EPA v. SITHE NEW ENGLAND

Case summary

'THIS ACTION INVOLVES ISSUANCE OF A COMPLIANCE ORDER AND REPORTING REQUIREMENT TO SITHE MYSTIC LLC FOR OPACITY VIOLATIONS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS OPACITY STANDARDS INCLUDED IN ITS STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REQUIRES SITHE TO CONDUCT OPACITY MONITORING, SWITCH TO USE OF LOWER-SULFUR FUEL ON THREE OF ITS FOUR UNITES. (UNITS 4, 5 AND 6) AND CONDUCT AN EXTENSIVE TESTING AND MONITORING PLAN.'

Defendants (1)

• SITHE NEW ENGLANDNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• BOSTON GENERATING MYSTIC 1

  173 ALFORD STREET, CHARLESTOWN, MA, 02129

  Registry ID: 110000310841

• MYSTIC STATION

  173 ALFORD STREET, EVERETT, CITY OF, MA, 021490000

  Registry ID: 110000310841

• CONSTELLATION ENERGY MYSTIC STATION

  173 ALFORD ST, CHARLESTOWN, MA, 02129

  Registry ID: 110000310841

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SITHE NEW ENGLANDentered 2002-03-04

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2002-03-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-03-04Final Order Issued
• 2002-10-28Enforcement Action Data Entered