EPA v. GAF BUILDING MATERIALS CORPORATION

Case summary

REGION IX IS REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT PRE- REFERRAL NEGOTIATIONS AND PLANS TO RESOLVE THIS CASE VIA A CONSENT DECREE THAT WILL CONTAIN COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE FOR INSTALLATION OF CONTROLS, REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL TESTING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, CALL FOR A PENALTY IN THE RANGE OF $85,000 AND PROVIDE FOR STIPULATED PENALTIES IN THE EVENT OF ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS. THE SOURCE MODIFIED EXISTING FACILITIES WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (NSPS). THE SOURCE HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH TESTING, REPORTING, AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS UNDER SUBPARTS A AND CC OF THE NSPS REGULATIONS. 40 C.F.R. PART 60.

Defendants (1)

• GAF BUILDING MATERIALS CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GAF CORPORATION

  6230 IRWINDALE AVE, IRWINDALE, CA, 91706

  Registry ID: 110001187974

Statutes cited

• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GAF BUILDING MATERIALSentered 1993-02-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $89,600

Timeline (8 milestones)

• 1989-08-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1989-09-29PRN Sent
• 1992-07-27Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1992-11-25Complaint Filed With Court
• 1993-02-24Final Order Lodged
• 1993-02-24Final Order Entered
• 1993-02-24Concluded
• 1994-02-24Enforcement Action Closed