EPA v. NUCOR STEEL LOUISIANA-CONVENT,LA -CAA CONSENT DECREE-FY2026

Case summary

This referral addresses violations discovered during an onsite inspection from March 22 - 23, 2022, at the Facility by EPA inspectors and via a review of compliance documentation from Nucor. EPA alleges that Nucor violated the Louisiana State Implementation Plan as incorporated into the facilitys Title V Permit and Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permit; the New Source Performance Standards, 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart A; and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, 40 C.F.R.Part 63, Subpart A.

Defendants (1)

• NUCOR STEEL LOUISIANA, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NUCOR STEEL LOUISIANA LLC - DIRECT REDUCED IRON FACILITY

  9101 HWY 3125, CONVENT, LA, 70723

  Registry ID: 110056317677

Statutes cited

• CAA TITLE5 — Title V Permits
• CAA PARTD — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NUCOR STEEL LOUISIANA-CONVENT,LA -CAA CONSENT DECREE-FY2026

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $800,000 · State/local: $800,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-03-29Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2023-03-29Referred To Headquarters
• 2023-07-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-09-25Final Order Lodged
• 2026-09-25Complaint Filed With Court