EPA v. Chem-Wood Treatment AOC

Case summary

On December 20, 2016, EPA assessed Stipulated Penalties in the amount of $25,000 to Weston Solutions, Inc. for failure to comply with the requirements of the Final Remedy Decision for its Chem-Wood Facility, located in Kapolei, Hawaii, in violation of the December 2009 Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) [RCRA 7003-09-2010-01]. The 2009 AOC RCRA Corrective Action included the requirements for: * Construction and long-term maintenance of an asphalt concrete cap across the site, * Limited excavation of soil from two adjacent properties and placement under the new cap, * Monitoring and treatment of any contaminated groundwater, * Fencing and signs to restrict site access, and * Deed restrictions on the use of the property and prohibiting residential reuse.

Defendants (2)

• The Estate of James Campbell and Weston SolutionsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Weston Solutions, IncNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• CHEM-WOOD TREATMENT CO, INC.

  91-476 KOMOHANA STREET, KAPOLEI, HI, 96707-1738

  Registry ID: 110000913334

Statutes cited

• RCRA 7003 — Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Chem-Wood Treatment AOCentered 2010-08-10

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-08-10Final Order Issued
• 2010-08-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-08-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-12-20Demand for Stipulated Penalties