The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with RathGibson LLC to address alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at its facility located at 2505 Foster Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin. The company will pay a civil penalty of $150,356 as part of the resolution.
The RCRA is the primary federal law that governs the management of solid and hazardous waste to safeguard human health and the environment. According to the EPA, RathGibson was found in violation of several requirements under this statute. These included storing hazardous waste on-site for more than 90 days without a license, failing to complete hazardous waste determinations, not marking start dates visibly on containers, neglecting to label and close satellite accumulation containers properly, not providing adequate training for employees handling hazardous waste, and improperly managing universal waste lamps and batteries.
This settlement underscores EPA's commitment to enforcing compliance with both state and federal environmental laws while promoting environmental justice. The concept emphasizes fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all individuals irrespective of race, color, national origin, or income concerning environmental laws' development and enforcement.
Further details about EPA’s enforcement program can be found on their website. Additional information regarding hazardous waste is available on EPA’s RCRA webpage.
