NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Via Certified Mail# _______________ Via Certified Mail#_______________

To: Mr. R. C. Wendt, President C T Corporation System, Registered Agent

Jeld-Wen, Inc. For Challenge Door Company,

P. O. Box 1329 A Subsidiary of Jeld-Wen, Inc.

Klamath Falls, OR 97601 36 S. Pennsylvania Street Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Case No. 2000-9530-A

Based on investigation by designated representatives of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on July 13, 1999, Challenge Door Company ("Respondent"), located at 200 Gerber Street in Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, was in violation of the following environmental statute(s), rule(s), and/or permit(s):

Pursuant to 326 IAC 8-1-6, new facilities (as of January 1, 1980), which have potential volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions of 25 tons or more per year, located anywhere in the state, which are not otherwise regulated, shall reduce VOC emissions using best available control technology (BACT). Pursuant to construction permit number CP 113-8529-00047 Operating condition No. 11, this facility, a batch polystyrene bead pre-expander system, shall be controlled by a thermal oxidizer with a minimum of 80% capture efficiency, 98% destruction efficiency, and 78% overall efficiency in order to comply with 326 IAC 8-1-6. This facility that has potential VOC emissions in excess of 25 tons per year failed to maintain the required efficiency while operating on July 13, 1999. The capture efficiency was 54.4%, destruction efficiency was 99.6%, and overall efficiency was 54.2%, a violation of 326 IAC 8-1-6.

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 January 31, 2001

Date: _______________ _________________________

Felicia A. Robinson

Assistant Commissioner

Office of Enforcement

cc: Noble County Health Department

Jay Rodia, Office of Legal Counsel

Michael Stonik, Office of Enforcement

Steven Friend, Office of Air Management

Doyle Houser, Northern Regional Office

Enforcement File

OAM Public File

http://www.ai.org/idem/

Mike Zawadzke, Challenge Door Company, 200 Gerber Street in Ligonier, IN 46767