STATE OF INDIANA ) BEFORE THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT

) SS: OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

COUNTY OF MARION )

COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT )

OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, )

)

Complainant, )

)

v. ) Case No. 2000-9816-H

)

A M GENERAL CORPORATION, )

)

Respondent. )

 

AGREED ORDER

The Complainant and the Respondent desire to settle and compromise this action without hearing or adjudication of any issue of fact or law, and consent to the entry of the following Findings of Fact and Order.

I. FINDINGS OF FACT

1. Complainant is the Commissioner ("Complainant") of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, a department of the State of Indiana created by IC 13-13-1-1.

2. Respondent is A M General Corporation ("Respondent"), which operates the company with U.S. EPA ID No. IND 982 620 726, located at 400 South Burkit Avenue, in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana ("Site").

3. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management ("IDEM") has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

 

4. Pursuant to IC 13-30-3-3, IDEM issued a Notice of Violation via Certified Mail to:

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James A. Armour, President C T Corporation System, Registered Agent

A M General Corporation 36 South Pennsylvania Street

105 North Niles Avenue Suite 700

South Bend, Indiana 46617 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

5. Respondent notified the U.S. EPA of Small Quantity Generator activities on April 3, 1989. Respondent distributes parts nationwide for Hum Vee military vehicles.

6. An inspection on September 6, 2000, was conducted at the Site by representatives of IDEM’s Office of Land Quality ("OLQ"). The following violations were in existence or observed at the time of this inspection:

a. Pursuant to 40 CFR 262.34(d)(4) referencing 40 CFR 262.34(a)(2), a generator may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for 180 days or less without a permit, provided that the date when the accumulation begins is clearly marked and visible for inspection on each container. Respondent did not label six (6) out of seven (7) containers in the less than one hundred eighty (180) day container storage area with accumulation start dates.

b. Pursuant to 40 CFR 262.34(d)(4) referencing 40 CFR 262.34(a)(3), a generator may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for 180 days or less without a permit, provided that containers are marked with the words "Hazardous Waste." Respondent did not label three (3) containers in the less than one hundred eighty (180) day container storage area with the words "Hazardous Waste."

c. Pursuant to 40 CFR 262.34(c)(1)(ii), a generator may accumulate as much as 55 gallons of hazardous waste at or near the point of generation without a permit and without complying with 40 CFR 262.34(a), provided that the containers are marked with either the words "Hazardous Waste" or with other words describing the contents. Respondent did not label a satellite accumulation container in the paint area with the words "Hazardous Waste" or with other words describing the contents.

d. Pursuant to IC 13-30-2-1(3), no person shall deposit any contaminants upon the land in a place and manner that creates or would create a pollution hazard that violates or would violate a rule adopted by one of the boards. Respondent allowed hazardous waste to leak from the bottom of a drum in the one hundred eighty (180) day container storage area.

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e. Pursuant to 40 CFR 262.34(c)(1)(i) referencing 40 CFR 265.173(a), a container holding hazardous waste must always be closed during storage, unless necessary to add or remove waste. Respondent did not store a satellite accumulation container in the paint area closed.

f. Pursuant to 40 CFR 262.34(d)(2) referencing 40 CFR 265.171, if a container holding hazardous waste is not in good condition, or if it begins to leak, the generator must transfer the hazardous waste from this container to a container that is in good condition. Respondent did not store containers of hazardous waste located in the less than one hundred eighty (180) day container storage area in good condition.

g. Pursuant to 329 IAC 3.1-7-6(a)(3) referencing 40 CFR 262.40(a), a generator must keep a copy of each manifest for at least three years from the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter. Respondent did not have copies of manifests for shipments of hazardous waste readily available at the time of the inspection.

h. Pursuant to IC 13-30-2-1(10) and 40 CFR 270.1(c), no person shall commence or engage in the operation of a hazardous waste facility without having first obtained a permit from IDEM. Respondent operated as a storage facility without first obtaining a permit.

i. Pursuant to 329 IAC 3.1-1-10, every hazardous waste generator, transporter, or owner or operator of a hazardous waste facility, must notify the Commissioner of its hazardous waste activity on the approved forms. Respondent failed to notify the Commissioner of storage activities.

j. Pursuant to 40 CFR 262.34(f), a generator who generates greater than 100 kilograms but less than 1000 kilograms of hazardous waste in a calendar month and who accumulates hazardous waste for more than 180 days is an operator of a storage facility and is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 264 and the permit requirements of 40 CFR Part 270. Respondent stored waste on-site for greater than 180 days without complying with 40 CFR 264 and 40 CFR 270.

7. In recognition of the settlement reached, Respondent waives any right to administrative and judicial review of this Agreed Order.

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II. ORDER

1. This Agreed Order shall be effective ("Effective Date") when it is approved by the Complainant or her delegate, and has been received by the Respondent. This Agreed Order shall have no force or effect until the Effective Date.

2. Respondent shall comply with 40 CFR 262.34(a)(2). Specifically, Respondent shall label hazardous waste containers with accumulation start dates.

3. Respondent shall comply with 40 CFR 262.34(a)(3). Specifically, Respondent shall label hazardous waste containers with the words "Hazardous Waste."

4. Respondent shall comply with 40 CFR 262.34(c)(1)(ii). Specifically, Respondent shall label satellite accumulation containers with the words "Hazardous Waste" or with other words describing the contents.

5. Respondent shall comply with IC 13-30-2-1(3). Specifically, Respondent shall not deposit any contaminants upon the land in a place and manner that creates or would create a pollution hazard that violates or would violate a rule adopted by one of the boards.

6. Respondent shall comply with 40 CFR 265.173(a). Specifically, Respondent shall ensure all hazardous waste containers are stored closed, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste.

7. Respondent shall comply with 40 CFR 265.171. Specifically, Respondent shall transfer hazardous waste from a container in bad condition to a container that is in good condition.

8. Respondent shall comply with 40 CFR 262.40(a). Specifically, Respondent shall keep a copy of each manifest for at least three years from the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter on-site.

9. Respondent shall comply with 40 CFR 270.1(c) and IC 13-30-2-1(10). Specifically, Respondent shall ensure that its facility does not operate as a hazardous waste storage facility without first having obtained a permit.

10. Respondent shall comply with 40 CFR 262.34(f). Specifically, Respondent shall cease storing hazardous waste on-site for more than one hundred eighty (180) days.

 

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11. Within ninety (90) days of the effective date of the Order, Respondent shall decontaminate the former hazardous waste container storage area located on asphalt pavement on the southeast side of the plant building consisting of approximately 288 square feet (12' by 24') noted in Finding #6j as follows:

a. remove all wastes from the pad and appropriately dispose;

b. mechanically clean the pad by scraping, sweeping, or other method, to remove all physical contamination;

c. inspect the pad for cracks. If cracks are detected, perform Item i. at this point;

d. wash the pad with a high pressure steam cleaner with detergent or appropriate solvent to remove the previously stored waste materials;

e. rinse the pad three (3) times with water;

f. collect the third (final) rinsate separately and analyze two (2) samples to show that the pad=s surface meets the cleanup levels. For inorganic and certain organic parameters, the cleanup levels of the rinsate will be based on the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR 141). For the organic parameters without MCLs, the cleanup levels of the rinsate will be based on the analytical methods= Estimated Quantitation Limits (EQLs), as defined in SW-846. The analytical parameters will be based on wastes previously stored on the pad;

g. ensure that care is taken to prevent migration of cleaning liquids from the pad area;

h. collect and dispose of all residues and rinsates as hazardous waste unless the residues and rinsates are analyzed and determined to be non-hazardous;

i. sample the soil underlying any cracks found in the inspection to check for contamination. If no contamination is found exceeding Risk Integrated System of Closure (RISC) concentrations, seal the cracks and proceed with Items d. through h. above. If contamination is found, submit a hazardous waste closure plan to IDEM for approval for the container storage area in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR 264 Subpart G. Upon notice of approval of the closure plan by IDEM, implement the approved plan in accordance with the time frames contained therein.

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12. Within thirty (30) days of completing the decontamination required in Order #11,

Respondent shall submit documentation, including sample results, that the

decontamination has been completed to IDEM for review. Analytical results

submitted to IDEM for review shall include signed chain-of-custody sheets,

sampling dates, analysis dates, analytical methods used, MCLs, EQLs and quality

control results. The quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) results shall

include initial and continuing calibration results, blank results, matrix duplicates,

and matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate results.

13. All submittals required by this Agreed Order, unless notified otherwise in

writing, shall be sent to:

Jennifer Reno, Enforcement Case Manager

Office of Enforcement

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

100 N. Senate Avenue

P. O. Box 6015

Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015

14. Respondent is assessed a civil penalty of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($10,800). Said penalty amount shall be due and payable to the Environmental Management Special Fund within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Agreed Order.

15. In the event the terms and conditions of the following paragraphs are violated, the Complainant may assess and the Respondent shall pay a stipulated penalty in the following amount:

Violation Penalty

Failure to comply with Order paragraphs #11 and #12 $1,000 per day

16. Stipulated penalties shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after Respondent receives written notice that the Complainant has determined a stipulated penalty is due. Assessment and payment of stipulated penalties shall not preclude the Complainant from seeking any additional relief against the Respondent for violation of the Agreed Order. In lieu of any of the stipulated penalties given above, the Complainant may seek any other remedies or sanctions available by virtue of Respondent’s violation of this Agreed Order or Indiana law, including, but not limited to, civil penalties pursuant to IC 13-30-4.

17. Civil and stipulated penalties are payable by check to the Environmental Management Special Fund. Checks shall include the Case Number of this action and shall be mailed to:

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Cashier

IDEM

100 N. Senate Avenue

P. O. Box 7060

Indianapolis, IN 46207-7060

18. In the event that the civil penalty required by Order paragraph 14, is not paid within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Agreed Order, Respondent shall pay interest on the unpaid balance at the rate established by IC 24-4.6-1-101. The interest shall continue to accrue until the civil penalty is paid in full.

19. This Agreed Order shall apply to and be binding upon the Respondent, its successors and assigns. The Respondent's signatories to this Agreed Order certify that they are fully authorized to execute this document and legally bind the parties they represent. No change in ownership, corporate, or partnership status of the Respondent shall in any way alter its status or responsibilities under this Agreed Order.

20. In the event that any terms of the Agreed Order are found to be invalid, the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreed Order did not contain the invalid terms.

21. The Respondent shall provide a copy of this Agreed Order, if in force, to any subsequent owners or successors before ownership rights are transferred. Respondent shall ensure that all contractors, firms and other persons performing work under this Agreed Order comply with the terms of this Agreed Order.

22. This Agreed Order shall remain in effect until IDEM issues a Resolution of Case letter to Respondent.

 

TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATION: RESPONDENT:

Department of Environmental Management

By: __________________________ By: ________________________

Nancy L. Johnston, Chief

Office of Enforcement Printed: __________________

Title: ________________________

Date: __________________________ Date: ________________________

 

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COUNSEL FOR COMPLAINANT: COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENT:

Department of Environmental Management

By: ___________________________ By: ________________________

Office of Legal Counsel

Date: ___________________________ Date: ________________________

 

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT THIS _____ DAY OF _______________, 2001.

 

 

For the Commissioner:

 

___Signed on 4/10/01___

Felicia A. Robinson

Assistant Commissioner

Office of Enforcement