EPA v. Vertellus Zeeland, LLC

Case summary

On 04/20/2022 Region 5 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order against Vertellus Zeeland, LLC. In it Region 5 alleges that Vertellus Zeeland, LLC failed to mark each piece of equipment in such a manner that they can be distinguished readily from other pieces of equipment, in violation of 40 C.F.R. ? 265.1050(c); Respondent failed to comply with the record-keeping provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 265, Subpart BB, in violation of 40 C.F.R. ? 265.1064(a); 48. Respondent failed to monitor monthly each valve in gas/vapor or light liquid service to detect leaks by the methods specified in 40 C.F.R. ? 265.1063(b), in violation of 40 C.F.R. ? 265.1057(a). Respondent failed to monitor monthly each pump in light liquid service to detect leaks by the methods specified in 40 C.F.R ? 265.1063(b), in violation of 40 C.F.R. ? 265.1052(a)(1). Respondent failed to determine the average volatile organic (VO) concentration of a hazardous waste at the point of waste origination, in violation of 40 C.F.R. ? 265.1084(a); Respondent failed to determine the maximum organic vapor pressure of a hazardous waste that is stored in a hazardous waste tank storage system, in violation of 40 C.F.R.? 265.1084(c). Respondent failed to maintain records required under 40 C.F.R. Part 265, Subpart CC, in violation of 40 C.F.R. ? 265.1090(a). Vertellus Zeeland, LLC will pay a fine of $55,564.

Defendants (1)

• VERTELLUS ZEELAND, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AURORIUM ZEELAND LLC (B2817)

  215 N CENTENNIAL ST, ZEELAND, MI, 49464-1309

  Registry ID: 110000411206

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Vertellus Zeeland, LLCentered 2022-04-20

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $55,564

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-04-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-04-20Final Order Issued
• 2022-04-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-05-18Pipeline Closed