EPA v. KIMBLE GLASS INC.

Case summary

Kimble stated that it had conducted an investigation into the cause of the excess opacity levels and determined that a faulty electrostatic precipitator (ESP) was likely the cause. Kimble had the ESP repaired and, by a Section 114 request by U.S. EPA, conducted a particulate matter (PM) stack test to verify compliance with both the visual emissions limit and the PM emissions limit. The stack test indicated compliance with both limitations. However, based on historical repair records, the operating performance of Kimble’s ESP has been poor. As a result, Kimble has agreed to monitor stack opacity levels via a continuous opacity monitor (COMS) coincident with ESP performance parameters to insure long-term compliance with the visual emission limit.

Defendants (1)

• KIMBLE GLASS INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GERRESHEIMER MOULDED GLASS CHICAGO INC.

  1131 ARNOLD ST, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL, 60411-2904

  Registry ID: 110000432443

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KIMBLE GLASS INC.entered 2006-09-27

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2006-09-27Final Order Issued
• 2006-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered