EPA v. Unifirst - MA (Springfield and Dorchester)

Case summary

Unifirst violated 310 CMR 7.02 and 310 CMR 7.00, Appendix A, in the Massachusetts SIP by failing to apply for and obtain NSR permits upon acquisition of new washers and dryers at its Dorchester and Springfield facilities. In additiona, Unifirst failed to apply for and obtain Title V operating permits, as required by 40 C.F.R. Part 70, for the Dorchester and Springfield facilities.

Defendants (1)

• UNIFIRSTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• UNIFIRST CORP

  295 PARKER STREET, SPRINGFIELD, CITY OF, MA, 011510000

  Registry ID: 110001946672

• UNIFIRST CORPORATION

  80 EAST COTTAGE STREET, BOSTON, CITY OF, MA, 021250000

  Registry ID: 110003438487

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 - MA (Springfield and Dorchester)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