EPA v. Texas Christian University

Case summary

On September 6, 2016, a Consent Agreement and Final Order was filed with the regional hearing clerk for Texas Christian University (TCU) resolving a violation of Section 3010(a) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Using data analysis, EPA discovered that TCU, though identifying itself as a small quantity generator of hazardous waste, operated as a large quantity generator in 2014. TCU failed to notify the State of Texas or EPA of its status change and failed to comply with other large quantity generator requirements. The CAFO requires TCU to pay a $30,591 penalty and to comply with RCRA regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Texas Christian UniversityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

  2800 S UNIVERSITY, FORT WORTH, TX, 76129-0002

  Registry ID: 110042052248

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Texas Christian Universityentered 2016-09-07

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $30,591

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-09-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-09-07Final Order Issued
• 2016-09-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-12-07Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-12-07Compliance Achieved