EPA v. ELECTRO-MAX INC

Case summary

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency inspected the Electro-Max, Inc. on August 2, 2011, and referred that matter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for enforcement on September 27, 2011. The violations included: (1) storage of hazardous waste for greater than 90 days without a permit; (2) failure to clearly label and date containers of hazardous waste and used oil (3) failure to maintain adequate aisle space; and (4) failure to conduct weekly inspections of hazardous waste storage areas. In response to the alleged violations, Electro-Max agreed to enter into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with the EPA. The CAFO requires Electro-Max to pay a penalty of $28,242 in four installments.

Defendants (1)

• Electro-Max, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ELECTRO-MAX INC

  105 N ROWELL RD, HAMPSHIRE, IL, 60140-9700

  Registry ID: 110002350900

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3014 — Restrictions on Recycled Oil
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ELECTRO-MAX INCentered 2013-12-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $28,242

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2013-12-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-12-30Final Order Issued
• 2013-12-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-12-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-12-15Compliance Achieved
• 2015-12-21Pipeline Closed