EPA v. Tulip Molded Plastics

Case summary

Region 5 signed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) simultaneously commencing and concluding an action against Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Tulip) for alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its promulgated regulations. Region 5 alleged that Tulip failed to conduct waste determinations for lead contaminated personal protective equipment, filters, and mop water and tetrachloroethylene contaminated filters. Region 5 also alleged that Tulip failed to maintain records of its waste determinations for oil contaminated water and paper filter waste.

Defendants (1)

• Tulip Molded Plastics CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TULIP RICHARDSON MANUFACTURING

  714 E KEEFE AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53212-1615

  Registry ID: 110000418708

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Tulip Molded Plasticsentered 2018-03-12

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $37,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-03-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-03-12Final Order Issued
• 2018-03-21Enforcement Action Data Entered