HomeMy WebLinkAboutHAZARDOUS WASTE FILE 1STATE OF CALIFORNIA--HEALTH AND WELFARE AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL PROGRAM
REGION I
FRESNO DISTRICT OFFICE
5545 EAST SHIELDS AVENUE
FRESNO, CA 93727
Mr. Robert McCarthy
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P. O. Box 1887
Bakersfield, CA 93303
Dear Mr. McCarthy:
REPORT OF VIOLATIONS
On May 10, 1989 the Department of Health (DHS) conducted an
inspection of McCarthy Steel (McS) located on 3030 "M" Street,
Bakersfield, California. As a result of that inspection,
violations of hazardous waste statutes and regulations were
identified. ~
Violations
Section 66472(a)(d), Title 22, California Code of
Regulations (Cal. Code Regs.) requires the generator to
obtain an EPA number. McS generates a hazardous waste in
their waste oil, spent paint, spent solvent, and
equipment wash sump. McS does not have and has not
applied for an EPA generator number.
Section 66508(a)(2)., Cal. Code Regs. requires that the
date upon each period of accumulation begins must be
marked clearly on each container of hazardous waste. McS
did not have a date of accumulation on their waste oil
container.
Section 66508(a)(3), Cal. Code Regs. requires each
container of hazardous waste to be marked or labeled with
the words "Hazardous Waste". McS did not have "Hazardous
Waste" inscribed on their waste oil container.
Section 66508(c(1) (2)(3), Cal. Code Regs. requires the
generator to label the hazardous waste container with the
following information:
Composition aid physical state of the waste.
Statement on the hazardous properties of the waste.
Name and address of the waste generator.
Mr. Robert McCarthy
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McS did not have the waste oil container labeled, stating
the composition and physical state of the waste, the
hazardous properties of the waste, and the name and
address of McS.
Section 25189.2(c), Health and Safety Code (H&SC) states
that any person who disposes or causes the disposal of
any hazardous or extremely hazardous waste at a point
which is not authorized according to the provisions of
this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of not more
than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.
McS discharged a paint waste on the ground in the beam
construction area which exceeds the regulatory threshold
for zinc (Zn). Hazardous levels of soluble lead (Pb)
were found in the equipment wash sump. McS has no permit
from the Departmentto dispose of any hazardous waste.
Schedule of Compliance
Immediately, comply with Chapter 6.5, Division 20 of the
California Health and Safety Code and implementing
regulations in Chapter 30, Title 22, California Code of
Regulations.
2. Immediately:
Cease the disposal of all hazardous waste to the
ground and sump, and manage these wastestreams as
hazardous'waste.
Within thirty (30) days from the receipt of this Report
of Violations:
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Apply for an EPA number.
Label waste oil containers with the accumulation
date and the words "Hazardous Waste". Also, include
the composition and physical state of the waste, the
hazardous properties and the name and address of the
waste generator. ~
Submit written acknowledgement within thirty (30) days of
this notice that McS has corrected the aforementioned
violations. This written acknowledgement must be signed
by yourself and include one of the attached certification
statements.
The Department may schedule a re-inspection of your facility
to verify compliance.
Mr. Robert McCarthy
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The issuance of this Report of Violations and Schedule for
Compliance does not preclude DHS from taking administrative,
civil, or criminal action as a result of the violations to
noted herein.
If you have any questions regarding this 'Report,
contact Larry Ramirez of our office at (209) 445-5938.
please
Sincerely~l
Kit Davis,
Senior Hazardous Materials
Specialist
Enclosure
Certified No. P 990 979 414
CC:
Kern County Environmental Health
1415 Truxtun Avenue
2700 M Street, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mr. Larry Matz, Surveillance and Enforcement
Mr. William Soo Hoo, Chief, Toxics Legal Office
Ms. Mary Locke, Chief, Office of Local Enforcement
Ms. Lucille Van Ommering, Financial Responsibility Unit
CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS
"I Certify under penalty of law that I have personally
examined and am familiar with the information submitted in
this Schedule of Compliance and Correction and all
attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those
individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the
information, I believe that the information is true,
accurate and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false informs=ion,
including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
I Certify under penalty of law that I have personally
examined and am familiar with the information and
attachments submitted herein and that, based on my inquiry
of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining
the information, I believe that the information is true,
accurate, and complete. -I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
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