EPA v. Texas Barge and Boat, Inc.

Case summary

On September 28, 2012, EPA Region 6 issued a Complaint under its authority pursuant to Section 3008(a) of RCRA to Texas Barge and Boat, Inc., located in Freeport, Texas. The Complaint was issued in response to violations of: 40 CFR 262.12(c)[30TAC 335 Subchapter A]. The complaint requires Texas Barge and Boat, Inc. to provide to EPA a copy of the facility's waste analysis plan, develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure hazardous waste is sent only to facilities permitted to receive that waste, provide a copy of these procedures to EPA, along with certification that the facility has developed and implemented the procedures, and provide certification that staff who prepare manifests and arrange for transport for hazardous waste have been trained how to do so in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Texas Barge and Boat, Inc., must respond to EPA Region 6 within 30 days of the effective date of the Complaint.

Defendants (1)

• Texas Barge and Boat, Inc.Named in complaint

Facilities (1)

• TEXAS BARGE & BOAT

  4115 E FLOODGATE RD (COUNTY RD 242A ), FREEPORT, TX, 77542

  Registry ID: 110020774740

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2012-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-12-21Enforcement Action Closed