EPA v. Salt River Project - Coronado

Case summary

This is a judicial referral that seeks a penalty as well as injunctive relief in the form of new Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) controls, new Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Scrubbbers and tighter Particulate Matter (PM) limits. The violation involves improperly increasing the rating of two coal fired boilers, partially achieved by burning more coal in each boiler on an hour to hour basis.

Defendants (1)

• Salt River Project - CoronadoNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• CORONADO GENERATING STATION

  7 MILES NORTH EAST OF ST JOHNS AZ OFF HIGHWAY 191, SAINT JOHNS, AZ, 85936

  Registry ID: 110017431242

• CORONADO GENERATING STATION

  7 MILES NORTH EAST OF ST JOHNS AZ OFF HIGHWAY 191, SAINT JOHNS, AZ, 85936

  Registry ID: 110017431242

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Salt River Project - Coronadoentered 2008-12-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $950,000 · SEP: $4,000,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2007-09-28Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2007-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-08-14Final Order Lodged
• 2008-08-14Complaint Filed With Court
• 2008-12-19Final Order Entered