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Enforcement Actions in Illinois

EPA enforcement actions in Illinois (2021–2025)

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted an unannounced inspection of Aurora Metal Recycling in Illinois on August 18, 2021, to assess compliance with safe disposal regulations under the Clean Air Act, specifically focusing on refrigerant recycling and emissions reduction. 2021 — — 6
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted an unannounced inspection of All American Recycling in Aurora, Illinois, on August 18, 2021, to assess compliance with safe disposal regulations for appliances under the Clean Air Act, specifically 40 C.F.R. Part 82, Subpart F. 2021 — — 6
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Clean Air Act inspection of Hallstar Industrial Solutions in Bedford Park, Illinois, on July 26, 2021, to evaluate the facility's compliance with air quality regulations related to volatile organic liquid storage. 2021 — — 5
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted an unannounced Clean Air Act inspection at Caterpillar Inc.'s East Peoria Campus on August 10, 2021, to assess compliance with Title V permit regulations and address a community odor complaint. 2021 — — 3
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted an unannounced inspection of S&S Metal Recyclers II in Aurora, Illinois, on August 18, 2021, to assess compliance with safe disposal regulations under the Clean Air Act, specifically focusing on refrigerant recovery practices. 2021 — — 5
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted an unannounced inspection of the Kinder Morgan Chicago Terminal on August 4, 2021, to assess compliance with the Clean Air Act and permit requirements. 2021 — — 4
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted an unannounced inspection of Quala Services, LLC in Chicago, IL on August 10, 2021, to evaluate compliance with the Clean Air Act regulations related to their container washing operations. 2021 — — 6
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Clean Air Act inspection of Orion Industries in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14, 2021, to assess compliance with the Illinois State Implementation Plan regarding particulate matter emissions from their coating processes. 2021 — — 6
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Clean Air Act inspection of the Citgo Petroleum Corporation refinery in Lemont, Illinois, from September 13-15, 2021, to assess compliance with hazardous air pollutant regulations and Citgo's Consent Decree. 2021 — — 12
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Clean Air Act inspection of Afton Chemical Corporation in Sauget, IL, from November 16 to November 18, 2021, focusing on compliance with regulations related to the facility's handling of regulated flammable and toxic substances. 2021 — — 7
Cardinal Forge Industrial User Inspection Report March 3, 2021 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Purpose: Industrial User Compliance Evaluation Inspection Facility: Cardinal Forge 1040 South Main Street Rochelle, Illinois 61068 Inspection Date: March 3, 2021 EPA Representatives: Ted Flatebo, Environmental Engineer, 312-886-9402, Flatebo.Ted@epa.gov Newton Ellens, Pretreatment Program Manager, 312-353-5562, Ellens.Newton@epa.gov Facility Representatives: Lucas Ray, Controller, LucasR@forgerg.com Kent Paul, Chief Financial Officer, KentP@forgerg.com Matt McMeekan, Plant Manager, 815-561-8172 Report Prepared by: Ted Flatebo, Environmental Engineer Water Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Branch, Section 2 NEWTON ELLENS Digitally signed by NEWTON ELLENS Inspector Signature and Date:_________________________D_a_t_e:_2_0_21_.0_4_.2_1_0_9_:5_6_:2_0_-0_5_'0_0'____ Approver Name and Title: Ryan J. Bahr, Section 2 Chief, Water Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Branch RYAN BAHR Digitally signed by RYAN BAHR Approver Signature and Date: _________________________D_a_te_:_2_0_21_._04_._2_1_1_5:_4_8:_0_1_-0_5_'0_0_' _ Approval Date: _0__4__/2__1__/_2__0__2__1_____________________ 2021 — — 61
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on December 15, 2020, to assess the City of Chicago Heights' adherence to the Clean Water Act following an administrative order issued in 2012 regarding sanitary sewer overflows. 2020 — — 105
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. on December 4, 2020, to assess adherence to the Clean Water Act and related pretreatment regulations, while implementing COVID-19 safety precautions. 2020 — — 11
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on September 24, 2020, at Simler's Winding Acres Farm in Freeport, Illinois, to assess its adherence to the Clean Water Act due to its operation as a medium Animal Feeding Operation. 2020 — — 40
The United States, on behalf of the EPA, has reached a settlement with Stericycle, Inc. regarding alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act between 2014 and 2020, with the court recognizing the agreement as fair and in the public interest. 2014 — — 11
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Clean Air Act inspection of Centurion Container LLC in South Holland, IL, on September 10, 2021, to assess compliance with SIP/Permit regulations. — — — 6
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requesting the Glenbard Wastewater Authority to submit specific information regarding their facility operations in compliance with the Clean Water Act within 15 days. — — — 8
The United States Environmental Protection Agency conducted a Clean Air Act inspection of Pure Asphalt Co./Pure Coatings Group in Chicago, Illinois, on September 7, 2021, to assess compliance with SIP/Permit regulations. — — — 3
The EPA's Region 5 conducted an unannounced compliance evaluation inspection on July 28, 2022, at APS Grupa LLC in Chicago, Illinois, to assess adherence to the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. — — — 23
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing a Notice of Violation to Phoenix Fire Systems, LLC for alleged violations of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act related to the importation of hydrofluorocarbons. — — — 7