EPA v. Columbus Chemical Industries

Case summary

On March 9, 2018, U.S. EPA Region 5 filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement and Final Order (ESA) that commences and concludes an administrative action with Columbus Chemical Industries of Columbus, Wisconsin (CCI). CCI is a commercial chemical processor, repackager and distributor that offers non-reactive chemical blending and purification services. The ESA alleges that CCI violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as determined during inspections on March 21 and August 8, 2017. The inspections revealed several issues on site, including 1) a failure to compile and maintaining a hazardous waste contingency plan and 2) a failure to provide annual trainings sessions on hazardous waste management procedures. CCI has agreed to pay a $2,000 civil penalty to resolve the alleged violations and has demonstrated that it is now in compliance with the applicable RCRA regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Columbus Chemical IndustriesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

  N4335 TEMKIN RD., COLUMBUS, WI, 539250008

  Registry ID: 110000420483

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Columbus Chemical Industriesentered 2018-03-09

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-03-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-03-09Final Order Issued
• 2018-03-12Enforcement Action Data Entered