EPA v. AACR, INC

Case summary

11/15/2023 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1,378 PENALTY DUE WITHIN 15 DAYS. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: BASED ON INFORMATION ACQUIRED FROM THE RESPONDENT REGARDING THE DEMOLITION OF A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT OR NEAR 5010 ARMOUR ROAD IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904 (THE FACILITY), WHICH COMMENCED ON OR AROUND NOVEMBER 21, 2022, THE EPA ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 112 OF THE CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412, AND 40 C.F.R. PART 61, SUBPART M. SPECIFICALLY, THE EPA ALLEGES THE RESPONDENT FAILED TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH INSPECTION FOR ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS PRIOR TO BEGINNING DEMOLITION ACTIVITY, AS REQUIRED BY 40 C.F.R. ? 61.145(A), AT THE FACILITY.

Defendants (1)

• AACR, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• AACR, INC

  777 HUT ROAD, BOX SPRINGS, GA, 31801

  Registry ID: 110071537886

• 5010 ARMOUR ROAD (DEMOLITION SITE)

  5010 ARMOUR ROAD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904

  Registry ID: 110071537712

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AACR, INCentered 2023-11-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,378

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-11-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-11-15Final Order Issued
• 2023-12-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-12-08Enforcement Action Closed