BALTIMORE, MD (October 6, 2008) - The Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) Waste Management Administration issued forty-six enforcement actions between July 1 and August 31, 2008, with penalties totaling more than $750,000.

“Protecting Maryland residents from the risks of hazardous waste is a top priority,” said MDE Secretary Shari T. Wilson. “The Department of the Environment’s strong and consistent enforcement actions, which we are publicizing widely, not only help prevent further health risks but also set an example to deter future violations.”

MDE’s Waste Management Administration works to: reduce the quantity and toxicity of generated wastes through recycling and source reduction, ensure the control and proper disposal of waste, assure that oil is handled in an environmentally safe manner, and assure that contaminated sites are remediated for viable economic development.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste generators must arrange for shipment of their hazardous waste to a facility permitted to accept it or, with the appropriate permits, treat it themselves. A person who ships hazardous waste off-site must use a hauler certified by MDE, and the waste must be accompanied by a document that tracks it from generation to disposal (hazardous waste manifest). A person must comply with regulations on the storage of the waste and must follow specified procedures to prevent the occurrence of circumstances that would threaten human health or the environment. These requirements are defined in Title 26, Subtitle 13 of the Code of Maryland.

The following Notices of Violation were issued due to violations of Maryland’s law and regulations regarding Controlled Hazardous Substances:

• Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

  On August 6, 2008, Notice of Violation equaling $5,000 due to failure to properly store and manage hazardous waste containers.

• Dart Trucking Company, Columbiana, OH

  On June 18, 2008, Notice of Violation equaling $5,000 for failure
  to obtain a certification to transport hazardous materials into Maryland.

• Kelly Press, Inc., Hyattsville, MD

  On June 23, 2008, Notice of Violation equaling $5,000 for failure to
  properly store and manage hazardous waste containers.

• Craftsman Press, Inc., Cheverly, MD

  On June 30, 2008, MDE Notice of Violation equaling $5,000 resulting
  for failure to properly store and manage hazardous waste containers.

Oil Cases

The Oil Control Program has highly trained staff to help companies and individuals ensure that their underground storage tanks (USTs) are in compliance with State and federal regulations. All regulated USTs within Maryland are required to be registered through the Underground Storage Tank Notification Program. All USTs storing motor fuels (e.g., gasoline, diesel) must meet specific technical standards (corrosion protection, spill/overfill prevention, leak detection, and financial responsibility) or be removed from the ground.

The following enforcements actions were for violations of Maryland’s Oil Pollution Laws:

• Baystar, Inc., Reisterstown, MD

  On July 15, 2008, MDE issued a Complaint, Order and Administrative Penalty equaling $20,000 for failure to report the discharge of oil from a tank that failed testing and for performing tank work without a proper certification.

• Francis V. Hobbs, Emmitsburg, MD

  On June 17, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and
  Penalty equaling $5,000 for failure to perform required underground storage tank inspections.

• Drexel L. Bradley and Sons, Inc. Salisbury, MD

  On June 24, 2008 MDE issued a Notice of Violation equaling $5,000 for failure to perform required underground storage tank inspections.

• Greenbelt Automotive Holding Corporation, Greenbelt, MD

  On July 24, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty to Greenbelt Automotive Holding Corporation equaling $5,500 for failure to perform required underground storage tank inspections.

• George J. Parsley, Hanover, MD

  On July 25, 2008, MDE issued a Notice of Violation to George J. Parsley for
  failure to perform required underground storage tank inspections.

Lead Cases

MDE’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program serves as the coordinating agency of statewide efforts to eliminate childhood lead poisoning. Under the 1994 "Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing Law," MDE assures compliance with mandatory requirements for lead risk reduction in rental units built before 1950, maintains a statewide listing of registered and inspected units, and provides blood lead surveillance through a registry of test results of all children tested in Maryland.

The following actions were for violations of the lead abatement services regulations:

• Alphonso White, Baltimore, MD

  On July 18, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $25,000.

• Robert Gibson & Mid-Atlantic Environmental Services, LLC, Beltsville, MD

  On July 11, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint and Penalty equaling $11,000.

The following actions were for properties out of compliance with lead risk reduction standards:

• Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis, Annapolis, MD

  5 affected properties – On July 22, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $25,000.

• Steve A. Foland, Anne Arundel County, MD

  7 affected properties – On July 3, 2008, MDE issued a Settlement Agreement and Consent Order equaling $5,000.

• Ricardo McCullough, Baltimore, MD

  11 affected properties – On June 17, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $32,000.

• Torrence Owens, Baltimore, MD

  3 affected properties – On June 23, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $27,000.

• Milton Tillman/LLC Management LLC., Baltimore, MD

  108 affected properties – On June 24, 2008, MDE issued an Amended Consent Decree equaling $8,500.

• Charles Richardson & Karen Hackett, Baltimore, MD

  1 affected property – On July 9, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $24,500.

• Adebayo O. Aduyemi, Baltimore, MD

  5 affected properties – On July 11, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $15,000.

• MHM Realty, Inc., Baltimore, MD

  4 affected properties – On July 1, 2008, MDE issued a Settlement Agreement and Consent Order equaling $6,000.

• James Honeycutt, Jr., Baltimore, MD

  5 affected properties – On July 1, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $13,000.

• Ella Jones, Baltimore, MD

  3 affected properties –On July 3, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $25,000.

• Johnny Rhodes, et al., Baltimore, MD

  6 affected properties - On July 22, 2008, MDE issued a Settlement
  Agreement and Consent Order equaling $8,000.

• Mohammad Munir Khan and Lorraine Painter, Baltimore, MD

  7 affected properties – On July 22, 2008, MDE issued a Settlement Agreement and Consent Order equaling $8,000.

• Lillian Billy, Baltimore, MD

  1 affected property – On July 24, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $15,000.

• Matthew E. Baldwin, Baltimore, MD

  8 affected properties – On July 24, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $16,500.

• Connie O. Mitchell, Baltimore, MD

  1 affected property – On July 31, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $9,000.

• Richardo A. Ward, Baltimore, MD

  1 affected property – On July 31, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $13,000.

• Alexander Lotts, Baltimore, MD

  6 affected properties – On July 31, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $21,000.

• D&K Properties, L.L.C., Baltimore, MD

  5 affected properties – On July 31, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $41,000.

• Donald McArthur, Baltimore, MD

  18 affected properties – On July 31, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order, and Penalty equaling $45,000.

• Charles Brown, et al., Baltimore, MD

  9 affected properties - On August 4, 2008, MDE issued a Consent Decree equaling $6,000.

• A.C.L.D. Corporation, Baltimore MD

  2 affected properties – On August 6, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $20,000.

• Tariq S. Nahee-Ullah, Baltimore, MD

  3 affected properties – On August 6, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $21,000.

• Pablo Eloy Garcia, Baltimore, MD

  8 affected properties – On August 12, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Compliant, Order and Penalty to equaling $33,000.

• Therischo Xavier Gordon, Baltimore, MD

  5 affected properties – On August 12, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $16,500.

• Sandrath Karasinski, Baltimore, MD

  9 affected properties – On August 18, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $36,500.

• Cateania Matthews, Baltimore, MD

  1 affected property – On August 18, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $26,000.

• Robert Small & Paula Small, Baltimore, MD

  1 affected property – On August 18, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty to equaling $11,000.

• Animashaun Bakari, Baltimore, MD

  5 affected properties – On August 18, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $32,000.

• Garrison KMG, LLC, Baltimore, MD

  2 affected properties – On August 18, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $22,000.

• Cornelio McDonald, Baltimore, MD

  1 affected property – On August 21, 2008, MDE issued an Amended Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $22,000.

• Helen Mimiko & JV Homes, LLC, Bowie, MD

  2 affected properties – On July 3, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $27,000.

• C&B Rentals, LLC, and Christine B. Duncan, Easton, MD

  2 affected properties – On August 12, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $11,000.

• Horace Waybright, et al., Emmittsburg and Taneytown, MD

  1 property affected – On July 11, 2008, MDE issued a Settlement Agreement and Consent Order equaling $6,000.

• Rhonda R. Fairall, Hagerstown, MD

  2 affected properties – On August 18, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $27,500.

• Kalgon Properties, LLC & Carol Oby Odum, Silver Spring, MD

  2 affected properties – On July 9, 2008, MDE issued an Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty equaling $40,000.

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