EPA v. Keysight Technologies, Inc. CAFO

Case summary

On November 14, 2022, EPA issued penalty Order to Keysight technologies requiring $32,000 penalty be paid for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Violations involved: 1) Failure to Comply With Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks and 2) Failure to Conduct Adequate Monitoring of Tanks, Ancillary Equipment and Valves in Gas/Vapor Service or in Light Liquid Service. This Consent Agreement and Final Order (CA/FO), pursuant to 40 C.F.R. Sections 22.13(b) and 22.18, simultaneously commences and concludes this proceeding, wherein EPA alleges that Respondent violated state regulations adopted pursuant to the approved California hazardous waste management program.

Defendants (1)

• Keysight TechnologiesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

  1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY, SANTA ROSA, CA, 95403

  Registry ID: 110057331409

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Keysight Technologies, Inc. CAFOentered 2022-11-14

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $32,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-11-14Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-11-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-11-14Final Order Issued
• 2022-12-15Enforcement Action Data Entered