EPA v. 3M - COTTAGE GROVE ABRASIVES AND BUBBLES

Case summary

On March 7, 2011, 3M submitted to EPA an applicability determination request to determine if the calciners and/or dryers at its Abrasives System Division were subject to NSPS Subpart UUU. 3M concurrently disclosed to EPA potential violations of NSPS Subpart UUU relating to the same calciners and/or dryers at the Abrasives System Division in the applicability determination request. On April 5, 2011, EPA issued 3M an applicability determination, finding that the emission units at the Abrasives System Division are subject to NSPS Subpart UUU. On September 20, 2011, EPA issued a Notice and Finding of Violation (NOV/FOV) to 3M for violations of NSPS Subpart UUU, its Title V Permit and the MN SIP at the Abrasives System Division. On July 14, 2011, 3M disclosed to EPA potential violations of NSPS Subpart UUU relating to the calciners and/or dryers at the TSS Division. On March 27, 2012, EPA issued a NOV/FOV to 3M for violations of NSPS Subpart UUU, its Title V Permit and the MN SIP at the TSS Division. 3M has submitted all notifications, demonstrated compliance with applicable emission limits, began monitoring and recordkeeping requirements under NSPS Subpart UUU at both the Abrasives System Division and TSS Division. Additionally, 3M submitted revisions to its Title V permits for emissions units at the Abrasives System Division and TSS Division to reflect applicability of NSPS Subpart UUU and associated compliance requirements.3M has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $65,000 and signed a CAFO with EPA. 3M has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $65,000 and signed a CAFO with EPA.

Defendants (2)

• 3M - COTTAGE GROVE ABRASIVES AND BUBBLESNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• 3M CHEM TRAFFIC CTRLNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (120)

• 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' COTTAGE GROVE FACILITY - ABRASIVES

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' COTTAGE GROVE FACILITY - ABRASIVES

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' COTTAGE GROVE FACILITY - ABRASIVES

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' COTTAGE GROVE FACILITY - ABRASIVES

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEM TRAFFIC CTRL

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016-4600

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEM TRAFFIC CTRL

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016-4600

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' COTTAGE GROVE FACILITY - ABRASIVES

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' COTTAGE GROVE FACILITY - ABRASIVES

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' COTTAGE GROVE FACILITY - ABRASIVES

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' COTTAGE GROVE FACILITY - ABRASIVES

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEM TRAFFIC CTRL

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016-4600

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEM TRAFFIC CTRL

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016-4600

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEM TRAFFIC CTRL

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016-4600

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEM TRAFFIC CTRL

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016-4600

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• 3M CHEM TRAFFIC CTRL

  10746 INNOVATION RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016-4600

  Registry ID: 110000423667

• …and 105 more

Statutes cited

• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• 3M - COTTAGE GROVE ABRASIVES AND BUBBLESentered 2014-09-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $65,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-09-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2014-10-16Air Resolved