EPA v. Michael J. Schoutan

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)

• Michael J. SchoutanNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• MICHAEL J. SCHOUTAN

  3850 CO. RD 21, HERSFORD, TX, 79045

  Registry ID: 110028175739

• MICHAEL J. SCHOUTAN

  248 CR 231, HICO, TX, 79045

  Registry ID: 110028175800

• MICHAEL J. SCHOUTAN

  17298 U.S. HWY 281, HICO, TX, 79045

  Registry ID: 110028175793

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)

• Michael J. Schoutanentered 2006-08-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-08-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-08-07Final Order Issued
• 2006-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered