EPA v. Metal Surfaces International ESA

Case summary

The Metal Surfaces International, LLC (MSI) ESA was filed on June 29, 2026 (Docket No: RCRA-09-2026-0082). Based on the terms of the ESA, the facility is required to pay a penalty of $17,500 and certify that MSI has taken the necessary steps to return to compliance with the RCRA violations documented in the ESA. Those ESA violations include failure to: 1) Make an Accurate Waste Determination; 2) Store Hazardous Waste for less than 90 Days; 3) Minimize Releases; 4) Maintain Emergency Equipment; and 5) Maintain Aisle Space during storage.

Defendants (2)

• Olaf SchubertNamed in settlement
• Metal Surfaces International, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• METAL SURFACES INC

  6060 SHULL ST., BELL GARDENS, CA, 90201-6297

  Registry ID: 110000474228

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Metal Surfaces International ESAentered 2026-06-29

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $17,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-06-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2026-06-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-06-29Final Order Issued
• 2026-09-09Enforcement Action Data Entered