EPA v. Fugro USA Marine Inc

Case summary

On July 19, 2021, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Compliance Order on Consent ACOC under its authority pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to Fugro USA Marine Inc located at 115 Delta Road, Morgan City, LA . The ACOC was issued in response to violations of: 1. Notification Requirement , 2. Failure to operate within its generator status. The ACOC requires Fugro USA Marine Inc to A. Certify that it has assessed all its solid waste streams at the Fugro USA Marine Inc's Facility to determine the accurate waste codes and has developed and implemented standard operating procedures ( SOPs ) to ensure that Respondent is operating the Fugro 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. Certify that it has accurately and adequately complied with its RCRA Section 3010 notification for the USA Marine Inc and within the prescribed time period; and C. Provide, with its certification, a copy of Respondent's SOPs as described in subparagraph A above. Fugro USA Marine Inc must respond to EPA Region 6 by 60 days from the effective date of the ACOC.

Defendants (1)

• Fugro Usa Marine IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FUGRO GEOSERVICES INC

  115 DELTA RD (A PORTION OF), LAFAYETTE, LA, 70506

  Registry ID: 110003365901

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Fugro USA Marine Incentered 2021-07-19

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-07-19Final Order Issued
• 2021-07-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-08-02Enforcement Action Data Entered