EPA v. Granite Construction Company

Case summary

On June 2, 2016, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order against Granite Construction Company in Okanogan, Washington to resolve violations of the Federal Air Rules for Indian Reservations (FARR) under the CAA. Respondent, which operates an air pollution source within the exterior boundaries of the Colville Indian Reservation, failed to renew its annual FARR registration. The company agreed to pay a $1,037 penalty. This case was brought as part of Region 10?s strategy to address noncompliance by all facilities in Region 10 that failed to comply with the FARR registration requirement during the last year.

Defendants (1)

• Granite Construction CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO - OMAK

  249 B RODEO TRAIL ROAD, WASHINGTON, WA, 98840

  Registry ID: 110061087407

• GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO - OMAK

  249 B RODEO TRAIL ROAD, WASHINGTON, WA, 98840

  Registry ID: 110061087407

• GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO - OMAK

  249 B RODEO TRAIL ROAD, WASHINGTON, WA, 98840

  Registry ID: 110061087407

• GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO - OMAK

  249 B RODEO TRAIL ROAD, WASHINGTON, WA, 98840

  Registry ID: 110061087407

Statutes cited

• CAA TRIBAL — Tribal Rule not otherwise covered
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Granite Construction Companyentered 2016-06-02

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,037

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-05-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-06-02Final Order Issued
• 2016-06-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-06-22Air Resolved
• 2016-06-22Enforcement Action Closed