EPA v. REDSHIRT LANDFILL

Case summary

Operation of the municipal solid waste landfill, including failure to screen waste materials, failure to apply daily cover, failure to compact the waste on a regular basis, failure to maintain equipment, and occurrence of open burning and open dumping are presenting public health threats. Complying measures include modification of work practices: compaction of waste and application of daily cover, development of a Health and Safety Plan, development of a Landfill Program Work Plan, equipment purchase, improvement of landfill building, worker training, installation of security gates and signage, repair of berm, fence and leachate collection system.

Defendants (1)

• OGLALA SIOUX TRIBENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OGLALA SIOUX TRIBE LAND OFFICE

  PO BOX 2070, PINE RIDGE, SD, 57770

  Registry ID: 110040414520

Statutes cited

• RCRA 7003 — Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• REDSHIRT LANDFILLentered 2016-02-09

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2016-02-09Final Order Issued
• 2016-02-26Enforcement Action Data Entered