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07/05/1989 |
Compliance Evaluation Inspection |
Downloaded From Rcris On 18-Oct-96 Downloaded From Rcris On 18-Oct-96 |
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11/02/1995 |
Compliance Evaluation Inspection |
Used Oil Facility Inspection For Compliance With Part 279 Used Oil Facility Inspection For Compliance With Part 279 |
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12/06/1995 |
Letter |
Request For Info - Nfo Responded W/Letter Requesting Time Extension On 21st Request For Info - Nfo Responded W/Letter Requesting Time Extension On 21st |
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12/22/1995 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Penni Mitchell - Extension Granted Until Jan 12th Telecon With Penni Mitchell - Extension Granted Until Jan 12th |
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01/18/1996 |
Compliance Schedule Evaluation |
Follow Up Inspection To Review Paper & Assess Progress Follow Up Inspection To Review Paper & Assess Progress |
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02/12/1996 |
Letter |
Inspection Review Letter Inspection Review Letter |
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11/25/1996 |
Letter |
Rfi Letter Requesting Info On Spill Cleanup That Occured 11-15 At Macasphalt. Rfi Letter Requesting Info On Spill Cleanup That Occured 11-15 At Macasphalt. |
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01/24/1997 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon Regarding Status Of Rfi. Per Tina Info Will Be Finalized By End Of Month. Telecon Regarding Status Of Rfi. Per Tina Info Will Be Finalized By End Of Month. |
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02/11/1997 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon W/Bob Simmons. Info Rec'D On Spill. He Was Looking For Info On Closed Bulk Plants. Discussed Permit Submittal Date. Telecon W/Bob Simmons. Info Rec'D On Spill. He Was Looking For Info On Closed Bulk Plants. Discussed Permit Submittal Date. |
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03/11/1997 |
Letter |
Telecon W/Bob Simmons. Insurance Comapny Requested No Further Action Letter Regarding Spill. Letter Drafted And Faxed To Both Parties. Telecon W/Bob Simmons. Insurance Comapny Requested No Further Action Letter Regarding Spill. Letter Drafted And Faxed To Both Parties. |
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03/13/1997 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecn W/Brenda Simmons. Looking For Current Inspec Rpt. According To File She Has The Most Current. Suggested She Contact J. Flint To Get Info On New Processor Permit Requirements. Telecn W/Brenda Simmons. Looking For Current Inspec Rpt. According To File She Has The Most Current. Suggested She Contact J. Flint To Get Info On New Processor Permit Requirements. |
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04/01/1997 |
Legacy Site Inspection |
Pre Application Meeting @ Site To Discuss New Used Oil Permit Requirements. Non Compliance Items Noted, In Addition To The Late Permit, Were Discussed During The Site Inspection. No Inspection Report Will Be Generated At This Time. | This Evaluation Was Designed Specifically To Discuss Permit Requirements. Pre Application Meeting @ Site To Discuss New Used Oil Permit Requirements. Non Compliance Items Noted, In Addition To The Late Permit, Were Discussed During The Site Inspection. No Inspection Report Will Be Generated At This Time. | This Evaluation Was Designed Specifically To Discuss Permit Requirements. |
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07/07/1997 |
Meeting |
Meeting W/Nfo And Gordon Kirkland To Discuss Late Permit Application. Consent Order Will Be Drafted With Time Frames Agreed Upon During This Meeting. Meeting W/Nfo And Gordon Kirkland To Discuss Late Permit Application. Consent Order Will Be Drafted With Time Frames Agreed Upon During This Meeting. |
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07/17/1997 |
Draft Consent Order Issued |
Draft Long Form Consent Order Issued Addressing Time Schedules Agreed Upon @ July 7 Meeting. Draft Long Form Consent Order Issued Addressing Time Schedules Agreed Upon @ July 7 Meeting. |
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07/22/1997 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon W/Brenda Simmons - Need To Remove Leisure Oil From Consent Order. Front Page Was Corrected And Mailed To Brenda On July 22nd. Telecon W/Brenda Simmons - Need To Remove Leisure Oil From Consent Order. Front Page Was Corrected And Mailed To Brenda On July 22nd. |
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07/27/1997 |
Meeting |
Mary Mcgehee Met W/Brenda Simmons In The Volusia County Office To Discuss Late Permit And Review Nfo'S Incomplete Application. Mary Mcgehee Met W/Brenda Simmons In The Volusia County Office To Discuss Late Permit And Review Nfo'S Incomplete Application. |
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07/29/1997 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon W/Brenda Simmons. She Noted Another Reference To Leisure Oil Which Needs To Be Removed. Also Remove Bob'S Name From Signature Block - He Is Not An Owner. Corrected Copy Mailed To Brenda On July 29th. Telecon W/Brenda Simmons. She Noted Another Reference To Leisure Oil Which Needs To Be Removed. Also Remove Bob'S Name From Signature Block - He Is Not An Owner. Corrected Copy Mailed To Brenda On July 29th. |
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08/04/1997 |
Consent Order Executed |
Consent Order Executed On August 4, 1997. Permit Application With Payment Was Rec'D On August 15, 1997. Consent Order Executed On August 4, 1997. Permit Application With Payment Was Rec'D On August 15, 1997. |
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10/22/1997 |
Compliance Schedule Evaluation |
Site Visit To Assess Condition Of Secondary Containment And Over All Facility Conditions W/Rts, Mm. Out Of Complaince Issues Are Being Addressed In Conjunction With Permit N.O.D. Site Visit To Assess Condition Of Secondary Containment And Over All Facility Conditions W/Rts, Mm. Out Of Complaince Issues Are Being Addressed In Conjunction With Permit N.O.D. |
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10/29/1997 |
Meeting |
Meeting Held With Drivers To Discuss Housekeeping And Screening Procedures. Meeting Held With Drivers To Discuss Housekeeping And Screening Procedures. |
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12/19/1997 |
Letter |
Nod Faxed To Brenda. Nfo Given Until 1/30/98 To Respond Due To The Holidays. Nod Faxed To Brenda. Nfo Given Until 1/30/98 To Respond Due To The Holidays. |
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01/07/1998 |
Meeting |
Meeting At Nfo To Discuss Nod. Response Required By January 30, 1998. Meeting At Nfo To Discuss Nod. Response Required By January 30, 1998. |
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01/12/1998 |
Letter |
Reference Material Mailed To Nfo. Reference Material Mailed To Nfo. |
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01/30/1998 |
Letter |
Completed Permit Revision Dropped Off By Darlyne. Completed Permit Revision Dropped Off By Darlyne. |
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02/25/1998 |
Meeting |
Site Visit To Discuss Response To Nod. Revisions Provided During Visit And Site Inspection Performed. Site Visit To Discuss Response To Nod. Revisions Provided During Visit And Site Inspection Performed. |
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04/24/1998 |
Letter |
Intent To Permit Issued. Waiting On Public Notice For Final Permit To Be Issued. Intent To Permit Issued. Waiting On Public Notice For Final Permit To Be Issued. |
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05/26/1998 |
Project Closed Letter |
Used Oil Processor Permit Issued. Used Oil Processor Permit Issued. |
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05/26/1998 |
Return To Compliance From Formal Enforcement |
No Further Action Regarding Used Oil Permit Requirements. Compliance Inspection Will Be Handled Under Separate Project Number. No Further Action Regarding Used Oil Permit Requirements. Compliance Inspection Will Be Handled Under Separate Project Number. |
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06/09/1998 |
Legacy Site Inspection |
First Compliance Inspection After Used Oil Permit Issued Under New Rule. Report To Follow. | Mailed Psssc Contractors List To Darlyne For Use In Integrity Testing 6/15/98. First Compliance Inspection After Used Oil Permit Issued Under New Rule. Report To Follow. | Mailed Psssc Contractors List To Darlyne For Use In Integrity Testing 6/15/98. |
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07/06/1998 |
Letter |
Mailed Epa Notification Of Waste Activity To Darlyne So She Can Update Nfo'S Records. | Discussed How To Complete Form With Darlyne On July 8, 1998. Mailed Epa Notification Of Waste Activity To Darlyne So She Can Update Nfo'S Records. | Discussed How To Complete Form With Darlyne On July 8, 1998. |
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07/13/1998 |
Non-Compliance Letter Issued |
Non Compliance Letter Citing Recording Of Epa Id Numbers And Used Oil Filter Storage Violations. Request Written Assurance W/In 15 Days That Used Oil Filter Drums Are Stored Properly. Non Compliance Letter Citing Recording Of Epa Id Numbers And Used Oil Filter Storage Violations. Request Written Assurance W/In 15 Days That Used Oil Filter Drums Are Stored Properly. |
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07/31/1998 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne. Need Documentation On Filter Drum Storage To Close Out File. Telecon With Darlyne. Need Documentation On Filter Drum Storage To Close Out File. |
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08/11/1998 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne - Still Waiting On Filter Drum Storage Documentation. Telecon With Darlyne - Still Waiting On Filter Drum Storage Documentation. |
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08/18/1998 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon W/Darlyne Requesting Info Again. She Said She Will Work On The Response Asap. Telecon W/Darlyne Requesting Info Again. She Said She Will Work On The Response Asap. |
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09/10/1998 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne Regarding Sunn State Electric And Response To Ncli!!! Telecon With Darlyne Regarding Sunn State Electric And Response To Ncli!!! |
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09/17/1998 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne - She Is Mailing Response Tomorrow. Telecon With Darlyne - She Is Mailing Response Tomorrow. |
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10/05/1998 |
Legacy Site Inspection |
Chris Aoussat Visited Nfo As A Follow Up To Tank Testing Required In The Permit. The Inspection Noted The Filter Crusher Was Not Operational And Used Oil Filter Drums Were Stored Directly On The Ground, Contradicting Nfo'S 9/23 Corrective Action Letter. Chris Aoussat Visited Nfo As A Follow Up To Tank Testing Required In The Permit. The Inspection Noted The Filter Crusher Was Not Operational And Used Oil Filter Drums Were Stored Directly On The Ground, Contradicting Nfo'S 9/23 Corrective Action Letter. |
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11/13/1998 |
Warning Letter Issued |
Warning Letter Issued With $3,520 In Penalties. | Informal Meeting Scheduled At Nfo On Tuesday Dec 8, 1998, 10:00. Warning Letter Issued With $3,520 In Penalties. | Informal Meeting Scheduled At Nfo On Tuesday Dec 8, 1998, 10:00. |
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11/16/1998 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne. Instructed Her To Formulate A Response To Wli Asap. Include Quotes For Pad Installation With Dates, Etc. Will Discuss Meeting With Rts When He Returns On Thurs. Nfo "May" Be Able To Off Set $$ With Pad Installation Costs. Telecon With Darlyne. Instructed Her To Formulate A Response To Wli Asap. Include Quotes For Pad Installation With Dates, Etc. Will Discuss Meeting With Rts When He Returns On Thurs. Nfo "May" Be Able To Off Set $$ With Pad Installation Costs. |
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11/18/1998 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Bob Simmons. Nfo Needs To Make A Proposal To The Dept On Filter Management And "In Kind" Penalties. Telecon With Bob Simmons. Nfo Needs To Make A Proposal To The Dept On Filter Management And "In Kind" Penalties. |
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11/24/1998 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne. Rts, Ca, And Myself Will Meet At Nfo On Dec 8, 1998 To Discuss Corrective Actions For Both Warning Letter And Permit Conditions. Telecon With Darlyne. Rts, Ca, And Myself Will Meet At Nfo On Dec 8, 1998 To Discuss Corrective Actions For Both Warning Letter And Permit Conditions. |
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12/08/1998 |
Followup Inspection Less Comprehensive Than Cse |
No Filter Drums Stored On Ground At Time Of Inspection. Approved New Nfo Written "Policy" For Drum Management. Tank Valves Replaced And Tanks Are Ready For Inspection. Bob Simmons To Have Pad Quote To Dep No Later Than 1-31-99. Tanks Inspection Scheduled. No Filter Drums Stored On Ground At Time Of Inspection. Approved New Nfo Written "Policy" For Drum Management. Tank Valves Replaced And Tanks Are Ready For Inspection. Bob Simmons To Have Pad Quote To Dep No Later Than 1-31-99. Tanks Inspection Scheduled. |
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01/29/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Rec'D Price Quote For Pad Installation From Darlyne. Rec'D Price Quote For Pad Installation From Darlyne. |
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02/22/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Bob Simmons. Consent Order Is On The Way. Telecon With Bob Simmons. Consent Order Is On The Way. |
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02/22/1999 |
Draft Consent Order Issued |
Draft Order Mailed To Nfo. Draft Order Mailed To Nfo. |
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03/19/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne - Signed Co Needs To Be Sent Back By End Of Next Week. She Said It Has Been Ok'D And Is Just Waiting For Signature. They Will Sign And Return Overnight Mail Next Week. Telecon With Darlyne - Signed Co Needs To Be Sent Back By End Of Next Week. She Said It Has Been Ok'D And Is Just Waiting For Signature. They Will Sign And Return Overnight Mail Next Week. |
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04/02/1999 |
Consent Order Executed |
Consent Order Provides 15 Days To Have All Tanks Certified. C.O. Does Not Specify Calendar Days For Tank Certification. Order Executed On 4/2 - Certification Due 4/23/99. | Rec'D Certification Letter Via Fax On May 18, 1999 Indicating Certification Done On 4/22/99. Consent Order Provides 15 Days To Have All Tanks Certified. C.O. Does Not Specify Calendar Days For Tank Certification. Order Executed On 4/2 - Certification Due 4/23/99. | Rec'D Certification Letter Via Fax On May 18, 1999 Indicating Certification Done On 4/22/99. |
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04/16/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne. Chris Is Installing New Tank Valves This Weekend And Tank Should Be Certified By Next Week. Telecon With Darlyne. Chris Is Installing New Tank Valves This Weekend And Tank Should Be Certified By Next Week. |
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05/05/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne. She Still Has Not Rec'D Certification From Engineer. She Will Fax It As Soon As It Hits Her Desk. Telecon With Darlyne. She Still Has Not Rec'D Certification From Engineer. She Will Fax It As Soon As It Hits Her Desk. |
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06/15/1999 |
Letter |
Letter Requesting Response To Consent Order Conditions By 6/25 Or Stipulated Penalties Will Be Assessed Starting With 6/14/99. | Received Fax Response June 24, 1999 Outlining Costs. Hard Copy Is Being Mailed Today Along With Check For Department Costs. Letter Requesting Response To Consent Order Conditions By 6/25 Or Stipulated Penalties Will Be Assessed Starting With 6/14/99. | Received Fax Response June 24, 1999 Outlining Costs. Hard Copy Is Being Mailed Today Along With Check For Department Costs. |
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07/12/1999 |
Project Closed Letter |
Project Closed. Project Closed. |
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07/12/1999 |
Return To Compliance From Formal Enforcement |
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09/22/1999 |
Compliance Evaluation Inspection |
Report To Follow. Report To Follow. |
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09/23/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Called Facility For Profile Information They Were Supposed To Fax Yesterday. Darlyne Quit Yesterday. Only Person On Site Is Lisa (Daughter) Who Is Answering The Phone. Called Facility For Profile Information They Were Supposed To Fax Yesterday. Darlyne Quit Yesterday. Only Person On Site Is Lisa (Daughter) Who Is Answering The Phone. |
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09/23/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Chris Simmons Who Is Now Working For Aif To See If He Could Provide Any Additional Information On What'S Going On At Site. He Agreed To Give A Statement If We Needed One. Telecon With Chris Simmons Who Is Now Working For Aif To See If He Could Provide Any Additional Information On What'S Going On At Site. He Agreed To Give A Statement If We Needed One. |
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09/24/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Brenda Regarding Requested Information. She Said She Would Call Right Back With The Information. No Response... Telecon With Brenda Regarding Requested Information. She Said She Would Call Right Back With The Information. No Response... |
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09/27/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Chris Simmons. Brenda'S Brothers Shoudl Be Down By End Of Next Week To Help Out. Telecon With Chris Simmons. Brenda'S Brothers Shoudl Be Down By End Of Next Week To Help Out. |
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10/04/1999 |
Letter |
Order To Comply Sent To Simmons' And Rec'D On 10-8-99. Allows For 10 Day Response. Order To Comply Sent To Simmons' And Rec'D On 10-8-99. Allows For 10 Day Response. |
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10/19/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Teleconf With Chris Simmons And Rts. Dep Will Not Pursue Enforcement Immediately Providing Chris Is Given Irrevocable Power Of Attorney Over Bo And Brenda And Can Provide Financial Assurance From "Brothers". Teleconf With Chris Simmons And Rts. Dep Will Not Pursue Enforcement Immediately Providing Chris Is Given Irrevocable Power Of Attorney Over Bo And Brenda And Can Provide Financial Assurance From "Brothers". |
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10/20/1999 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Chris Simmons. Brenda'S Brother Agreed To Conditions Proposed. Chris Is Contacting Bob And Brenda Tonight And Will Call Back Tomorrow With Details. Telecon With Chris Simmons. Brenda'S Brother Agreed To Conditions Proposed. Chris Is Contacting Bob And Brenda Tonight And Will Call Back Tomorrow With Details. |
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11/18/1999 |
Followup Inspection Less Comprehensive Than Cse |
Site Visit Conducted With Darlyne And Steve "Bud" Snedegar (Brenda'S Brother). Company Is Now Florida Oil. Darlyne Working On Corp And Permitting Documents. They Are Only Filtering And Selling Spec Oil Until They Can Unload What'S On Site. | Rec'D Manifesting Information On December 3, 1999. Site Visit Conducted With Darlyne And Steve "Bud" Snedegar (Brenda'S Brother). Company Is Now Florida Oil. Darlyne Working On Corp And Permitting Documents. They Are Only Filtering And Selling Spec Oil Until They Can Unload What'S On Site. | Rec'D Manifesting Information On December 3, 1999. |
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03/20/2000 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Steve. Howco Is Looking To Purchase Florida Oil. They Are Currently Having A Phse Two Audit Performed On The Property And Have So Far Found Minimal Contamination. Telecon With Steve. Howco Is Looking To Purchase Florida Oil. They Are Currently Having A Phse Two Audit Performed On The Property And Have So Far Found Minimal Contamination. |
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05/10/2000 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Darlyne (Now With Howco In Ocala). Howco Is Purchasing Fl Oil And Site Assessment Has Been Accomplished. Facility In Astor Is Closed. Bud Is Working On Removing Waste And Howco Has Taken Over Customer List. Telecon With Darlyne (Now With Howco In Ocala). Howco Is Purchasing Fl Oil And Site Assessment Has Been Accomplished. Facility In Astor Is Closed. Bud Is Working On Removing Waste And Howco Has Taken Over Customer List. |
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06/16/2000 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Both Darlyne And Danny At Howco. Purchase Is Not Final. Insurance Will Not Pay Clean Up Costs But Bud Has Agreed To Clean Up Site. 3 Tanks Cleaned Out - Others In Process. Drums Still On Site. Telecon With Both Darlyne And Danny At Howco. Purchase Is Not Final. Insurance Will Not Pay Clean Up Costs But Bud Has Agreed To Clean Up Site. 3 Tanks Cleaned Out - Others In Process. Drums Still On Site. |
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06/19/2000 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With "Bud". All Tanks But One Have Been Cleaned Out. Working With Insurance On Clean Up. Howco Will Not Purchase Property Until Clean Up Complete. Bud Will Send Analyticals And Assessment On Work So Far. | Rec'D Fax Response 6/19/00. Telecon With "Bud". All Tanks But One Have Been Cleaned Out. Working With Insurance On Clean Up. Howco Will Not Purchase Property Until Clean Up Complete. Bud Will Send Analyticals And Assessment On Work So Far. | Rec'D Fax Response 6/19/00. |
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08/28/2000 |
Telephone Conversation |
Telecon With Steve. Need Disposal Manifests To Close File. Astor Facility Is Closed And Tamks Are All Empty. Howco Is Expected To Close On The Property By The End Of Next Week. Howco Has Agreed To Clean Up Any Soil Contamination Remaining On The Site. Telecon With Steve. Need Disposal Manifests To Close File. Astor Facility Is Closed And Tamks Are All Empty. Howco Is Expected To Close On The Property By The End Of Next Week. Howco Has Agreed To Clean Up Any Soil Contamination Remaining On The Site. |
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08/29/2000 |
Letter |
Received A Fax With Disposal Manifests. Received A Fax With Disposal Manifests. |
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08/29/2000 |
Compliance W/O Formal Enforcement Action |
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08/29/2000 |
Case Closed By District |
Since Original Inspection Facility Was Sold And All Tanks Have Been Cleaned Out. Property Is Expected To Be Sold To Howco By End Of Sept. No Further Action But Will Re-Evaluate Once Howco Takes Over Operation. Howco Will Apply For Processor Permit. | Case Referred To Permitting For Closure Requirements. Since Original Inspection Facility Was Sold And All Tanks Have Been Cleaned Out. Property Is Expected To Be Sold To Howco By End Of Sept. No Further Action But Will Re-Evaluate Once Howco Takes Over Operation. Howco Will Apply For Processor Permit. | Case Referred To Permitting For Closure Requirements. |
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07/12/2001 |
Compliance Evaluation Inspection |
Facility Not Operational. Facility Not Operational. |
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07/13/2001 |
Project Closed Letter |
Project Closed Project Closed |
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07/26/2002 |
Compliance Evaluation Inspection |
Facility Being Refurbished. No Violations Noted Facility Being Refurbished. No Violations Noted |
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11/25/2003 |
Compliance Evaluation Inspection |
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12/05/2003 |
Case Closed By District |
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12/05/2003 |
Case Closed By District |
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12/15/2003 |
Submittal Received By Department |
Manifest For Sludge Shipment (3600 Gal) On 10/15/03 Manifest For Sludge Shipment (3600 Gal) On 10/15/03 |
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02/05/2004 |
Compliance Evaluation Inspection |
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02/19/2004 |
Project Closed Letter |
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08/21/2006 |
Compliance Evaluation Inspection |
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09/08/2006 |
Interdepartmental Memo |
Memo To File Memo To File |
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09/08/2006 |
Case Closed By District |
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10/16/2007 |
Legacy Site Inspection |
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10/16/2007 |
Enforcement Project Initiated |
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11/14/2007 |
Warning Letter Issued |
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01/04/2008 |
Enforcement Meeting |
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02/27/2008 |
Short Form Consent Order Issued |
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04/10/2008 |
Short Form Consent Order Executed |
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04/16/2008 |
Project Closed Letter |
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08/11/2010 |
Site Inspection |
Routine; Used Oil Processor On August 11, 2010, John White, Danielle Bentzen, And Shabbir Rizvi, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep), Conducted A Routine Inspection Of Howco Environmental Services (Howco), Located At 24133 State Road 40, Astor Florida For Compliance With Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Regulations. Dan Medici, Howco Astor Plant Manager, Accompanied The Inspectors.
Howco Operates Under Used Oil Processing Facility Permit Number 27221-Ho-003, Issued On 8/25/2005. The Permit Expired On 8/25/2010. As Required By Specific Condition Part I, Number 11 Of The Permit, A Renewal Permit Application Was Received By The Department On June 28, 2010.
Howco Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter, Transfer Facility, Processor, Marketer, Filter Transporter, Filter Transfer Facility And Filter Processor. The Facility'S Updated 8700-12fl, Florida Notification Of Regulated Waste Activity Form, Was Received On March 2, 2010.
The Company Is Headquartered In St. Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg Facility Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter And Processor As Well As A Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor.
Prior To Howco, North Florida Oil Was Operating As A Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor At This Location. Howco Took Over The Operations In 2000. The Facility Is Connected To The City Of Astor Sewer And Water Systems. The Facility Has Four Employees On Site.
Inspection History
On October 16, 2007, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Make Required Arrangements With Local Authorities; And Failure To Document The Epa Identification Number Of The Source Of The Used Oil. The Violations Were Resolved With A Short Form Consent Order, Ogc Number 08-0163, Executed On April 10, 2008. Resolution Included Payment Of $3,000.00 In Civil Penalties.
On August 25, 2006 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
On February 5, 2004 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
On November 25, 2003 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance
| Howco Transports Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Non-Hazardous Sludges, Antifreeze, Absorbents And Miscellaneous Oily Wastes To Their Facility In Astor From Various Locations Throughout Florida. The Astor Facility Acts As A Transfer Location For Consolidation Of Wastes Shipped To The Howco Facility In St. Petersburg.
Used Oil Filters Are Not Off-Loaded At The Astor Facility. They Are Just Transferred From One Truck To A Semi Tractor Trailer And Taken To The St. Petersburg Facility Once A Week. Used Oil Filters Are Ultimately Taken To U.S. Foundry In Miami. Antifreeze, Consolidated At The St. Petersburg Facility, Is Shipped To Ecofreeze In Georgia For Recycling. Absorbents, I.E. Kitty Litter Or Saw Dust, And Grease Are Taken To The Okeechobee Landfill. The Solid Waste Incinerator In Pinellas County Receives The Absorbent Pads, Booms, And Paper Filters.
When A Truck Returns To The Facility, A Composite Sample Is Pulled Before The Oil Is Off-Loaded For Storage. The Composite Sample Is Again Screened For Halogens And Distilled To Determine Water Content. Loads Are Bulked For Shipment To Howco, St. Petersburg. At The Time Of The Inspection Howco Had Eleven Above Ground Storage Tanks (Ast) Located On A Concrete Pad Surrounded By A Concrete Wall. The Asts Contained The Following:
Tank # Capacity (Gallons) Current Use
1 8,225 Petroleum Contact Water
2 27,640 Used Oil
3 27,640 Used Oil
4 10,000 Process Water
5 27,640 Used Oil
6 10,000 Waste Antifreeze
7 8,000 Burner Oil
8 29, |
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09/20/2010 |
Electronic Communication |
Finished-09/20/2010 |
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09/28/2010 |
Issue Non-Compliance Letter |
Sent to EM for Issue Non-Compliance Letter-09/28/2010 ; Approved by EM for Issue Non-Compliance Letter-09/28/2010 ; Finished-09/28/2010 ; Sent for Issue Non-Compliance Letter-09/28/2010 |
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10/11/2010 |
Submittal Received By Department |
Received for SUBMITTAL RECEIVED BY DEPARTMENT-10/07/2010 ; Finished-10/11/2010 |
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03/21/2012 |
Site Inspection |
Routine; Used Oil Processor On March 21, 2012, Danielle Owens And Michael Eckoff, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep), Conducted A Routine Inspection Of Howco Environmental Services (Howco), Located At 24133 State Road 40, Astor, Florida For Compliance With Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Regulations. Dan Medici, Howco Astor Plant Manager, Accompanied The Inspectors.
Howco Operates Under Used Oil Processing Facility Permit Number 27221-Ho-004, Issued On 07/08/2011. The Permit Will Expire On 08/25/2015. Howco Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter, Transfer Facility, Processor, Marketer, Filter Transporter, Filter Transfer Facility And Filter Processor.
The Company Is Headquartered In St. Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg Facility Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter And Processor As Well As Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor. Prior To Howco Beginning Operations At This Site, North Florida Oil Was Operating As A Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor At This Location. Howco Took Over The Operations In 2000. The Facility Is Connected To The City Of Astor Sewer And Water Systems. The Facility Has Four Employees On Site.
Inspection History
On August 11, 2010, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Conduct Monthly Inspections. The Corrective Actions Were Completed And The Case Was Closed Without Formal Enforcement.
On October 16, 2007, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Make Required Arrangements With Local Authorities; And Failure To Document The Epa Identification Number Of The Source Of The Used Oil. The Violations Were Resolved With A Short Form Consent Order, Ogc Number 08-0163, Executed On April 10, 2008. Resolution Included Payment Of $3,000.00 In Civil Penalties.
On August 25, 2006 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
On February 5, 2004 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
On November 25, 2003 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
| Upon Arrival At Howco, The Inspectors Noted That The Main Gate Was Closed And Locked. There Was A Placard On The Gate With Emergency Contact Numbers. The Inspectors Called The Local Number On The Gate (Which Appeared To Be Dan Medici'S Cell Phone) And Left A Message On The Voicemail Indentifying Who They Were And Asking For Someone To Return Their Call. After Waiting For Approximately 30 Minutes, The Inspectors Departed From The Facility And Returned Approximately Two Hours Later To Find The Gate Was Open And Workers Were Present. A Return Call Was Never Received [40 Cfr 279.52(B)(5)].
Howco Transports Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Non-Hazardous Sludges, Antifreeze, Absorbents And Miscellaneous Oily Wastes To Their Facility In Astor From Various Locations Throughout Florida. The Astor Facility Acts As A Transfer Location For Consolidation Of Wastes Shipped To The Howco Facility In St. Petersburg.
Used Oil Filters Are Not Off-Loaded At The Astor Facility. They Are Just Transferred From One Truck To A Semitractor Trailer And Taken To The St. Petersburg Facility Once A Week. Used Oil Filters Are Ultimately Taken To U.S. Foundry In Miami. Antifreeze, Consolidated At The St. Petersburg Facility, Is Shipped To Ecofreeze In Georgia For Recycling. Absorbents, I.E. Kitty Litter Or Saw Dust, And Grease Are Taken To The Okeechobee Landfill. The Solid Waste Incinerator In Pinellas County Receives The Absorbent Pads, Booms, And Paper Filters.
When A Truck Returns To The Facility, A Composite Sample Is Pulled Before The Oil Is Off-Loaded For Storage. The Composite Sample Is Again Screened For Halogens And Distilled To Determine Water Content. Loads Are Bulked For Shipment To Howco, St. Petersburg. At The Time Of The Inspection Howco Had Eleven Above Ground Storage Tanks (Ast) Located On A Concrete Pad Surrounded By A Concrete Wall (Figure 1).
Tank Farm
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06/12/2012 |
Warning Letter |
Drafted for WARNING LETTER-06/12/2012 ; Sent for WARNING LETTER-06/12/2012 ; Finished-08/30/2012 |
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01/23/2013 |
Site Inspection |
Routine; Non-Handler - Routine; Used Oil-Other On January 23, 2013, Danielle Owens And Danielle Bentzen, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep), Conducted A Routine Inspection Of Howco Environmental Services (Howco), Located At 24133 State Road 40, Astor, Florida For Compliance With Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Regulations. Dan Medici, Howco Astor Plant Manager, Accompanied The Inspectors.
Howco Operates Under Used Oil Processing Facility Permit Number 27221-Ho-004, Issued On 07/08/2011. The Permit Will Expire On 08/25/2015. Howco Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter, Transfer Facility, Processor, Marketer, Filter Transporter, Filter Transfer Facility And Filter Processor.
The Company Is Headquartered In St. Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg Facility Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter And Processor, As Well As A Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor. Prior To Howco Beginning Operations At This Site, North Florida Oil Was Operating As A Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor At This Location. Howco Took Over The Operations In 2000. The Facility Is Connected To The City Of Astor Sewer And Water Systems. The Facility Has Four Employees On Site.
Inspection History
On March 21, 2012, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Maintain A Copy Of The Contingency Plan At The Facility, Failure To Have At Least One Employee On The Premises Or On Call To Respond To An Emergency, Failure To Keep A Copy Of The Written Analysis Plan At The Facility, Failure To Keep The Current Year'S Record Of Each Used Oil Shipment Accepted For Processing/Re-Refining At The Facility, Failure To Comply With The Requirements Of Its Permit, And Failure To Display The Validated Registration Form And Identification Number In A Prominent Place At The Facility. The Facility Has Not Been Responsive In Resolving This Case, And As Of The Date Of This Report, The Case Is Unresolved.
On August 11, 2010, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Conduct Monthly Inspections. The Corrective Actions Were Completed And The Case Was Closed Without Formal Enforcement.
On October 16, 2007, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Make Required Arrangements With Local Authorities; And Failure To Document The Epa Identification Number Of The Source Of The Used Oil. The Violations Were Resolved With A Short Form Consent Order, Ogc Number 08-0163, Executed On April 10, 2008. Resolution Included Payment Of $3,000.00 In Civil Penalties.
On August 25, 2006 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
On February 5, 2004 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
On November 25, 2003 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
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Transfer Facility And Filter Processor And Was Not In Compliance At The Time Of Inspection. | Howco Transports Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Non-Hazardous Sludges, Antifreeze, Absorbents And Miscellaneous Oily Wastes To Their Facility In Astor From Various Locations Throughout Florida. The Astor Facility Acts As A Transfer Location For Consolidation Of Wastes Shipped To The Howco Facility In St. Petersburg.
Used Oil Filters Are Not Off-Loaded At The Astor Facility. They Are Transferred From One Truck To A Semi Tractor Trailer And Taken To The St. Petersburg Facility Once A Week. Used Oil Filters Are Ultimately Taken To U.S. Foundry In Miami. Antifreeze, Consolidated At The St. Petersburg Facility, Is Shipped To Ecofreeze In Georgia For Recycling. Absorbents, I.E. Kitty Litter Or Saw Dust, And Grease Are Taken To The Okeechobee Landfill. The Solid Waste Incinerator In Pinellas County Receives The Absorbent Pads, Booms, And Paper Filters.
When A Truck Returns To The Facility, A Composite Sample Is Pulled Before The Oil Is Off-Loaded For Storage. The Co |
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Notice Of Violation |
Sent to OGC for NOTICE OF VIOLATION-03/07/2013 ; Received from OGC for NOTICE OF VIOLATION-04/03/2013 ; Issued for NOTICE OF VIOLATION-04/09/2013 ; Response Due for NOTICE OF VIOLATION-05/09/2013 ; Finished-06/10/2013 |
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08/14/2013 |
Final Order |
Received from OGC for FINAL ORDER-06/10/2013 ; Sent to OGC for FINAL ORDER-06/10/2013 ; Finished-08/14/2013 |
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08/14/2013 |
Notice Of Violation |
Finished-08/14/2013 |
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08/14/2013 |
Final Order |
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09/04/2013 |
Site Inspection |
Follow-Up; Non-Handler - Follow-Up; Used Oil-Other On September 4, 2013 Danielle Owens And John White, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep), Conducted A Follow-Up Inspection At Howco Environmental Services (Howco) To Determine If Corrective Actions For Violations Noted During The March 21, 2013 And January 23, 2013 Compliance Inspections Had Been Completed. | Howco Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter, Transfer Facility, Processor, Marketer, Filter Transporter, Filter Transfer Facility And Filter Processor. The Facility Has Completed The Required Corrective Actions And Has Returned To Compliance. | The Inspectors Met With Dan Medici, Howco Astor Plant Manager. Mr. Medici Was Able To Provide The Current Year'S Records Of Acceptance Of Used Oil Shipments And Analytical Results For Processed Oil Shipped Off-Site To Burners. The Documentation Provided Satisfied The Corrective Action Requirements For The Violations. | Finished Report | Finished Report |
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Enforcement Tracking |
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Final Order |
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07/16/2015 |
Site Inspection |
Routine; Used Oil Processor On July 16th, 2015, Edward Rysak, Brittany Pierce, John White, And Jeff Waters, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep, Department), Accompanied By Daniel Medici, Howco Astor Plant Manager, Inspected Howco Environmental Services In Astor, Fl For Compliance With State And Federal Hazardous Waste And Used Oil Regulations.
Howco Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter, Transfer Facility, Processor, Marketer, Filter Transporter, Filter Transfer Facility And Filter Processor. The Company Is Headquartered In St. Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg Facility Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter And Processor As Well As Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor.
Prior To Howco Beginning Operations At This Site, North Florida Oil Was Operating As A Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor At This Location. Howco Took Over The Operations In 2000. Howco Was Issued Epa Id Fld101828689 On 09/27/2006. The Facility Is Connected To The City Of Astor Sewer And Water Systems. The Facility Has Three Employees. Standard Operating Hours Are 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm, Monday Through Friday. The Facility Is Connected To The Municipal Wastewater Collection And Potable Water Systems. The Property Is Owned By Hagan Holding Company, 3701 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Fl 33713.
Howco Operates Under Used Oil Processing Facility Permit Numbers 27221-Ho-004 And 27221-So-005, Issued On 07/08/2011. The Permit Will Expire On 08/25/2015. The Facility Submitted Its Permit Renewal Application To The Department On 6/11/2015, Which Was Received By Dep’S Tallahassee Office On 06/29/2015. The Deadline For Submittal Was 6/26/2015.
Inspection History
On March 21, 2012, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Maintain A Copy Of The Contingency Plan At The Facility, Failure To Have At Least One Employee On The Premises Or On Call To Respond To An Emergency, Failure To Keep A Copy Of The Written Analysis Plan At The Facility, Failure To Keep The Current Year'S Record Of Each Used Oil Shipment Accepted For Processing/Re-Refining At The Facility, Failure To Comply With The Requirements Of Its Permit, And Failure To Display The Validated Registration Form And Identification Number In A Prominent Place At The Facility. Per A Follow-Up Inspection Performed On 09/04/2013 By Fdep’S Central District Staff, The Corrective Actions Were Completed. The Case Was Closed With The Issuance Of A Final Order On 6/26/2013, Ogc Case Number 12-1412, That Included $6,500 In Civil Penalites.
On August 11, 2010, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Conduct Monthly Inspections. The Corrective Actions Were Completed And The Case Was Closed Without Formal Enforcement.
On October 16, 2007, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Make Required Arrangements With Local Authorities; And Failure To Document The Epa Identification Number Of The Source Of The Used Oil. The Violations Were Resolved With A Short Form Consent Order, Ogc Number 08-0163, Executed On April 10, 2008. Resolution Included Payment Of $3,000.00 In Civil Penalties.
On August 25, 2006 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
On February 5, 2004 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
On November 25, 2003 Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance.
| Howco Environmental Services Was Inspected As A Non-Handler Of Hazardous Waste And A Used Oil Processor And Was In Compliance At The Time Of Inspection. Corrective Action In Regards To The Lack Of A Used Oil Label On Tank #1 Was Discussed With Mr. Medici Prior To Conclusion Of The Inspection. | Howco Transports Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Non-Hazardous Sludges, Antifreeze, Absorbents And Miscellaneous Oily Wastes To Their Facility In Astor From Various Locations Throughout Florida. The Astor Facility Acts As A Transfer Location For Consolid |
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11/02/2015 |
Informal Verbal Enforcement |
Compliance Assistance Offer Verbal for Informal Verbal Enforcement-07/17/2015 ; Finished-11/02/2015 |
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07/26/2016 |
Enforcement Tracking |
Finished-07/26/2016 Sent Short Form Consent Order And Penalty | Nov Drafted And Sent For Review |
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09/12/2018 |
Site Inspection |
Routine; Used Oil Processor On 09/12/2018, Edward Rysak, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep, Department), Accompanied By Daniel Medici, Howco Astor Plant Manager, Inspected Howco Environmental Services In Astor, Fl For Compliance With State And Federal Used Oil Regulations.
Howco Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter, Transfer Facility, Processor, Marketer, Filter Transporter, Filter Transfer Facility, And Filter Processor. The Company Is Headquartered In St. Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg Facility Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter And Processor As Well As Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor.
Prior To Howco Beginning Operations At This Site, North Florida Oil Was Operating As A Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor At This Location. Howco Took Over The Operations In 2000. Howco Was Issued Epa Id Fld101828689 On 09/27/2006. The Facility Is Connected To The City Of Astor Sewer And Water Systems. The Facility Has Three Employees. Standard Operating Hours Are 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm, Monday Through Friday. The Facility Is Connected To The Municipal Wastewater Collection And Potable Water Systems. The Property Is Owned By Hagan Holding Company, 3701 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Fl 33713.
Howco Operated Under Used Oil Processing Facility Permit Numbers 27221-Ho-004 And 27221-So-005, Issued On 07/08/2011, Which Expired In August 2015. These Permits Were Renewed In December 2015 And The Facility Currently Operates Under Permit Numbers 27221-Ho-006 And 27221-So-007 Which Expire On August 25, 2020.
Inspection History (Last 10 Years)
On August 11, 2010, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Conduct Monthly Inspections. The Corrective Actions Were Completed And The Case Was Closed Without Formal Enforcement.
On March 21, 2012, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Noted Included: Failure To Maintain A Copy Of The Contingency Plan At The Facility, Failure To Have At Least One Employee On The Premises Or On Call To Respond To An Emergency, Failure To Keep A Copy Of The Written Analysis Plan At The Facility, Failure To Keep The Current Year'S Record Of Each Used Oil Shipment Accepted For Processing/Re-Refining At The Facility, Failure To Comply With The Requirements Of Its Permit, And Failure To Display The Validated Registration Form And Identification Number In A Prominent Place At The Facility. Per A Follow-Up Inspection Performed On 09/04/2013 By Fdep’S Central District Staff, The Corrective Actions Were Completed. The Case Was Closed With The Issuance Of A Final Order On 6/26/2013, Ogc Case Number 12-1412, That Included $6,500 In Civil Penalties.
On July 16, 2015, The Facility Was Inspected And An Above-Ground Storage Tank For Oil-Contaminated Water Was Improperly Labeled, Specifically Lacking The Words “Used Oil.” Also, It Was Discovered That The Facility Was Not Conducting Required Biweekly Test Sampling Of Outgoing Processed Used Oil Shipments Per General And Standard Condition #45 (E) Of Permit Number 27221-Ho-004 And 27221-So-005, Rather It Was Conducting The Required Testing On A Monthly Basis. These Items Were Corrected Shortly After The Inspection.
| Howco Transports Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Non-Hazardous Sludges, Antifreeze, Absorbents And Miscellaneous Oily Wastes To Their Facility In Astor From Various Locations Throughout Florida. The Astor Facility Acts As A Transfer Location For Consolidation Of Wastes Shipped To The Howco Facility In St. Petersburg.
When An Oil Tank Truck Returns To The Facility From A Pickup, A Composite Sample Is Pulled Before The Oil Is Offloaded For Storage. The Composite Sample Is Screened For Halogens And Distilled To Determine Water Content. Loads Are Bulked For Shipment To Howco, St. Petersburg, And For Shipment To Burners As On-Specification Fuel. Two Tanks Are Used For Management Of On-Specification Fuel Oil. Oil Is Stored In The First Tank Until It Is Ful |
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07/14/2020 |
Site Inspection |
Routine; Used Oil Processor On July 14, 2020, Mackenzie Black And Miranda Rothenberger, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Department), Accompanied By Daniel Medici, Howco Environmental Services Astor Plant Manager, Inspected Howco Environmental Services In Astor, Florida For Compliance With State And Federal Used Oil Regulations.
Howco Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter, Transfer Facility, Processor, Marketer, Filter Transporter, Filter Transfer Facility, And Filter Processor. The Company Is Headquartered In St. Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg Facility Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter And Processor As Well As Oil Filter Transporter And Processor.
Prior To Howco Beginning Operations At This Site, North Florida Oil Was Operating As A Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor At This Location. Howco Took Over The Operations In 2000. Howco Was Issued Epa Id Fld101828689 On September 27, 2006. The Facility Is Connected To The St. John'S River Utility Sewer And Water Systems. The Facility Has 5 Employees And Operates From 8:00am To 5:00pm, Monday Through Friday. The Property Is Owned By Hagan Holding Company, 3701 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713.
Howco Currently Operates Under Used Oil Processing Facility Permit Numbers 27221-Ho-006 And 27221-So-007, Which Expire On August 25, 2020. A Renewal Application Has Been Submitted.
Inspection History (Last 5 Years):
On July 16, 2015, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be Out Of Compliance. Violations Included: Failure To Sample Outgoing Used Oil Shipments In The Correct Frequency. The Corrective Actions Were Completed And The Case Was Closed Without Formal Enforcement.
On September 12, 2018, Howco Was Inspected And Found To Be In Compliance. | Howco Transports Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Non-Hazardous Sludge, Antifreeze, Oily Solid Waste, And Miscellaneous Oily Wastes To Their Facility In Astor, Florida From Various Customers. The Facility Is Also Permitted To Accept And Treat Petroleum Contact Water (Pcw), But Does Not Currently Accept This Waste Stream. The Facility Acts As A Transfer Location For Consolidation And Treatment Of Wastes That Are Then Shipped To The Howco Facility In St. Petersburg, Florida.
During A Pick-Up, The Driver Will Use A Sniffer To Test Each Container Of Waste For Total Halogens And Indicate A "Pass" Or "Fail" On The Shipping Manifest. If The Material Passes, It Is Loaded Into An Oil Tank Truck. When The Truck Returns To The Facility, A Composite Sample Is Pulled From The Combined Waste Prior To Being Offloaded For Storage. The Composite Sample Is Screened For Halogens And Distilled To Determine Water Content. If The Composite Sample From The Oil Tank Truck Passes The Screening, Material Will Be Loaded Into The Appropriate Storage Tank And May Be Treated Using A Heating Process To Reduce The Water Content. Tanks #2, #8, And #9 And Are The Primary Storage Tanks For Refined On-Specification Oil. When A Tank Becomes Full, It Will Be Locked Out And Sampled Prior To Being Sent To The St. Petersburg Facility For Resale Or For Further Treatment. Oily Solid Wastes And Spent Absorbents Are Placed Into Three 55-Gallon Drums Located In The Covered Tanker Trailer Loading Area Where Oil Will Slowly Drain From The Solids Through A Screen For Further Use. Once Fully Drained, The Spent Solids Are Stored In 55-Gallon Drums For Disposal And The Reclaimed Oil Can Be Processed. During The Inspection The Drums Were Present, But Did Not Have An Accumulation Of Oily Solids Or Used Oil.
During The Inspection, The Facility Had 12 Above Ground Storage Tanks (Ast) Located In Secondary Containment Consisting Of A Concrete Pad Surrounded By A Concrete Wall With The Ability To Contain At Least 110% Of The Capacity Of The Largest Tank. The Tanks And Secondary Containment Had No Visible Releases At The Time Of The Inspection And Appeared To Be Well Maintained. All Tanks Were Provided With The Appropriate Labeling. The Permit Allows The Contents Of The Tank |
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08/24/2020 |
Informal Verbal Enforcement |
Finished-08/24/2020 |
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03/31/2022 |
Site Inspection |
Routine; Used Oil Processor Howco Transports Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Non-Hazardous Sludge, Antifreeze, Oily Solid Waste, And Miscellaneous Oily Wastes To Their Facility In Astor, Florida From Various Customers. The Facility Is Also Permitted To Accept And Treat Petroleum Contact Water (Pcw), But Does Not Currently Accept This Waste Stream. The Facility Acts As A Transfer Location For Consolidation And Treatment Of Wastes That Are Then Shipped To The Howco Facility In St. Petersburg, Florida.
During A Pick-Up, The Driver Will Use A Sniffer To Test Each Container Of Waste For Total Halogens And Indicate A "Pass" Or "Fail" On The Shipping Manifest. If The Material Passes, It Is Loaded Into An Oil Tank Truck. When The Truck Returns To The Facility, A Composite Sample Is Pulled From The Combined Waste Prior To Being Offloaded For Storage. The Composite Sample Is Screened For Halogens And Distilled To Determine Water Content. If The Composite Sample From The Oil Tank Truck Passes The Screening, Material Will Be Loaded Into The Appropriate Storage Tank And May Be Treated Using A Heating Process To Reduce The Water Content. Tanks #2, #8, And #9 Are The Primary Storage Tanks For Refined On-Specification Oil. When A Tank Becomes Full, It Will Be Locked Out And Sampled Prior To Being Sent To The St. Petersburg Facility For Resale Or Further Treatment. Oily Solid Wastes And Spent Absorbents Are Placed Into Three 55-Gallon Drums Located In The Covered Tanker Trailer Loading Area Where Oil Will Slowly Drain From The Solids Through A Screen For Further Use. Once Fully Drained, The Spent Solids Are Stored In 55-Gallon Drums For Disposal And The Reclaimed Oil Can Be Processed. During The Inspection The Drums Were Present, But Did Not Have An Accumulation Of Oily Solids Or Used Oil.
The Facility Had 12 Above Ground Storage Tanks (Ast) Located In Secondary Containment Consisting Of A Concrete Pad Surrounded By A Concrete Wall With The Ability To Contain At Least 110% Of The Capacity Of The Largest Tank. The Tanks And Secondary Containment Had No Visible Releases At The Time Of The Inspection And Appeared To Be Well Maintained. All Tanks Were Provided With The Appropriate Labeling. The Permit Allows The Contents Of The Tank To Change Based On Current Market Conditions With Notification To The Department.
The Tank Designations And Capacities Were As Follows:
- Tank #1: Pcw From Treatment Processed (8,225 Gal)
- Tank #2: Used Oil (27,640 Gal)
- Tank #3: Used Oil (27.640 Gal)
- Tank #4: Used Oil (10,000 Gal)
- Tank #5: Used Oil (27,640 Gal)
- Tank #6: Used Antifreeze (10,000 Gal)
- Tank #7: Burner Fuel (8,000 Gal)
- Tank #8: Used Oil (29,000 Gal)
- Tank #9: Used Oil (38,000 Gal)
- Tank #10: Used Oil Heated Tank (15,000 Gal)
- Tank #11: Used Oil Heated Tank (15,000 Gal)
Fire Extinguishers And Spill Equipment Were Located Next To The Tank Containment Area. Fire Extinguishers Are Inspected Annually. A Bullhorn Is Available For Use For All Employees To Use As Communication During An Emergency.
Maintenance Shop
Stored On Site Was A 2000-Gallon Double Walled Tank With Diesel Fuel Used For Fueling Vehicles And Equipment, A 500-Gallon Double Walled Tank Filled With Oil For Vehicle Oil Changes, And A 55-Gallon Drum Of Antifreeze Located In The Shop For Use In The Vehicles. The Facility Generates Waste From Maintenance Activities In The Maintenance Shop. Located Under A Roof Near The Maintenance Shop Were A 55-Gallon Drum For Used Oil Filters And Two 55-Gallon Drums Of Used Absorbent Pads. All Containers Were Properly Labeled And Closed. Located In The Shop Is A Small Quality Analysis Lab Used For Testing Parameters Such As Total Halogen Content, Flash Point, And Water Content Of Used Oil Samples Taken From Incoming And Outgoing Used Oil Shipments. The Shop Stores Product As Well As Spent Mercury Lamps. One Shelving Unit Had Loose Universal Waste Lamps Without Containment And Without A Label [40 Cfr 273.13(D)(1); 40 Cfr 273.14(E)]. The Facility Submitted Docum |
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05/13/2022 |
Informal Verbal Enforcement |
Finished-05/13/2022 ; Return to Compliance Letter Sent (RCL)for InformalVerbalEnforcement-05/13/2022 |
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08/23/2024 |
Site Inspection |
Routine; Used Oil Processor On August 23, 2024 , Jennifer Parker, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep Or Department) Inspected Hagan Holding Company Dba Howco Environmental Services (Howco Or Facility) For Compliance With State And Federal Hazardous Waste And Used Oil Regulations. The Facility Was Represented By Dan Medici, Supervisor. Howco Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter, Transfer Facility, Processor, Marketer, Filter Transporter, Filter Transfer Facility, And Filter Processor. The Company Is Headquartered In St. Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg Facility Is A Registered Used Oil Transporter And Processor As Well As Oil Filter Transporter And Processor.
Prior To Howco Beginning Operations At This Site, North Florida Oil Was Operating As A Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporter And Processor At This Location. Howco Took Over The Operations In 2000. Howco Was Issued Epa Id Fld101828689 On September 27, 2006. The Facility Is Connected To The St. John'S River Utility Sewer And Water Systems. The Facility Has 3 Employees And Operates From 8:00am To 5:00pm, Monday Through Friday.
The Property Is Owned By Hagan Holding Company, 3701 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713.
Howco Currently Operates Under Used Oil Processing Facility Permit Numbers 27221-Ho-006 And 27221-So007, Which Expire On August 25, 2025.
The Facility Was Inspected On March 31, 2022 And Was Out Of Compliance. Violation Included Failure To Contain Or Label Spent Mercury Containing Lamps On Site. The Case Was Closed Without Formal Enforcement. The Facility Was Inspected On July 14, 2020 And Was Out Of Compliance. Violations Included Failure To Keep Used Oil On Secondary Containment When Stored Outside And Failure To Maintain A Contingency Plan On Site. The Case Was Closed Without Formal Enforcement. The Facility Was Inspected On September 12, 2018 And Was In Compliance. | Howco Transports Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Non-Hazardous Sludge, Antifreeze, Oily Solid Waste, And Miscellaneous Oily Wastes To Their Facility In Astor, Florida From Various Customers. The Facility Is Also Permitted To Accept And Treat Petroleum Contact Water (Pcw), But Does Not Currently Accept This Waste Stream. The Facility Acts As A Transfer Location For Consolidation And Treatment Of Wastes That Are Then Shipped To The Howco Facility In St. Petersburg, Florida.
During A Pick-Up, The Driver Will Use A Sniffer To Test Each Container Of Waste For Total Halogens And Indicate A "Pass" Or "Fail" On The Shipping Manifest. If The Material Passes, It Is Loaded Into An Oil Tank Truck. When The Truck
Returns To The Facility, A Composite Sample Is Pulled From The Combined Waste Prior To Being Offloaded For Storage. The Composite Sample Is Screened For Halogens And Distilled To Determine Water Content. If The Composite Sample From The Oil Tank Truck Passes The Screening, Material Will Be Loaded Into The Appropriate Storage Tank And May Be Treated Using A Heating Process To Reduce The Water Content. Tanks #2, #8, And #9 Are The Primary Storage Tanks For Refined On-Specification Oil. When A Tank Becomes Full, It Will Be Locked Out And Sampled Prior To Being Sent To The St. Petersburg Facility For Resale Or Further Treatment. Oily Solid Wastes And Spent Absorbents Are Placed Into Three 55-Gallon Drums Located In The Covered Tanker Trailer Loading Area Where Oil Will Slowly Drain From The Solids Through A Screen For Further Use. Once Fully Drained, The Spent Solids Are Stored In 55-Gallon Drums For Disposal And The Reclaimed Oil Can Be Processed.
The Facility Had 12 Above Ground Storage Tanks (Ast) Located In Secondary Containment Consisting Of A Concrete Pad Surrounded By A Concrete Wall With The Ability To Contain At Least 110% Of The Capacity Of The Largest Tank. The Tanks And Secondary Containment Had No Visible Releases At The Time Of The Inspection And Appeared To Be Well Maintained. All Tanks Were Provided With The Appropriate Labeling. The Permit Allows The Contents Of The Tank To C |
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