Anthony Anglin, Violating 42 U.S.C. 6928 9d)(2)(A), Kentucky 2015

Mount Vernon, KY – Anthony Anglin, owner and operator of Bluegrass Industrial LLC, has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $209,614 in restitution for the illegal storage of hazardous waste, according to court records filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. The case, brought forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), highlights a concerning disregard for environmental regulations and public safety.

The investigation began in May 2013, when an EPA emergency response team discovered approximately 6,000 gallons of corrosive hazardous waste abandoned at a storage site on Mount Vernon Road. The waste was contained in a combination of 55-gallon drums and 250-gallon containers, posing an immediate threat to the surrounding environment and potential health risks to the local community. The EPA was forced to step in and undertake the costly cleanup and disposal of the illegally stored materials.

According to the plea agreement, Anglin admitted he was fully aware the stored material constituted a substantial potential risk to both people and the environment. Despite this knowledge, he failed to secure the necessary permits required for the safe and legal storage of such hazardous substances. This deliberate negligence demonstrates a clear violation of federal environmental laws designed to protect public health and the ecosystem.

On May 19, 2015, Anglin was formally charged and subsequently pled guilty to violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Specifically, he violated 42 U.S.C. 6928 9d)(2)(A), which governs the storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. The RCRA is a cornerstone of environmental protection, establishing a “cradle-to-grave” system to manage hazardous waste from its creation to its final disposal.

The EPA’s swift response and subsequent legal action underscores the agency’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for environmental crimes. The $209,614 restitution order is intended to cover the costs incurred by the EPA for the emergency cleanup and disposal of the hazardous waste. Federal authorities emphasize that the illegal storage of hazardous materials not only jeopardizes the environment but also places an undue financial burden on taxpayers.

While Anglin avoided imprisonment, the five-year probationary period serves as a warning to others who might consider circumventing environmental regulations. The case serves as a reminder that even seemingly remote storage sites are subject to federal oversight and that violations of RCRA will be aggressively prosecuted. The GrimyTimes will continue to follow this case and report on any further developments.

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Key Facts

Defendant: Anthony Anglin
Company: Bluegrass Industrial LLC
Location: Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Crime: Illegal storage of approximately 6,000 gallons of corrosive hazardous waste.
Statute Violated: 42 U.S.C. 6928 9d)(2)(A) – Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Restitution: $209,614 to cover EPA cleanup costs.
Sentence: 5 years of probation.
Date of Plea: May 19, 2015
Date of Sentencing: August 18, 2015