EPA v. Fort Duncan Medical Center, L.P.

Case summary

On August 12, 2015, a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) will be issued to Fort Duncan Medical Center, L.P. (Fort Duncan) of Eagle Pass, Texas to resolve RCRA violations discovered during the review of data from Fort Duncan?s hazardous waste activities. The data revealed that on several occasions, Fort Duncan generated quantities of waste that triggered the large quantity generator requirements, and during those periods, Fort Duncan continued to notify and operate as a small quantity generator of hazardous waste. Fort Duncan was identified based on the targeting efforts. The CAFO requires the payment of $101,970 and compliance with RCRA regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Fort Dunan Medical Center, L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FORT DUNCAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

  3333 N FOSTER MALDONADO BLVD, EAGLE PASS, TX, 78852-5893

  Registry ID: 110055948337

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Fort Duncan Medical Center, L.P.entered 2015-08-12

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $101,970

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-08-12Final Order Issued
• 2015-08-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-08-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-01-12Enforcement Action Closed