EPA cites military bases for unpermitted open burning/open detonation
EPA Region VI filed complaints and compliance orders on June 30, 1993 against two military installations in Texas for alleged violations of federal and state hazardous waste laws. The agency is seeking over $1 million from the two bases in proposed administrative penalties. Camp Stanley, an Army ammunition and materials storage facility, was fined for (1) allegedly operating an open burning/open detonation (OB/OD) unit from 1980 to 1987 without a permit, and (2) allegedly neglecting to submit to EPA a written closure plan for this unit (In the Matter of: Camp Stanley Storage Activity, Docket Number: RCRA VI-310-H). Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), a training facility in operation since 1941, was assessed a penalty for allegedly burning ignitable and reactive hazardous waste in an OB/OD unit without a permit (In the Matter of: Lackland Training Annex, Docket Number: RCRA VI-311-H). The case are two of the first such legal actions in the country and could set a precedent for environmental protection at other military bases.
- OSTI ID:
- 441222
- Journal Information:
- Hazardous Waste Consultant, Journal Name: Hazardous Waste Consultant Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 11; ISSN 0738-0232; ISSN HWCOEH
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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