storage and handling of discarded solvent-based paints, spent paint thinners, and solvent-contaminated wastes at its Lower Base facility on Saipan.
The company will also spend up to $56,000 on an alternative energy project that will provide an additional power source at Saipan Southern High School.
The company failed to adequately label containers of spent solvents and other hazardous wastes.
In addition, it failed to train employees to properly handle and manage the facility’s hazardous waste, did not make required hazardous waste determinations, and violated other regulations governing hazardous waste management.
According to Tan Holdings legal counsel Steven P. Pixley, their “legal dispute” with the EPA arose after an inspection of Concorde’s garment manufacturing operations on March 5, 2004.
“While significant legal defenses regarding liability were raised by Concorde during the administrative proceedings, Concorde ultimately agreed that it was in the best interest of all parties to settle all disputes arising out of this inspection,” Pixley said.
