EPA v. HIGHLINER AFTERMARKET LLC

Case summary

On March 04, 2022, Region 1 settled an administrative penalty action against Highline Warren, LLC, Highline Aftermarket, LLC, and South/Win, LLC (Respondents) alleging a violation of Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), known as the General Duty Clause. The violation giving rise to this action was failure to conduct a process hazard review (PHR) for the Respondents' windshield wiper fluid and anti-freeze manufacturing facility located in Leominster, MA (Facility). The CAFO requires Respondents to pay a civil penalty of $48,908. The settlement does not include injunctive relief because the Respondents have developed and are currently implementing an acceptable PHR. The area within a 1-mile ring centered on the Facility extends into a potential EJ area that exceeds six of the eleven primary environmental indices.

Defendants (3)

• South/Win, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Highline Aftermarket, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Highline Warren, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HIGHLINER AFTERMARKET LLC

  163 PIONEER DRIVE, LEOMINSTER, MA, 01453-3499

  Registry ID: 110070703662

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HIGHLINER AFTERMARKET LLCentered 2022-03-04

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $48,908

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-03-04Final Order Issued
• 2022-03-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-03-16Enforcement Action Data Entered