EPA v. Jens Schkade
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On, August 3, 2023, Region 10 Filed an administrative penalty order to Mr. Jens Schkade of Grand View, Idaho, for violations of Clean Air Act, Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (asbestos NESHAP) regulations for the demolition of a former retail store. The Region alleged Mr. Schkade failed to conduct a thorough survey for asbestos, to notify EPA in advance, to remove all asbestos-containing material before intentionally burning the building debris, and to bring the waste to an approved landfill as required by the asbestos NESHAP. According to EJScreen, the demolition occurred in an area of potential EJ concern. Respondent agreed to pay a penalty amount of $88,749.
Defendants (1)
- Mr. Jens SchkadeNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
SQUARE DEAL STORE
215 MAIN STREET, GRAND VIEW, ID, 83624
Registry ID: 110071468190
Statutes cited
- CAA 112B — Asbestos
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Jens Schkadeentered 2023-08-03
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $88,749
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2023-07-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2023-08-03Final Order Issued
- 2023-08-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3603646300
- Case number
- 10-2023-0116
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 10
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Asbestos
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2023-0116 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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