EPA v. Becker Iron and Metal - ACO

Case summary

U.S. EPA Region 5 issued an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) to Becker Iron and Metal (Becker) to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA alleged that Becker accepted for recycling small appliances, such as refrigerators and room air conditioners, that once contained ozone-depleting refrigerants, without verifying that the refrigerant had been properly recovered prior to sale to Becker, in violation of regulations found at 40 CFR 82.156. EPA issued a Finding of Violation to Becker on February 27, 2013. The ACO requires Becker to either properly recover the refrigerant from appliances it accepts for scrap at its Venice, Illinois facility, or to use verification statements or refrigerant recovery contracts.

Defendants (1)

• BECKER IRON AND METALNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BECKER IRON AND METAL, INC

  1310 BROADWAY, VENICE, IL, 62090

  Registry ID: 110046466329

• BECKER IRON AND METAL, INC

  1310 BROADWAY, VENICE, IL, 62090

  Registry ID: 110046466329

Statutes cited

• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Becker Iron and Metal - ACOentered 2015-01-30

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2015-01-30Final Order Issued
• 2015-02-06Enforcement Action Data Entered