EPA Reaches Agreement with Maine Company to Address Hazardous Waste Violations at Kennebunk Facility
BOSTON (August 19, 2025) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with Northeast Coating Technologies, Inc. that resolves alleged violations of federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the State of Maine's hazardous waste management rules at the company's facility in Kennebunk, Maine.
"EPA's core mission is to protect human health and the environment," said EPA New England Regional Administrator Mark Sanborn. "The agreement reached with Northeast Coating Technologies will better protect Maine residents from the risks posed by hazardous waste."
Northeast Coating Technologies was found to be out of compliance with federal and state regulations that are designed to ensure the proper treatment, management, and storage of certain types of hazardous waste. EPA inspected the facility in 2023 and found a number of deficiencies of RCRA and Maine standards for the treatment and storage of hazardous waste. A detailed summary of alleged violations can be found in the consent agreement, which is available from EPA upon request.
Under the agreement with EPA, Northeast Coating Technologies will pay a penalty of $140,000, and the company has certified that the facility is now in compliance with RCRA and Maine's hazardous waste management rules. The company has also taken other steps, such as developing a company-wide environmental health and safety management system, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Why This Matters: Hazardous waste that is improperly managed poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. RCRA gives EPA the authority to address hazardous waste from "cradle-to-grave." To achieve this, EPA develops regulations, guidance, and policies that ensure the safe management and treatment of solid and hazardous waste, as well as programs that encourage source reduction and beneficial reuse.