EPA v. FIELD CONTAINER COMPANY L.P.

Case summary

The Region inspected Field Container on March 8, 2004 and June 4, 2004. An information request was also issued. Based on teh isnpections and information request, Region 5 alleged that Field Container had failed to: 1) mark hazardous waste accumulation containers with the words, �Hazardous Waste� or with other words that identify the contents of the containers - Containers have been labeled and practices changed to ensure labeling is complete; 2) make visible the date upon which accumulation began on each hazardous waste accumulation container - Containers have been dated and practices changed to ensure labeling is complet; 3) close each container holding hazardous waste except when it is necessary to add or remove waste - Containers have been closed and practices changed to ensure labeling is complete; 4) inspect areas where containers are stored, at least weekly, looking for leaks and for deterioration caused by corrosion or other factors - missing inspections noted and procedures changed to ensure inspections are completed; 5) ensure that facility personnel complete a program of classroom instruction or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures the facility�s compliance with applicable storage facility performance standards and that they review such training annually, that the program was directed by a person trained in hazardous waste management procedures, and included instruction which teaches facility personnel hazardous waste management procedures (including contingency plan implementation) relevant to the positions in which they are employed, and failed to maintain the job title for each position at the facility related to hazardous waste management, the name of the employee filling each job, as well as the written job description, a written description of the training, and training records on current and former employees - training conducted and records now being kept; 6) make arrangements to familiarize: a) police and fire departments with the layout of the facility, the properties of the hazardous waste handled at the facility, etc., and b) local hospitals with the properties of the hazardous waste handled at the facility and the types of injuries that could result from fires, or explosions at the facility - arrangments made and records now being kept; 7) describe agreed arrangements with local police departments, fire departments, hospitals, contractors, and State and local emergency response teams in the facility contingency plan and emergency procedures - contingency plan revised; 8) submit a copy of the facility contingency plan to all local police departments, fire departments, hospitals and local response teams that may be called upon to provide emergency services - contingency plan sent and records being kept; 9) have a facility contingency plan that includes an up-to-date list of all emergency equipment at the facility, as well as the location of the equipment, a physical description of the equipment and a brief outline of the equipment capabilities - contingency plan revised and records now being kept; 10) have a written tank system assessment, reviewed and certified by an independent registered professional engineer, attesting to the system�s integrity and acceptability - will be completed; 11) inspect the following tank system components, where present, at least once each operating day: a) overfill/spill control equipment; b) aboveground portions of the tank system; c) data gathered from equipment; d) construction material and the area immediately surrounding the tank system and secondary containment; as well as cathodic protection - inspection procedures changed and records nwo being kept; 12) document in the operating record of the facility the inspection of system components - records now being kept; 13) have a secondary containment system that is designed, installed and operated to prevent the migration of wastes or accumulated liquid out of the tan

Defendants (1)

• Field Container Company, L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• FIELD CONTAINER CO LP

  240 MAIN ST, MARSEILLES, IL, 61341

  Registry ID: 110000845881

• FIELD CONTAINER CO LP

  240 MAIN ST, MARSEILLES, IL, 61341

  Registry ID: 110000845881

• FIELD CONTAINER CO LP

  240 MAIN ST, MARSEILLES, IL, 61341

  Registry ID: 110000845881

• FIELD CONTAINER CO LP

  240 MAIN ST, MARSEILLES, IL, 61341

  Registry ID: 110000845881

• FIELD CONTAINER CO LP

  240 MAIN ST, MARSEILLES, IL, 61341

  Registry ID: 110000845881

• FIELD CONTAINER CO LP

  240 MAIN ST, MARSEILLES, IL, 61341

  Registry ID: 110000845881

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty
• RCRA 3010 — Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FIELD CONTAINER COMPANY L.P.entered 2004-12-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $97,653

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2004-12-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-12-30Final Order Issued
• 2005-01-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-01-31Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-01-31Compliance Achieved