EPA v. SOUTH HOLLAND METAL FINISHING

Case summary

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) conducted an inspection at South Holland Metal Finishing (SHMF) on March 16, 2010. During the inspection, the inspector noted several leaking containers of hazardous waste, and that SHMF was not using the correct EPA ID number on hazardous waste manifests destined to Envirite of Illinois. The IEPA referred the matter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for administrative enforcement on August 24, 2010. SHMF agreed to settle the matter with the EPA in a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO). The CAFO required SHMF to pay a civil penalty of $20,764; to promptly address leaking containers of hazardous waste; and to use its correct EPA ID number on hazardous waste manifests.

Defendants (1)

• South Holland Metal Finishing CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SOUTH HOLLAND METAL FINISHING

  26100 S WHITING WAY, MONEE, IL, 60449

  Registry ID: 110002354023

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• South Holland Metal Finishingentered 2013-02-13

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $20,764

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-02-13Final Order Issued
• 2013-02-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-02-25Enforcement Action Data Entered