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05-2009-9905Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2009· Region 05

EPA v. CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

CAFO addresses recordkeeping and used oil violations. SEP includes the installation of an overfill alarm and automatic shut-off system for above ground storage tanks, and the installation of spill containment and sump equipment, at the 77th Street / South Shops facility.

Defendants (1)

  • Chicago Transit AuthorityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (5)

  • CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY

    313 E 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60637

    Registry ID: 110005869060

  • CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY

    3915 WEST MAYPOLE, CHICAGO, IL, 60624-2339

    Registry ID: 110002455110

  • SOUTH SHOPS/77TH ST BUS GARAGE

    7801 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60620

    Registry ID: 110042067385

  • CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY

    3701 W OAKTON ST, SKOKIE, IL, 60076-3498

    Registry ID: 110000888843

  • CTA - 98TH SHOP

    9800 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60628

    Registry ID: 110005869051

Statutes cited

  • RCRA 3002Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Chicago Transit Authorityentered 2009-03-10

    Primary law: RCRA

    Federal penalty: $5,513 · SEP: $20,672

Timeline (6 milestones)

  • 2009-03-10Compliance Achieved
  • 2009-03-10Final Order Issued
  • 2009-03-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2009-03-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2009-10-27Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2009-10-27Administratively Resolved

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1400032811
Case number
05-2009-9905
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2009-9905 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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