EPA v. University of Texas at Austin

Case summary

'**VIOLATIONS; I) Failure to make a hazardous waste determination (Microelectronics Research Facility); II) Failure to make a hazardous waste determination (Container Storage Area); III) failure to meet permit exemption requirements (container Storage Area); IV) Failure to send hazardous waste to an authorized facility: V) Failure to prepare hazardous wastre manifest; and VI) Failure to meet land disposal restrictions. **PROPOSED PENALTY: $75,200.00. **RELIEF SOUGHT: EPA issued the respondent a compliance order to correct the violations

Defendants (1)

• University of Texas at AustinNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AUSTIN PICKLE RESEARCH SERVICES

  304 E. 24TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX, 78712

  Registry ID: 110017050466

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3003 — Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• University of Texas at Austinentered 2003-09-29

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $12,675 · SEP: $45,630

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-10-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2003-10-15Enforcement Action Closed