EPA v. Merrill Iron & Steel (ESA)

Case summary

On September 30, 2016, Region 5 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) and Final Order with Merrill Iron and Steel, Inc. (Merrill) of Schofield, Wisconsin commencing and concluding a matter under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for a settlement amount of $6,000. Merrill fabricates and paints plate and structural support steel for large industrial projects such as stadiums and office buildings. Merrill employs approximately 300 people at this facility. EPA alleged that Merrill had failed to identify in its contingency plan a list of emergency coordinators and an evacuation plan; failed to provide an annual review of hazardous waste management and contingency plan training; did not maintain certain personnel training documentation at the facility; failed to determine if certain waste generated or received was hazardous waste; failed to mark containers of used oil as such; and failed to close and label universal waste containers of lamps and waste batteries as required. Prior to entering into the ESA agreement, Merrill demonstrated to EPA that it was in compliance with RCRA and its implementing regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Merrill Iron & SteelNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MERRILL IRON & STEEL INC

  900 ALDERSON ST, SCHOFIELD, WI, 54476-1488

  Registry ID: 110012339415

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Merrill Iron & Steel (ESA)entered 2016-09-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $6,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2016-09-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered