EPA v. PLAS-TANKS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Case summary

.On July 3, 2012 a combined Administrative Complaint and Consent Agreement and Final Order (Order) was filed resolving hazardous waste violations discovered at Plas-Tanks Industries in Hamilton, Ohio. Plas-Tanks Industries manufactures resin-based storage tanks. The violations included failure to obtain an EPA ID number, properly mark, date, and keep closed containers of hazardous waste, and post emergency information. In response to a Notice of Violation letter Plas-Tanks Industries provided documentation showing that they had obtained an EPA ID number and addressed the container and emergency information violations. The Order requires payment of an $18,489 civil penalty.

Defendants (1)

• PLAS TANKS INDUSTRIES, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PLAS-TANKS INDUSTRIES, INC. (1409040850)

  39 STANDEN DR, HAMILTON, OH, 45015-2209

  Registry ID: 110006235038

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PLAS-TANKS INDUSTRIES, INC.entered 2012-07-03

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $18,489

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2012-07-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-07-03Final Order Issued
• 2012-07-06Enforcement Action Data Entered