EPA v. CARDINAL ETHANOL - APO/CAFO

Case summary

Cardinal operates an ethanol manufacturing plant in Union City, Indiana. On June 13, 2012, EPA performed an unannounced inspection of the facility. EPA observed that volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions and the overall VOC control efficiency demonstration was not performed on the enclosed flare that controls VOC from the ethanol loading rack. EPA verbally indicated that the facility to perform the testing to determine the overall VOC control efficiency at the flare. Based on the Section 114 Response, Cardinal did not perform the required VOC control efficiency testing on its flare. EPA is issuing the Administrative Penalty Order concurrently with the CAFO on this matter. Cardinal's subsequent compliance stack tests demonstrated compliance with the Title V permit emission limits. Cardinal will pay a penalty of $29,743.

Defendants (1)

• CARDINAL ETHANOLNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• CARDINAL ETHANOL LLC

  1554 N 600 E, UNION CITY, IN, 47390-9157

  Registry ID: 110037115680

• CARDINAL ETHANOL LLC

  1554 N 600 E, UNION CITY, IN, 47390-9157

  Registry ID: 110037115680

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CARDINAL ETHANOL - APO/CAFOentered 2015-12-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $29,743

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-12-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-12-23Final Order Issued
• 2016-01-07Air Resolved
• 2016-01-11Enforcement Action Data Entered