EPA v. Amcor Flexibles North America Inc.

Case summary

Amcor Flexibles North America Inc. ? Centerville (?Respondent?) is the owner or operator at 1400 E. O?Neal Street Centerville, Iowa 52544 (?Facility?). The EPA inspected the facility, on November 17, 2021. The EPA alleges that Respondent violated the following requirements of the RCRA hazardous waste management program. a. 40 CFR 279.22(c)(1) - Failure to label used oil storage containers with the words ?Used Oil?. b. 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) referencing 262.262(b)(6) - Failure to include the location of water supplies in the Contingency Plan Quick Reference Guide. c. 40 CFR 262.17(a)(6) referencing 262.261(a) - Failure to include description of response to fires and explosions in the Contingency Plan. d. 40 CFR 262.17(a)(1)(v) - Failure to conduct weekly inspections of the hazardous waste central accumulation area. e. 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iii) - Failure to provide an annual review of initial hazardous waste training.

Defendants (1)

• Amcor Flexibles North America Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA INC.

  1400 E ONEAL ST, CENTERVILLE, IA, 52544

  Registry ID: 110064140807

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Amcor Flexibles North America Inc.entered 2022-07-18

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $6,875

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-07-18Final Order Issued
• 2022-07-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-07-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-08-01Enforcement Action Data Entered