Freight Forwarder Fined $40,000 For RCRA Violations
A Rhode Island freight forwarder last week paid $42,900 to settle allegations from US EPA that the company violated hazardous waste regulations at its Cranston, RI facility.
The freight service center stores containers that were damaged in transit, some of which hold hazardous wastes, hazardous chemicals, and/or US DOT regulated hazardous materials. According to an EPA press release, the facility violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste rules in the following ways:
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*EPA requires annual training for hazardous waste personnel. [40 CFR 262.34(a) and 265.16]
The freight service center stores containers that were damaged in transit, some of which hold hazardous wastes, hazardous chemicals, and/or US DOT regulated hazardous materials. According to an EPA press release, the facility violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste rules in the following ways:
- Failed to properly inspect hazardous waste containers,
- Violated hazardous waste recordkeeping rules,
- Failed to maintain a hazardous waste contingency plan,
- Improperly marked/labeled hazardous waste containers,
- Failed to provide hazardous waste training for all personnel, and
- Failed to maintain complete training records.
Avoid Fines with Expert RCRA Training
Managers and personnel who complete RCRA training with Lion Technology are ready to keep your site in compliance with the latest hazardous waste laws and regulations. Don’t risk big fines for small mistakes—prepare for any compliance challenge with expert training. Join us for the Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Workshop in your area this year to meet your annual training mandate* in a collaborative, fun environment.
Want more control over your hazardous waste training? Enroll in self-paced initial and refresher RCRA online courses, available 24/7.
*EPA requires annual training for hazardous waste personnel. [40 CFR 262.34(a) and 265.16]
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