EPA v. Lawrence Technological University (Southfield) NOD

Case summary

On 5/25/2010, LTU disclosed multiple violations of the following regulations: CWA 311/SPCC, EPCRA 311/312, RCRA, TSCA and CAA/NESHAP. Based upon LTU's Disclosure and Final Compliance Report, the following penalties were calculated: $237,870 RCRA; $23,290 CWA 311/SPCC; $27,158 EPCRA 311/312; $43,170 CAA/NESHAP. The EPA concluded that LTU has satisfied each of the nine conditions set forth in the Self Disclosure Policy and that LTU did not obtain a significant economic benefit from its tardy compliance. Consequently EPA has decided to waive all penalties.

Defendants (1)

• Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, MI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

  21000 W. 10 MILE ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48075

  Registry ID: 110021923454

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CAA 112B — Asbestos
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lawrence Technological University (Southfield) NODentered 2012-07-16

  Primary law: EPCRA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-07-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-07-16Final Order Issued
• 2012-07-16Pipeline Closed
• 2012-07-19Enforcement Action Data Entered