EPA v. OWENS CORNING (APO) (CAA STATIONARY)

Case summary

On September 25, 2024, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving CAA violations by Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt (Respondent) at their asphalt facility in Portland, Oregon. Respondent failed to prevent emissions from a venting vacuum breaker on the roof of an asphalt storage tank. This violated CAA 1 New Source Performance Review and their CAA Title V permit. The Respondent conducted repairs by replacing the vacuum breaker and adding a check valve. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $33,580. This facility is part of the Portland CEI Hub which has been selected by ATES as their area of focus for the NEIC Reducing Air Toxics and Emissions.

Defendants (1)

• OWENS CORNINGNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• OWENS CORNING ROOFING AND ASPHALT, LLC

  11910 NW SAINT HELENS RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97231

  Registry ID: 110008062210

• OWENS CORNING ROOFING AND ASPHALT, LLC

  11910 NW SAINT HELENS RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97231

  Registry ID: 110008062210

Statutes cited

• CAA TITLE5 — Title V Permits
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• OWENS CORNING (APO) (CAA STATIONARY)entered 2024-09-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $33,589

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-09-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-10-31Air Resolved
• 2024-10-31Enforcement Action Closed