EPA v. DEGUSSA CORPORATION

Case summary

Degussa has owned and operated a carbon black facility since April 4, 2002. Degussa purchased and utilized feedstock oil with a sulfur content higher than their Permit to Install and Title V Permits allowed. EPA entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order with Degussa Engineered Carbons, LP of Belpre, Ohio. EPA alleged Degussa violated the Ohio State Implementation Plan and Title V permit program when it purchased and utilized feedstock with a sulfur content higher than its operating permits allowed. This Order will require Degussa to pay a penalty of $105,000 and spend $245,000 to perform a Supplemental Environmental Project to replace old wood stoves in southeast Ohio with new, less polluting models.

Defendants (1)

• DEGUSSA CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS LLC

  11135 STATE ROUTE 7, BELPRE, OH, 457149496

  Registry ID: 110032895357

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DEGUSSA CORPORATIONentered 2006-01-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $105,000 · SEP: $245,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-01-20Final Order Issued