EPA v. Reiboldt 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 Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Participating AFOs pay a civil penalty based on size and number of farms to resolve potential past and current liabliity 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)

• Reiboldt Farms, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• SPRINGBROOK FARMS

  9008 SNIDER ROAD, BROOKVILLE, IN, 47003

  Registry ID: 110028134980

• REIBOLDT FARMS LLC

  3310 EAST SNOWDEN ROAD, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, IN, 47003

  Registry ID: 110028134971

• REIBOLDT FARMS, LLC

  3310 E SNOWDEN ROAD, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, IN, 47003

  Registry ID: 110028134971

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Reiboldt Farms, LLCentered 2006-07-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

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