EPA v. JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP INC

Case summary

EPA issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO)to commence and conclude an action against Johnson Controls Battery Group, Inc. (Johnson Controls) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. The CAFO alleges that Johnson Controls violated various requirements of the Illinois State Implementation Plan, including lead emission limits included in construction permits and a federally enforceable state operating permit. The CAFO requires Johnson Controls to pay a $42,135 penalty and perform a $240,000 supplemental environmental project (SEP). The SEP consists of the replacement of oil mist filters at two lead melting furnaces with a new jet-pulse baghouse with secondary HEPA filters.

Defendants (1)

• JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• CLARIOS LLC

  300 S GLENGARRY DR, GENEVA, IL, 60134-3803

  Registry ID: 110000431211

• CLARIOS LLC

  300 S GLENGARRY DR, GENEVA, IL, 60134-3803

  Registry ID: 110000431211

• CLARIOS LLC

  300 S GLENGARRY DR, GENEVA, IL, 60134-3803

  Registry ID: 110000431211

• CLARIOS LLC

  300 S GLENGARRY DR, GENEVA, IL, 60134-3803

  Registry ID: 110000431211

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP INCentered 2014-08-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $42,135 · SEP: $229,183

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-08-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-08-19Final Order Issued
• 2014-08-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-09-09Air Resolved