EPA v. GOBAR SYSTEMS, INC.
Source Agrees
Case summary
1. SUBTITLE C OF THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT ( RCRA ), 42 U.S.C. SECTION 6928 AND 31 TEXAS ADMINISTRA- TIVE CODE (TAC) 335.1. 2. GOBAR SYSTEMS, INC. 3320 E. 14TH STREET BROWNSVILLE, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS 78521 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 3003 OF RCRA BY FAILING TO LIST THE CORRECT U.S. DOT DESCRIPTION ON MANI- FEST #00235902 DATED 05/05/93, USED BY GOBAR TO IMPORT HAZARDOUS WASTE. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO THE VOLUNTARY ENVIRONMENTAL SELF-POLICING AND SELF-DISCLOSURE INTERIM POLICY, EPA DE- TERMINED, AFTER REVIEWING THE DOCUMENT DISCLOSING THE VIOLATION, THE MEASURES TAKEN TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION, AND THE PLAN TO PREVENT THE VIOLATIONS, NOT TO PURSUE ANY ACTION OR ASSESS A PENALTY AGAINST THE RESPONDENT.
Defendants (1)
- GOBAR SYSTEMS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
INDUSTRIAS GOBAR S A DE C V
3320 E 14TH ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 785213232
Registry ID: 110005012903
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3003 — Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste
Enforcement conclusions (1)
GOBAR SYSTEMS, INC.
Primary law: RCRA
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 1995-06-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 1995-11-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 1995-11-02Final Order Issued
- 1995-11-02Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 36634
- Case number
- 06-1996-0343
- Lead agency
- EPA
- HQ division
- RCR
- Branch
- 6EN-L
- EPA region
- 06
- Multimedia
- No
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- Yes
- Primary statute
- Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-1996-0343 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.