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Five RCRA Hazardous Waste Violations You're Probably Making Right Now -- and can fix today!

Five RCRA Hazardous Waste Violations You’re Probably Making Right Now — and can fix today!

I don’t mean to scare you, but this is important and I had to get your attention with the title.  I’ve provided training and seen businesses all over this country in the past few  years and I’ve observed these same violations time and again.

The bad news?  An agency inspection – State or Federal – that results in the discovery of these violations could result in serious fines, even if no one was…

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Army Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations at Fort Wainwright, AK - Pays $59,220 in Penalties

Army Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations at Fort Wainwright, AK – Pays $59,220 in Penalties

The Bullet:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with the U.S. Army for alleged violations of its hazardous waste permit at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. As part of the settlement, the Army has agreed to pay $59,220 in penalties for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Who:

U.S Environmental Protection Agency Region 10.

Fort Wainwright, a U.S…

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NASA Pays $50,660 Penalty to Settle Alleged Violations of the Clean Air Act and RCRA

NASA Pays $50,660 Penalty to Settle Alleged Violations of the Clean Air Act and RCRA

The Bullet:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has agreed to pay a $50,660 penalty to settle alleged violations of federal environmental regulations of the USEPA at the Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Island, VA.

Who:

United State Environmental Protection Agency – Region 3

Contact: Roy Seneca, [email protected] 215-814-5567

What:

EPA cited NASA for violations of the Clean Air…

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Common RCRA Violations From the USEPA

Common RCRA Violations From the USEPA

You hear from guys like me all the time that the regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) – both State and Federal – are important.  But which ones are the most important?  Which of all of the regulations are the ones most likely to result in you receiving a Notice of Violation?  While I can’t answer that, I can provide you with a list of what the USEPA – Region 1…

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Metal Finisher in Seattle pays $24,000 to Settle Hazardous Waste Violations After Corrections are Made

Metal Finisher in Seattle pays $24,000 to Settle Hazardous Waste Violations After Corrections are Made

The Bullet:

A firm that applies rust-resistant coating to iron and steel has corrected past environmental violations, but will pay a $24,000 fine for having allowed the non-compliance to occur.  More…

Who:

Washington State Department of Ecology

Larry Altose, communications, 425-649-7009, @ecySeattle

Daylin Davidson, regional hazardous waste compliance unit leader, 426-649-7090

Ace Galvanizing Inc.

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Notice of Violation Issued to Dover Air Force Base for RCRA Violations

Notice of Violation Issued to Dover Air Force Base for RCRA Violations

The Bullet:

The Dover Air Force Base was issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) for multiple violations of the RCRA regulations by the Delaware DNREC.

Notice of Violation Number: 2014-11918

Who:

Violator: Dover Air Force Base

Agency issuing NOV:  Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)

DNREC Contact: Ferree, Melissa A / [phone]

What:

The Notice of Violation…

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Delaware Hospital Cited for Multiple RCRA Violations

Delaware Hospital Cited for Multiple RCRA Violations

The Bullet:

A hospital in Dover, DE was cited for multiple violations of state regulations by the DNREC.

Who:

The DNREC enforces RCRA regulations in Delaware

Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.  A Large Quantity Generator of hazardous waste and a Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste.

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)

DNREC Contact: Ferree, Melissa A

DNRE…

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Industrial Finishing Services investigated by MPCA for air quality, hazardous waste violations

Industrial Finishing Services investigated by MPCA for air quality, hazardous waste violations

The Bullet:

Industrial Finishing Services, a metal coating company, has been cited for air quality and hazardous waste violationsat its facility in Perham. The company had been emitting hazardous air pollutants in quantities larger than allowed by its permit and had also begun construction on a new expansion before receiving a required MPCA permit. IFS has agreed to changes that will bring the…

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