EPA v. CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC

Case summary

The administrative complaint alleges that Cytec violated Subpart OOO of the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Amino/Phenolic Resins), New Source Performance Standard Subpart Kb relating to liquid storage vessels, and sections of Cytec’s Title V Operating Permit. The Complaint also includes a count for failure to respond to EPA’s reporting requirements. The Complaint alleges that the violations occurred at Cytec’s facility in Wallingford, Connecticut

Defendants (1)

• CYTEC INDUSTRIES INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALLNEX USA INC.

  528 SOUTH CHERRY STREET, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492

  Registry ID: 110072218987

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 114 — Record keeping, Inspection, Information Request
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• CAA 112D — MACT Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CYTEC INDUSTRIES INCentered 2009-09-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $155,000 · SEP: $138,837

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-10-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-02-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-09-29Final Order Issued