EPA v. Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. (East Chicago IN) CAFO

Case summary

On May 25, 2012, at or about 12:15 p.m. (CT), a release occurred from Respondent's facility of approximately 97.1 pounds of chlorine. Respondent had knowledge of the release on May 25, 2012, at approximately 12:45 p.m. CT. Respondent had knowledge of the release on May 25, 2012, at approximately 12:45 p.m. CT. Respondent notified the NRC of the release on December 3, 2016. Respondent did not immediately notify the NRC as soon as Respondent had knowledge of the release. Respondent's failure to notify immediately the NRC of the release is a violation of Section 103(a) of CERCLA. A civil penalty of $39,384 was agreed to.

Defendants (1)

• Safety-Kleen Systems, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• SAFETY KLEEN OIL RECOVERY CO

  601 RILEY RD, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312

  Registry ID: 110000397883

• SAFETY KLEEN OIL RECOVERY CO

  601 RILEY RD, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312

  Registry ID: 110000397883

• SAFETY KLEEN OIL RECOVERY CO

  601 RILEY RD, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312

  Registry ID: 110000397883

• SAFETY KLEEN OIL RECOVERY CO

  601 RILEY RD, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312

  Registry ID: 110000397883

• SAFETY KLEEN OIL RECOVERY CO

  601 RILEY RD, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312

  Registry ID: 110000397883

• SAFETY KLEEN OIL RECOVERY CO

  601 RILEY RD, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312

  Registry ID: 110000397883

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. (East Chicago IN) CAFOentered 2017-03-08

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $39,384

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2017-03-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-03-08Final Order Issued
• 2017-03-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-04-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-04-25Pipeline Closed