EPA v. Photo Chem

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 Photo Chem Etch, Inc. The violations involve (1) storage of hazardous waste without a permit; (2) failure to close containers of hazardous waste; (3) failure to have sufficient aisle space (4) failure to have a contingency plan; and (5) failure to comply with hazardous waste training requirements. This is an administrative settlement where the Consent Agreement and Final Order simultaneously initiates and concludes the enforcement action. Photo Chem Etch, Inc. returned to compliance shortly after the September 2008 inspection. The Order directs Photo Chem Etch, Inc. to pay a $2000 penalty. The total penalty and installment plan was developed based on Photo Chem Etch, Inc.'s inability to pay the full penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Photo ChemNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PHOTO CHEM ETCH CORPORATION

  7710 SAN FERNANDO RD, SUN VALLEY, CA, 913524350

  Registry ID: 110002833060

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Photo Chementered 2009-12-14

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2009-12-14Final Order Issued
• 2009-12-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-12-14Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-02-17Enforcement Action Data Entered