DEQ fines dry cleaning solvent supplier $1,350 for hazardous waste violation in NW Portland
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined Oregon Supply, Inc., a dry cleaning solvent supplier business, $1,350 for failing to timely submit to DEQ three quarterly reports. The business operates at 3536 NW 35th Ave. in Portland.
DEQ issued this penalty because failing to accurately report and pay accurate revenue-based fees is a serious violation of Oregon law and reduces funding for inspections that result in the prevention and cleanup of releases of hazardous solvent to the environment.
DEQ also issued an order requiring the company to immediately submit to DEQ the late quarterly reports and fees for the 4th quarter of 2015, the first quarter and second quarters of 2016.
View the enforcement letter: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/nr/090916osi.pdf
Oregon Supply has until Sept. 14 to appeal the penalty.
Contact:
Kieran O’Donnell, Environmental Law Specialist, Portland, 503-229-5012, odonnell.kieran@deq.state.or.us
Joe Westersund, Dry Cleaner Program, Portland, 503-229-6240, westersund.joe@deq.state.or.us