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Definition

Count of active facilities, by primary RCRA Subtitle C universe in the selected fiscal year. As facility operations may belong to more than one universe, the primary universe is assigned using the following hierarchy:

• TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility)
• LQG (Large Quantity Generator)
• SQG (Small Quantity Generator)
• VSQG (Very Small Quantity Generator)
• Transporter
• Other

For example, if a facility has one operation that generates more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste a month, that operation would qualify as an LQG; if the facility also is a hazardous waste transporter or VSQG, their assigned primary universe would be LQG. The Details table displays a list of all universes to which each facility belongs.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C. 

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Active Site Status
• Primary Universe Types: TSDF, LQG, SQG, VSQG, Transporters, Other
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• This metric avoids double counting of facilities with operations that belong to multiple universes.
• "Facilities" charts are based on the location of the facility and ignore the [Lead Agency] and [Activity State] filters.

Definition

Count of active facilities in the selected federal fiscal year, by RCRA Subtitle C universe.

Universe

Indicates the type of waste activities (i.e., waste generation and storage vs. treatment and disposal vs transport) and amount of waste handled/generated in the peak month. Possible universe designations are as follows:

• TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility)
• LQG (Large Quantity Generator)
• SQG (Small Quantity Generator)
• VSQG (Very Small Quantity Generator)
• Transporter
• Other

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Active Site Status
• RCRA Universe Types: TSDF, LQG, SQG, VSQG, Transporters, Other
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• In this chart, facilities that have multiple RCRA designations will be counted in each universe.
• "Facilities" charts are based on the location of the facility and ignore the [Lead Agency] and [Activity State] filters.
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Universe] filter to visualize the count of active facilities in the selected federal fiscal year, by the selected RCRA Subtitle C universe.

Definition

Count of facilities with one or more on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity

Compliance monitoring activity conducted at the facility that involves evaluation of compliance of a site with the provisions of RCRA Subtitle C or equivalent State regulations and statutes. Activities included in the On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity grouping are those most likely to take place on-site, but may not have been. 

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Federal Fiscal Year
• On-site Compliance Monitoring Activity Types

Notes

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with one or more on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected federal fiscal year, by the selected lead agency.

Definition

Count of facilities with one or more compliance monitoring activities in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Compliance Monitoring Activity

Compliance monitoring activities that involve evaluation of compliance of a site with the provisions of RCRA Subtitle C or equivalent State regulations and statutes.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Federal Fiscal Year
• Compliance Monitoring Activity Types

Notes

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with one or more compliance monitoring activities in the selected federal fiscal year, by selected lead agency.

Definition

Count of on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity

Compliance monitoring activity conducted at the facility that involves evaluation of compliance of a site with the provisions of RCRA Subtitle C or equivalent State regulations and statutes. Activities included in the On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity grouping are those most likely to take place on-site, but may not have been. 

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• On-site Compliance Monitoring Activity Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected federal fiscal year, by selected lead agency.

Definition

Count of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected fiscal year, by primary RCRA universe.

On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity

Compliance monitoring activity conducted at the facility that involves evaluation of compliance of a site with the provisions of RCRA Subtitle C or equivalent State regulations and statutes. Activities included in the On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity grouping are those most likely to take place on-site, but may not have been. 

Primary Universe is assigned using the following hierarchy:

• TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility)
• LQG (Large Quantity Generator)
• LQG (Large Quantity Generator)
• SQG (Small Quantity Generator)
• VSQG (Very Small Quantity Generator)
• Transporter
• Other

For example, if a facility has one operation that generates more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste a month, that operation would qualify as an LQG; if the facility also is a hazardous waste transporter or VSQG, their assigned primary universe would be LQG.

The Details table displays a list of all universes to which each facility belongs.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• On-site Compliance Monitoring Types
• Primary Universe Types: TSDF, LQG, SQG, VSQG, Transporters, Other
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Universe] filter to visualize the count of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected federal fiscal year, by selected RCRA universe.

Definition

Percent of operating Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) with compliance evaluations in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Lead Agency EPA Bar (Green):

 Number of Operating TSDFs with Compliance Evaluations Conducted by EPA / Total Operating TSDFs

• Numerator: The number of operating TSDFs with compliance evaluations conducted by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of operating TSDFs in a selected federal fiscal year.

Lead Agency State Bar (Blue):

 Number of Operating TSDFs with Compliance Evaluations Conducted by State / Total Operating TSDFs 

• Numerator: The number of operating TSDFs with compliance evaluations conducted by state regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of operating TSDFs in a selected federal fiscal year.

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Compliance Evaluation

A physical inspection or record review of hazardous waste activities at a given facility.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF)
• Compliance Evaluation Types
• Active Site Status
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of operating Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) with compliance evaluations in the selected federal fiscal year, by selected lead agency.

Definition

Percent of active Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) with compliance evaluations in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Lead Agency EPA Bar (Green):

 Number of Active LQGs with Compliance Evaluations Conducted by EPA / Total Active LQGs

• Numerator: The number of active LQGs with compliance evaluations conducted by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of active LQGs in a selected federal fiscal year.

Lead Agency State Bar (Blue):

 Number of Active LQGs with Compliance Evaluations Conducted by State / Total Active LQGs

• Numerator: The number of active LQGs with compliance evaluations conducted by state regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of active LQGs in a selected federal fiscal year.

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Compliance Evaluation

A physical inspection or record review of hazardous waste activities at a given facility.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Large Quantity Generator (LQG)
• Compliance Evaluation Types
• Active Site Status
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of active Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) with compliance evaluations in the selected federal fiscal year, by selected lead agency.

Definition

Percent of active Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) with compliance evaluations in the selected federal fiscal year, compared to the national average.

Bar Chart:

Number of Active LQGs in Selected State(s) with Compliance Evaluations / Active LQGs in Selected State(s)

• Numerator: The number of active LQGs with compliance evaluations conducted by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of active LQGs in a selected federal fiscal year.

Line Chart (National Average):

Number of Active LQGs in the Nation with Compliance Evaluations / Active LQGs in the nation

• Numerator: The number of active LQGs with compliance evaluations conducted by state regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of active LQGs in a selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Compliance Evaluation

A physical inspection or record review of hazardous waste activities at a given facility.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Large Quantity Generator (LQG)
• Compliance Evaluation Types
• Active Site Status
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• If no specific states are selected, the state average and national averages will be the same. Select one or more states to compare to the national average.
• In the charts that display percentages for selected state(s) versus the national average, note that the “National Average” line ignores the filters [Facility State], [Activity State], [Lead Agency], and [EPA Region], while the “Selected State(s)” bars—which reflect the state(s) where facilities are located—ignore the filters [Activity State] and [Lead Agency].
• In the Comparative Map the national average is shown in the Key Performance Indicator above the map, the geographic areas are colored by quartile, and hovering your cursor over a state shows the percentage.

Definition

Percent of Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) that also submitted information to the most recent RCRA Hazardous Waste Biennial Report (BR) with compliance evaluations in a selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Lead Agency EPA Bar (Green): 

Number of Active BR LQGs with Compliance Evaluations conducted by EPA / Active BR LQGs 

• Numerator: The number of active BR LQGs with compliance evaluations conducted by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of active BR LQGs in a selected federal fiscal year.

Lead Agency State Bar (Blue):

Number of Active BR LQGs with Compliance Evaluations conducted by State / Active BR LQGs 

• Numerator: The number of active BR LQGs with compliance evaluations conducted by state or local regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of active LQGs according to the most recently issued National Hazardous Waste Biennial Report in a selected federal fiscal year.

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Compliance Evaluation

A physical inspection or record review of hazardous waste activities at a given facility.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• BR Large Quantity Generator (BR LQG)
• Compliance Evaluation Types
• Active Site Status
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) that also submitted information to the most recent RCRA Hazardous Waste Biennial Report (BR) with compliance evaluations in a federal fiscal year, by selected lead agency.

Definition

Percent of Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) that also submitted information to the most recent RCRA Hazardous Waste Biennial Report (BR) with compliance evaluations in a selected federal fiscal year compared to the national average.

Bar Chart: 

Number of Active BR LQGs in Selected State(s) with Compliance Evaluations / Active BR LQGs in Selected State(s)

• Numerator: The number of active BR LQGs in the selected state(s) with compliance evaluations in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of active BR LQGs in the selected state(s) in a selected federal fiscal year.

Line Chart (National Average):

Number of Active BR LQGs in the nation with Compliance Evaluations / Active BR LQGs in the nation

• Numerator: The number of active BR LQGs in the entire nation with compliance evaluations in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of active BR LQGs in the entire nation in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Compliance Evaluation

A physical inspection or record review of hazardous waste activities at a given facility.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• BR Large Quantity Generator (BR LQG)
• Compliance Evaluation Types
• Active Site Status
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• If no specific states are selected, the state average and national averages will be the same. Select one or more states to compare to the national average.
• In the charts that display percentages for selected state(s) versus the national average, note that the “National Average” line ignores the filters [Facility State], [Activity State], [Lead Agency], and [EPA Region], while the “Selected State(s)” bars—which reflect the state(s) where facilities are located—ignore the filters [Activity State] and [Lead Agency].
• In the Comparative Map the national average is shown in the Key Performance Indicator above the map, the geographic areas are colored by quartile, and hovering your cursor over a state shows the percentage

Definition

List of the federal fiscal years where state(s) utilized alternative compliance monitoring plans. The chart only displays states that have indicated in RCRAInfo that an alternative compliance monitoring activity plan was in place; additional states may have alternative compliance monitoring plans not reflected on the dashboard.

Alternative Compliance Monitoring Activity Plans

EPA sets national goals for how frequently facilities should be evaluated by the authorized enforcement agency. EPA develops Compliance Monitoring Strategies (CMSs) to ensure that the regulated facilities across the country are evaluated for compliance on a regular basis. EPA offers flexibility to the states for many of the compliance monitoring frequency goals. Some states take advantage of this flexibility by submitting alternative compliance monitoring plans that provide for compliance monitoring frequencies that are aligned with other priorities within the specific state.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Federal Fiscal Year

Definition

Count of facilities with new violations in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

New Violation

An act of non-compliance with RCRA regulatory requirements for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and/or record-keeping and/or financial requirements. For this metric, the date the violation was determined is in the selected federal fiscal year.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF)
• Violation Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Note: 

• For this metric, the violation must be associated with a specific compliance monitoring activity in the selected federal fiscal year.
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with new violations in the selected federal fiscal year by selected lead agency.

Definition

Count of facilities with violations in the selected fiscal year, by lead agency.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Violation

An act of non-compliance with RCRA regulatory requirements for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and/or record-keeping and/or financial requirements. This metric includes ongoing violations (from previous fiscal years) and new violations determined in the selected fiscal year.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the initial compliance monitoring activity and determining the violation, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Violation Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Note: 

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with violations in the selected federal fiscal year by selected lead agency.

Definition

Count of facilities with violations in a selected federal fiscal year, by primary universe.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Primary universe is assigned using the following hierarchy:

• TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility)
• LQG (Large Quantity Generator)
• SQG (Small Quantity Generator)
• VSQG (Very Small Quantity Generator)
• Transporter
• Other

For example, if a facility has one operation that generates more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste a month, that operation would qualify as an LQG; if the facility also is a hazardous waste transporter or VSQG, their assigned primary universe would be LQG.

 

The Details table displays a list of all universes to which each facility belongs.

 

Violation

An act of non-compliance with RCRA regulatory requirements for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and/or record-keeping and/or financial requirements. This metric includes ongoing violations (from previous fiscal years) and new violations determined in the selected fiscal year.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the initial compliance monitoring activity and determining the violation, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Violation Types
• Primary Universe Types: LQG, LQG, SQG, VSQG, Transporters, Other
• Federal Fiscal Year

Note: 

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Universe] filter to visualize the count of facilities with violations in a federal fiscal year by selected lead agency.

Definition

Percent of on-site monitored facilities in the selected federal fiscal year with violations, by lead agency.

Lead Agency EPA Bar (Green):

Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities conducted by State Resulting in Violations / Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities conducted by State

• Numerator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted by EPA that resulted in violations in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year.

Lead Agency State Bar (Blue):

Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities conducted by EPA Resulting in Violations / Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities conducted by EPA

• Numerator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted by State and Local regulatory authorities that resulted in violations in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted by State and Local regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year.

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Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity

Compliance monitoring activity conducted at the facility that involves evaluation of compliance of a site with the provisions of RCRA Subtitle C or equivalent State regulations and statutes. Activities included in the On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity grouping are those most likely to take place on-site, but may not have been. 

Violation

An act of non-compliance with RCRA regulatory requirements for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and/or record-keeping and/or financial requirements. This metric includes ongoing violations (from previous fiscal years) and new violations determined in the selected fiscal year.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• On-site Compliance Monitoring Activity Types
• Violation Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Note: 

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of on-site monitored facilities in the federal fiscal year with violations by lead agency.

Definition

Percent of on-site monitored facilities with violations in the selected federal fiscal year, compared to the national average.

Bar Chart:

Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities in Selected State(s) Resulting in Violations / Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities in Selected State(s) 

• Numerator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected state(s) that resulted in violations in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected state(s) in the selected federal fiscal year.

Line Chart (National Average):

Total Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities Resulting in Violations / Total Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities 

• Numerator: The number of facilities in the nation with on-site compliance monitoring activities that resulted in violations in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities in the nation with on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity

Compliance monitoring activity conducted at the facility that involves evaluation of compliance of a site with the provisions of RCRA Subtitle C or equivalent State regulations and statutes. Activities included in the On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity grouping are those most likely to take place on-site, but may not have been. 

Violation

An act of non-compliance with RCRA regulatory requirements for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and/or record-keeping and/or financial requirements. This metric includes ongoing violations (from previous fiscal years) and new violations determined in the selected fiscal year.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• On-site Compliance Monitoring Activity Types
• Violation Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• If no specific states are selected, the state average and national averages will be the same. Select one or more states to compare to the national average.
• In the charts that display percentages for selected state(s) versus the national average, note that the “National Average” line ignores the filters [Facility State], [Activity State], [Lead Agency], and [EPA Region], while the “Selected State(s)” bars—which reflect the state(s) where facilities are located—ignore the filters [Activity State] and [Lead Agency].
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of on-site monitored facilities with violations in the selected federal fiscal year by lead agency. The national average is shown in the Key Performance Indicator above the map, the geographic areas are colored by quartile, and hovering your cursor over a state shows the percentage.

Definition

Count of facilities designated as being significant noncompliers at any time in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Significant Noncompliance

Occurs when a facility has caused actual exposure or a substantial likelihood of exposure to hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents; is a chronic or recalcitrant violator; or deviates substantially from the terms of a permit, order, or agreement, or from RCRA statutory or regulatory requirements.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local, and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Federal Fiscal Year
• SNC Definition

Notes:

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities designated as being significant noncompliers at any time in the selected federal fiscal year by lead agency.

Definition

Count of facilities designated as being significant noncompliers at any time in the selected federal fiscal year, by primary universe.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Significant Noncompliance

Occurs when a facility has caused actual exposure or a substantial likelihood of exposure to hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents; is a chronic or recalcitrant violator; or deviates substantially from the terms of a permit, order, or agreement, or from RCRA statutory or regulatory requirements. 

Primary Universe is assigned using the following hierarchy:

• TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility)
• LQG (Large Quantity Generator)
• LQG (Large Quantity Generator)
• SQG (Small Quantity Generator)
• VSQG (Very Small Quantity Generator)
• Transporter
• Other

For example, if a facility has one operation that generates more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste a month, that operation would qualify as an LQG; if the facility also is a hazardous waste transporter or VSQG, their assigned primary universe would be LQG.

The Details table displays a list of all universes to which each facility belongs.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Primary Universe Types: LQG, LQG, SQG, VSQG, Transporters, Other
• Federal Fiscal Year
• SNC Definition

Notes:

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Universe] filter to visualize the count of facilities designated as being significant noncompliers at any time in the selected federal fiscal year, by primary universe.

Definition

Percent of Significant Noncompliance (SNC) Determinations made within 150 days of the initiating compliance monitoring activity in the selected federal fiscal year, by Lead Agency.

Lead Agency EPA Bar (Green):

Facilities Designated SNC by EPA within 150 Days of Compliance Monitoring / Facilities Designated SNC by EPA

• Numerator: The number of facilities with compliance monitoring activities conducted by EPA that resulted in violations and were subsequently designated as significant noncompliers within 150 days of said compliance monitoring activity in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with compliance monitoring activities conducted by EPA that resulted in violations and were subsequently designated as significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year.

Lead Agency State Bar (Blue):

Facilities Designated SNC by State within 150 Days of Compliance Monitoring / Facilities Designated SNC by State

• Numerator: The number of facilities with compliance monitoring activities conducted by State and Local regulatory authorities that resulted in violations and were subsequently designated as significant noncompliers within 150 days of the first day of said compliance monitoring activity in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with compliance monitoring activities conducted by State and Local regulatory authorities that resulted in violations and were subsequently designated as significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Significant Noncompliance

Occurs when a facility has caused actual exposure or a substantial likelihood of exposure to hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents; is a chronic or recalcitrant violator; or deviates substantially from the terms of a permit, order, or agreement, or from RCRA statutory or regulatory requirements.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Compliance Monitoring Activity Types
• Federal Fiscal Year
• SNC Definition

Notes: 

• According to EPA’s Enforcement Response Policy, a determination of whether a facility is an SNC must be made by 150 days after the first date of a compliance monitoring activity.
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of Significant Noncompliance (SNC) Determinations made within 150 days of the initiating compliance monitoring activity in the federal fiscal year by selected Lead Agency.

Definition

Percent of Significant Noncompliance (SNC) Determinations Addressed within 360 days of the initial compliance monitoring activity, by Lead Agency. Selection of federal fiscal year relates to date of initial compliance monitoring activity that led to SNC determination.

Lead Agency EPA Bar (Green):

SNC Addressed by EPA within 360 Days of Designation / Total SNC Addressed or more than 36 Days Since Designation by EPA

• Numerator: The number of facilities with SNC determinations made by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year that have subsequently been addressed within 360 days.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with SNC determinations made by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year.

Lead Agency State Bar (Blue):

SNC Addressed by State within 360 Days of Designation / Total SNC Addressed or more than 36 Days Since Designation by State

• Numerator: The number of facilities with SNC determinations made by State and Local regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year that have subsequently been addressed within 360 days.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with SNC determinations made by State and Local regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Significant Noncompliance

Occurs when a facility has caused actual exposure or a substantial likelihood of exposure to hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents; is a chronic or recalcitrant violator; or deviates substantially from the terms of a permit, order, or agreement, or from RCRA statutory or regulatory requirements. 

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Addressed

In the case of a SNC, the lead agency has issued a formal enforcement action that compels compliance (i.e., initial or unilateral orders) or referred the violator to the State Attorney General offices, EPA, or the Department of Justice) and imposes appropriate sanctions. If the SNC violations are addressed with an action such as an order issued under RCRA §§ 3013 or 7003 or State equivalent authority, then the implementing agency should follow-up with an action imposing sanctions.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Compliance Monitoring Activity Types
• Federal Fiscal Year
• SNC Definition

Notes: 

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of Significant Noncompliance (SNC) Determinations Addressed within 360 days of the initial compliance monitoring activity by selected Lead Agency.

Definition

Percent of on-site monitored facilities designated as significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year, by Lead Agency.

Lead Agency EPA Bar (Green):

Facilities Designated SNC by EPA / Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities Conducted by EPA

• Numerator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted by EPA that resulted in violations and were subsequently designated as being significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year.

Lead Agency State Bar (Blue):

Facilities Designated SNC by State / Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activities Conducted by State

• Numerator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted by State and Local regulatory authorities that resulted in violations and were subsequently designated as being significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted by State and Local regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity

Compliance monitoring activity conducted at the facility that involves evaluation of compliance of a site with the provisions of RCRA Subtitle C or equivalent State regulations and statutes. Activities included in the On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity grouping are those most likely to take place on-site, but may not have been. 

Significant Noncompliance

Occurs when a facility has caused actual exposure or a substantial likelihood of exposure to hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents; is a chronic or recalcitrant violator; or deviates substantially from the terms of a permit, order, or agreement, or from RCRA statutory or regulatory requirements.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• On-site Compliance Monitoring Activity Types
• Federal Fiscal Year
• SNC Definition

Notes: 

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the Percent of on-site monitored facilities designated as significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year by selected Lead Agency.

Definition

Percent of on-site monitored facilities designated as being significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year, compared to the national average.

Bar Chart:

Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activity Designated SNC in the Selected State(s) / Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activity in the Selected State(s)

• Numerator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted in the selected state(s) that resulted in violations and were subsequently designated as being significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities in the selected state(s) in the selected federal fiscal year.

Line Chart (National Average):

Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activity Designated SNC / Facilities with Onsite Compliance Monitoring Activity 

• Numerator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities conducted nationally that resulted in violations and were subsequently designated as being significant noncompliers in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with on-site compliance monitoring activities nationally in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity

Compliance monitoring activity conducted at the facility that involves evaluation of compliance of a site with the provisions of RCRA Subtitle C or equivalent State regulations and statutes. Activities included in the On-Site Compliance Monitoring Activity grouping are those most likely to take place on-site, but may not have been. 

Significant Noncompliance 

Occurs when a facility has caused actual exposure or a substantial likelihood of exposure to hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents; is a chronic or recalcitrant violator; or deviates substantially from the terms of a permit, order, or agreement, or from RCRA statutory or regulatory requirements.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• On-site Compliance Monitoring Types
• Federal Fiscal Year
• SNC Definition

Notes

• If no specific states are selected, the state average and national averages will be the same. Select one or more states to compare to the national average.
• In the charts that display percentages for selected state(s) versus the national average, note that the “National Average” line ignores the filters [Facility State], [Activity State], [Lead Agency], and [EPA Region], while the “Selected State(s)” bars—which reflect the state(s) where facilities are located—ignore the filters [Activity State] and [Lead Agency].
• In the Comparative Map the national average is shown in the Key Performance Indicator above the map, the geographic areas are colored by quartile, and hovering your cursor over a state shows the percentage.

Definition

Count of facilities with new enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Formal Enforcement Actions are typically used to address more serious violations and may be independently enforceable, a formal action must meet all of the following criteria (a) is issued by the regulatory agency in writing (paper or electronic) to the regulated entity (b) is issued as a result of a "finding of violation", a "finding of endangerment", or a self-disclosure (c) contains a description of the legal and factual basis for the action and state with reasonable specificity the nature of the finding violation (d) is in action established by law or regulation by which the regulatory agency may itself impose or seek through a court or other tribunal, the imposition of a sanction (e.g., a penalty) or injunctive relief for the identified finding of violation, obtain compliance or abate the endangerment, or use to resolve liability (e.g., FIFRA Notices of Warning, Federal Facility Compliance Agreement), and (e) for self disclosures where there is a finding of violation, includes notice that the discloser has certified that the violation has been corrected (e.g., electronic Notice of Determination). 

Informal Enforcement Actions notify the violator of its violations. Nationally defined informal enforcement action types include: Written Informal, Notice of Determination, and Letter of Intent to Initiate Enforcement Action. Other informal action types are defined and maintained by EPA regions or state agencies.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Enforcement Action Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes:

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with new enforcement actions in the federal fiscal year by selected lead agency.

Definition

Count of facilities with formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Formal Enforcement Actions are typically used to address more serious violations and may be independently enforceable, a formal action must meet all of the following criteria (a) is issued by the regulatory agency in writing (paper or electronic) to the regulated entity (b) is issued as a result of a "finding of violation", a "finding of endangerment", or a self-disclosure (c) contains a description of the legal and factual basis for the action and state with reasonable specificity the nature of the finding violation (d) is in action established by law or regulation by which the regulatory agency may itself impose or seek through a court or other tribunal, the imposition of a sanction (e.g., a penalty) or injunctive relief for the identified finding of violation, obtain compliance or abate the endangerment, or use to resolve liability (e.g., FIFRA Notices of Warning, Federal Facility Compliance Agreement), and (e) for self disclosures where there is a finding of violation, includes notice that the discloser has certified that the violation has been corrected (e.g., electronic Notice of Determination). 

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Formal Enforcement Action Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes:

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with formal enforcement actions in the federal fiscal year by selected lead agency.

Definition

Count of formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Formal Enforcement Actions are typically used to address more serious violations and may be independently enforceable, a formal action must meet all of the following criteria (a) is issued by the regulatory agency in writing (paper or electronic) to the regulated entity (b) is issued as a result of a "finding of violation", a "finding of endangerment", or a self-disclosure (c) contains a description of the legal and factual basis for the action and state with reasonable specificity the nature of the finding violation (d) is in action established by law or regulation by which the regulatory agency may itself impose or seek through a court or other tribunal, the imposition of a sanction (e.g., a penalty) or injunctive relief for the identified finding of violation, obtain compliance or abate the endangerment, or use to resolve liability (e.g., FIFRA Notices of Warning, Federal Facility Compliance Agreement), and (e) for self disclosures where there is a finding of violation, includes notice that the discloser has certified that the violation has been corrected (e.g., electronic Notice of Determination). 

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Formal Enforcement Action Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes:

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with formal enforcement actions in the federal fiscal year by selected lead agency.

Definition

Percent of facilities with formal enforcement actions (FEAs) in the selected federal fiscal year, compared to the national average.

Bar Chart:

Facilities with FEAs in Selected State(s) / Facilities with Violations in Selected State(s)

• Numerator: The number of facilities with formal enforcement actions in the selected state(s) in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with violations in the selected state(s) in the selected federal fiscal year.

Line Chart (National Average):

Total Facilities with FEAs / Facilities with Violations 

• Numerator: The number of facilities in the nation with formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities in the nation with violations in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Formal Enforcement Actions are typically used to address more serious violations and may be independently enforceable, a formal action must meet all of the following criteria (a) is issued by the regulatory agency in writing (paper or electronic) to the regulated entity (b) is issued as a result of a "finding of violation", a "finding of endangerment", or a self-disclosure (c) contains a description of the legal and factual basis for the action and state with reasonable specificity the nature of the finding violation (d) is in action established by law or regulation by which the regulatory agency may itself impose or seek through a court or other tribunal, the imposition of a sanction (e.g., a penalty) or injunctive relief for the identified finding of violation, obtain compliance or abate the endangerment, or use to resolve liability (e.g., FIFRA Notices of Warning, Federal Facility Compliance Agreement), and (e) for self disclosures where there is a finding of violation, includes notice that the discloser has certified that the violation has been corrected (e.g., electronic Notice of Determination). 

Violation

An act of non-compliance with RCRA regulatory requirements for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and/or record-keeping and/or financial requirements. This metric includes ongoing violations (from previous fiscal years) and new violations determined in the selected fiscal year.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Federal Fiscal Year
• Violation Types

Notes

• If no specific states are selected, the state average and national averages will be the same. Select one or more states to compare to the national average.
• In the charts that display percentages for selected state(s) versus the national average, note that the “National Average” line ignores the filters [Facility State], [Activity State], [Lead Agency], and [EPA Region], while the “Selected State(s)” bars—which reflect the state(s) where facilities are located—ignore the filters [Activity State] and [Lead Agency].
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of facilities with formal enforcement actions (FEAs) in the federal fiscal year by selected lead agency. The national average is shown in the Key Performance Indicator above the map, the geographic areas are colored by quartile, and hovering your cursor over a state shows the percentage.

Definition

Count of facilities with informal actions in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Informal Enforcement Actions notify the violator of its violations. Nationally defined informal enforcement action types include: Written Informal, Notice of Determination, and Letter of Intent to Initiate Enforcement Action. Other informal action types are defined and maintained by EPA regions or state agencies.

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Lead Agency

Describes the regulatory agency undertaking the compliance monitoring activity, either EPA or State. State includes Tribal, local and other agencies with delegated authority for RCRA compliance evaluations.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Informal Enforcement Action Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes:

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with informal actions in the federal fiscal year, by selected lead agency.

Definition

Count of informal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Informal Enforcement Actions notify the violator of its violations. Nationally defined informal enforcement action types include: Written Informal, Notice of Determination, and Letter of Intent to Initiate Enforcement Action. Other informal action types are defined and maintained by EPA regions or state agencies.

Lead Agency refers to the agency that led the compliance/enforcement action, not the permitting agency. 

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Informal Enforcement Action Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes:

• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of facilities with informal actions in the federal fiscal year, by selected lead agency.

Definition

Percent of facilities with informal enforcement actions (IEAs) in the selected federal fiscal year, compared to the national average.

Bar Chart:

Facilities with IEAs in Selected State(s) / Facilities with Violations in Selected State(s)

• Numerator: The number of facilities with informal enforcement actions in the selected state(s) in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities with violations in the selected state(s) in the selected federal fiscal year.

Line Chart (National Average):

Total Facilities with IEAs / Total Facilities with Violations 

• Numerator: The number of facilities in the nation with informal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of facilities in the nation with violations in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Facility

A facility that generates, treats, stores, or disposes of hazardous waste regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.

Informal Enforcement Actions notify the violator of its violations. Nationally defined informal enforcement action types include: Written Informal, Notice of Determination, and Letter of Intent to Initiate Enforcement Action. Other informal action types are defined and maintained by EPA regions or state agencies.

Violation

An act of non-compliance with RCRA regulatory requirements for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and/or record-keeping and/or financial requirements. This metric includes ongoing violations (from previous fiscal years) and new violations determined in the selected fiscal year.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Federal Fiscal Year
• Violation Types

Notes

• If no specific states are selected, the state average and national averages will be the same. Select one or more states to compare to the national average.
• In the charts that display percentages for selected state(s) versus the national average, note that the “National Average” line ignores the filters [Facility State], [Activity State], [Lead Agency], and [EPA Region], while the “Selected State(s)” bars—which reflect the state(s) where facilities are located—ignore the filters [Activity State] and [Lead Agency].
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the percent of facilities with informal enforcement actions (IEAs) in the federal fiscal year by selected lead agency. The national average is shown in the Key Performance Indicator above the map, the geographic areas are colored by quartile, and hovering your cursor over a state shows the percentage.

Definition

Total value of final monetary penalties and supplemental environmental project credits of penalties (in US dollars) for the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Penalty

A sanction, if deemed appropriate by the lead agency, incorporated in the formal enforcement response that might recover the economic benefit of noncompliance plus some appreciable amount reflecting the gravity of the violation should be considered appropriate. The portion of the penalty that does not account for the economic benefit of non-compliance may be addressed with Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) as deemed appropriate by the lead agency.

Lead Agency refers to the agency that led the compliance/enforcement action, not the permitting agency.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes:

• Penalty charts reflect the total dollar amount of final monetary penalties and supplemental environmental project credits (RCRAInfo penalty types FMP and SCR) for formal enforcement actions with RCRAInfo action types 200-239, 250-339, and 350-799.
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the total value of final monetary penalties and supplemental environmental project credits of penalties (in US dollars) for the federal fiscal year by selected lead agency

Definition

Count of formal enforcement actions with penalties in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Formal Enforcement Actions are typically used to address more serious violations and may be independently enforceable, a formal action must meet all of the following criteria (a) is issued by the regulatory agency in writing (paper or electronic) to the regulated entity (b) is issued as a result of a "finding of violation", a "finding of endangerment", or a self-disclosure (c) contains a description of the legal and factual basis for the action and state with reasonable specificity the nature of the finding violation (d) is in action established by law or regulation by which the regulatory agency may itself impose or seek through a court or other tribunal, the imposition of a sanction (e.g., a penalty) or injunctive relief for the identified finding of violation, obtain compliance or abate the endangerment, or use to resolve liability (e.g., FIFRA Notices of Warning, Federal Facility Compliance Agreement), and (e) for self disclosures where there is a finding of violation, includes notice that the discloser has certified that the violation has been corrected (e.g., electronic Notice of Determination). 

Penalty

A sanction, if deemed appropriate by the lead agency, incorporated in the formal enforcement response that might recover the economic benefit of noncompliance plus some appreciable amount reflecting the gravity of the violation should be considered appropriate. The portion of the penalty that does not account for the economic benefit of non-compliance may be addressed with Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) as deemed appropriate by the lead agency.

Lead Agency refers to the agency that led the compliance/enforcement action, not the permitting agency.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Formal Enforcement Action Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes:

• Penalty charts reflect the total dollar amount of final monetary penalties and supplemental environmental project credits (RCRAInfo penalty types FMP and SCR) for formal enforcement actions with RCRAInfo action types 200-239, 250-339, and 350-799.
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Lead Agency] filter to visualize the count of formal enforcement actions with penalties in the federal fiscal year by lead agency.

Definition

Percent of formal enforcement actions with penalties in the selected federal fiscal year, by primary universe.

Purple Bar (TSDFs):

TSDFs with Formal Enforcement Actions with Penalties / TSDFs with Formal Enforcement Actions

• Numerator: The number of Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities with formal enforcement actions that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities with formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year.

Yellow Bar (LQGs):

LQGs with Formal Enforcement Actions with Penalties / LQGs with Formal Enforcement Actions

• Numerator: The number of Large Quantity Generators with formal enforcement actions that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of Large Quantity Generators with formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year.

Blue Bar (SQGs):

SQGs with Formal Enforcement Actions with Penalties / SQGs with Formal Enforcement Actions

• Numerator: The number of Small Quantity Generators with formal enforcement actions that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of Small Quantity Generators with formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year.

Red Bar (VSQGs):

VSQGs with Formal Enforcement Actions with Penalties / VSQGs with Formal Enforcement Actions

• Numerator: The number of Very Small Quantity Generators with formal enforcement actions that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of Very Small Quantity Generators with formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year.

Light Green Bar (Transporters):

Transporters with Formal Enforcement Actions with Penalties / Transporters with Formal Enforcement Actions

• Numerator: The number of Transporters with formal enforcement actions that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of Transporters with formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year.

Dark Green Bar (Other):

Other with Formal Enforcement Actions with Penalties / Other with Formal Enforcement Actions

• Numerator: The number of Other with formal enforcement actions that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of Other with formal enforcement actions in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Formal Enforcement Actions are typically used to address more serious violations and may be independently enforceable, a formal action must meet all of the following criteria (a) is issued by the regulatory agency in writing (paper or electronic) to the regulated entity (b) is issued as a result of a "finding of violation", a "finding of endangerment", or a self-disclosure (c) contains a description of the legal and factual basis for the action and state with reasonable specificity the nature of the finding violation (d) is in action established by law or regulation by which the regulatory agency may itself impose or seek through a court or other tribunal, the imposition of a sanction (e.g., a penalty) or injunctive relief for the identified finding of violation, obtain compliance or abate the endangerment, or use to resolve liability (e.g., FIFRA Notices of Warning, Federal Facility Compliance Agreement), and (e) for self disclosures where there is a finding of violation, includes notice that the discloser has certified that the violation has been corrected (e.g., electronic Notice of Determination). 

Penalty

A sanction, if deemed appropriate by the lead agency, incorporated in the formal enforcement response that might recover the economic benefit of noncompliance plus some appreciable amount reflecting the gravity of the violation should be considered appropriate. The portion of the penalty that does not account for the economic benefit of non-compliance may be addressed with Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) as deemed appropriate by the lead agency.

Lead Agency  refers to the agency that led the compliance/enforcement action, not the permitting agency.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Formal Enforcement Action Types
• Primary Universe Types: LQG, LQG, SQG, VSQG, Transporters, Other
• Federal Fiscal Year

Note: 

 

• Penalty charts reflect the total dollar amount of final monetary penalties and supplemental environmental project credits (RCRAInfo penalty types FMP and SCR) for formal enforcement actions with RCRAInfo action types 200-239, 250-339, and 350-799.
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Universe] filter to visualize the percent of formal enforcement actions with penalties in the federal fiscal year, by selected primary universe.per with Penalty by Primary Universe

Definition

Percent of formal enforcement actions (FEAs) with penalties in the selected federal fiscal year, by lead agency.

Lead Agency EPA Bar (Green):

Formal Enforcement Actions Issued by EPA with Penalties / Formal Enforcement Actions Issued by EPA

• Numerator: The number of formal enforcement actions issued by EPA that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of formal enforcement actions issued by EPA in the selected federal fiscal year.

Lead Agency State Bar (Blue):

Formal Enforcement Actions Issued by State with Penalties / Formal Enforcement Actions Issued by State

• Numerator: The number of formal enforcement actions issued by State and Local regulatory authorities that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of formal enforcement actions issued by State and Local regulatory authorities in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Formal Enforcement Actions are typically used to address more serious violations and may be independently enforceable, a formal action must meet all of the following criteria (a) is issued by the regulatory agency in writing (paper or electronic) to the regulated entity (b) is issued as a result of a "finding of violation", a "finding of endangerment", or a self-disclosure (c) contains a description of the legal and factual basis for the action and state with reasonable specificity the nature of the finding violation (d) is in action established by law or regulation by which the regulatory agency may itself impose or seek through a court or other tribunal, the imposition of a sanction (e.g., a penalty) or injunctive relief for the identified finding of violation, obtain compliance or abate the endangerment, or use to resolve liability (e.g., FIFRA Notices of Warning, Federal Facility Compliance Agreement), and (e) for self disclosures where there is a finding of violation, includes notice that the discloser has certified that the violation has been corrected (e.g., electronic Notice of Determination). 

Penalty

A sanction, if deemed appropriate by the lead agency, incorporated in the formal enforcement response that might recover the economic benefit of noncompliance plus some appreciable amount reflecting the gravity of the violation should be considered appropriate. The portion of the penalty that does not account for the economic benefit of non-compliance may be addressed with Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) as deemed appropriate by the lead agency.

Lead Agency refers to the agency that led the compliance/enforcement action, not the permitting agency.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Formal Enforcement Action Types
• Primary Universe Types: LQG, LQG, SQG, VSQG, Transporters, Other
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes: 

• Penalty charts reflect the total dollar amount of final monetary penalties and supplemental environmental project credits (RCRAInfo penalty types FMP and SCR) for formal enforcement actions with RCRAInfo action types 200-239, 250-339, and 350-799.
• In the Comparative Map, use the [Universe] filter to visualize the percent of formal enforcement actions with penalties in the federal fiscal year, by selected universe.

Definition

Percent of formal enforcement actions with penalties in the selected federal fiscal year, compared to the national average.

Bar Chart (State Average):

Formal Enforcement Actions in Selected State(s) with Penalties / Formal Enforcement Actions in Selected State(s)

• Numerator: The number of formal enforcement actions in the selected state(s) that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of formal enforcement actions in the selected state(s) in the selected federal fiscal year.

Line Chart (National Average):

National Formal Enforcement Actions with Penalties / National Formal Enforcement Actions 

• Numerator: The number of formal enforcement actions issued nationally that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.
• Denominator: The number of formal enforcement actions issued nationally that included penalties in the selected federal fiscal year.

Metric Replication

Formal Enforcement Actions are typically used to address more serious violations and may be independently enforceable, a formal action must meet all of the following criteria (a) is issued by the regulatory agency in writing (paper or electronic) to the regulated entity (b) is issued as a result of a "finding of violation", a "finding of endangerment", or a self-disclosure (c) contains a description of the legal and factual basis for the action and state with reasonable specificity the nature of the finding violation (d) is in action established by law or regulation by which the regulatory agency may itself impose or seek through a court or other tribunal, the imposition of a sanction (e.g., a penalty) or injunctive relief for the identified finding of violation, obtain compliance or abate the endangerment, or use to resolve liability (e.g., FIFRA Notices of Warning, Federal Facility Compliance Agreement), and (e) for self disclosures where there is a finding of violation, includes notice that the discloser has certified that the violation has been corrected (e.g., electronic Notice of Determination). 

Penalty

A sanction, if deemed appropriate by the lead agency, incorporated in the formal enforcement response that might recover the economic benefit of noncompliance plus some appreciable amount reflecting the gravity of the violation should be considered appropriate. The portion of the penalty that does not account for the economic benefit of non-compliance may be addressed with Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) as deemed appropriate by the lead agency.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Formal Enforcement Action Types
• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• Penalty charts reflect the total dollar amount of final monetary penalties and supplemental environmental project credits (RCRAInfo penalty types FMP and SCR) for formal enforcement actions with RCRAInfo action types 200-239, 250-339, and 350-799.
• If no specific states are selected, the state average and national averages will be the same. Select one or more states to compare to the national average.
• In the charts that display percentages for selected state(s) versus the national average, note that the “National Average” line ignores the filters [Facility State], [Activity State], [Lead Agency], and [EPA Region], while the “Selected State(s)” bars—which reflect the state(s) where facilities are located—ignore the filters [Activity State] and [Lead Agency].
• In the Comparative Map, the national average is shown in the Key Performance Indicator above the map, the geographic areas are colored by quartile, and hovering your cursor over a state shows the percentage.

Definition

Median value of penalties assessed, compared to the national median, for the selected federal fiscal year.

Bar Chart: Median of penalties assessed to selected state(s).

Line Chart: Median of all penalties assessed nationally.

Penalty

A sanction, if deemed appropriate by the lead agency, incorporated in the formal enforcement response that might recover the economic benefit of noncompliance plus some appreciable amount reflecting the gravity of the violation should be considered appropriate. The portion of the penalty that does not account for the economic benefit of non-compliance may be addressed with Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) as deemed appropriate by the lead agency.

Additional details for the following terms can be found in the Data Dictionary:

• Federal Fiscal Year

Notes

• The median value in a sorted distribution is the middle value: one half of the values are higher than the median and one-half of the values are lower than the median.
• Penalty charts reflect the total dollar amount of final monetary penalties and supplemental environmental project credits (RCRAInfo penalty types FMP and SCR) for formal enforcement actions with RCRAInfo action types 200-239, 250-339, and 350-799.
• If no specific states are selected, the state median and national median will be the same. Select one or more states to compare to the national median.
• In the charts that display percentages for selected state(s) versus the national average, note that the “National Average” line ignores the filters [Facility State], [Activity State], [Lead Agency], and [EPA Region], while the “Selected State(s)” bars—which reflect the state(s) where facilities are located—ignore the filters [Activity State] and [Lead Agency].
• In the Comparative Map, the national average is shown in the Key Performance Indicator above the map, the geographic areas are colored by quartile, and hovering your cursor over a state shows the percentage.