EPA v. Greif, Inc.

Case summary

This is an administrative settlement where the Consent Agreement and Final Order simultaneously initiates and concludes the enforcement action. This is a RCRA Subtitle C settlement with Greif, Inc. The violations involve (1) storage of hazardous waste without a permit; (2) failure to close containers of hazardous waste; (3) failure to maintain the facility in such a manner as to minimize the possibility of a release; (4) failure to maintain Container Level 1 standards; (5) incomplete contingency plan. Greif, Inc. returned to compliance on January 8, 2007. The Order directs Greif, Inc. to pay the $9412 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Greif, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• GREIF BROTHERS CONTAINERS

  2400 COOPER AVENUE, MERCED, CA, 95344

  Registry ID: 110000485207

• GREIF BROTHERS CONTAINERS

  2400 COOPER AVENUE, MERCED, CA, 95344

  Registry ID: 110000485207

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Greif, Inc.entered 2008-03-28

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $9,412

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-03-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-03-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2008-03-28Final Order Issued