EPA v. Lamberti USA, Inc.

Case summary

On February 18, 2015, a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) was issued to Lamberti USA Inc., Wharton of Hungerford, Texas to resolve RCRA violations discovered during the review of data from Wharton?s hazardous waste activities. The data revealed that on several occasions, Wharton generated quantities of waste that triggered the large quantity generator requirements, and during those periods, Wharton continued to notify and operate as a small quantity generator of hazardous waste. During the data review it was also found that Wharton had failed to make a proper waste determination as well as obtain a permit for storage of hazardous waste. Wharton was identified based on the targeting efforts. The CAFO requires the payment of $230,000 and compliance with RCRA regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Lamberti USA, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• LAMBERTI USA INC

  HIGHWAY 59 AT COUNTRY ROAD 212, HUNGERFORD, TX, 77448

  Registry ID: 110063865027

• WHARTON CHEMICAL COMPLEX

  US HIGHWAY 59 AT COUNTY ROAD 212 HUNGERFORD TX, HUNGERFORD, TX, 77448

  Registry ID: 110054863769

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3010 — Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lamberti USA, Inc.entered 2015-02-18

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $230,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2015-02-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-02-18Final Order Issued
• 2015-02-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-05-21Compliance Achieved
• 2015-05-21Enforcement Action Closed