Tag: Second Violation

RCRA Violations: Lessons Learned

By Clare Condon Apr 17, 2015 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Civil Penalties With a few exceptions, most violations of RCRA’s hazardous waste regulations carry a civil penalty of up to $37,500 per day per violation and the possible suspension or revocation of the violator’s permit. Criminal Penalties Knowing violations of hazardous waste rules can result in fines of up to $50,000 per day per violation […]

Hazmat Fines Can Be Hefty

By Clare Condon Mar 12, 2015 HazMat Transportation

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Civil Penalties With a few exceptions, most violations of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) hazardous materials regulations (HMRs) carry a civil penalty of up to $75,000 per day per violation for knowingly violating one of the HMRs. If the violation results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or […]