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NOTICE OF VIOLATION

    
Via Certified Mail# _______________        Via Certified Mail#_______________

To:    Lambert E. Althaver, President            C T Corporation System
    TI Group Automotive Systems (USA), Inc.        Registered Agent for
    d.b.a. Walbro Automotive Corporation        TI Group Automotive Systems (USA), Inc.
    1227 Center Road                    One North Capitol Avenue
    Auburn Hills, MI 48326                Indianapolis, IN 46204

Case No. 2000-9455-A

    Based on investigation by designated representatives of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on June 3, 2000, TI Group Automotive Systems (USA), Inc., d.b.a. Walbro Automotive Corporation ("Respondent"), located at 1200 Baker Drive in Ossian, Indiana, was in violation of the following environmental statute(s), rule(s), and/or permit(s):

    Pursuant to 326 IAC 4-1-2, open burning is prohibited unless exempted by rule or an approval is obtained. Debris, including wooden pallets and trash from Respondent's production operation were consolidated and burned on Respondent's property on June 3, 2000, a violation of 326 IAC 4-1-2.

    In accordance with IC 13-30-3-3, the Commissioner is required to notify an alleged violator in writing that a violation may exist and offer an opportunity to enter into an Agreed Order providing for the actions required to correct the violations and for the payment of a civil penalty. The Commissioner is not required to extend this offer for more than sixty (60) days.
    
    Entering into an Agreed Order will prevent the issuance of a Notice and Order of the Commissioner under IC 13-30-3-4, or the filing of a civil court action under IC 13-14-2-6. IDEM encourages settlement by Agreed Order, thereby saving time and resources. Timely settlement by Agreed Order may result in a reduced civil penalty. Settlement discussions will also allow the opportunity to present any mitigating factors that may be relevant to the violations. In addition, as provided in IC 13-30-3-3, an alleged violator may enter into an Agreed Order without admitting that the violation occurred.

    If settlement is not reached within sixty (60) days of receipt of this Notice of Violation, the Commissioner may issue a Notice and Order containing the actions that must be taken to

achieve compliance, the required time frames, and an appropriate civil penalty. Pursuant to IC 13-30-4-1, the Commissioner may assess penalties of up to $25,000 per day for each violation.

    To discuss this matter further, please contact Mr. Michael Stonik at (317) 233-0033 within fifteen (15) days after receipt of this Notice to request a conference. If settlement is reached, an Agreed Order will be prepared and sent for review and signature.
    

                            For the Commissioner:

                            Signed on July 24, 2000
Date:    _______________                _________________________
                            Felicia A. Robinson
                            Assistant Commissioner of Enforcement

cc:    Wells County Health Department
    Jay Rodia, Office of Legal Counsel
    Jim Thorpe, Office of Air Management
    Michael Stonik, Office of Enforcement
    Enforcement file
    OAM Public file
    Mr. Dewey Maynard, Manager @    TI Group Automotive Systems (USA), Inc., 1200 Baker Drive, Ossian, IN 46777

Converted by Andrew Scriven