EPA v. MICHAEL J CONNOLLY & SONS

Case summary

On May 6, 2014, Region 1 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order with Michael J. Connolly & Sons, Inc. (Connolly), a regional school bus operator, to resolve an Administrative action by EPA seeking penalties for Clean Air Act idling violations. Diesel exhaust is a serious health concern for children. Reducing idling helps protect children's health. Taking easy and common-sense steps to avoid excessive idling helps to save fuel and money and reduces unnecessary air pollution including greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Connolly will pay a civil penalty of $33,000, and perform as injunctive relief idling training and management measures throughout its operations. the company has also agreed to disconnect the override mechanism on its buses automatic shutoff controls.

Defendants (1)

• MICHAEL J CONNOLLY & SONSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MICHAEL J CONNELLY & SONS

  67 HIGH PLAIN STREET, SHARON, MA, 02067

  Registry ID: 110056359159

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MICHAEL J CONNOLLY & SONSentered 2014-05-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $33,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2014-05-06Final Order Issued
• 2014-05-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-06-05Enforcement Action Data Entered