EPA v. Unifirst - ME (Portland and Bangor)

Case summary

Unifirst violated the Maine Air Pollution Control Regulations, 06-096 CMR Charpter 115, Emission License Regulations, in the Maine SIP by failing to apply for and obtain NSR permits upon acquisition of new washers and dryers at its Bangor and Portland facilities. In addition, Unifirst failed to apply f0or and obtain Title V operating permits, as required by 40 C.F.R. Part 70, for the Bangor and Portland facilities.

Defendants (1)

• UNIFIRSTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• UNIFIRST CORPORATION

  70 GODSOE ROAD, BANGOR, ME, 04401

  Registry ID: 110001298471

• UNIFIRST CORPORATION

  430 RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL PKWY, PORTLAND, ME, 04103-1418

  Registry ID: 110011127887

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Unifirst - ME (Portland and Bangor)entered 2014-05-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $86,660

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-10-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-05-21Final Order Issued
• 2014-05-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order