EPA v. Timmers Chevrolet

Case summary

On April 30, 2019, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Compliance Order on Consent (ACOC) under its authority pursuant to Section 3008(a) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (?RCRA?), 42 U.S.C. ? 6928, as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (?HSWA?), and is simultaneously commenced and concluded through the issuance of this ACOC under 40 C.F.R. ?? 22.13(b) and 22.18(b)(2) and (3) to Timmers Chevrolet located in Pasadena Texas. The ACOC was issued in response to violations of: 1. Failure to accurately notify hazardous waste generation, and 2. Failure to comply with Small Quantity Generator (SQG)requirements. The ACOC requires Timmers Chevrolet to 1. Certify that all solid waste streams have been assessed to determine the accurate waste codes and has developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (?SOP?) to ensure that its operating in compliance with RCRA and regulation requirements; 2. Certify they have accurately and adequately complied with RCRA Section 3010 Notification; 3. Provide an EPA ID number for current operating location; and 4. Provide a copy of the SOPs along with its certification.

Defendants (1)

• Timmers ChevroletNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TIMMERS

  816 W PASADENA FRWY, PASADENA, TX, 77506

  Registry ID: 110005060511

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Timmers Chevroletentered 2019-05-20

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-05-20Final Order Issued
• 2019-05-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-06-03Compliance Achieved
• 2019-06-03Enforcement Action Closed