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07-2026-0070Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2026· Region 07

EPA v. Swift Beef Company CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

The facility has been found in violation of Clean Air Act permit requirements related to its wastewater treatment system. The facility, which processes beef and produces biogas, failed to properly control emissions, maintain equipment, and keep necessary records, leading to excess emissions of hydrogen sulfide.

Defendants (1)

  • Swift Beef CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

  • SWIFT BEEF COMPANY

    555 S STUHR RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801-8533

    Registry ID: 110000448285

  • SWIFT BEEF COMPANY

    555 S STUHR RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801-8533

    Registry ID: 110000448285

  • SWIFT BEEF COMPANY

    555 S STUHR RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801-8533

    Registry ID: 110000448285

  • SWIFT BEEF COMPANY

    555 S STUHR RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801-8533

    Registry ID: 110000448285

Statutes cited

  • CAA TITLE5Title V Permits
  • CAA 110Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Swift Beef Company CAA 113D1 Action For Penaltyentered 2026-04-23

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $1,578,440

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2026-04-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2026-04-23Final Order Issued
  • 2026-04-28Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3604893875
Case number
07-2026-0070
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
07
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Title V Permits

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 07-2026-0070 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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