EPA v. E&M Supply Group
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On August 12, 2015, a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) will be issued to E&M Supply Group (E&M) of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to resolve RCRA violations discovered during the review of data from E&M?s hazardous waste activities. The data revealed that on several occasions, E&M generated quantities of waste that triggered the large quantity generator requirements, and during those periods, E&M continued to notify and operate as a conditionally exempt small quantity generator of hazardous waste. E&M was identified based on the targeting efforts. The CAFO requires the payment of $108,768 and compliance with RCRA regulations.
Defendants (1)
- E&M Supply GroupNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
GREAT SOUTHERN O & G ANSE LA BUTTE YD
1647 MILLS HWY, BREAUX BRIDGE, LA, 70517
Registry ID: 110066956315
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3010 — Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity
- RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Enforcement conclusions (1)
E&M Supply Groupentered 2015-08-12
Primary law: RCRA
Federal penalty: $108,768
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2015-08-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2015-08-12Final Order Issued
- 2015-08-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2016-07-31Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3600196383
- Case number
- 06-2015-0940
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6ENH
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2015-0940 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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