EPA v. Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc CAFO

Case summary

This is a civil administrative enforcement action instituted pursuant to Section 3008(a)(l) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( RCRA ), as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 6928(a)(l), and the Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties and the Revocation/Termination or Suspension of Permits, 40 Code of Federal Regulations ( C.F.R. ) Part 22. Respondent owns and operates a facility at 6828 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite 400, in San Diego, California (the Facility ). The Facility's EPA Identification Number is CAR000220145. At the Facility, Respondent develops and manufactures custom synthetic DNA supporting the life sciences industry, generates flammable solvents in its laboratories, and transfers such solvents by pipe to four (4) 350-gallon hazardous waste accumulation tanks in an outside storage locker.

Defendants (1)

• Integrated DNA Technologies, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• IRISYS INC

  6828 NANCY RIDGE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92121

  Registry ID: 110043653356

• IRISYS INC

  6828 NANCY RIDGE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92121

  Registry ID: 110043653356

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc CAFOentered 2023-09-27

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $15,890 · SEP: $61,388

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-09-27Final Order Issued
• 2023-09-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2023-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered