EPA v. Magna Mirrors of America d/b/a Engineered Glass

Case summary

On August 17, 2018, U.S. EPA Region 5 filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement and Final Order (ESA) that simultaneously commences and concludes an administrative action with two Magna Mirrors of America d/b/a Engineered Glass facilities (MEG) in Holland, Michigan. MEG is an intermediate automotive glass assembler and manufacturer. The ESA alleges that MEG violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as determined during inspections conducted on February 6 and 7, 2018. The inspections determined that MEG 1) failed to properly label and date containers of hazardous waste, 2) failed to provide annual training to personnel in hazardous waste management, 3) failed to maintain necessary records, and 4) failed to properly manage containers of used oil and universal waste lamps. MEG has agreed to pay a $8,000 civil penalty to resolve the alleged violations at its two facilities and has demonstrated that it is now in compliance will all applicable RCRA regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Magna Mirrors of America d/b/a Engineered GlassNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA INC

  3501 JOHN F. DONNELLY DRIVE, HOLLAND, MI, 49424-9284

  Registry ID: 110000744437

• MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA INC

  3601 JOHN F DONNELLY DR, HOLLAND, MI, 49424

  Registry ID: 110024424032

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Magna Mirrors of America d/b/a Engineered Glassentered 2018-08-17

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $8,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-08-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2018-08-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-08-17Final Order Issued
• 2018-08-21Enforcement Action Data Entered