4/3/2024 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1,951 PENALTY DUE WITHIN 15 DAYS.
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS:
BASED ON INFORMATION ACQUIRED FROM THE RESPONDENT REGARDING THE RENOVATION ACTIVITY AT AUGUSTA
PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER LOCATED AT 569 FURYS FERRY ROAD IN MARTINEZ, GEORGIA 30907 (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. RENOVATION COMMENCED AT THE FACILITY ON OR AROUND JUNE 12, 2023, FOLLOWING WATER DAMAGE TO THE FACILITY.