25-21 Resolution to Deny a Scrap Metal / Junk Dealers / Recycling Operations License for US Scrap and Recycling LLC

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Circle Avenue Properties[.(_C Case Vo,:2(J24-3O484-H South Bend.St.Joseph County Pave 4 of 4 (OMB Control number 2050-0039)on EPA Form 8700-22, and, if necessary, EPA Form 8700-22A. Pursuant to [C 13-30-2-1(12). a person may not cause or allow the transportation of hazardous waste without a manifest if a manifest is required by law. As noted during the inspection, Respondent, upon becoming a large quantity generator, offered hazardous waste for transportation without an EPA identification number. Specifically, Respondent shipped hazardous waste on December 6, 2023 [approx. 13,808 pounds, Manifest 018850854FLE] and January 22, 2024 [approx. 20,433 pounds. Manifest 018850665FLE] without using an U.S. EPA Identification Number(ID number) in Box 1 of the manifests. In addition, hazardous waste was shipped on January 23, 2024 [67 pounds, Manifest 024855002JJK and 11 pounds, Manifest 024858328JJK],without using an U.S. EPA Identification Number(ID number) in Box 1 of the manifests. In accordance with IC 13-30-3-3, the Commissioner herein provides notice that violations may exist and offers an opportunity to enter into an Agreed Order providing for the actions required to correct the violations and, as necessary and appropriate, for the payment of a civil penalty. The Commissioner is not required to extend this offer for more than sixty(60)days. As provided in IC 13-30-3-3, an alleged violator may enter into an Agreed Order without admitting the violations occurred. IDEM encourages settlement by Agreed Order, thereby resulting in quicker correction of the environmental violations and avoidance of extensive litigation. Timely settlement by Agreed Order may result in a reduced civil penalty. Also, settlement discussions will allow Respondent the opportunity to present any mitigating factors that may be relevant to the violations. If an Agreed Order is not entered into within sixty (60) days of receipt of this Notice of Violation,the Commissioner may issue a Notice and Order under IC 13-30-3-4 containing the actions that must be taken to correct the violations and requiring the payment of an appropriate civil penalty. Pursuant to IC 13-30-4-1, the Commissioner may assess penalties of up to$25,000 per day for each violation. Please contact Linda McClure at(317)233-5954 or lmcelure(iiidem.IN.gov within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this Notice to discuss resolution of this matter. For the Commissioner: Date: January 13, 2025 joui. Lori Freeman, Chief Compliance Branch Office of Land Quality