EPA v. Ochsner Health Center Slidell

Case summary

On October 6, 2020 EPA Region 6 issued Consent Agreement and final order CAFO under its authority pursuant to RCRA to Ochsner Health Center located at 2750 E Gause Boulevard, Slidell, Louisiana. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of: i) Failure to file 3010 ii) Failure to file Biennial iii) Failure to operate as LQG iv) Failure to make proper waste determination. The CAFO requires Ochsner to take the following actions, and within 30 calendar days of the effective date of this CAFO, Respondent shall provide in writing the following: A. Respondent shall certify that it has assessed all its solid waste streams at the OHC Covington Facility to determine the accurate waste codes and has developed and implemented standard operating procedures ( SOPs ) to ensure that Respondent is operating the OHC Slidell Facility in compliance with RCRA and the regulations promulgated thereunder, including, but not limited to, procedures for: (a) making hazardous waste determinations; (b) managing hazardous wastes; (c) reporting, transporting, and disposing of hazardous waste; (d) preparing its manifests; and (e) meeting the requirements of the land disposal requirements; B. Respondent shall certify that it has accurately and adequately complied with its RCRA Section 3010 notification for the OHC Slidell Facility and within the prescribed time period; and C. Respondent shall provide, with its certification, a copy of Respondent's SOPs as described in subparagraph A above. D. Respondent shall certify the cost of implementation of injunctive relief. E. Respondent shall certify the environmental benefit (reduction of waste or reduction in the toxicity of waste). . Ochsner must respond to EPA Region 6 by 30 days from the filed date of the CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• Ochsner Health CenterNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OCHSNER HEALTH CENTER

  2750 E GAUSE BLVD, SLIDELL, LA, 70461

  Registry ID: 110063759936

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ochsner Health Center Slidellentered 2020-10-06

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $39,144

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-10-06Final Order Issued
• 2020-10-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-12-31Enforcement Action Data Entered