Scheme: 
EPAOOALJ0001
Case Type Number: 
15
Statute (Common Name): 
Solid Waste Disposal Act
Program Area: 
Environment
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
42 USC 6991e
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
40 CFR pt. 22
Filed By: 
Federal Agency
Brief Description of Case Type: 
Enforcement proceedings against owners or operators of underground storage tanks for violations of permit/program requirements under the SDWA. Penalties may include: imposition of civil penalty up to $25,000 per day of noncompliance and/or issuance of corrective action orders. Additionally, any person found to have submitted false information about existence or closure of a covered tank is subject to a civil penalty of $10,000 per tank related to the false submission.
Relief Available in Actions Filed by Agency: 
Civil (Monetary) Penalty
Finding of Violation/Non-Compliance
Other Agency Enforcement Action (General)
Verified by Agency: 
Verified