Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Hazardous Waste Facility Compliance History


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Activity History for:

EPAID: FLD984183970, Ranger Construction Industries Inc


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Date Done Activity Type Activity Comments ETA Link
09/04/2012 Site Inspection Routine; CESQG (<100 kg/month) - Routine; VSQG (<100 kg/month) - Routine; Used Oil Generator Ranger Construction Is A Road Building, Site Work, Asphalt Paving, And Excavation Contractor Serving The Northeast, Central And Southeast Areas Of Florida. Facility Was Never Previously Inspected By The Department Facility Was Inspected For Waste Maintenance And Management At Their Truck And Equipment Maintenance And Repair Shop. Facility Has Been At Current Location For 20 Years, Is Located On 20 Acres,Uses City Utilities And Employs 75 People. | Please Provide All Pending Proof Of Complaince Within Fourteen (14) Days Of Receipt Of Final Inspection Report. | Facility Operations Result In The Following Waste Streams Generated: - Parts Washer Waste (Mineral Spirits) - Stored In 2 Parts Washers, Indoors; Manged By Fcc On Monthly Basis - Batteries - Stored Inside; Exchanged By Royal Battery - Oily Rags - Stored In Designated Containers; Managed By Fcc - Used Oil Filters - Stored In Thee (3) 55-Gal Drums; Stored Indoors; Managed By Fcc - Used Oil - Stored In 1000-Gal Ast (Within Secondary Containment); Stored Outside; Managed By Fcc | Facility Is Minor-Out Of Complaince | Facility Is Minor-Out Of Complaince
09/21/2012 Status Report Finished-09/21/2012
09/25/2012 Issue Non-Compliance Letter Sent for Issue Non-Compliance Letter-09/25/2012 ; Finished-09/25/2012
10/09/2012 Electronic Communication Finished-10/09/2012
10/09/2012 Submittal Received By Department Finished-10/09/2012
11/14/2012 Submittal Received By Department Finished-11/14/2012
11/20/2012 Submittal Received By Department Finished-11/20/2012
03/14/2013 Site Photos Finished-03/14/2013
04/13/2022 Site Inspection Routine; Used Oil Transporter On April 13, 2022, Tarin Tischler With The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep) Conducted A Compliance Evaluation Inspection At Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Hereinafter Ranger Or Facility), Located At 4510 Glades Cut Off Rd Fort Pierce, Fl 34981. Ranger Was Inspected To Determine The Facility’S Compliance With The State And Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations Described In Title 40 Code Of Federal Regulations (Cfr) Parts 260-268 And 279 Adopted And Incorporated By Reference In Rule 62-730 And 62-710 Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Inspector Was Accompanied By Patrick Scott And Michele De Freitas With The Fdep. The Inspectors Were Escorted Around The Facility By Tom Rehyansky, Environmental Manager, Michael Morris, Shop Supervisor, And Derrick Teets, Field Mechanic. Upon Arrival At The Facility The Inspectors Presented Their Credentials And Explained The Purpose Of The Inspection. Ranger Construction Industries Occupies A 20-Acre Plot Of Land Including The Warehouses And Yard Area. The Facility Operates From 7 Am – 5:30 Pm Monday Through Friday And Is Connected To Municipal Water And Sewer. Ranger Employs 15 People In The Shop, Four Employees In The Plant, Ten In The Office, And One Driver For Used Oil Transportation. Notification History: The Facility Originally Notified With The Department As A Small Quantity Generator Of Hazardous Waste On 11/08/1990. The Facility Was Assigned Epa Identification (Epaid) Number Fld984183970. The Facility Most Recently Renotified As A Used Oil Transporter On 02/26/2022 Through The Submittal Of An Updated Certificate Of Liability Insurance For Hazardous Waste Transporter And Used Oil Handler. Inspection History: Ranger Was Inspected By The Department On 09/04/2012 And Found To Be Out Of Compliance For Failure To Mark All Containers Storing Used Oil With The Phrase “Used Oil” And Failure To Provide Proof Of Proper Used Oil And Parts Washer Waste Disposal. The Violations Were Resolved Without Formal Enforcement. No Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) Was Required To Enter The Facility. Inspectors Were Equipped With Steel Toed Boots And Face Masks. | Ranger Construction Industries Performs Road Construction Activities Such As Road Building, Asphalt Paving, And Excavation Across Central And Southeast Florida. The Facility Transports Used Oil Directly From Their Own Construction Vehicles At Job Sites Across The State. Construction Vehicles And Heavy-Duty Equipment Have An Operation Time Limit Between Oil Changes Rather Than A Mileage Limit. The Vehicles Require Oil Changes After 500 Hours Of Operation. These Vehicles Are Heavier Than Traditional Passenger Vehicles And Are Transferred To And From Job Sites On Trailers. Construction Vehicles Owned And Maintained At Ranger Include Asphalt Paving Equipment, Asphalt Rollers, Motor Graders, Excavators, Bulldozers, And Dirt Rollers. Oil Changes Are Performed At The Job Sites Rather Than At The Facility To Unnecessary Transportation To And From The Site. Ranger Does Not Transport Used Oil From Other Third-Party Sites Or Vehicles. The Facility Located At 4510 Glades Cut Off Rd Is Used For Over The Road Vehicle Preventative Maintenance And Repairs, And Storage For Used Oil, Equipment, And Vehicles. Waste Generated At The Facility Includes Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Universal Waste Lamps, And Universal Waste Batteries. The Facility Consists Of An Office Building, A Warehouse, And A Large Outdoor Area For Vehicle And Gravel Storage. Waste Brought From Off Site Is Stored In The Warehouse. Office Area: The Office Area Consisted Of Offices And Conference Rooms For Corporate Operations. No Hazardous Waste Is Generated Or Stored In This Area. Warehouse: The Warehouse Is Used For The Repair And Preventative Maintenance Operations At The Facility, Additional Offices For Warehouse Managers, And Used Oil Storage. The Warehouse Is Located North Of The Facility Entrance, With Used Oil And Petroleum Product Storage A
06/02/2022 Issue Non-Compliance Letter Sent-06/02/2022 ; Finished-06/27/2022 ; Return to Compliance Letter Sent (RCL)-06/27/2022
06/27/2022 Status Report Finished-06/27/2022
06/27/2022 Site Photos Finished-06/27/2022
06/27/2022 Submittal Received By Department Finished-06/27/2022
06/27/2022 Submittal Received By Department Finished-06/27/2022 Spcc Plan Uploaded Directly To Oculus
07/17/2024 Site Inspection Routine; Used Oil Transporter On July 17th, 2024 (07/17/2024), Jade Knight With The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Fdep) Conducted A Routine Compliance Evaluation Inspection At Ranger Construction Industries Inc (Hereinafter Referred To As Ranger Or Facility), Located At 4510 Glades Cut Off Rd, Fort Pierce, Fl 34981. Ranger Was Inspected To Determine The Facility’S Compliance With The State And Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations Described In Title 40, Code Of Federal Regulations (Cfr) Parts 260-268, 273, And 279, Adopted And Incorporated By Reference In Rule 62-730, 62-737, And 62-710 Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Inspector Was Accompanied By Kaitlyn Taylor, Environmental Consultant And Rebecca Maib, Environmental Specialist Ii From The Fdep. The Inspectors Were Escorted Around The Facility By Tom Rehyansky Ranger Environmental Manager. Upon Arrival At The Facility The Inspectors Presented Their Credentials And Explained The Purpose Of The Inspection. Ranger Occupies 7,500 Square Footage And Is Connected To Municipal Water And Sewer. The Facility Has Been Operating At Its Current Location Since 1990 And Employs 7 Staff. The Facility Operates Monday To Saturday From 8 A.M. To 5 P.M. Notification History: Ranger Initially Notified With The Department As A Small Quantity Generator (Sqg) Of Hazardous Waste On 11/08/1990. The Facility Was Assigned The Epa Identification (Epaid) Number Fld984183970. The Facility Most Recently Notified As A Used Oil Transporter (Uot) And Used Oil Filter Transporter (Uoft) On 07/29/2024. Inspection History: The Facility Was Previously Inspected By The Department On 04/13/2022 As A Uot And Uoft And Was Found To Be Out Of Compliance At The Time Of Inspection For Failing To Label Used Oil Containers Above Ground With The Words “Used Oil” [40 Cfr 279.22(C)(1)], Maintain A Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (Spcc) Plan [40 Cfr 279.45], And Not Cleaning Up A Release Of Used Oil [40 Cfr 279.22(D)(3)]. The Violations Were Resolved Without Formal Enforcement Action. Hard Hats And Steel-Toed Boots Were The Only Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) Required To Enter The Facility. | Ranger Construction Industries Performs Road Construction Activities Such As Road Building, Asphalt Paving, And Excavation Across Central And Southeast Florida. The Facility Transports Used Oil And Used Oil Filters Directly From Their Own Construction Vehicles At Job Sites Across The State. Construction Vehicles And Heavy-Duty Equipment Have An Operation Time Limit Between Oil Changes Rather Than A Mileage Limit. The Vehicles Require Oil Changes After 500 Hours Of Operation. These Vehicles Are Heavier Than Traditional Passenger Vehicles And Are Transferred To And From Job Sites On Trailers. Construction Vehicles Owned And Maintained At Ranger Include Asphalt Paving Equipment, Asphalt Rollers, Motor Graders, Excavators, Bulldozers, And Dirt Rollers. Oil Changes Are Performed At The Job Sites Rather Than At The Facility To Avoid Unnecessary Transportation To And From The Site. Ranger Does Not Transport Used Oil From Other Third-Party Sites Or Vehicles. Representative Informed Inspectors The Used Oil Trucks Typically Transport 40-45 Gallons Of Used Oil And 2-3 Used Oil Filters At A Time. This Facility Is Used For Over The Road Vehicle Preventative Maintenance And Repairs, And Storage For Used Oil, Equipment, And Vehicles. Waste Generated At The Facility Includes Used Oil, Used Oil Filters, Oily Rags, Paint Related Waste, Universal Waste Aerosol Cans, Universal Waste Lamps, And Universal Waste Batteries. The Facility Consists Of An Office Building, A Warehouse, Asphalt Plant, Asphalt Quality Laboratory, And A Large Outdoor Area For Vehicle And Gravel Storage. Waste Brought From Off Site Is Stored In The Warehouse. Office Area: The Office Area Consisted Of Offices And Conference Rooms For Corporate Operations. All Records Are Available Digitally In The Offices. No Hazardous Waste Is Generated Or Stored In This Area. At
07/22/2024 Status Report Finished-07/22/2024
07/22/2024 Site Photos Generated-07/17/2024 ; Finished-07/22/2024 Uploaded To Oculus Directly.
08/13/2024 Submittal Received By Department Finished-08/13/2024
08/22/2024 Issue Non-Compliance Letter Sent-08/22/2024 ; Submittal Received by Department-11/18/2024 ; Return to Compliance Letter Sent (RCL)-12/17/2024 ; Finished-12/17/2024

Violation History:

Vio# Area Regulation Opened By Date Determined Completed ETA Act Act Date Regulation Text Excerpt
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1 279.C 279.22(c)(1) Gierczak_M 09/04/2012 09/05/2012 131000000100934 09/04/2012 Containers and aboveground tanks used to store used oil at generator facilities must be labeled or marked clearly with the words "Used Oil."
2 279.C 279.24 Gierczak_M 09/04/2012 11/05/2012 131000000100934 09/04/2012 Off-site shipments. Except as provided in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section, generators must ensure that their used oil is transported only by transporters who have obtained EPA identification numbers.
3 XXS 62-730.030(3) Gierczak_M 09/04/2012 11/05/2012 131000000100934 09/04/2012 A conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) which chooses to send its hazardous waste to an off-site treatment, storage or disposal facility shall document delivery of its hazardous waste through written receipts and other records which a
4 279.C 279.22(c)(1) Tischler_T 04/13/2022 04/22/2022 192877 04/13/2022 CONTAINERS AND ABOVEGROUND TANKS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED USED OIL
5 279.E 279.45 Tischler_T 04/13/2022 06/10/2022 192877 04/13/2022 Used oil transporters are under Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures; transporters are under Underground Storage Tank (Pt 280) for used oil stored in underground tanks, and to this subpart.
6 279.C 279.22(d)(3) Tischler_T 04/13/2022 04/22/2022 192877 04/13/2022 CLEAN UP AND PROPERLY MANAGE THE RELEASED USED OIL AND OTHER MATERIALS
7 279.C 279.22(c)(1) Knight_Ja 07/17/2024 12/16/2024 197916 07/17/2024 CONTAINERS AND ABOVEGROUND TANKS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED USED OIL
8 XXS 62-710.401(6) Knight_Ja 07/17/2024 12/16/2024 197916 07/17/2024 No person may store used oil in tanks or containers unless they are clearly labeled with the words "used oil" are in good condition (no severe rusting, apparent structural defects or deterioration), and not leaking (no visible leaks). If tanks or con
9 XXS 62-710.850(5)(a) Knight_Ja 07/17/2024 12/16/2024 197916 07/17/2024 All persons storing used oil filters shall store used oil filters in above ground containers which are clearly labeled "Used Oil Filters," and which are in good condition (no severe rusting, apparent structural defects or deterioration) with no visib
10 262.A 262.11 Knight_Ja 07/17/2024 12/16/2024 197916 07/17/2024 Generators must determine if their solid waste is a hazardous waste
11 XXS 62-710.500(4) Knight_Ja 07/17/2024 12/16/2024 197916 07/17/2024 Each registered person shall display the validated registration form and identification number in a prominent place at each facility location.