EPA v. WHEATLAND TUBE - APO/CAFO

Case summary

Wheatland Tube violated its Title V permit by applying coatings that exceeded volatile organic compound (VOC) limits; emitting excess VOC emissions from outer diameter coating operations at two of its production mills; incurring pressure drop exceedances of air pollution control equipment; and failing to keep required records. The civil penalty assessed in this case was $205,558. In addition to penalty, Wheatland Tube must perform EPA Method 24 testing on any new coatings introduced into the facility

Defendants (1)

• WHEATLAND TUBENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• ZEKELMAN INDUSTRIES WHEATLAND TUBE CO

  2300 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60609

  Registry ID: 110000434138

• ZEKELMAN INDUSTRIES WHEATLAND TUBE CO

  2300 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60609

  Registry ID: 110000434138

• ZEKELMAN INDUSTRIES WHEATLAND TUBE CO

  2300 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60609

  Registry ID: 110000434138

• ZEKELMAN INDUSTRIES WHEATLAND TUBE CO

  2300 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60609

  Registry ID: 110000434138

• ZEKELMAN INDUSTRIES WHEATLAND TUBE CO

  2300 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60609

  Registry ID: 110000434138

• ZEKELMAN INDUSTRIES WHEATLAND TUBE CO

  2300 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60609

  Registry ID: 110000434138

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WHEATLAND TUBE - APO/CAFOentered 2020-04-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $205,558

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-04-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-04-27Final Order Issued
• 2020-05-01Enforcement Action Data Entered