EPA v. Baylor College of Medicine

Case summary

On July 21, 2015, a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) was issued to Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor) of Houston, Texas to resolve RCRA violations discovered during the review of data from Baylor?s hazardous waste activities. The data revealed that on several occasions, Baylor generated quantities of waste that triggered the large quantity generator requirements, and during those periods, Baylor continued to notify and operate as a conditionally exempt small quantity generator of hazardous waste. Baylor was identified based on the targeting efforts. The CAFO requires the payment of $95,078 and compliance with RCRA regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Baylor College of MedicineNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

  3325 YELLOWSTONE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77021

  Registry ID: 110000619858

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Baylor College of Medicineentered 2015-07-21

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $95,078

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-07-21Final Order Issued
• 2015-07-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-07-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-09-30Enforcement Action Closed