EPA v. Behr Iron & Metal (COE ODS)(NC)(LEAD)

Case summary

EPA is issuing an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) and a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) addressing violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Behr Iron and Metal (Behr), headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. The CAFO requires the payment of a civil penalty of $30,000 and the completion of a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) with a value of at least $75,000. The SEP funds will be used to replace a traditionally-fuelled school bus with a propane-powered bus in the Rockford, IL, area. Together, these agreement will resolve violations of the CAA for the emission of ozone-depleting substances alleged in a May 9, 2013, Finding of Violation.

Defendants (1)

• Behr Iron & MetalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• CLINTON STEEL & SALVAGE

  2815 LIBERTY AVE, CLINTON, IA, 52732

  Registry ID: 110018867779

• LEROY IRON & METAL

  2275 DALE AVE-CO RD V-10-8MI N, CHESTER (HISTORICAL), IA, 50466

  Registry ID: 110001407861

• ALTER METAL RECYCLING

  12050 W STATE ST, MASON CITY, IA, 50401

  Registry ID: 110024523577

Statutes cited

• CAA 608 — National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Behr Iron & Metal (COE ODS)(NC)(LEAD)entered 2014-12-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $6,000 · SEP: $75,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2014-12-30Final Order Issued
• 2014-12-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-01-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-07-14Air Resolved
• 2016-07-14Enforcement Action Closed