EPA v. The Tortilla Factory

Case summary

EPA alleged asbestos NESHAP violations resulting from the renovation of a former Tortilla Factory in Boise, Idaho. The resondents in the case were a general contractor and the asbestos subcontractor working under them. Violations were a failure to notify EPA in advance of the project and failure to conduct a thorough survey for asbestos buildng materials prior to starting the project, as required under the asbestos National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (asbestos NESHAP) uder the Clean Air Act.

Defendants (1)

• Wright Brothers The Buildng Co., Eagle LLC, and, FNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WRIGHT BROTHERS, THE BUILDING COMPANY

  11193 EMERALD ST., BOISE, ID, 83713

  Registry ID: 110070692763

Statutes cited

• CAA 112B — Asbestos

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• The Tortilla Factoryentered 2021-01-26

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $36,300

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-12-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-01-26Final Order Issued
• 2021-01-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order