EPA v. JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP - APO/CAFO

Case summary

EPA issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) commencing and concluding an action against Johnson Controls Battery Group, Inc. (Johnson Controls) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. The CAFO alleges that Johnson Controls exceeded PM and lead emission limits and failed to operate a pollution control device as required by its operating permit. The CAFO also alleges that Johnson Controls failed to properly record operating parameters for a pollution control device as required by the NESHAP for Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing Area Sources. The CAFO requires Johnson Controls to pay a $20,000 penalty and perform a $26,000 supplemental environmental project (SEP). The SEP includes installation and operation of a baghouse monitoring and historical data recording system to allow for immediate alarm and notification in the event that differential pressure falls outside of operating ranges.

Defendants (1)

• JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CLARIOS, LLC.

  10300 INDUSTRIAL ROAD, HOLLAND, OH, 43528

  Registry ID: 110000383638

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP - APO/CAFOentered 2017-07-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $20,000 · SEP: $26,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-07-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-07-20Final Order Issued
• 2017-07-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-04-25Demand for Stipulated Penalties