EPA v. FERRO CORP, KEIL CHEMICAL

Case summary

VIOLATIONS OF INDIANA SIP RULES APC=19 AND 326 IAC ARTICLE 2 WHICH REQUIRE MAJOR SOURCES TO OBTAIN A NEW SOURCE REVIEW PERMIT PRIOR TO COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION AND MODIFICATIONS, COMPLY WITH LAER AND PROVIDE EMISSION OFFSETS. VIOLATION OF INDIANA SIP RULE 326 IAC ARTICLE 8, WHICH SETS FORTH SPECIFIC VOC REQUIREMENTS FOR LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA. Initially Keil installed a carbon adsorber system to reduce VOC emissions. Later, Keil began making changes to its process such as capping open ended lines and replacing ductwork to improve capture. Keil conducted emission testing for VOCs. Keil also installed a VOC continuous emission monitor. After taking these steps, Keil remained in noncompliance. The company eventually made a business decision to close the plant which brought it into full compliance

Defendants (1)

• FERRO CORP, KEIL CHEMICALNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• FERRO CORP. - KEIL CHEMICAL

  3000 SHEFFIELD AVE, HAMMOND, IN, 46320

  Registry ID: 110000397945

• FERRO CORP. - KEIL CHEMICAL

  3000 SHEFFIELD AVE, HAMMOND, IN, 46320

  Registry ID: 110000397945

• FERRO CORP. - KEIL CHEMICAL

  3000 SHEFFIELD AVE, HAMMOND, IN, 46320

  Registry ID: 110000397945

• FERRO CORP. - KEIL CHEMICAL

  3000 SHEFFIELD AVE, HAMMOND, IN, 46320

  Registry ID: 110000397945

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FERRO CORP./KEIL CHEMICALentered 2002-05-28

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,050,000 · State/local: $1,950,000 · SEP: $514,150

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 1999-09-28Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1999-10-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2002-03-18Complaint Filed With Court
• 2002-03-18Final Order Lodged
• 2002-05-28Final Order Entered
• 2020-03-10Enforcement Action Closed