STATE OF INDIANA ) BEFORE THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT
) SS: OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COUNTY OF MARION )
COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT )
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, )
)
Complainant, )
)
v. ) Case No. 2002-11446-A
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LEPI ENTERPRISES, INC. )
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Respondent. )
AGREED ORDER
The Complainant and the Respondent desire to settle and compromise this action without hearing or adjudication of any issue of fact or law, and consent to the entry of the following Findings of Fact and Order. Pursuant to IC 13-30-3-3, entry into the terms of this Agreed Order does not constitute an admission of any violation contained herein. Respondent's entry into this Agreed Order shall not constitute a waiver of any defense, legal or equitable, which Respondent may have in any future administrative or judicial proceeding except a proceeding to enforce this Order.
I. FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Complainant is the Commissioner (AComplainant@) of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, a department of the State of Indiana created by IC 13-13-1-1.
2. Respondent is Lepi Enterprises, Inc., (ARespondent@), which implemented an asbestos abatement project located at Crane Surface Warfare Center, in Crane, Martin County, Indiana (ASite@).
3. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (AIDEM@) has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
4. Pursuant to IC 13-30-3-3, on July 24, 2002, IDEM issued a Notice of Violation via Certified Mail to:
Mr. James R. Lepi, President Mr. Dan O'Toole, Registered Agent
Lepi Enterprises, Inc. Lepi Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 203 20652 Hinke Road
Dresden, Ohio 43821 Noblesville, Indiana 46060
6. An inspection, on January 23, 2002, and July 16, 2002 was conducted at the Site by a representative of IDEM=s OAQ (Office of Air Quality). The following violations were in existence or observed at the time of these inspections:
7. This Agreed Order resolves all violations cited in the Notice of Violation issued on July 24, 2002
8. In recognition of the settlement reached, Respondent waives any right to administrative and judicial review of this Agreed Order.
II. ORDER
1. This Agreed Order shall be effective ("Effective Date") when it is approved by the Complainant or her delegate, and has been received by the Respondent. This Agreed Order shall have no force or effect until the Effective Date.
2. Respondent shall comply with, 326 IAC 14-10-4, which Respondent was found to be in violation; as cited under "Findings of Facts."
3. All submittals required by this Agreed Order, unless notified otherwise in writing, shall be sent to:
Amy L. Moreland, Enforcement Case Manager
Office of Enforcement
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 N. Senate Avenue
P. O. Box 6015
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015
5. Stipulated penalties shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after Respondent receives written notice that the Complainant has determined a stipulated penalty is due. Assessment and payment of stipulated penalties shall not preclude the Complainant from seeking any additional relief against the Respondent for violation of the Agreed Order. In lieu of any of the stipulated penalties given above, the Complainant may seek any other remedies or sanctions available by virtue of Respondent’s violation of this Agreed Order or Indiana law, including, but not limited to, civil penalties pursuant to IC 13-30-4.
6. Civil and stipulated penalties are payable by check to the Asbestos Trust Fund. Checks shall include the Case Number (2002-11446-A) of this action and shall be mailed to:
Cashier
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 N. Senate Avenue
P. O. Box 7060
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7060
7. In the event that the civil penalty required by Order paragraph No.4 is not paid within the time period indicated of the Effective Date of this Agreed Order, Respondent shall pay interest on the unpaid balance at the rate established by IC 24-4.6-1-101. The interest shall continue to accrue until the civil penalty is paid in full.
8. This Agreed Order shall apply to and be binding upon the Respondent, its successors and assigns. The Respondent's signatories to this Agreed Order certify that they are fully authorized to execute this document and legally bind the parties they represent. No change in ownership, corporate, or partnership status of the Respondent shall in any way alter its status or responsibilities under this Agreed Order.
9. In the event that any terms of the Agreed Order are found to be invalid, the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreed Order did not contain the invalid terms.
10. The Respondent shall provide a copy of this Agreed Order, if in force, to any subsequent owners or successors before ownership rights are transferred. Respondent shall ensure that all contractors, firms and other persons performing work under this Agreed Order comply with the terms of this Agreed Order.
TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATION: RESPONDENT:
Department of Environmental Manage Lepi Enterprises, Inc.
By: _________________________ By: _________________________
David P. McIver
Chief, [Section] Section Chief, Air Section Printed: ______________________
Office of Enforcement
Title: ________________________
Date: ________________________ Date: ________________________
COUNSEL FOR COMPLAINANT: COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENT:
Department of Environmental Management
By: _________________________ By: ________________________
Office of Legal Counsel
Date: _______________________ Date: ______________________
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT THIS _____ DAY OF ____________________, 20__.
For the Commissioner:
Signed February 10, 2003
___________________________
Felicia A. Robinson
Deputy Commissioner
for Legal Affairs