EPA v. International Paper

Case summary

International Paper disclosed to EPA the following potential violations that occurred at the recently-acquired International Paper facility:  Twenty locations in the facility’s noncondensable gas system lacked adequate monitoring equipment as required by 40 C.F.R. §§ 63.443, 63.454, and 63.455 and failed to comply with the record keeping requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 63.454(e).  Eight locations in the facility’s noncondensable gas system required, pursuant to 40 C.F.R. §§ 63.443, 63.454, 63.455, and/or 40 C.F.R. § 63.450(d)(1) and (2), physical modifications, specifically: internal pressure transmitters; internal temperature transmitters; and/or remote seals.

Defendants (1)

• International PaperNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY

  7616 HWY 10 WEST, PINE HILL, AL, 36769

  Registry ID: 110070828194

• WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY

  7616 HWY 10 WEST, PINE HILL, AL, 36769

  Registry ID: 110070828194

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• International Paperentered 2010-03-11

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2010-03-11Final Order Issued
• 2010-04-14Enforcement Action Data Entered