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EPA Settles With Fujifilm Graphic Systems on Hazardous Waste Violations; Sets $40,721 Penalty—04/11/2008

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has settled with Fujifilm Graphic Systems USA Inc., Hanover Park, Illinois, for alleged violations of federal hazardous waste regulations. A $40,721 penalty has been set. The company, located at 850 Central Ave., failed to have a storage permit, comply with its contingency plan, train employees and close containers. Fujifilm is a distributor of graphic systems and generates hazardous waste in its paint spraying and developing/printing processes that require proper storage and disposal.

Taken From: Environmental Protection Agency. "EPA settles with Fujifilm Graphic Systems on hazardous waste violations; sets $40,721 penalty." [http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/newsreleases.htm]. 04/11/2008.