EPA v. Minnkota Power Cooperative

Case summary

'This NOV is issued to the Minnkota Power Cooperative for violations of the Clean Air Act at its Milton R. Young lignite-fired power plant. Commencing at various times since 1994 and continuing today, Minnkota has modified and operated M.R. Young station without obtaining a New Source Review Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit authorizing the construction and operation of physical modifications of its boiler unit as required by the CAA. In addition, Minnkota has operated these modifications without installing pollution control equipment required by the CAA, resulting in the release of massive amounts of pollutants into the environment.'

Defendants (1)

• Minnkota Power CooperativeNamed in complaint

Facilities (2)

• MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE

  1822 MILL ROAD, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58203

  Registry ID: 110011562610

• MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE

  1822 MILL ROAD, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58203

  Registry ID: 110011562610

Statutes cited

• CAA 113A — Violation of Existing Administrative Order

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2002-06-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-07-15Enforcement Action Data Entered