EPA v. A&B Environmental Services Inc.

Case summary

On October 24, 2019, the Region issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to A&B Environmental Services Inc. for its facility in Houston, Texas. The CAFO addressed violations of RCRA requirements for small quantity generators. Discrepancies in hazardous waste shipment data prompted further investigation which confirmed that the facility operated outside of its generator status for 2016, thereby failing to meet the requisite State notification, worker training, and other waste management requirements. The CAFO requires A&B to certify that it has met its generator requirements, and to pay a civil penalty of $11,330.00. The TCEQ is familiar with the Region's data mining methodology and was consulted prior to contacting the facility.

Defendants (1)

• A&B Environmental Services Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• A & B ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

  10100 EAST FWY STE 100, HOUSTON, TX, 770291919

  Registry ID: 110033384004

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• A&B Environmental Services Inc.entered 2019-10-24

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $11,330

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2019-10-24Final Order Issued
• 2019-10-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-10-29Enforcement Action Data Entered