EPA Requires Arkansas Midland Railroad Company to Pay $910K for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

Summary:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a settlement with the Arkansas Midland Railroad Company, requiring the company to pay a civil penalty of $910,985 for alleged hazardous waste violations. The company stored over 750,000 gallons of highly flammable hazardous waste, o-Chlorotoluene, in unsecured rail cars near homes, a school, and waterways in Hot Springs, Arkansas. EPA removed and disposed of the waste in a permitted facility, and no evidence of leaks or exposure was found. The settlement follows an investigation by the state of Arkansas and is a result of the EPA's efforts to hold companies accountable for compliance with hazardous waste regulations.