EPA v. Advanced Metal Finishing

Case summary

This is an Administrative Penalty complaint and consent agreement pursuant to RCRA subtitle C which simultaneously initiates and concludes this action with respect to Advanced Metal Finishing. The violations alleged are: (1)Failure to label hazardous waste containers properly. 22 CCR § 66262.34(f) [40 CFR § 262.34]; (2)Failure to properly close a hazardous waste container. 22 CCR § 66262.34; 66265.173(a) [40 CFR § 262.34; 265.173(a)]; (3) Failure to have a complete contingency plan. 22 CCR §§ 66262.34(a)(4); § 66265.51(e); [40 CFR § 262.34(a)(4); 265.51(e)];(4) Failure to maintain required training records. 22 CCR §§ 66262.34(a)(4); 66265.16(d)(1) – (4); [40 CFR § 262.34(a); 265.16(d)(1) – (4)]. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $4200.

Defendants (1)

• Advanced Metal FinishingNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ADVANCED METAL FINISHING, LLC

  12972 EARHART AVE STE 301, AUBURN, CA, 95602

  Registry ID: 110002932854

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Advanced Metal Finishingentered 2011-10-03

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $4,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-09-30Expedited Settlement Offered
• 2011-10-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-10-03Final Order Issued
• 2011-11-10Enforcement Action Data Entered