On August 1, 2014, EPA observed emissions of visible fugitive particulate matter originating from Reliable Asphalt Corporation's (RAC's) crushing plant and traveling beyond its property line. On November 4, 2014, EPA inspected the facility to assess RAC's compliance with the Illinois SIP. During the November 4, 2014, inspection, EPA reviewed RAC's records pertaining to the use of water sprays at the crushing plant. The RAC records reviewed by EPA showed, and RAC's representative confirmed, that on August 1, 2014, RAC?\'s water sprays at the crushing plant were not working properly when EPA observed emissions of visible fugitive particulate matter traveling beyond the facility's property line. The August 1, 2014, emissions of visible fugitive particulate matter which originated from RAC's crushing plant and traveled beyond its property line was a violation of the Illinois SIP at 35 Ill. Adm. Code 212.301, and Condition 4(c) of RAC's construction permit.
On March 31, 2015, EPA issued a Notice of Violation to RAC for the above-stated violation. On May 6, 2015, representatives of RAC and EPA met to discuss the alleged violation. During the meeting, RAC acknowledged that it violated the Illinois SIP opacity condition, and agreed to undertake several projects to upgrade its pollution control equipment at the crushing plant. The two paragraphs below, also included in the ACO, specify the actions that need to be completed by RAC.
By September 30, 2015, RAC shall complete the fo