Wheatland Tube violated its Title V permit by applying coatings that exceeded volatile organic compound (VOC) limits; emitting excess VOC emissions from outer diameter coating operations at two of its production mills; incurring pressure drop exceedances of air pollution control equipment; and failing to keep required records.
The civil penalty assessed in this case was $205,558. In addition to penalty, Wheatland Tube must perform EPA Method 24 testing on any new coatings introduced into the facility