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08-2005-0176JudicialClosedFY 2005· Region 08

EPA v. Dakota Ethanol

Litigated With Penalty

Case summary

This referral requests DOJ initiate an enforcement action against Dakota Ethanol, LLC for violations of the CAA, including PSD requirements, Title V permitting requirements, and NSPS regulations.

Defendants (1)

  • Dakota Ethanol, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

  • DAKOTA ETHANOL LLC

    46269 SD HIGHWAY 34, WENTWORTH, SD, 57075

    Registry ID: 110006692070

  • DAKOTA ETHANOL LLC

    46269 SD HIGHWAY 34, WENTWORTH, SD, 57075

    Registry ID: 110006692070

Statutes cited

  • CAA 502Operating Permits (Title V)
  • CAA 165Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Dakota Ethanolentered 2010-11-30

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $75,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

  • 2005-08-04Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2005-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2010-09-27Final Order Lodged
  • 2010-09-27Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2010-11-30Final Order Entered
  • 2018-11-20Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2018-11-20Air Resolved

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
156805
Case number
08-2005-0176
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
08
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Operating Permits (Title V)

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2005-0176 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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