EPA v. Pioneer Metal Finishing

Case summary

EPA has alleged in an ESA that Pioneer Metal Finishing (MIR000044644) failed to do the following: remove waste from storage prior to reaching the 6,000-kilogram small quantity generator limit; mark the start date of accumulation and/or hazardous waste numbers on a total of six containers; post emergency information by a phone; document waste determinations; label one container of used oil; and, properly manage universal waste. The failures to properly mark containers, to post emergency equipment, and to document waste determinations were identified during two inspections.

Defendants (1)

• Pioneer Metal FinishingNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PIONEER METAL FINISHING

  13251 STEPHENS RD, WARREN, MI, 48089

  Registry ID: 110009395779

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Pioneer Metal Finishingentered 2017-06-27

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $11,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-06-27Final Order Issued
• 2017-06-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-07-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-07-11Pipeline Closed