EPA v. ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS

Case summary

On August 16, 2011, EPA Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) with Illinois Tool Works of Rockland, Mass. for alleged violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The company failed to review and update its hazard assessment and resubmit its risk management plan as required under Section 112(r)(7) of the Risk Management Program (“RMP”) regulations. The facility corrected the violations and paid a penalty of $2,560.

Defendants (1)

• ILLINOIS TOOL WORKSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS

  56 AIR STATION INDUSTRIAL PARK, ROCKLAND, MA, 02370

  Registry ID: 110000581219

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ILLINOIS TOOL WORKSentered 2011-08-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,560

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-08-16Final Order Issued
• 2011-08-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-08-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-26Enforcement Action Closed