EPA v. EAST BALT COMMISSARY, INC

Case summary

EPA issued a NOV/FOV under the Clean Air Act to East Balt for their facility located at 1801 West 31st Place in Chicago, Illinois. The facility is located in an Environmental Justice-designated area. East Balt caused or allowed the construction of a major modification when an oven was upgraded on a bakery line. EPA issued the NOV/FOV for non-compliance with Nonattainment New Source Review requirements, the federally enforceable Illinois State Implementation Plan, and Title V permit requirements. The Consent Decree requires East Balt to pay a civil penalty of $345,000 and perform injunctive relief valued at approximately $390,623 to reduce emissions of 343.94 tons per year of volatile organic compounds.

Defendants (1)

• EAST BALT COMMISSARY, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BIMBO QSR CHICAGO LLC

  1801 W 31ST PL, CHICAGO, IL, 60608-6199

  Registry ID: 110001364390

Statutes cited

• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EAST BALT COMMISSARY, INCentered 2016-10-31

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $172,500 · State/local: $172,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2012-08-23Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2012-08-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-08-24Complaint Filed With Court
• 2016-09-12Final Order Lodged
• 2016-10-31Final Order Entered