EPA v. THERMAFIBER INCORPORATED

Case summary

In September 2011, EPA issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Thermafiber, Inc. of Wabash, Indiana for violations of the Indiana State Implementation Plan. Specifically, in January 2009 Thermafiber began using a fuel substitute at their mineral wool manufacturing facility. This fuel change constituted a change in method of operation and was a major modification that triggered requirements of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. Thermafiber did not apply for or receive a PSD permit for the change in method of operations. Since the issuance of the NOV, Thermafiber has ceased using the alternate fuel source, and has installed additional air pollution control equipment at the facility. Under this CAFO, Thermafiber will agree to conduct additional emissions testing, will agree to continuously operate the air pollution control equipment, and will pay a civil penalty of $93,000.

Defendants (1)

• THERMAFIBER INCORPORATEDNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• THERMAFIBER INC., WABASH PLANT

  3711 MILL ST, WABASH, IN, 46992-7778

  Registry ID: 110017408287

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 165 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• THERMAFIBER INCORPORATEDentered 2013-04-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $93,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-04-03Final Order Issued
• 2013-04-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-04-12Enforcement Action Data Entered