EPA Fines Milford Pharmaceutical Manufacturer $859K for Hazardous Waste Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Nitto Denko Avecia, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Milford, $858,889. This penalty is part of a settlement addressing multiple alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Massachusetts hazardous waste management regulations. The violations were identified during a hazardous waste compliance evaluation and included issues related to hazardous waste air emissions, design and installation requirements for hazardous waste tank systems, equipment inspections, waste and storage area labeling, and contingency planning. In response, Nitto Denko Avecia has implemented corrective measures such as a leak detection and repair program, daily visual inspections of tank systems, and updates to its hazardous waste contingency plan. The company employs approximately 400 people. 
