11/14/2023 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1,951 PENALTY DUE WITHIN 15 DAYS.
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS:
BASED ON INFORMATION ACQUIRED FROM AN EPA INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON MARCH 30, 2023, AND SUBSEQUENT CONVERSATIONS WITH RESPONDENT REGARDING THE DEMOLITION OF TWO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AT I991 PALM STREET IN HOLLY SPRINGS, GEORGIA 31037 (THE FACILITY), THE EPA ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 112 OF THE CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412, AND 40 C.F.R. PART 61, SUBPART M. SPECIFICALLY, THE EPA ALLEGES THE RESPONDENT FAILED TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH INSPECTION FOR ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS PRIOR TO BEGINNING RENOVATION ACTIVITY, AS REQUIRED BY 40 C.F.R. ? 61.145(A), AT THE FACILITY. DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES COMMENCED AT THE FACILITY ON OR AROUND FEBRUARY 13, 2023.