EPA v. Louisiana Generating-Big Cajun 2-CAA Consent Decree (R6 Lead)-2013

Case summary

WHEREAS, in their complaints, the United States and LDEQ (Plaintiffs) allege, inter alia, that Louisiana Generating is responsible for the modification and operation of two electric generating units (Units 1 and 2) at the Big Cajun II Power Plant (Big Cajun II), located near New Roads, Louisiana, without necessary permits, and without installing and employing the best available control technology (BACT) to control emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or sulfur dioxide (SO2) as the Act requires. WHEREAS, the United States, LDEQ, and the Settling Defendant (Parties) have agreed that settlement of this action is in the best interest of the Parties and in the public interest, and that entry of this Consent Decree without further litigation is the most appropriate means of resolving this matter;

Defendants (1)

• Louisiana GeneratingNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• LOUISIANA GENERATING LLC - BIG CAJUN II POWER PLANT

  10431 CAJUN II RD (LA HWY 981) 2 MI E HWY 415 JCT, NEW ROADS, LA, 70760

  Registry ID: 110000449792

• BIG CAJUN 2

  9951 CAJUN 2 ROAD, NEW ROADS, LA, 70760

  Registry ID: 110000449792

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• CAA 165 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Louisiana Generating-Big Cajun 2-CAA Consent Decree (R6 Lead)-2013entered 2013-03-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,750,000 · State/local: $1,750,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2005-03-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-04-25Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2009-02-11Complaint Filed With Court
• 2012-11-20Final Order Lodged
• 2013-03-05Final Order Entered