EPA v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Case summary

On September 9, 2015, Consent Agreement and Final Orders (CAFO) was issued to Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to resolve RCRA violations discovered during the review of data reflecting their hazardous waste activities. The data revealed that Chevron generated quantities of hazardous waste that triggered the large quantity generator requirements under RCRA. During these periods, however, did not comply with the notification and operational requirements for large quantity generators. The CAFO includes the penalty amount shown and requires compliance with the applicable RCRA requirements.

Defendants (1)

• Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRIARPARK TECHNOLOGY CENTER

  3901 BRIARPARK DR, HOUSTON, TX, 770425301

  Registry ID: 110033261547

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Chevron U.S.A. Inc.entered 2015-09-09

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $99,070

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-09-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-09-09Final Order Issued
• 2015-09-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-01-09Enforcement Action Closed