EPA v. PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

Case summary

The U.S. EPA alleged that PVS Chemical Solutions (PVS) stored approximately 5,200 gallons of corrosive hazardous waste, in an out-door tank system, for over 20 years, without applying for and obtaining a hazardous waste storage permit; and without: (1) providing the tank with secondary containment, (2) assessing the tank system's structural integrity, (3) without documenting daily inspections of the tank system, (4) withoug having a hazardous waste contingency plan, and (5) withoug having a hazardous waste training program for facility personnel. EPA also alleged that PVS failed to follow the regulatory procedures for making hazardous waste determinations on several solid waste streams. The violations were detected during an EPA inspection in May 2007.

Defendants (1)

• PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• PVS CHEMICAL, INC.

  12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE., CHICAGO, IL, 60633

  Registry ID: 110000435208

• PVS CHEMICAL, INC.

  12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE., CHICAGO, IL, 60633

  Registry ID: 110000435208

• PVS CHEMICAL, INC.

  12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE., CHICAGO, IL, 60633

  Registry ID: 110000435208

• PVS CHEMICAL, INC.

  12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE., CHICAGO, IL, 60633

  Registry ID: 110000435208

• PVS CHEMICAL, INC.

  12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE., CHICAGO, IL, 60633

  Registry ID: 110000435208

• PVS CHEMICAL, INC.

  12260 S. CARONDOLET AVE., CHICAGO, IL, 60633

  Registry ID: 110000435208

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.entered 2012-12-19

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $100,900

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2012-12-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-12-19Final Order Issued
• 2012-12-27Enforcement Action Data Entered