EPA v. Hansen Farms, LLC

Case summary

The Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) Air Compliance Agreement is EPA’s voluntary consent agreement to minimize emissions from certain AFOs and to ensure those operations comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 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)

• Hansen Farms, LCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• HANSEN FARMS, LC - SCHIPPER EAST SITE

  15693 300TH STREET, APLINGTON, IA, 50604

  Registry ID: 110028127131

• HANSEN FARMS, LC - BRANDT SITE

  341 THRUSH AVENUE, ACKLEY, IA, 50601

  Registry ID: 110028127122

• HANSEN FARMS, LC

  1469 GLEN OAKS DRIVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266

  Registry ID: 110028170333

• HANSEN FARMS, LC - SCHIPPER WEST SITE

  12443 310TH STREET, APLINGTON, IA, 50604

  Registry ID: 110028127140

Statutes cited

• CAA 165 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
• 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 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hansen Farms, LLCentered 2006-04-17

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-04-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-04-17Final Order Issued
• 2006-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered