EPA v. Scott Lawson

Case summary

This is an administrative penalty action pursuant to RCRA issued to Respondent Scott Lawson. The Respondent's facility is located on allotment TM-19 of the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation. The violation involves improper management of solid and hazardous wastes. This case involves the use of RCRA Section 4005(c)(2) to enforce RCRA's prohibition against open dumping. This action is initiated and concluded with a Consent Agreement and FinalOrder under which the Respondent agrees to pay a civil penalty of $11,000 and is required to 1) remove and dispose of existing waste, develop and program to prevent open dumping, develop a waste management plan, and 2) develop a factsheet for local households.

Defendants (1)

• Scott Lawson (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OASIS MOBILE HOME PARK

  88-740 AVENUE 70, THERMAL, CA, 92274

  Registry ID: 110018943633

Statutes cited

• RCRA 4005A — Solid Waste Management - Subtitle D
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Scott Lawsonentered 2007-09-25

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $11,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2007-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-09-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2007-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2007-10-10Enforcement Action Data Entered