EPA v. Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. Complaint

Case summary

On September 30, 2009 EPA issued a Complaint and Compliance order against Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. (Clear Lam). Based on findings from a May 1, 2008 Compliance Evaluation Inspection, and information provided to EPA by Clear Lam, Clear Lam was in non compliance with conditions for a hazardous waste storage permit exemption and in violation of several requirements, including; 1) storing hazardous waste on-site for greater than 90 days; 2) failure to properly label and date containers storing hazardous waste; 3) failure to store hazardous waste with adequate aisle space; 4) failure to keep containers of hazardous waste closed when waste was not being added to or removed from containers; 5) failure to maintain training records and to provide adequate training; and 6) failure to meet all requirements of the contingency plan.

Defendants (1)

• Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOPPAN PACKAGING USA (ELK GROVE) INC

  1950 PRATT BLVD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007

  Registry ID: 110000428742

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. Complaintentered 2009-11-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $20,750 · SEP: $221,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-11-30Final Order Issued