EPA v. CRITERION CATALYST COMPANY L.P.

Case summary

Region 5 executed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with Criterion Catalysts and Technologies, L.P. of Michigan City, Indiana (Criterion). This CAFO simultaneously commenced and concluded an administrative action alleging violations of Title V and the New Source Performance Standards of the Clean Air Act, specifically the Standards of Performance for Calciners and Dryers in Mineral Industries (40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart UUU). Criterion is an international company that supplies catalysts, process technologies and catalysts services for a wide range of refining applications, including ultra-low sulfur diesel production and hydrocracking. All of the alleged violations involved either reporting issues or proper calibration of monitoring equipment; there were no direct emission standards violations; and Criterion promptly corrected the alleged violations.

Defendants (1)

• CRITERION CATALYST COMPANY L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• CRITERION CATALYSTS AND TECHNOLOGIES, L.P.

  1800 E US HWY 12, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360-2074

  Registry ID: 110000745864

• CRITERION CATALYSTS AND TECHNOLOGIES, L.P.

  1800 E US HWY 12, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360-2074

  Registry ID: 110000745864

Statutes cited

• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CRITERION CATALYST COMPANY L.P.entered 2014-08-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $135,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-08-07Final Order Issued
• 2014-08-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-08-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-10-14Air Resolved