EPA v. CITY OF MONROE, GEORGIA

Case summary

5/8/18 - CONSENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $2,500, DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS. ALLEGATIONS: EPA ALLEGES RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 112 OF THE CAA BY FAILING TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH INSPECTION FOR THE PRESENCE OF ASBESTOS PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE DEMOLITION AT THE FACILITY. PURSUANT TO CAA 112 AND 40 CFR 61.145(b), THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A RENOVATION OR DEMOLITION OPERATION IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE ADMINISTRATOR WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO DEMOLISH OR RENOVATE 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE RENOVATION OR DEMOLITION. EPA ALLEGES RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 112 OF THE CAA AND 40 CFR 61.145(b) BY FAILING TO PROVIDE THE STATE OF GEORGIA WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEMOLISH THE FACILITY.

Defendants (1)

• MONROE, GEORGIA, CITY OFNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• RESIDENTIAL HOME

  510 HARRIS STREET, MONROE, GA, 30655

  Registry ID: 110070378034

• CITY OF MONROE, GEORGIA

  215 NORTH BROAD STREET, MONROE, GA, 30655

  Registry ID: 110070378036

• RESIDENTIAL HOME

  514 HARRIS STREET, MONROE, GA, 30655

  Registry ID: 110070378035

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CITY OF MONROE, GEORGIAentered 2018-05-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-05-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-05-08Final Order Issued
• 2018-05-31Enforcement Action Closed
• 2018-09-11Enforcement Action Data Entered