EPA v. PYRAMID PAVING & CONTRACTING CO

Case summary

On September 25, 2014, Region 5 entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) resolving claims against Pyramid Paving and Contracting Company. Pyramid Paving and Contracting Company owns and operates a hot mix asphalt facility located in Essexville, Michigan (the facility). On February 22, 2013, Region 5 issued a Notice and Finding of Violation (NOV/FOV) alleging that Pyramid Paving and Contracting Company violated Michigan SIP Rule 201 and the conditions contained within its Permit to Install No. 260-81B. On September 17, 2013, Pyramid and EPA agreed to the terms of an Administrative Consent Order (ACO). Pyramid resolved compliance issues by installing side curtains on the truck loading station and ducting the station to an existing baghouse; developing, submitting, and operating in accordance with a baghouse operation and maintenance plan; and improving record keeping practices. Under the terms of the CAFO, Pyramid has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $99,055.

Defendants (1)

• PYRAMID PAVING & CONTRACTING CONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PYRAMID PAVING & CONTRACTING CO.

  1503 PINE STREET, ESSEXVILLE, MI, 48732

  Registry ID: 110001679577

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PYRAMID PAVING & CONTRACTING COentered 2014-09-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $99,055

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2014-09-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-10-20Air Resolved