U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached a settlement with Chem-Plate Industries Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., on alleged hazardous waste violations.
A May 14, 2002, EPA inspection revealed that Chem-Plate failed to properly identify and manage hazardous waste at its facility.
Under the settlement, Chem-Plate will pay a $31,000 penalty and certify it is in compliance with hazardous waste regulations. Chem-Plate will also perform a supplemental environmental project that requires installation of new treatment systems to reduce the amount of hazardous waste it generates. The estimated cost of the project is $108,000.
Chem-Plate applies zinc and chrome plating and heat treating to metal parts at its facility located at 1990 East Devon, Elk Grove Village, Ill.
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