EPA v. Howmet

Case summary

A Compliant was issued to establish a penalty for Howmet Castings Corporation on September 26, 2003 for alleged violations regarding RCRA requirements including noncompliance with hazardous waste requirements. The Complaint includes an Order for the Company to return to compliance. On 7-28-09 Gabe Salinas informed Larry Permenter that this order was still open and they are not in compliance and the case is in the court of appeals in D.C.. Still Open until we hear differently.

Defendants (1)

• Corporation Service CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HOWMET CORP

  6200 CENTRAL FWY. N., WICHITA FALLS, TX, 76305-6605

  Registry ID: 110000460108

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3003 — Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3007 — Record keeping, Inspection, Information Request
• RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Howmetentered 2007-05-24

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $157,658

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2003-09-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-05-24Final Order Issued
• 2010-10-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-10-27Compliance Achieved