EPA REQUESTS THAT DOJ FILE A COLLECTION ACTION IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NC UNDER SECTION 113(D)(5) OF THE CAA, AGAINST REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES , INC. EPA REQUESTS THAT DOJ ENFORCE AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY ORDER AND COLLECT A CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED UNDER THE ORDER BY EPA. REPUBLIC HAS FAILED TO FULLY PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $32,824.95, ASSESSING FOR ITS VIOLATIONS OF NESHAP. THE UNPAID PORTION OF THE PENALTY WAS $14,436.27, AS OF NOVEMBER 4, 1997.