EPA v. BORDEN & REMINGTON CORP

Case summary

On March 28, 2014, Region 1 issued a Notice of Violation and Administrative Order to Borden & Remington Corp. (Borden), a chemical manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facility located in Fall River, Massachusetts, alleging violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (Act). Borden failed to comply with the risk management planning regulations for its use, storage, and handling of chlorine and ammonia and failed to comply with the General Duty Clause of the Act for its use, storage, and handling of other chemicals that are extremely hazardous substances. These chemicals can present a threat to the community if not properly managed. In particular, the storage of chlorine and ammonia in rail cars without adequate risk management planning posed a threat. The company reviewed a draft of the order before its issuance and has been very cooperative in coming into compliance.

Defendants (1)

• BORDEN & REMINGTON CORPNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BORDEN & REMINGTON CORP

  63 WATER STREET, FALL RIVER, MA, 02721

  Registry ID: 110024324300

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BORDEN & REMINGTON CORPentered 2014-04-08

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2012-10-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-04-08Final Order Issued