EPA v. Sanimax

Case summary

On October 30, 2008, U.S. EPA conducted an inspection at the DeForest facility. EPA discovered the violations through this inspection and a review of information submitted by Sanimax in response to an information request. Specifically, Sanimax was found to be subject to and in violation of 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subparts NNN and VV. Sanimax performed the required stack testing and LDAR at the DeForest plant on April 16, 2009 and May 14-15, 2009, respectively. Sanimax also amended their air operating permit to incorporate Subpart NNN requirements. Under the terms of the settlement, Sanimax will pay a $9,645.50 civil penalty and install an end-of-process technology which eliminates odor from their waste grease storage tanks at the violating facility as a supplemental environmental project (SEP) with estimated value of $40,168.

Defendants (1)

• SANIMAXNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SANIMAX

  605 BASSETT ST, DE FOREST, WI, 535321203

  Registry ID: 110027215671

Statutes cited

• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sanimaxentered 2010-01-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $9,646 · SEP: $40,350

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-01-11Final Order Issued
• 2010-01-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-01-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2010-04-23Enforcement Action Closed