Skip to main content
02-2002-1287Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2002· Region 02

EPA v. FRANCISE CLEANERS INC

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

FRANCISE CLEANERS INC. FAILED TO INSPECT THE COMPONENTS OF THE DRY CLEANING SYSTEM FOR PERCEPTIBLE LEAKS WHILE THE CLEANING SYSTEM IS OPERATING AND TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE AIR-PER GAS-VAPOR STREAM ON THE OUTLET SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATED CONDENSER ON A DRY-TO-DRY MACHINE WITH A TEMPERATURE SENSOR ON A BIWEEKLY BASIS; FAILED TO KEEP A LOG OF THE VOLUME OF PERC USED BY THE FACILITY; FAILED TO KEEP A LOG OF DATES WHEN DRY CLEANING SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE INSPEC- TED FOR PERCEPTIBLE LEAKS, AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF DRY CLEANING SYSTEM COMPONENTS WHERE PERCEPTIBLE LEAKS ARE DE- TECTED; AND FAILED TO KEEP NECESSARY RECORDS REGARDING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR MONITORING RESULTS RELEVANT TO THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REFRIGERATED CONDERSER AND THE DATE(S) ON WHICH THE TEMPERATURE MONITORING WAS PERFORMED. * The respondents' name was given as FRANCISE when the CA/CO was issued. The respondent notified ORC the correct spelling of their name is: FRANCISC.

Defendants (1)

  • FRANCISC CLEANERS INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • FRANCIS CLEANERS

    2260 KENNEDY BLVD, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07305

    Registry ID: 110001545766

Statutes cited

  • CAA 114Record keeping, Inspection, Information Request

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Francisc Cleaners Incentered 2002-09-19

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $1,100

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2002-01-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2002-02-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2002-09-19Final Order Issued
  • 2002-09-19Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
8764
Case number
02-2002-1287
Lead agency
EPA
HQ division
AIR
Branch
AIR
EPA region
02
Multimedia
No
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Record keeping, Inspection, Information Request

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2002-1287 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.