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The Standard-TimesNew Bedford tire recycler — site of July fire — fined $16,080 by MassDEP on safety issuesFrank Mulligan, Standard-TimesTue, September 27, 2022, 12:54 PM·3 min readNEW BEDFORD — Bob's Tire, the scrap tire recycler that was the scene of a July 7 blaze that produced enough smoke to be seen from Fall River, has been fined $16,080 by the MassDEP for issues related to fire safety.The city announced the fine in a press release Monday, stating that the "Administrative Consent Order with Penalty" was issued Sept. 20 following repeated city requests to state environmental regulators that more scrutiny be given to local tire recycling locations.Bob's Tire, located at 55 Brook St., will have to address a range of conditions at the site involving asbestos, hazardous waste, solid waste, and fire safety, according to the release.
The tire recycler, whose owner is listed as Robert Bates of Mattapoisett, agreed to the conditions and fine without admitting or denying the findings but will not contest them. The MassDEP will suspend $5,080 of the fine providing Bob's Tire doesn't violate the consent order or regulations cited for a period of one year.
Among the actions that MassDEP is compelling Bob’s Tire to perform, according to the release:
Immediately implement all appropriate best management practices;
Perform an asbestos survey/report on the fire-damaged building, file necessary workplans, and abate all areas necessary in accordance with air pollution control regulations;
Register as a generator of hazardous waste/waste oil and obtain an EPA identification number;
Compile a listing of all materials in and out of the facility and complete a detailed operations plan including contingencies for supply chain and other transportation-related issues;
Develop and submit to MassDEP a Fire Control and Safety Plan that identifies prevention, containment, and extinguishment. The city "has intensified its efforts to hold tire recycling facilities across the city accountable for their impacts on surrounding neighborhoods," according to the release.