 During the birth defects controversy, Chemical Waste Management, Inc. was fined $402,000 on November 29, 2011 for violating the TSCA.The investigation concluded that they had been using improper disposal techniques for carcinogenic PCBs and other hazardous material wastes without treatment.Waste Management, Inc. was further ordered to set aside $600,000 for the purpose of physical and operational improvements to the facility.