Non-Compliance
RCRA
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $85,800 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT VENABLE HALL 045A
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
View on map ↗ - County
- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Educational Services
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 611310
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $85,800 · last Aug 9, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110008460771
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
6
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Alternative Requirements for Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Alternative Requirements for Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities | Aug 27, 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 1, 2018 | Jun 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2014 | Jun 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 18, 2014 | Jun 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 16, 2014 | Jun 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2014 | Jun 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 6, 2012 | Sep 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 13, 2011 | Dec 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2011 | Dec 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 16, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2008 | Mar 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 6, 2007 | Sep 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 6, 2007 | Sep 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 6, 2007 | Sep 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2002 | Aug 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2001 | Sep 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2000 | Aug 23, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 10, 1998 | Mar 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 9, 1996 | Feb 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 1995 | Jan 18, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 1994 | Apr 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1992 | Mar 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 1992 | Mar 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 1991 | Nov 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 1991 | Oct 2, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 13, 1990 | Oct 6, 1990 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2023-2108 · Aug 9, 2023
$42,900
EPA TO STATE ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-001 · Aug 9, 2023
$42,900
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-026 · Nov 2, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-025 · May 11, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-021 · Dec 9, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-020 · Oct 23, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-019 · Nov 2, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-017 · Nov 23, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-015 · Oct 10, 2007
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-012 · Jan 19, 2005
$25,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-011 · Jul 2, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-010 · Jul 19, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-009 · Jun 27, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1998-0494 · Feb 22, 1999
$30,176
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1996-0621 · Feb 19, 1997
$49,396
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-JLB · Sep 26, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-007 · Dec 14, 1995
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-APT · Apr 27, 1994
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-005 · Mar 10, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD980515308-004 · Aug 28, 1991
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