EPA v. Aldrich Chemical

Case summary

On 7/26/2018, Aldrich Chemical entered into a RCRA Section 3008 Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) resolving alleged hazardous waste violations at their facility located at 230 Emmber Lane in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The violations included storage for less than 30 days over 90 days, failure to mark the start dates of accumulation on containers, failure to marke containers with Hazardous Waste, failure to consistently conduct weekly inspections, and failure to maintain aisle space. A $5,000 penalty was assessed.

Defendants (1)

• Aldrich ChemicalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC

  230 S EMMBER LN, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53233

  Registry ID: 110000419280

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Aldrich Chemicalentered 2018-07-26

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-07-26Final Order Issued
• 2018-07-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-10-16Enforcement Action Data Entered