EPA v. Bachem Americas, Inc

Case summary

This Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CA/FO ), simultaneously commences and concludes this proceeding, wherein EPA alleges that Respondent failed to: (1) comply with air emission standards for equipment leaks; (2) close hazardous waste containers; and (3) obtain a permit for storage of hazardous waste (storage over 90 days and failure to properly mark and label hazardous waste accumulation containers). Respondent shall pay a penalty of $22,376 and perform an emergency planning and preparedness supplemental environmental project ( SEP ) to enhance the emergency response capabilities of the Torrance Fire Department.

Defendants (1)

• Bachem Americas, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BACHEM INCORPORATED

  3132 KASHIWA STREET, TORRANCE, CA, 90505

  Registry ID: 110000475209

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Bachem Americas, Incentered 2016-06-27

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $22,376 · SEP: $29,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-06-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-06-27Final Order Issued
• 2016-07-22Enforcement Action Data Entered