EPA v. OSCAR'S ABATEMENT

Case summary

On February 25, 2020, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) that both initiated and resolved a Clean Air Act (CAA) enforcement action against Oscar's Abatement LLC, a Connecticut corporation located in Hartford. The Region's administrative civil penalty claims arose out of alleged violations of Section 112 of the CAA and the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Asbestos [40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M (Asbestos NESHAP)] applicable to demolition and renovation (demo/reno) operations. Specifically, the violations involved the failure to provide EPA with prior written notification of scheduled renovation activities conducted at two schools in Norwalk, Connecticut. The CAFO requires Respondent to pay a civil penalty of $27,832 in two installments and certify current compliance with Section 112 of the CAA and the Asbestos NESHAP. Since December 2017, for most demo/reno operations in Connecticut, the Asbestos NESHAP rules are implemented federally and not delegated to the State.

Defendants (1)

• Oscar's AbatementNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OSCARS ABATEMENT LLC

  29 1/2 MEADOW STREET, HARTFORD, CT, 06114

  Registry ID: 110041204336

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• OSCAR'S ABATEMENTentered 2020-02-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $27,832

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-02-25Final Order Issued
• 2020-02-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-04-21Enforcement Action Data Entered