Obtained a formal withdrawal of an EPA Administrative
Complaint alleging violation of opacity standards by a cruise ship.
Defended cruise line in responding to multiple allegations of opacity
violations. Resulted in agreement to pay a penalty for two violations out of
ten alleged violations.
Defended a metal smelting facility in an EPA criminal investigation
regarding Clean Air Act compliance. Matter was successfully resolved through
a negotiated civil penalty assessment. During the investigation, Mr.
Morrison orchestrated the filing of a Title V air operating permit
application and negotiation of an air permit.
Defended an EPA-permitted hazardous waste storage facility that was the
subject of an EPA enforcement action for violation of several RCRA
regulations. The case was resolved through payment of a negotiated civil
penalty.
Provided advice to a major petroleum company regarding Clean Air Act
compliance with New Source Performance Standards in anticipation of an
expected EPA enforcement action.
Advised several industrial facilities with advice regarding compliance with
the Clean Air Act "Prevention of Significant Deterioration" (PSD) permitting
program and state counterparts to the PSD program.
Advised a major wood
products company that received an EPA request for information regarding
historical PSD compliance.
