Compliance & Enforcement

Notices of Violation

The following Notices of Violation were issued after the start of the special monitoring efforts in the fall of 2016 to investigate sources of odors and hexavalent chromium in the Paramount area.

All items are listed in reverse chronological order by issue date.

Aerocraft Heat Treating Company, Inc.

NOV #	issue Date	Violation Date	Description of Violation
P68658 (PDF)	11/7/2019	7/1/2018	Failure of Facility Permit holder to submit QCERS with accurate emissions
P69805 (PDF)	6/12/2019	6/6/2019	Using Equipment (Heat treating furnaces associated with heat treating building no. 2) connected to air pollution control equipment (enclosure C73 and baghouses C75 and C79) which was not in full use (facility has not currently determined which baghouse is C75 or C70 - Baghouse West on Bldg #2 stopped working on 6/6/2019); Failure to report breakdowns as required by Rule 430, specifically the breakdown of Baghouse West on Bldg #2 within one hour of occurence.
P69804 (PDF)	5/28/2019	5/9/2019	Failure to discharge material collected in a permitted PM control device for disposal to prevent fugitive emissions; Failure to handle the dust collected in the baghouse in a manner that does not result in the re-release of collected materials to the atmosphere.
P66904 (PDF)	12/8/2017	10/1/2016	Failure to submit quarter 2 QCER with accurate emissions.
P64525 (PDF)	11/16/17	10/19/2017	Failure to operate permitted pm control device in accordance with the manufacturer supplied written materials to ensure proper operating condition. Failure to maintain the pressure drop across the HEPA filters between 6.0 and 8.0 inches of water column.
P63160 (PDF)	1/6/2017	11/3/2014	1) Operating A Cooling Tower With Circulation Water Exceeding 0.15 mg/L Hexavalent Chromium And Not Testing Every Six Months; 2) Operating A Cooling Tower Used For Evaporative Cooling Of Process Water Containing Chromium Without A SCAQMD Permit.
P64520 (PDF)	12/1/2016	10/27/2016	Discharging from Aerocraft Heat Treating Co Inc air contaminants, specifically hexavalent chromium, a known human carcinogen, which endanger the health of the public.

Anaplex Corp

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description of Violation
P66484 (PDF)	10/11/2019	2/26/2019	3 violations of CH&SC 42401, Order for Abatement #6066-1 condition no. 8
P66473 (PDF)	11/9/2018	10/1/2018	Failure to comply with Housekeeping, Maintenance and Roof Cleaning Plan, Section 3.2 and 7.3, failure to clean all roof surfaces on a monthly basis
P66471 (PDF)	10/26/2018	10/1/2018	(1) Failure to conduct source test within time period of initial startup as granted by Executive Officer. (2) Failure to comply with Housekeeping, Maintenance and Roof Cleaning Plan, section 4.1.3.2, use of compressed air outside of permanent total enclosure or booth vented to HEPA. (3) Failure to comply with Housekeeping, Maintenance and Roof Cleaning Plan, section 4.1.3.3, making compressed air available outside of permanent total enclosure or booth vented to HEPA.
P64529 (PDF)	12/18/2017	11/26/2017	Failure to thoroughly survey the effected facility components for the presence of asbestos prior to starting renovation of the roof.
P64522 (PDF)	4/28/2017	2/2/2017	Failure to submit on or before February 1 the 2016 Ongoing Compliance Status & Emissions Report
P64521 (PDF)	12/9/2016	12/7/2016	Failure to comply with permit conditions. Failure to maintain daily operating records on site.
P64519 (PDF)	11/29/2016	7/2/2013	Discharging from Anaplex Corp air contaminants, specifically hexavalent chromium, a known human carcinogen, which endanger the health of the public.Operating sparging and pickling tanks contrary to permit conditions. Installing or altering equipment which emits air contaminants without prior written authorization from SCAQMD. Air sparging a chromic acid anodizing tank when electroplating is not occurring.

Carlton Forge Works

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P65223 (PDF)	10/5/2018	10/4/2018	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P60289 (PDF)	10/18/2017	10/13/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P63767 (PDF)	9/21/2017	9/21/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65055 (PDF)	9/13/2017	9/11/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65212 (PDF)	9/12/2017	9/12/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65211 (PDF)	9/1/2017	8/29/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65209 (PDF)	6/8/2017	6/8/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P63764 (PDF)	5/31/2017	5/31/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P63763 (PDF)	5/25/2017	5/25/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P61738 (PDF)	5/5/2017	3/30/2017	Failed to monitor all natural gas fuel lines to 39 process unit furnaces
P65208 (PDF)	4/7/2017	4/7/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65207 (PDF)	4/6/2017	4/7/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P63760 (PDF)	4/4/2017	4/5/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65206 (PDF)	3/24/2017	3/24/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P60279 (PDF)	2/24/2017	3/3/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P60278 (PDF)	2/23/2017	3/3/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65205 (PDF)	2/16/2017	2/17/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P63759 (PDF)	2/10/2017	2/7/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P63758 (PDF)	2/9/2017	2/9/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65204 (PDF)	2/3/2017	2/2/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65203 (PDF)	1/27/2017	1/26/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65202 (PDF)	1/27/2017	1/24/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P52999 (PDF)	1/20/2017	1/13/2017	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P52998 (PDF)	12/9/2016	12/8/2016	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.

Golden State Engineering

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P63714 (PDF)	12/12/2016	11/21/2016	Operating equipment without a valid permit to operate.

Lubeco Inc.

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P65528 (PDF)	3/1/2019	3/15/2019	Multiple violations: South Coast AQMD 1449 (h)(4)(c); 1469 (h)(4)(a); 1402 (g)(2)(c); 203(a)
P64524 (PDF)	8/11/2017	7/13/2017	Failure to conduct cleanup operations in a manner that minimizes fugitive emissions of atomized paint particles, specifically by failing to encapsulate aluminum foil protective coverings contaminated with primers or coatings containing chromium that are intended to be disposed of in a bag or container before removing from spray booths. Failure to operate the spray booth in compliance with R1469.1, specifically cleanup operations per R1469.1(d)(7)
P66001 (PDF)	6/30/2017	5/22/2017	Discharging air contaminants, specifically, hexavalent chromium, a known human carcinogen, which causes injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public, or which endanger the comfort, repose, health or safety of any such persons or the public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to cause injury or damage to business or property.

Paramount Petroleum

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P61520	10/21/2016	10/4/2016	Inspection found vapor leak greater than 50,000 ppm VOC.
P61519	10/4/2016	8/26/2016	1) Emissions greater than 500 ppm VOC found from wastewater system. 2) Inspection found vapor leak greater than 50,000 ppm VOC. 3) Open ended line found in light service.
P61518	8/17/2016	10/4/2016	1) Inspection found vapor leak greater than 50,000 ppm VOC. 2) Inspection found vapor leak greater than 500 ppm VOC. 3) Emissions greater than 500 ppm VOC found from wastewater system.

Press Forge

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P65229 (PDF)	1/16/2019	1/15/2019	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65225 (PDF)	10/24/2018	10/24/2018	Venting the total enclosures for metal grinding operations to an emission control device which does not meet the requirements of R1430(e); Venting the emissions for metal grinding operations to an emission control device which does not meet the requirements of R1430(e);
P65859 (PDF)	10/23/2018	10/22/2018	Operation of a metal forging facility in a manner that generated fugitive metallic odors that created a public nuisance.

Pro Cast Industries

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P63713 (PDF)	12/12/2016	11/3/2016	Operating a wax burnout kiln without a permit to operate. Failure to demonstrate compliance with the applicable emission limit in Table 1 of Rule 1147 by the compliance date.
P63712 (PDF)	11/5/2016	11/3/2016	Operating crucible without a permit to operate.

Spray Zone

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P65233 (PDF)	4/11/2019	4/11/2019	Operating a spray booth without a permit.
P65232 (PDF)	2/27/2019	2/22/2019	Operating a spray booth without a permit.

S. T. & I., Inc.

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P63510 (PDF)	1/27/2017	5/5/2015	Failure to prevent pH value of chemical scrubber from falling below 10.

Weber Metals, Inc.

NOV #	Issue Date	Violation Date	Description Of Violation
P65230 (PDF)	1/16/2019	1/15/2019	Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.
P65072 (PDF)	12/21/2018	12/21/2018	Failure to apply for permits for existing separate grinding operations subject to R1430 and/or associated air pollution control devices.
P65226 (PDF)	12/4/2018	12/4/2018	Failure to apply for permits for existing separate grinding operations subject to R1430 and/or associated air pollution control devices.
P65224 (PDF)	10/19/2018	10/24/2018	Failure to apply for permits for 3 existing separate grinding operations subject to R1430 and/or associated air pollution control devices.

Discharging such quantities of air contaminants which caused nuisance to a considerable number of persons or to the public.

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