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08-2005-0179JudicialClosedFY 2005· Region 08

EPA v. Northern Lights Ethanol

Litigated With Penalty

Case summary

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

Defendants (1)

  • Northern Lights EthanolNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (5)

  • POET BIOREFINING - BIG STONE, LLC

    48416 144TH ST, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216-5406

    Registry ID: 110011493437

  • POET BIOREFINING - BIG STONE, LLC

    48416 144TH ST, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216-5406

    Registry ID: 110011493437

  • POET BIOREFINING - BIG STONE, LLC

    48416 144TH ST, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216-5406

    Registry ID: 110011493437

  • POET BIOREFINING - BIG STONE, LLC

    48416 144TH ST, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216-5406

    Registry ID: 110011493437

  • NORTHERN LIGHTS ETHANOL

    48416 144TH STREET, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216

    Registry ID: 110020518992

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Northern Lights 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
156864
Case number
08-2005-0179
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 08-2005-0179 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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