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. This ACO will require Wheatland Tube to perform EPA Method 24 testing on any new coatings introduced into the facility.
In addition to the required testing, a civil penalty of $205,558 was assessed in this case.