EPA v. JOE DARRAH, INC. D/B/A J&K SALVAGE, INC. (J&K SALVAGE, INC.)

Case summary

On September 30, 2025, the EPA, Region 3 entered into an Administrative Order on Consent ( Consent Order ) with Joe Darrah, Inc. d/b/a J & K Salvage ( J & K Salvage ) alleging violations of the CAA and the Pennsylvania SIP at its metal scrap shredder facility ( Facility ) located in York, Pennsylvania. The Facility began operating in 1999. Based on the company's responses to CAA 114 Information Requests, Region 3 determined that the Facility has the potential to emit at least 50 ton per year (TPY) of volatile organic compounds and is, therefore, a major stationary source under the CAA. On November 4, 2024 Region 3 sent J & K Salvage a Notice of Violation. The Consent Order requires J & K Salvage to comply with operational limitations to keep the Facility's VOC emissions below the 50 TPY limit while the company applies for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The EPA notified Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection of the action. Taking action against such violations aligns with Pillar 1 of the Powering the Great American Comeback initiative as it addresses access to clean air, land, and water.

Defendants (1)

• JOE DARRAH, INC. D/B/A J&K SALVAGE, INC.Named in settlement

Facilities (2)

• J&K SALVAGE, INC.

  1099 KINGS MILL ROAD, YORK, PA, 17403

  Registry ID: 110017830926

• J&K SALVAGE, INC.

  1099 KINGS MILL ROAD, YORK, PA, 17403

  Registry ID: 110017830926

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JOE DARRAH, INC. D/B/A J&K SALVAGE, INC. (J&K SALVAGE, INC.)entered 2025-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2025-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered