EPA v. Sterigenics

Case summary

Sterigenics self-disclosed that for a period from at least 5/16/2006 until its discovery in March/April 2008, Sterigenics operated EO sterilization chambers with a control system switch turned from auto to manual . Failing to operate on auto caused otherwise preventable EO emissions to the environment during breakdowns of the DeOxx scrubber control device. Sterigenics fulfilled all audit policy requirements except D1 (systematic discovery) and therefore received 75% mitigation of the gravity part of the penalty. This self-disclosure also includes the adjacent Sterigenics facility at 4801 E 50th St.

Defendants (1)

• SterigenicsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• STERIGENICS (FRMLY IBA)

  4900 S. GIFFORD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90058

  Registry ID: 110012150509

• STERIGENICS (GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE)

  4801 E. 50TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90058

  Registry ID: 110012150493

• STERIGENICS (GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE)

  4801 E. 50TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90058

  Registry ID: 110012150493

• STERIGENICS US LLC

  4900 SOUTH GIFFORD AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90058

  Registry ID: 110012150509

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sterigenicsentered 2010-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $85,903

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2010-09-30Final Order Issued