EPA v. VECTOR PIPELINE, L.P.

Case summary

Vector Pipeline, L.P. violated its Title V permit limits for carbon monoxide (CO) at its Highland, Michigan compressor station and at its Springville, Indiana compressor station. Vector discovered the violations and immediately corrected the problems that were responsible for the excess emissions. Vector applied for revised Title V permits in both Michigan and Indiana as a means of accepting federally enforceable limitations on facility CO emissions. Parametric monitoring systems are being implemented at each facility to track compliance with the CO limitations. Vector has agreed to pay a penalty for its past violations.

Defendants (1)

• Vector Pipeline, L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• VECTOR PIPELINE L.P. SPRINGVILLE COMP.

  4407 N FAIL RD, LAPORTE, IN, 46350

  Registry ID: 110041672473

• AMERICAN TEMPERATURE SERVICE, INC.

  46101 GRAND RIVER AVENUE, NOVI, MI, 48374

  Registry ID: 110064161053

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 165 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Vector Pipeline, L.P.entered 2005-02-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $69,300

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-02-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-02-11Final Order Issued
• 2005-03-01Enforcement Action Data Entered