EPA v. Grisez Farm

Case summary

The Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) Air Compliance Agreement is EPA's voluntary consent agreement to minimize emmissions from certain AFO's and to ensure those operations comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Participating AFOs pay a civil penalty based on size and number of farms to resolve potential past and current liability under the CAA, CERCLA, and EPCRA and contribute to a fund that will cover a two year, nationwide monitoring study of AFO air emissions.

Defendants (1)

• Grisez FarmNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GRISEZ FARM

  14942 COCHRAN RD., NEW WESTON, OH, 45348

  Registry ID: 110028222849

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 165 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Grisez Farmentered 2006-04-17

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-04-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-04-17Final Order Issued
• 2006-09-01Enforcement Action Data Entered