EPA v. Papé Group/IFCO

Case summary

The Papé Group/IFCO and the YMCA failed to properly register PCB Equipment, failed to inspect the PCB Transformers, and failed to maintain annual documents reports. The Albany YMCA failed to mark and properly store PCB contaminated electrical equipment and PCB Transformers in a Storage For Disposal Facility (SFD). The Albany YMCA failed to properly notify the EPA of their PCB Activity i.e. the SFD. The Albany YMCA failed to dispose of 3,689 kilograms (kgs) of PCB containing waste within one year from the removal from service date.

Defendants (1)

• Papé Group/IFCONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PAPE GROUP/IFCO

  3350 NATIONAL WAY SW, PORTLAND, OR, 97204

  Registry ID: 110030474010

Statutes cited

• TSCA 6-PCBS — PCBS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Papé Group/IFCOentered 2009-01-30

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2008-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-01-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-01-30Final Order Issued
• 2009-02-03Enforcement Action Closed