8/14/2024 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $ 8,223 PENALTY DUE WITHIN 15 DAYS.
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS:
BASED ON INFORMATION ACQUIRED FROM AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER THE EPA SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ON JUNE 5, 2024, REGARDING THE DEMOLITION ACTIVITY THAT OCCURRED AT 32 BULL STREET, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31401 (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 DEMOLITION ACTIVITY, AS REQUIRED BY 40 C.F.R. ? 61.145(A), AND PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO DEMOLISH, AS REQUIRED BY 40 C.F.R. ? 61.145(B), AT THE FACILITY. THE DEMOLITION OCCURRED ON OR ABOUT JUNE 10, 2024.