EPA v. A & R CUSTOM CHROME PLATING - ACO

Case summary

EPA issued an Administrative Consent Order to A&R Custom Chrome Plating in Chicago, Illinois to resolve violations regarding the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP), the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations, at 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW, and the NESHAP for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks, at 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart N. Specifically, A&R failed for calendar year 2013 to maintain: (1) monthly records of PM and HAP emissions, with supporting calculations in tons per month and tons per year; (2) annual compliance certifications for its nickel electroplating tanks; and (3) annual compliance certifications for its decorative chromium electroplating tanks. This ACO requires A&R to prepare and maintain the above-mentioned records, and submit them to EPA.

Defendants (1)

• A & R CUSTOM CHROME PLATINGNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• A & R CUSTOM CHROME PLATING

  6528 S LAVERGNE AVE, BEDFORD PARK, IL, 60638-5807

  Registry ID: 110030824268

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
• CAA 112D — MACT Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• A & R CUSTOM CHROME PLATING - ACOentered 2015-03-04

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2015-03-04Final Order Issued
• 2015-03-09Enforcement Action Data Entered