Region 1 has referred to the Department of Justice a proposed civil judicial action against Coyne International Enterprises Corp. for injunctive relief and civil penalties under the Clean Air Act. The referral describes violations of New Source Review (NSR) and Title V operating permit requirements. Beginning in 1994, Coyne constructed and operated a new industrial laundry facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts without obtaining NSR and Title V permits to control emissions of volatile organic compounds.
Coyne will reduce VOC emissions from industrial laundry operations on print and furniture at least 50%; will use good practices to reduce emissions from laundering shop towels; will