EPA v. MORGAN ADVANCED CERAMICS

Case summary

This case involved degreasers that did not recieve required permits and which were violating MACT standards. The company had problems with excess emissions from the degreasers due to leaks. The company also failed to keep accurate records of the amount of perchloroethylene it was adding to its degreaser. Although both Ohio EPA and U.S.EPA took enforcement action, it was agreed that U.S.EPA would take the lead in resolving the case because many of the violations occurred at a time when the State did not have delegation to implement and enforce the MACT.

Defendants (1)

• MORGAN ADVANCED CERAMICSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MORGAN ELECTRO CERAMICS

  232 FORBES ROAD, BEDFORD, OH, 441465418

  Registry ID: 110000388250

Statutes cited

• CAA 112D — MACT Standards
• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MORGAN ADVANCED CERAMICSentered 2004-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $133,342

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2004-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered