EPA v. RELIABLE ASPHALT - ACO

Case summary

On August 1, 2014, EPA observed emissions of visible fugitive particulate matter originating from Reliable Asphalt Corporation's (RAC's) crushing plant and traveling beyond its property line. On November 4, 2014, EPA inspected the facility to assess RAC's compliance with the Illinois SIP. During the November 4, 2014, inspection, EPA reviewed RAC's records pertaining to the use of water sprays at the crushing plant. The RAC records reviewed by EPA showed, and RAC's representative confirmed, that on August 1, 2014, RAC?\'s water sprays at the crushing plant were not working properly when EPA observed emissions of visible fugitive particulate matter traveling beyond the facility's property line. The August 1, 2014, emissions of visible fugitive particulate matter which originated from RAC's crushing plant and traveled beyond its property line was a violation of the Illinois SIP at 35 Ill. Adm. Code 212.301, and Condition 4(c) of RAC's construction permit. On March 31, 2015, EPA issued a Notice of Violation to RAC for the above-stated violation. On May 6, 2015, representatives of RAC and EPA met to discuss the alleged violation. During the meeting, RAC acknowledged that it violated the Illinois SIP opacity condition, and agreed to undertake several projects to upgrade its pollution control equipment at the crushing plant. The two paragraphs below, also included in the ACO, specify the actions that need to be completed by RAC. By September 30, 2015, RAC shall complete the following six action items at its crushing plant to ensure compliance with the Illinois SIP requirements: A. Realignment of dust suppression controls and water sprays to ensure even distribution of water to the crushers; B. Installation of manifold to distribute water evenly to the crushers; C. Installation of meters to track water usage for each pump installed within the plant; D. Installation and use of a backup pump in the event of an equipment failure; E. Development and implementation of an annual air monitoring training for employees at the crushing plant with regards to maintaining compliance with RAC?s air permit conditions; F. Amending RAC?s fugitive dust plan to incorporate the actions stated above. By October 30, 2015, RAC shall submit a notice of completion report to the EPA certifying that all actions specified above, in Paragraph 19, have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• RELIABLE ASPHALTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RELIABLE ASPHALT CORP

  3741 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL, 60623-4927

  Registry ID: 110002391233

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RELIABLE ASPHALT - ACOentered 2015-08-26

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-08-26Final Order Issued
• 2015-08-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-10-13Air Resolved