EPA v. CONNECTICUT SCRAP LLC

Case summary

On May 25, 2018, Region 1 issued a CAA Notice of Violation (NOV) to Connecticut Scrap, LLC regarding its metal shredding and recycling operations in Unacsville, CT and its various metal recycling operations located in CT and RI. At these facilities, Connecticut Scrap shreds and recycles materials such as motor vehicles, small appliances and room air conditioners. The NOV alleges that Connecticut Scrap violated the NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Engines (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ) by failing to conduct initial performance tests and submitting compliance reports. The NOV also alleges that the company violated regulations for the handling of ozone depleting substances (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) by failing to properly recover refrigerant or to verify that refrigerant has been recovered from materials containing refrigerant.

Defendants (1)

• Connecticut Scrap LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• CONNECTICUT SCRAP, LLC

  33 PEQUOT ROAD, UNCASVILLE, CT, 06382

  Registry ID: 110002493631

• CONNECTICUT SCRAP, LLC

  33 PEQUOT ROAD, UNCASVILLE, CT, 06382

  Registry ID: 110002493631

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
• CAA 112K — Area Source MACT

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CONNECTICUT SCRAP LLCentered 2018-07-31

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2018-07-31Final Order Issued
• 2018-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered