EPA v. Husch & Husch Inc and C. I. Lovell, Inc

Case summary

On February 7, 2012, Region 10 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order with Husch & Husch, Inc., and C.I. Lovell, Inc. (Lovell) to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act and EPA’s Federal Air Rules for Indian Reservations (FARR). Husch & Husch Inc., the property owner, hired Lovell to demolish a structure in Harrah, Washington. Neither party notified EPA prior to demolition, as required by the asbestos NESHAP, nor complied with the FARR requirements for limiting fugitive particulate matter emissions during demolition activities. Lovell also violated the FARR by burning demolition waste, a prohibited material. Both parties agreed to pay a total penalty of $11,000.

Defendants (1)

• Husch & Husch Inc and C. I. Lovell, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• C. I. LOVELL INC

  12585 PROGRESSIVE ROAD, HARRAH, WA, 98933

  Registry ID: 110040112909

• HUSCH & HUSCH FERTILIZER & CHEMICALS

  P O BOX 160/8013 BRANCH ROAD, HARRAH, WA, 98933

  Registry ID: 110005316728

• HUSCH & HUSCH FERTILIZER & CHEMICALS

  P O BOX 160/8013 BRANCH ROAD, HARRAH, WA, 98933

  Registry ID: 110005316728

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Husch & Husch Inc and C. I. Lovell, Incentered 2012-02-14

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $11,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-01-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-02-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-02-14Final Order Issued
• 2012-02-14Enforcement Action Closed