EPA v. VESUVIUS USA

Case summary

Vesuvius was found to violate the leak repair, reporting, and relate follow-up requirements under the Protection of Stratospheric Ozone Standards. In response to the Finding of Violation, Vesuvius retrofitted all of its industrial cooling equipment to use non-regulated materials (including a number of units that were not found in violation). To resolve the violation, Vesuvius has agreed to pay a $25,000 penalty and complete a $215,000 SEP. It is important to note that the SEP will also result in the reduction of 237 tons per year of carbon dioxide.

Defendants (1)

• VESUVIUS USANamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VESUVIUS USA

  955 N 5TH ST, CHARLESTON, IL, 61920-1169

  Registry ID: 110000438535

Statutes cited

• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VESUVIUS USAentered 2008-09-26

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $25,000 · SEP: $199,409

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-09-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2008-09-26Final Order Issued
• 2008-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered