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03-2019-0022Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2019· Region 03

EPA v. WHITFORD CORPORATION

Final Order No Penalty

Case summary

Respondent, a paint and allied products manufacturer, is an area source hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Raw materials (pigments) used in Respondent's manufacture of non-stick and medical device 61 coatings contain heavy metals/HAPs, in violation of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart 76. Respondent also operates one (1) stationary emergency generator RICE engines subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart 46. Respondent failed to change oil and air filters on its engines in accordance with Subpart 4Z; failed to conduct performance tests on control device (baghouse); and failed to complete periodic inspections of the control device and it's ductwork.

Defendants (1)

  • WHITFORD CORPORATIONNamed in settlement

Facilities (8)

  • WHITFORD CORPORATION

    47 PARK AVE, ELVERSON, PA, 19520

    Registry ID: 110025398184

  • WHITFORD CORP/ELVERSON

    47 PARK AVE, ELVERSON, PA, 19520-9645

    Registry ID: 110025398184

  • WHITFORD CORP/ELVERSON

    47 PARK AVE, ELVERSON, PA, 19520-9645

    Registry ID: 110025398184

  • WHITFORD CORP/ELVERSON

    47 PARK AVE, ELVERSON, PA, 19520-9645

    Registry ID: 110025398184

  • WHITFORD CORPORATION

    47 PARK AVE, ELVERSON, PA, 19520

    Registry ID: 110025398184

  • WHITFORD CORPORATION

    47 PARK AVE, ELVERSON, PA, 19520

    Registry ID: 110025398184

  • WHITFORD CORP/ELVERSON

    47 PARK AVE, ELVERSON, PA, 19520-9645

    Registry ID: 110025398184

  • WHITFORD CORPORATION

    47 PARK AVE, ELVERSON, PA, 19520

    Registry ID: 110025398184

Statutes cited

  • CAA 112DMACT Standards
  • CAA 112Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • WHITFORD CORPORATIONentered 2018-12-21

    Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2018-12-21Final Order Issued
  • 2019-01-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2019-12-23Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3601733905
Case number
03-2019-0022
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
03
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
MACT Standards

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 03-2019-0022 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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