Vermont Flooring Contractor Faces EPA Penalty

South Barre, VT, Oct. 12, 2009--A Vermont flooring contractor faces a penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Asbestos regarding a flooring removal and replacement job in July 2008.

Specifically, Morrison-Clark is accused of failing to provide written notice to EPA before starting the work, to wet the asbestos while stripping it and keep it wet until collected and contained for disposal.

Also, it allegedly failed to properly handle and dispose of asbestos-containing waste that was generated. The company faces a penalty of up to $32,500 per day for the alleged violations of the “Asbestos NESHAP” regulations.