EPA v. Ethyl Corporation

Case summary

On January 21, 2015, a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) was issued to Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana to resolve RCRA violations discovered during the review of data from Ethyl?s hazardous waste activities. The data revealed that on several occasions, Ethyl generated quantities of waste that triggered the large quantity generator requirements, and during those periods, Ethyl continued to notify and operate as a conditionally exempt small quantity generator of hazardous waste. Ethyl was identified based on the targeting efforts. The CAFO requires the payment of $69,858 and compliance with RCRA regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Ethyl CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• ETHYL CORPORATION

  GULF STATES ROAD ID 895, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70805

  Registry ID: 110001143584

• ETHYL CORPORATION

  GULF STATES ROAD ID 895, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70805

  Registry ID: 110001143584

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ethyl Corporationentered 2015-01-21

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $69,858

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-01-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-01-21Final Order Issued
• 2015-02-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-04-21Enforcement Action Closed