AM/NS Calvert, Clean Air Act Violation, Alabama 2024

A hard-hitting investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has led to a major environmental crime conviction in the Southern District of Alabama. AM/NS Calvert, LLC, a steel production facility owner and operator, has been sentenced to three years’ probation and a $750,000 fine for violating the Clean Air Act.

The crime dates back to 2015 when the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) issued a Clean Air Act Permit for the acid regeneration plant. However, in August 2017, a joint inspection by the EPA and ADEM revealed that the facility was not using caustic solution as required by the permit.

Further investigation showed that the facility did not use caustic solution for approximately 700 days during a two-year period. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management have been working together to protect the environmental resources in the Southern District of Alabama.

“Together with our partners, we will continue to coordinate and do all that we can to protect the environmental resources in the Southern District of Alabama that are so fundamental to our communities, our economy, and our lifestyles,” said United States Attorney Sean P. Costello.

The case was investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Anderson and attorneys from the Environmental Crime Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Defendant: AM/NS Calvert, LLC

Criminal Charge: Violating the Clean Air Act

City and State: Mobile, Alabama

Date: October 10, 2024

Sentence: Three years’ probation and a $750,000 fine

This is a clear example of the consequences of environmental crimes and the importance of protecting our air and water resources. We will continue to work tirelessly to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.