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08-2005-0178JudicialClosedFY 2005· Region 08

EPA v. James Valley Ethanol

Litigated With Penalty

Case summary

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

Defendants (3)

  • James Valley Ethanol, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
  • Poet Plant ManagementNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
  • Northern Lights EthanolNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

  • POET BIOREFINING - GROTON

    40425 133RD ST, GROTON, SD, 57445

    Registry ID: 110015598147

  • POET BIOREFINING - GROTON

    40425 133RD ST, GROTON, SD, 57445

    Registry ID: 110015598147

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • James Valley Ethanolentered 2010-12-21

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $75,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

  • 2005-08-11Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2005-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2010-09-27Final Order Lodged
  • 2010-09-27Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2010-12-21Final Order Entered
  • 2018-04-05Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2018-04-05Air Resolved

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
156813
Case number
08-2005-0178
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 08-2005-0178 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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