EPA v. KAISER STEEL

Case summary

KAISER ISSUED NOV IN 1978 FOR VIOL OF SIP RULE 50-A, 20% OPACITY(3 MINUTE EXEMPTION) FOR 4 BF CASTHOUSES. A CIVIL COMPLAINT WAS FILED ON 5/26/82. PROPOSED REMEDY: KAISER HAS CLOSED 2 OF THE FURNACE CASTHOUSES TO A SALVAGE DEALER AND 1 IS UNDER A SALE-LEASEBACK AGREEMENT. SINCE 12/15 KAISER HAS OPERATED ONLY 1 BF. CO & EPA EXPLORING USE OF US STEEL FUME SUPPRESSION TECH. EPA PURSUING CIVIL ACT- TION UNTIL IT CAN BE RESOLVED OR FORM OF EQUITABLE RELIEF AS REQUIRED BY ADMINISTRATOR'S 9/20/82 MEMO ON NON-COMPLYING MAJOR STATIONARY SOURCES IN NON-ATTAINMENT AREAS. JUSTIFICATION: (1) WILL SETTLE IN CONFORMITY ADMINISTRATOR'S 9/20/82 POLICY.

Defendants (1)

• KAISER STEELNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KAISER STEEL CORP SMG FONTANA

  9400 CHERRY AVE, FONTANA, CA, 92335

  Registry ID: 110010682289

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KAISER STEELentered 1984-01-26

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $825,000

Timeline (9 milestones)

• 1978-07-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1978-10-19Referred To Headquarters
• 1978-11-10Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1982-05-19Referred TO U.S. Attorney
• 1982-05-26Complaint Filed With Court
• 1984-01-26Final Order Lodged
• 1984-01-26Final Order Entered
• 1984-01-26Concluded
• 1985-01-26Enforcement Action Closed