EPA v. GOPHER RESOURCES - APO/CAFO

Case summary

EPA alleged that Gopher failed to maintain negative pressure at a total enclosure and installed wind guards on the pressure gauges, preventing the exterior pressure gauges from collecting representative data. EPA also alleged that Gopher failed to demonstrate continuous compliance with total hydrocarbon and dioxin and furan emissions standards by not maintaining a minimum natural gas flow rate at furnaces. Finally, EPA alleged that during a performance test Gopher failed to collect the minimum sample volume when demonstrating compliance with lead emission standards. As the appropriate injunctive relief has already been implemented by Gopher, there is no concurrent administrative consent order. This CAFO requires Gopher to pay a penalty of $110,000 and resolves the violations set forth in the NOV/FOV issued to Gopher on November 25, 2015.

Defendants (1)

• GOPHER RESOURCESNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GOPHER RESOURCE LLC

  685 YANKEE DOODLE RD, EAGAN, MN, 551212326

  Registry ID: 110008819494

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 112D — MACT Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GOPHER RESOURCES - APO/CAFOentered 2020-11-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $110,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2020-11-30Final Order Issued
• 2020-11-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-12-03Air Resolved
• 2020-12-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-12-03Enforcement Action Data Entered