EPA v. US POLLUTION CONTROL, INC.

Case summary

FACT SHEET: * USPCI OPERATES A COMMERCIAL TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITY WHICH INCLUDES SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS, WASTE PILES AND STORAGE TANKS IN WHCIH HAZARDOUS WASTE IS BLENDED AND STORED FOR FUEL. * AN INITIAL LAND BAN INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED BY ESD PERSON- NEL ON JUNE 24, 1987, INDICATING POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS. A FOLLOW-UP CASE DEVELOPMENT LAND BAN INSPECTION AND RECORD REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED BY EPA ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND CON- TRACTORS ON AUGUST 4-5, 1987. * EPA WILL SHOW THAT THE RESPONDENT HAS VIOLATED REGULATIONS WHICH CONCERN THE FOLLOWING: 1) BLENDING OF LOW ENERGY WASTE (HEATING VALUE LESS THAN 5,000 BTU/LB) INTENDED FOR BURNING AS A FUEL, IN VIO- LATION OF THE BENEFICIAL USE OR REUSE PROVISION. EPA RECEIVED WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM OSDH TO PURSUE THIS VIO- LATION. 2) FAILURE TO IDENTIFY RESTRICTED WASTES AND PROVIDE THE PROPER NOTIFICATION. 3) FAILURE TO AMEND THE WASTE ANALYSIS PLAN TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR THE LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTION REGULA- TIONS. 4) DISPOSAL OF RESTRICTED SPENT SOLVENT WASTE ONTO THE LAND. 5) FAILURE TO RETROFIT POND 2. * ACTION REQUESTED: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE AO AGAINST USPCI BE SIGNED AND ISSUED.

Defendants (1)

• US POLLUTION CONTRO, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SAFETY KLEEN LONE & GRASSY MTN INCORPORATED LONE MTN FAC

  5 MILE E. & 1 MILE N. OF JUNCTION U.S. HWYS. 412 &, WAYNOKA, OK, 738609622

  Registry ID: 110042003596

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• US POLLUTION CONTROL, INC.entered 1992-10-10

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $4,750

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1987-12-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1987-12-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1992-10-10Final Order Issued
• 1992-10-27Enforcement Action Closed