EPA v. Geologistics Americas, Inc

Case summary

Complaint issued to Geologistics Americas, Inc, Laredo, Texas : On September 24, 2003, Region 6 issued an administrative Complaint and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing (Complaint) to Geologistics Americas, Inc. for noncompliance with RCRA Section 3010(a)-notification of hazardous waste activity, RCRA Section 3005 operating a hazardous waste storage facility without interim status or a permit and other relative requirements. The Respondent was cited for storing and distributing hazardous waste imported into the United Stated without implementing all the applicable federal regulations. The complaint proposes a reduced penalty of $374,000.00.

Defendants (1)

• geologistics Americas IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GEOLOGISTICS AMERICAS, INC.

  NORTH LAMAR, LAREDO, TX, 78045

  Registry ID: 110031317901

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3010 — Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Geologistics Americas Incentered 2004-12-01

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $45,000 · SEP: $100,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-09-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-12-01Final Order Issued
• 2005-01-05Enforcement Action Closed