EPA v. FULFLEX

Case summary

On March 5, 2013, Region 1 settled an administrative penalty action against The Moore Company (Fulflex Division) for alleged violations of a federally-enforceable air permit issued under the Vermont state implementation plan and federal regulations governing use of chlorofluorocarbons, 40 C.F.R. Part 82, Subpart F. The Fulflex facility is located in Brattleboro, Vermont, and is owned and operated as a division of The Moore Company, which is based in Rhode Island. Fulflex manufactures and distributes natural and synthetic rubber and elastic tapes, threads, sheets and rings for use in a broad range of products. The CAFO requires The Moore Company to pay a civil penalty of $198,500 and certify that it is acting in compliance with all requirements of the Clean Air Act and its permit.

Defendants (1)

• FULFLEXNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GARWARE FULFLEX USA INC

  32 JUSTIN HOLDEN DRIVE, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 05301

  Registry ID: 110000581567

Statutes cited

• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FULFLEXentered 2013-03-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $198,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-04-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-09-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-03-05Final Order Issued
• 2013-04-29Enforcement Action Closed