EPA v. A & R CUSTOM CHROME PLATING - APO/CAFO

Case summary

I recommend that you approve the attached Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) for A & R Custom Chrome, Chicago, Illinois to resolve violations regarding National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (?NESHAP?) for Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks, 40 C.F.R. ?? 63.340?63.348. Specifically, the NOV alleges that A&R Chrome failed to: (1) sufficiently control emissions discharges; (2) stop using a PFOS-based fume suppressant after September 21, 2015; (3) physically separate buffing, grinding, and/or polishing operations from chromium electroplating tanks; (4) conduct an initial performance test; (5) measure surface tension according to the required schedule; (6) maintain certain records; and (7) submit a notification of compliance status to EPA. An ACO will also be issued concurrently with the CAFO. This CAFO requires A&R Chrome to pay a penalty of $500 and resolves the FOV issued to A & R Custom Chrome on September 26, 2022. See WAR for additional information on the penalty. There are Environmental Justice concerns associated with this action.

Defendants (1)

• A & R CUSTOM CHROME PLATINGNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• A & R CUSTOM CHROME PLATING

  6528 S LAVERGNE AVE, BEDFORD PARK, IL, 60638-5807

  Registry ID: 110030824268

Statutes cited

• CAA 112D — MACT Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• A & R CUSTOM CHROME PLATING - APO/CAFOentered 2023-12-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-12-06Final Order Issued
• 2023-12-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-12-18Enforcement Action Data Entered