EPA v. HAMM, Inc. CAA 113D1 Action for Penalty

Case summary

The March 29, 2022, inspection and subsequent investigation revealed the following violation: failure to take corrective action within ten days of detection of a methane exceedance. Landfill gas is composed of methane, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of non-methane organic compounds. Methane and carbon dioxide are greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Methane is a particularly potent GHG. Ensuring MSW landfills correctly mark the location of methane exceedances and take prompt corrective action to address these exceedances reduces emissions from these sources.

Defendants (1)

• Hamm, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HAMM SANITARY LANDFILL (AIR)

  16984 3RD ST, LAWRENCE, KS, 66044

  Registry ID: 110007364495

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HAMM, Inc.entered 2023-10-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,206 · SEP: $30,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-10-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-10-23Final Order Issued
• 2023-10-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-08-21Air Resolved
• 2024-08-21Enforcement Action Closed