EPA v. Biosearch
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
This is a EPA settlement with Biosearch, a manufacturer of products, such as DNA sequencing kits for the discovery of genetic information for medical and research. A February 2011 inspection of its Novato, CA facility revealed various vioaltions including failure to manage hazardous waste in a closed container in good condition, and failure to comply with hazwaste training requirements for employees. The facility also did not meet requirements for contingency plans for accidents and emergencies. As a result, Biosearch Technologies was fined $31,500 these hazardous waste management violations.
Defendants (1)
- Biosearch TechnologiesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES
81 DIGITAL DRIVE, NOVATO, CA, 94929
Registry ID: 110002807311
Statutes cited
- RCRA 3004 — Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
- RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Biosearchentered 2012-09-17
Primary law: RCRA
Federal penalty: $31,500
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2012-09-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2012-09-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2012-09-17Final Order Issued
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3000059529
- Case number
- 09-2012-5116
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Standards
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2012-5116 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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