EPA v. HALIFAX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Case summary

JUNE 30, 2025 - CONSENT AGREEMENT Respondent conducted demolition activity which included the wrecking of a small building and three drive-thru canopies of a former bank located at the Facility from approximately August 14, 2024, through August 20, 2024. At the time of the demolition activity, the structures referenced in Paragraph 17 were commercial structures and therefore met the definition of the facility, as defined in 40 C.F.R. ? 61.141. The Respondent was the contractor responsible for operating and controlling the demolition activity that occurred at the Facility. Therefore, Respondent meets the definition of an owner or operator of a renovation or demolition activity. Based on an investigation which included, but was not limited to, an EPA inspection conducted on December 11, 2024, and discussions and e-mail correspondence with the Respondent and the Georgia EPD, the EPA determined that the Respondent did not provide written notice of intention to demolish or renovate at least 10 working days before the activity described. Based on EPA?s compliance monitoring investigation, the EPA alleges that the Respondent violated 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M, National Emission Standard for Asbestos, and Section 112of the Act, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412, when it: a. Failed to provide the Georgia EPD with written notice of intent to demolish the Facility prior to conducting the demolition, as required by 40 C.F.R. ? 61.145(b). Respondent agrees to a civil penalty in the amount of $5,425 ( Assessed Penalty ), to be paid within thirty (30) calendar days after the Effective Date of the CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• Halifax Construction Company, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• HALIFAX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

  508 FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ROAD, DOUGLASVILLE, GA, 30134

  Registry ID: 110071957349

• DUNKIN

  3330 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY NW, ATLANTA, GA, 30327

  Registry ID: 110071883438

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HALIFAX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.entered 2025-06-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,425

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-06-30Final Order Issued
• 2025-06-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-07-08Enforcement Action Data Entered