EPA v. POLYNT COMPOSITES USA, INC - APO/CAFO

Case summary

Polynt owns and operates a facility in Sandusky, Ohio that conducts Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing (MCM) operations including the manufacture of gel coats using styrene, methyl methacrylate, and other raw materials. At the Facility, Polynt operates mixers subject to the MCM NESHAP and Title V Permit conditions. Region 5 identified CAA violations through a March 20, 2023, inspection and an August 14, 2024, Section 114 information request. Polynt exceeded applicable Ohio SIP VOC limits, also found in the facility?s Title V Permit, and failed to demonstrate compliance with HAP limits. Polynt also violated MCM NESHAP requirements to set operating limits based on initial compliance conditions, conduct 5‑year performance tests, and meet recordkeeping, notification, and reporting duties.

Defendants (1)

• POLYNT COMPOSITES USA, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• POLYNT COMPOSITES USA, INC

  1321 FIRST ST, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870

  Registry ID: 110000391781

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• POLYNT COMPOSITES USA, INC - APO/CAFOentered 2026-09-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $62,698

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-09-03Final Order Issued
• 2026-09-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-09-04Enforcement Action Data Entered