EPA v. Whipple Observatory
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
This is an Administrative Penalty complaint (APC) issued pursuant to RCRA I to the Whipple Observatory of the Smithsonian Institution. The violation involves failure to use a spill prevention system with a fine of $300.00. This action also includes directing respondent to repair the spill containment system for the unleaded tanks to ensure no gaps in the sump allow product to get into the backfill soil of the tank.
Defendants (1)
- Smithsonian InstitutionNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FRED LAWRENCE WHIPPLE OBSERVATORY (AZ-060307B)
670 MT. HOPKINS RD, AMADO, AZ, 85645
Registry ID: 110028059133
Statutes cited
- RCRA 9006D — UST Civil Penalties
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Whipple Observatory (CA/FO)entered 2006-05-01
Primary law: RCRA
Federal penalty: $300
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2006-05-01Enforcement Action Closed
- 2006-05-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2006-05-01Final Order Issued
- 2006-05-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 179458
- Case number
- 09-2006-0108
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- UST Civil Penalties
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2006-0108 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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