EPA v. CLARK IRON & METAL CO, INC (COE CAFO)

Case summary

Clark accepted for recycling appliances and vehicles that used a Class I or Class II refrigerant without recovering the refrigerant or verifying via a compliant signed statement that the refrigerant had been properly recovered before delivery to Clark for recycling. The violations were discovered during the inspection of Clark on May 7, 2014. On September 15, 2014, EPA issued a Finding of Violation which alleged that Clark failed to reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances as required by 40 C.F.R. Part 82, Subpart F. The CAFO will require Clark to pay a civil penalty of $9,000 and perform a supplemental environmental project (SEP) with a total cost of $27,000. The SEP will consist of providing partial funding for the replacement of parking lot lighting at a local school with energy efficient LED units.

Defendants (1)

• CLARK IRON & METAL CO, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CLARK IRON & METAL CO, INC.

  217 HILLARD STREET, MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129

  Registry ID: 110004964968

Statutes cited

• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CLARK IRON & METAL CO, INC (COE CAFO)entered 2015-05-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $9,000 · SEP: $27,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-05-06Final Order Issued
• 2015-05-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-06-03Enforcement Action Data Entered