EPA v. BRETFORD MANUFACTURING

Case summary

This case was part of a region-based initiative to reduce VOC in the Chicago severe-non attainment area. Bretford has eliminated the use of the violating coatings and will achieve further reductions by implementing the SEP described above. Bretford will have five months from the effective date of the final order, to cease using the solvent-based coatings and begin using the UV coatings in the laminate line. In addition, Bretford will have five months to begin the use of water-based adhesives in the manufacturing of pinboards/whiteboards

Defendants (1)

• BRETFORD MANUFACTURING, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• BRETFORD MFG

  11000 SEYMOUR AVE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL, 60131-1230

  Registry ID: 110000888807

• BRETFORD MFG

  11000 SEYMOUR AVE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL, 60131-1230

  Registry ID: 110000888807

• BRETFORD MFG

  11000 SEYMOUR AVE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL, 60131-1230

  Registry ID: 110000888807

• BRETFORD MFG

  11000 SEYMOUR AVE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL, 60131-1230

  Registry ID: 110000888807

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BRETFORD MANUFACTURING INC.entered 2003-04-10

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $30,000 · SEP: $22,726

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2002-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-04-10Final Order Issued