EPA v. Becker Iron and Metal - APO/CAFO

Case summary

U.S. EPA Region 5 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) 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 CAFO requires Becker to pay a penalty of $14,871.

Defendants (1)

• BECKER IRON AND METAL - APO/CAFONamed 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 - APO/CAFOentered 2015-02-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $14,871

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-02-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-02-05Final Order Issued
• 2015-02-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-03-11Air Resolved