EPA v. REPAP WISCONSIN, INC.

Case summary

U.S. EPA SOUGHT TO PENALIZE REPAP FOR VIOLATING, AT VARIOUS TIMES IN 1993 THROUGH 1995, WISCONSIN SIP RULE NR 154.11(6)(B)(1) PROHIBITING EMISSIONS GREATER THAN 20% OPACITY, AND FOR VIOLATING RULE NR 154.11(4)(B)(2), WHICH LIMITS PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FROM REPAP'S BOILERS TO 0.30 POUND PER MILLION BTU. THE COMPLAINT IN THE MATER WAS FILED CONCURRENTLY WITH THE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTATION. THE PARTIES AGREED TO AN ACCEPTABLE RESOLUTION IN PRE-FILING NEGOTIATIONS. THE REGION HAS ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE ORDER TO REPAP TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY ADHERES TO A SPECIFIED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM.

Defendants (1)

• REPAP WISCONSIN, INC.Named in settlement

Facilities (3)

• STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA

  433 NORTH MAIN STREET, KIMBERLY, WI, 54136

  Registry ID: 110017418846

• STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA

  433 NORTH MAIN STREET, KIMBERLY, WI, 54136

  Registry ID: 110017418846

• STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA

  433 NORTH MAIN STREET, KIMBERLY, WI, 54136

  Registry ID: 110017418846

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• REPAP WISCONSIN, INC.entered 1997-05-22

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $525,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 1996-09-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1996-09-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1997-05-22Complaint Filed With Court
• 1997-05-22Final Order Lodged
• 1997-05-22Final Order Entered
• 1997-06-18Concluded
• 1997-06-18Enforcement Action Closed