Enforcement Actions in Puerto Rico

EPA enforcement actions in Puerto Rico (2021–2025)

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, is requesting information from the Puerto Rico Land Authority regarding an alleged unauthorized discharge of fill material into waters of the United States at specified tax parcels in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, under Section 308 of the Clean Water Act. 2023 9
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an Information Request to Betterecycling Corporation and Puerto Rico Asphalt LLC to assess compliance with the Clean Air Act at their facilities in Puerto Rico, warning of potential penalties for non-compliance. 2023 9
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an Information Request to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to assess compliance with the Clean Air Act at specific facilities in Puerto Rico, warning of potential penalties for non-compliance. 2023 10
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is requesting information from Transporte Rodríguez Asfalto, Inc. regarding potential non-compliance with the Clean Water Act related to earth movement activities at a construction site in Aguada, Puerto Rico. 2023 9
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is requesting information from Rodríguez Asphalt, LLC regarding compliance with the Clean Water Act and its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for stormwater discharges from industrial activities. 2023 8
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Information Request to Borinquen Container, Corp. regarding compliance with the Clean Air Act at their facility in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, requiring the submission of specific information and outlining potential penalties for non-compliance. 2023 9
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System compliance evaluation inspection at the Commonwealth Oil Refining Company in Peuelas, Puerto Rico, on June 7, 2023. 2023 21
The EPA conducted an unannounced site visit on August 4, 2023, to Borinquen Container Corp. in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, to investigate complaints regarding black smoke emissions from the facility's boilers following an Information Request Letter sent under the Clean Air Act. 2023 3
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation to Pall Life Sciences Puerto Rico LLC for non-compliance with hazardous waste regulations following a compliance inspection conducted on March 16, 2023. 2023 5
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation to Medtronic Puerto Rico Operation Company for hazardous waste management violations identified during a compliance inspection conducted on May 18, 2023, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. 2023 4
The EPA conducted a Clean Air Act inspection at the San Juan Steam Power Plant on August 21, 2023, as part of a compliance monitoring plan, assessing the facility's adherence to air quality regulations. 2023 6
The EPA conducted an inspection on August 24, 2023, at the PREPA Costa Sur South Coast Steam Power Plant in Puerto Rico to assess compliance with the Clean Air Act, following the facility's recent operational transition to Genera PR, LLC. 2023 5
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an Administrative Order on Consent regarding The Cliff Villas Hotel and Country Club construction project in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, under Docket Number CWA-02-2023-3108. 2023 15
The EPA issued a Notice of Violation to TEVA PR LLC for hazardous waste management violations identified during a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at their facility in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. 2023 3
The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, is requesting information from Service Unlimiteds, LLC regarding an alleged unauthorized discharge of fill material into waters of the United States at a property in Salinas, Puerto Rico, under the authority of Section 308 of the Clean Water Act. 2023 12
The USEPA conducted a Risk Management Program inspection at Mays Ochoa Corporation in Catano, PR on February 8, 2023, focusing on compliance with Clean Air Act Section 112(r) regulations through document review, field verification, and personnel interviews. 2023 11
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is requesting information from the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works regarding the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems in Ponce due to citizen complaints about sanitary sewer overflows and malfunctioning storm sewer pipes, in relation to their NPDES permit. 2023 7
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation to HFC Prestige Intl. P.R. LLC for non-compliance with hazardous waste regulations during a Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on November 17, 2022, at their facility in Catao, Puerto Rico. 2023 4
The document is a summary of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency - Region 2 at Quality Electroplating Corp. on March 30, 2023, indicating the facility's status as a large quantity generator without RCRA permitting or corrective action. 2023 24
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is requesting information from Puerto Rico Asphalt, LLC regarding compliance with the Clean Water Act and its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit due to potential violations. 2023 8
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System compliance evaluation inspection at the Commonwealth Oil Refining Company in Puerto Rico on June 7, 2023. 2023 21
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation to Industrial C & S of PR LLC in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, for non-compliance with hazardous waste regulations following a compliance evaluation inspection conducted on April 13, 2023. 2023 4
The document is a summary of a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency's Region 2 Caribbean Environmental Protection Division at the Plaza Provision facility in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, on June 27, 2023. 2023 15
The EPA conducted Clean Air Act compliance inspections from July 17-20, 2023, at five Puerto Rico Asphalt facilities to identify potential regulatory concerns. 2023 18
The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, is requesting information from Tamrio Group, Inc. regarding an alleged unauthorized discharge of fill material into waters of the United States at a site in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, under the authority of Section 308 of the Clean Water Act. 2023 10
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation to Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Puerto Rico LLC for hazardous waste management violations identified during a Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on July 19, 2023. 2023 4
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is requesting information from Yadier Benjamin Molina Matta regarding earth movement activities at specific parcels of land in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, under Section 308 of the Clean Water Act. 2023 6
On August 23, 2023, the EPA's Region 2 Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division conducted an inspection of the Aguirre Power Station in Puerto Rico to assess compliance with the Clean Air Act, following the facility's recent operational transition to Genera PR, LLC. 2023 5
The US Environmental Protection Agency conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of Neolpharma, Inc. in Caguas, Puerto Rico on August 9, 2023, identifying it as a large quantity generator of hazardous waste without RCRA permit and noting potential environmental justice concerns and flood risks. 2023 30
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a request for information to Southeastern Freight Lines in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, under RCRA Section 3007 to evaluate the facility's regulatory compliance status, requiring a response within 30 days. 2023 8
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Violation to Ryder Memorial Hospital Inc. in Humacao, Puerto Rico, for non-compliance with hazardous waste regulations following a compliance evaluation inspection conducted on August 29, 2023. 2023 4
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Violation to Coopervision Manufacturing Puerto Rico LLC for hazardous waste management violations identified during a Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on September 14, 2023, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. 2023 4
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Reconnaissance Inspection of the Parque Miramonte Pump Station in Peuelas, Puerto Rico, on April 5, 2022, to address citizen complaints regarding sewage discharges into Los Cedros Creek. 2022 10
The EPA conducted a compliance inspection on April 29, 2022, at the Puma Energy Caribe LLC - Guaynabo 2 Terminal in Puerto Rico to assess adherence to air quality regulations under the Clean Air Act. 2022 4
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater reconnaissance inspection at the Vega Baja Municipal Landfill in Puerto Rico on April 7, 2022, to assess compliance with the Clean Water Act regulations. 2022 14
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Reconnaissance Inspection of the Parque Miramonte Pump Station in Peuelas, Puerto Rico, on April 5, 2022, to address citizen complaints regarding sewage discharges into Los Cedros Creek. 2022 10
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is investigating potential violations of the Clean Water Act by Salinas Waterfront Investment Corporation for unpermitted land clearing and filling activities at Tax Parcel 417-000-006-04-998 in Salinas, Puerto Rico. 2022 8
The US Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act compliance evaluation inspection at DCN Administrative & Recycling Corp. in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on August 18, 2022, to assess its generator status and compliance with RCRA regulations. 2022 28
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance Sampling Inspection at the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's San Juan Power Plant on September 12-13, 2022, to assess compliance with NPDES Permit PR0000698. 2022 41
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance Sampling Inspection at the Palo Seco Power Plant in Levittown, Puerto Rico, on September 12-13, 2022, to assess compliance with NPDES Permit No. PR0001031. 2022 46
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System compliance sampling inspection at the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's South Coast Power Plant on September 14-15, 2022, to assess adherence to NPDES Permit PR0001147. 2022 62
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance Sampling Inspection at the Aguirre Power Complex in Salinas, Puerto Rico, on September 14, 2022, to assess compliance with NPDES Permit No. PR0001660. 2022 39
The EPA's Region 2 issued a Notice of Violation to Cesar Castillo, LLC for failing to comply with RCRA regulations regarding emergency response arrangements during a compliance evaluation inspection conducted on December 8, 2022, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. 2022 3
The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, issued an Administrative Compliance Order to Casa Castaer, Inc. for violations of the Clean Water Act regarding their wastewater treatment plant, warning of potential civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance. 2022 11
The EPA conducted a CAA inspection of the Betterecycling Corporation's hot mix asphalt facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on March 9, 2021, to assess compliance with air quality standards for particulate matter as outlined in 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart I. 2021 11
The EPA's Region 2 Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division conducted an inspection of the PREPA Palo Seco Steam Power Plant on August 6, 2021, to assess compliance with air quality regulations. 2021 7
The EPA's Region 2 Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division conducted an on-site inspection of the PREPA Aguirre Power Station on September 1, 2021, to review compliance with various air pollution regulations and assess the facility's operating permit status. 2021 6
The EPA's Region 2 Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division conducted an inspection of the PREPA San Juan Steam Power Plant on August 5, 2021, to assess compliance with air quality regulations. 2021 7
On August 31, 2021, the EPA's Region 2 Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division conducted an on-site inspection of the PREPA Costa Sur power plant in Puerto Rico to evaluate compliance with various air quality regulations. 2021 6
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation to Baxter Healthcare of Puerto Rico for multiple violations of hazardous waste regulations following a Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on June 1, 2023. 1984 4
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a formal Information Request to a Municipality under the Clean Water Act, requiring a response within thirty days and outlining potential enforcement actions for non-compliance. 9
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a CWA 404 inspection on January 23, 2023, at a site owned by Empire Gas Company, Inc. and operated by Puerto Rico Asphalt, LLC in Carolina, Puerto Rico, to assess wetland conditions and determine the presence of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology. 23
The document is a general inspection report from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the importation of motor vehicles and engines, detailing inspection information, importer details, and compliance with air pollution regulations. 2
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Notice of Violation to Conformatic Corporation for alleged violations of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act related to the importation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). 7
The document is a consent decree filed in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, involving the United States government as the plaintiff against the Municipality of Ponce for violations related to environmental compliance, outlining penalties and compliance measures. 44
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a CWA 404 inspection and wetland delineation for the Super Caf Randy Inc. project in Isabela, Puerto Rico, on December 11, 2024, confirming the presence of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology at the site. 30
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a wetland determination inspection at the Vega Baja Landfill in Puerto Rico on April 7, 2022, confirming the presence of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology. 33
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a wetland determination inspection for Loubuildco, LLC at the Loiza Plantain Farm in Puerto Rico on April 6, 2022, confirming the presence of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology. 33
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an information request to Oldach Associates, LLC to assess its compliance with the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and related Clean Air Act regulations, requiring a response within 10 days. 16
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing a Notice of Violation to Oldach Associates, LLC for failing to comply with reporting requirements under the Clean Air Act regarding industrial greenhouse gas imports. 8
The document is a photolog from the CWA (Clean Water Act) 404 inspection conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Cooperativa de Vivienda Villa Kennedy, Inc. in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 26, 2023. 17
The document pertains to a CWA 404 inspection conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Empire Gas Company, Inc. and Puerto Rico Asphalt, LLC at a specific tax parcel in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on June 12, 2024. 19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a wetland determination inspection on January 24, 2023, for a site in Mayagez, Puerto Rico, identifying significant disturbances due to construction activities and recommending a forensic delineation for accurate assessment. 29