EPA v. INTERPRINT INC

Case summary

Region 1 has cited Interprint, Inc. (Interprint) for violations of New Source Review (NSR) requirements, Title V operating permit requirements, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Printing and Publishing Facilities (Printing NESHAP). Interprint operates a printing facility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts in which it uses inks that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Interprint constructed its new printing facility in 2004 without applying for and obtaining an NSR permit. Beginning in 2005 Interprint began operating without an NSR permit, without complying with the Printing NESHAP, and without applying for and obtaining a Title V operating permit. A consent decree settling the matter was entered on January 31, 2011. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $80,000 and complete a supplemental environmental project worth at least $304,817.

Defendants (1)

• INTERPRINT INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• INTERPRINT INC

  101 CENTRAL BERKSHIRE BLVD, PITTSFIELD, TOWN OF, MA, 012010000

  Registry ID: 110070226004

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 112D — MACT Standards
• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• INTERPRINT INCentered 2011-01-31

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $80,000 · SEP: $304,817

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2007-10-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-06-27Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2010-11-30Final Order Lodged
• 2010-11-30Complaint Filed With Court
• 2011-01-31Final Order Entered
• 2011-01-31Concluded
• 2013-03-01Enforcement Action Closed