EPA v. ALCAN PRIMARY PRODUCTS

Case summary

ALCAN PRIMARY PRODUCTS, INC., ROBERDS,KY. ALCAN IS A PRIMARY ALUMINUM PRODUCTION FACILITY THAT PRODUCES MOLTEN ALUMINUM FROM ELECTROLYTIC REDUCTION OF ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE). AT THIS FACILITY, ALCAN ALSO OPERATES A SECONDARY ALUMINUM PROCESS THAT INCLUDES THE TRANSFER OF MOLTEN ALUMINUM FROM FURNACES TO A CASTING DEPARTMENT TO PRODUCE ALUMINUM INGOT AND BILLET. VIOLATIONS WERE REFERRED TO DOJ ON MARCH 30, 2010. DURING NEGOTIATIONS, THE COMPANY RETURNED TO COMPLIANCE AND HAS AGREED TO PAY A PENALTY OF $100,000. ($50,000 TO THE U.S. & $50,000 TO THE STATE.) THE JOINT STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT RESOLVING THE VIOLATIONS AND COMPLAINT WERE FILED ON JULY 26, 2013. THE PENALTY WAS EXPECTED 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE THE COMPLAINT AND STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT WSA FILED. HOWEVER THE PENALTY WAS PAID ON AUGUST 8, 2013.

Defendants (1)

• ALCAN PRIMARY PRODUCTSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• ALCAN CORP

  9404 KY HWY 2096, HENDERSON, KY, 42419

  Registry ID: 110038162118

• CENTURY ALUMINUM SEBREE LLC

  9404 KY 2096, ROBARDS, KY, 42452

  Registry ID: 110038162118

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ALCAN PRIMARY PRODUCTSentered 2013-08-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $50,000 · State/local: $50,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2010-03-31Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2010-03-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-07-26Complaint Filed With Court
• 2013-08-01Final Order Entered
• 2013-08-01Concluded
• 2013-08-01Final Order Lodged
• 2013-08-08Enforcement Action Closed