EPA v. MONARCH METAL FINISHING CO INC

Case summary

On May 19, 2025, EPA Region 1 and the Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc. ( Monarch ) settled an administrative penalty case for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act ( CAA ) that occurred at Monarch's metal plating and polishing facilities in Providence and Johnston, Rhode Island. EPA alleged a total of seven violations of against Monarch related to reporting and emission controls under Rhode Island Regulation 19, National Emissions Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks, Subpart N ( Subpart N ), and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations, Subpart WWWWWW ( Subpart 6W ). As a result of the enforcement action and preceding inspections, the Company returned to compliance. EPA and Monarch settled the case with a Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ) that both initiated and concluded the action with Monarch agreeing to pay a settlement penalty of $157,041. Rhode Island Regulation 19 is federally-enforceable through Rhode Island's Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan. EPA directly implements Subparts N and 6W at the Providence and Johnston Facilities, as the State has not taken delegation of these regulations for non-major sources. EPA has provided a copy of the final CAFO to Rhode Island.

Defendants (1)

• Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• MONARCH METAL FINISHING

  100 RAILROAD AVENUE, JOHNSTON, TOWN OF, RI, 00000

  Registry ID: 110000819954

• MONARCH METAL FINISHING

  100 RAILROAD AVENUE, JOHNSTON, TOWN OF, RI, 00000

  Registry ID: 110000819954

• MONARCH METAL FINISHING CO. INC.

  189 GEORGIA AVE., PROVIDENCE, RI, 02905

  Registry ID: 110000312885

Statutes cited

• CAA 112K — Area Source MACT
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MONARCH METAL FINISHING CO INCentered 2025-05-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $157,041

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-05-19Final Order Issued
• 2025-05-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-05-21Enforcement Action Data Entered