EPA v. KOPPERS, INC

Case summary

CA/FO with Koppers Inc. (“Koppers”) resolves violations by Koppers of Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), 42 U.S.C. 7412, and the regulations promulgated thereunder including 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart MMM, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Pesticide Active Ingredient Production; 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart L, National Emission Standard for Benzene Emissions from Coke By-Product Recovery Plants; and 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart V, National Emission Standard for Equipment Leaks (Fugitive Emission Sources). EPA discovered the violations during an inspection of the Facility on December 9, 10 and 11, 2008, and the violations include failure to mark components for Koppers’ leak detection program and failure to ensure open-ended lines had second seals and valves.

Defendants (1)

• KOPPERS, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED CLAIRTON TAR PLANT

  300 NORTH STATE STREET, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025

  Registry ID: 110000328823

• KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED CLAIRTON TAR PLANT

  300 NORTH STATE STREET, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025

  Registry ID: 110000328823

• KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED CLAIRTON TAR PLANT

  300 NORTH STATE STREET, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025

  Registry ID: 110000328823

• KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED CLAIRTON TAR PLANT

  300 NORTH STATE STREET, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025

  Registry ID: 110000328823

• KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED CLAIRTON TAR PLANT

  300 NORTH STATE STREET, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025

  Registry ID: 110000328823

• KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED CLAIRTON TAR PLANT

  300 NORTH STATE STREET, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025

  Registry ID: 110000328823

Statutes cited

• CAA 112D — MACT Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KOPPERS, INCentered 2010-08-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $27,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-08-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-08-11Final Order Issued
• 2010-08-19Enforcement Action Data Entered