Facility failed to promptly secure closure devices in the closed position on four (4) hazardous waste tanks containing volatile organic compounds in violation of Module V of the facility's 2002 HSWA permit and 40 C.F.R. ? 264.1082 (b) and 1084(c)(3). The relief EPA is seeking is procedural changes at the facility to assure that tank closure devices are closed per the requirements.
In this settlement, the facility agreed: (1) to pay EPA a $6,000.00 (six thousand dollar) punitive penalty; and (2) add changes to the facility's operational procedures to assure that openings on hazardous waste tanks are closed per permit and regulatory requirements.