EPA v. Firebird International Raceway

Case summary

This is an Administrative Penalty action pursuant to RCRA issued to Firebird Internatinal Raceway,located on the Gila River Indian Community. During racing events the facility generates several wastes, including various types of aerosol cans and used oil contaminated with racing fuels, brake and carburetor cleaners, and other engine fluids. The July 2006 EPA inspection identified hazardous waste violations at the facility. The EPA found the facility failed to send their hazardous wastes off-site using hazardous waste manifests, failed to report the types and amounts of hazardous waste generated in 2003, failed to include all required information in its 2005 report and failed to properly identify hazardous waste. In the settlement agreement, filed September 30, 2009, Firebird was assessed a $31,851 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Firebird International RacewayNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY PARK

  20000 SOUTH MARICOPA RD, CHANDLER, AZ, 85226

  Registry ID: 110002595022

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Firebird International Racewayentered 2009-09-30

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $31,851

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2009-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2009-09-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2009-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered