EPA v. Circle K Family 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 funmd that will cover a two-year, nationwide monitoring study of AFO air emissions.

Defendants (1)

• Circle K Farms, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• CIRCLE K FAMILY FARMS, LLC - NURSERY

  8473 N. O'BRIEN ROAD, HUBBARDSTON, MI, 48845

  Registry ID: 110028155243

• CIRCLE K FAMILY FARMS, LLC - SOW FARM

  9517 E. MCKENNA ROAD, HUBBARDSTON, MI, 48845

  Registry ID: 110043731085

• CIRCLE K FAMILY FARMS, LLC

  7920 S. OSBORN ROAD, CARSON CITY, MI, 48811

  Registry ID: 110028146209

• CIRCLE K FAMILY FARMS, LLC - BISBALLE UNIT

  240 S. NINE MILE ROAD, LAKE CITY, MI, 49651

  Registry ID: 110028155261

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Circle K Family Farms, LLCentered 2006-07-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-07-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-07-19Final Order Issued
• 2006-09-13Enforcement Action Data Entered