EPA v. Surface Manufacturing

Case summary

On August 14, 2018, EPA conducted an inspection of Surface's facility in Capron, Illinois. As a result of the inspection and follow-up correspondence, Region 5 alleges that Surface treated F006 hazardous wastewater treatment sludge on the floor it its facility and stored the hazardous waste without a permit. EPA also alleges that Surface failed to keep containers of F006 hazardous waste closed during storage, maintain adequate aisle space between these containers, have a complete contingency plan, submit its contingency plan to local emergency departments, maintain waste determinations, and submit maintain copies of annual reports. In the course of negotiations, Region 5 confirmed that Surface performed the necessary actions to achieve compliance with the requirements alleged to have been violated. Under the CAFO, Surface agreed to pay a $71,404 civil penalty. The penalty was calculated in accordance with U.S. EPA's RCRA Civil Penalty Policy, dated June 23, 2003.

Defendants (2)

• Patrick BryanNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Surface MfgNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SURFACE MANUFACTURING CO

  135 S 4TH ST, CAPRON, IL, 61012

  Registry ID: 110018055469

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Surface Manufacturingentered 2021-02-17

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $71,404

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-02-17Final Order Issued
• 2021-02-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-04-02Enforcement Action Data Entered