EPA v. International Paper Company

Case summary

On 05/31/2022, EPA Region 6 issued a CAFO under its authority pursuant to RCRA to International Paper Co. located in McAllen, TX. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of: 1)Failure to meet RCRA notification requirements, and 2) Failure to operate with its stated generator status; The CAFO requires that International Paper Co. to complete the required corrective actions (certify RCRA Section 3010 notification, certify that it has assessed all its solid waste streams at the International Paper Co. facility to determine the accurate waste codes and has developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure that Respondent is operating the International Paper Co. facility in compliance with RCRA) and requires Diamond Offshore Drilling to pay penalty of $19,727.20. The certification must be completed within 60 days of the CAFO being filed and the penalty will be paid within sixty calendar days of the effective date of the CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• International Paper CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• INTERNATIONAL PAPER

  200 N 26TH ST, MCALLEN, TX, 78501

  Registry ID: 110022531018

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• International Paper Companyentered 2022-05-31

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $19,727

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2022-05-31Final Order Issued
• 2022-06-22Enforcement Action Data Entered