EPA v. Oregon State University

Case summary

On February 26, 2016, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of RCRA by Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The violations include failure to identify if wastes generated in laboratories, during maintenance and other activities, are hazardous wastes. Respondent also failed manage hazardous wastes, used oil and universal wastes properly. The violations were identified during a joint EPA/Oregon Department of Environmental Quality inspection in June 2013. Respondent agreed to properly identify and manage the wastes it generates, and to pay a $275,000 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Oregon State UniversityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

  1500 SW JEFFERSON AVE, CORVALLIS, OR, 97331

  Registry ID: 110007738270

• OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

  1500 SW JEFFERSON AVE, CORVALLIS, OR, 97331

  Registry ID: 110007738270

• OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

  1500 SW JEFFERSON AVE, CORVALLIS, OR, 97331

  Registry ID: 110007738270

• OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

  1500 SW JEFFERSON AVE, CORVALLIS, OR, 97331

  Registry ID: 110007738270

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3014 — Restrictions on Recycled Oil
• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Oregon State Universityentered 2016-02-25

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $275,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-12-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-02-25Final Order Issued
• 2016-02-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-04-06Enforcement Action Closed