EPA v. Barkens Hard Chrome 3013 Order

Case summary

After finding evidence of ongoing releases of chromium and lead into the environment during an October 27, 2010 inspection, U.S. EPA issued a RCRA 3013 Order this week to Barken’s Hard Chrome, Inc. in Compton, CA. The Order required the facility to analyze the condition of their chromium plating tanks, collect soil and groundwater samples, determine the extent of chromium contamination, and submit a plan to minimize potential releases of hazardous materials from the facility in the future.

Defendants (1)

• Barken's Hard ChromeNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BARKENS HARD CHROME INC

  239 EAST GREENLEAF BLVD, COMPTON, CA, 90220

  Registry ID: 110002631554

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
• RCRA 3013 — Monitoring, Analysis, Testing

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Barkens Hard Chrome 3013 Orderentered 2011-02-10

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-02-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-02-10Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-02-10Final Order Issued
• 2011-02-11Enforcement Action Data Entered