Subject:
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Air Quality Consent Order A17-053 with Oak Ridge Largo, LLC.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of Consent Order A17-053 with Oak Ridge Largo, LLC (respondent) to resolve an asbestos case.
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Summary:
Approval of the consent order will resolve asbestos air quality violations. The respondent has agreed to the terms outlined in the attached consent order, including a penalty of $34,400.00 to be paid into the Pinellas County Air Pollution Recovery Trust Fund.
Background Information:
The Air Quality Division is recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection as a local program and has the authority to administer and enforce Federal Asbestos Regulations through program delegation.
Air Quality Division personnel conducted an inspection of a renovation activity on September 5, 2017, and a follow-up inspections on September 6, 2017 and September 7, 2017, at the Oak Ridge Apartments located at 13333 Ridge Road, Largo, Florida. The inspection revealed interior renovation of two-story six unit apartment building was in progress. Large quantities of suspect asbestos containing materials, such as drywall and joint compound, and popcorn ceiling texture, had been disturbed. An asbestos survey conducted on April 16, 2016 confirmed the presence of asbestos containing popcorn ceiling texture in the apartment building. Multiple violations had occurred relating to handling and controlling of the emissions of asbestos during the renovation. The respondent will pay a penalty of $34,400.00 in three equal payments to resolve the violations. Final payment of the penalty will paid on or before March 2, 2018.
Fiscal Impact:
Two deposits of $11,466.67 and a final deposit of $11,466.66 will be credited into the Pinellas County Air Quality Pollution Recovery Trust and Agency account pursuant to the schedule in the attached consent order.
Staff Member Responsible:
Ajaya K. Satyal, Air Quality Division Manager
Sherrill Culliver, Environmental Program Coordinator, Air Quality Division
Partners:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Attachments:
Consent Order
Notice of Violation
Case Report
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