EPA v. Baylor University

Case summary

On October 24, 2016, EPA issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order to Baylor University for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and including, failing to file a proper 3010 notifications, failing to meet the requirements of a large quantity generator, and failing to make hazardous waste determinations. The CAFO contains a compliance order requiring Baylor to certify its compliance with RCRA with respect to making hazardous waste determinations, managing hazardous wastes, and the transport/disposal of hazardous waste. Under the CAFO, Baylor will be required to pay a penalty of $11,330. Baylor will also perform a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) valued at $33,990 to purchase certain emergency response equipment, including a handheld explosive, narcotic, and toxic chemical identifier and a gas monitor.

Defendants (1)

• Baylor UniversityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

  101 BAGBY AVE, WACO, TX, 767061534

  Registry ID: 110033292693

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Baylor Universityentered 2016-10-24

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $11,330 · SEP: $33,900

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-10-24Final Order Issued
• 2016-10-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-11-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-01-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-01-23Compliance Achieved