EPA v. JCS CO.

Case summary

RESPONDENTS OWN & OPERATES A BUSINESS OF PURCHASING JUNK BATTERIES AND RECLAIMING SALVAGABLE PARTS (LEAD, LEAD OXIDE & SULFURIC ACID WHICH IS CAUGHT IN STAINLESS STEEL FOR RESALE. * ON AUG 16, 1980 RESPONDENT NOTIFIED EPA THAT ITS FACILITY LOCATED IN CANTON TREATED, STORED, AND DISPOSED OF HAZARD- OUS WASTE. * THE FACILITY WAS INSPECTED BY TWC ON MARCH 8, 1984, THE RESULTS OF SAMPLES SHOWED HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD PRESENT IN THE SOIL TAKEN FROM THE SURFACE IMPOUNDMENT. * VIOLATIONS: 1). FAILURE TO SUBMIT A CLOSURE PLAN. 2). CONTINUED TREATMENT, STORAGE, OR DISPOSAL OF HAZ WASTE WITHOUT A PERMIT INTERIM STATUS. 3). FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE RESPONSE TO A 3007 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.

Defendants (1)

• JCS CO.Named in complaint

Facilities (1)

• JCS CO INC

  ROUTE 3 BOX CA, CANTON, TX, 75103

  Registry ID: 110006124229

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 1986-03-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1986-03-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1990-07-13Enforcement Action Closed