EPA v. BWAY CORP - APO/CAFO

Case summary

EPA identified emissions escaping a coating line (Litho Line #4) using an infrared camera during an inspection. Litho Line #4 is subject to the requirements of NESHAP KKKK as a permanent total enclosure (PTE). By failing to capture all emissions generated at Litho Line #4, BWAY failed to maintain the PTE, a violation of NESHAP KKKK. This case has a concurrent Consent Agreement and Final Order that includes a penalty of $140,000. This ACO requires BWAY to add new ductwork to expand ducting to the exit of the oven at Litho Line #4, install a new blower to route emissions from Litho Line #4 to an existing thermal oxidizer, and modify the duct header connection to the existing thermal oxidizer. Following these modifications, BWAY will conduct a performance test to confirm that Litho Line #4 meets the requirements of a PTE. These modifications to Litho Line #4 will reduce emissions by 26 tons per year, and addresses the violations set forth in the FOV issued to BWAY on December 22, 2017.

Defendants (1)

• BWAY CORPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BWAY CORP

  3200 S KILBOURN, CHICAGO, IL, 60623-4829

  Registry ID: 110000434708

Statutes cited

• CAA 112D — MACT Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BWAY CORP - APO/CAFOentered 2019-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $140,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2019-09-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2019-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-01-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-01-03Air Resolved