EPA v. CINTAS - WESTBROOK

Case summary

This is one of three cases that EPA has settled with Cintas Corporation for CAA violations at three industrial laundry facilities in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine. All three facilities launder shop towels, which typically contain low concentrations of VOC-laden solvents and contaminants as compared to “print towels.” The settlements require Cintas to implement various best management practices at all three facilities in order to minimize VOC emissions from shop towel laundering operations. Each facility must also apply for a state air permit and pay a $50,000 settlement fine.

Defendants (1)

• CINTASNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CINTAS CORPORATION-WESTBROOK

  SPILLER DRIVE, WESTBROOK, ME, 04092

  Registry ID: 110039662825

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CINTAS - WESTBROOKentered 2014-05-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $50,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-10-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-05-07Final Order Issued
• 2014-05-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order