In re Landfill

I2CARTER, Judge.

This appeal involves a penalty enforcement proceeding before the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

BACKGROUND

K.C. Landfill operates a construction and demolition solid waste disposal site in Orleans Parish. On July 5, 1990, the Solid Waste Division of DEQ cited K.C. Landfill for various violations, which allegedly occurred on April 17, 1990. On December 3, 1990, K.C. Landfill was assessed a penalty in the amount of $15,475.00.

Thereafter, on January 2,1991, K.C. Landfill filed a request for a hearing to review the penalty notice. On October 24, 1991, the penalty notice…