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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with CIL Electroplating, Inc., a metal plating company based in Massachusetts, over violations of hazardous waste regulations. The agreement addresses breaches of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management rules at CIL's facility in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
"The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act is in place to ensure the safe management of solid and hazardous waste," said EPA New England Regional Administrator Mark Sanborn. "The agreement with CIL Electroplating, Inc. exemplifies EPA's core mission to protect human health and the environment and ensure clean air, land and water for every American."
An inspection by the EPA found several RCRA violations at CIL's site, including issues with hazardous waste container storage, labeling, waste determinations, and personnel training. As part of the settlement, CIL will pay a civil penalty of $136,383. The company has confirmed it is now compliant with both RCRA and state regulations.
CIL operates a metal plating facility on Glenn Street in Lawrence, employing around 140 workers. It offers various metal plating services across different industries. Additionally, it has a sister company located in the same city.
Hazardous waste mismanagement can significantly threaten human health and environmental safety. The RCRA framework established in 1976 ensures proper classification and disposal of such wastes to protect public health.
For further details on regulations under RCRA, visit the EPA's RCRA Laws and Regulations webpage.
