EPA v. CATERPILLAR INC

Case summary

Caterpillar had numerous deviations related to the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of various pollution control equipment in use at its facility, including its Triethylamine scrubber, as well as failures in carrying out the facility�s scrap inspection plan. This is considered violating the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries at 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart EEEEE and its Title V Operating Permit. Caterpillar has agreed to the Consent and Final Order Agreement penalty of $20,0000. They also have agreed to an Administrative Consent Order, which requires Caterpillar to install a new Triethylamine scrubber, and modify its scrap inspection plan to be in compliance with the NESHAP. Both must be completed before violations are resolved.

Defendants (1)

• CATERPILLAR INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CATERPILLAR INC

  8826 W RTE 24, MAPLETON, IL, 61547-9784

  Registry ID: 110000437965

Statutes cited

• CAA 112I — Permits/Compliance Schedule
• CAA 112H — Work Practices
• CAA 112D — MACT Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CATERPILLAR INCentered 2012-10-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-10-23Final Order Issued
• 2012-10-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-11-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-10-23Air Resolved