09-17Final Order Issued
- 2004-12-29Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 121496
- Case number
- 05-2004-9002
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2004-9002 . 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.