EPA v. STAN CHEM INC

Case summary

On August 22, 2016, Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with Stan Chem, Inc. of East Berlin, Connecticut for alleged violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The ESA penalty was calculated under a national expedited settlement program which is intended to apply to relatively minor, easily correctable Risk Management Plan violations. Stan Chem uses vinyl acetate monomer in its chemical manufacturing facility. The company will pay a penalty of $8,700 and has certified that it has corrected the violations.

Defendants (1)

• Stan Chem Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• STANCHEM, INC.

  401 BERLIN STREET, EAST BERLIN, CT, 06023

  Registry ID: 110000491959

• STANCHEM, INC.

  401 BERLIN STREET, EAST BERLIN, CT, 06023

  Registry ID: 110000491959

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• STAN CHEM INCentered 2016-08-22

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $8,700

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-08-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-08-22Final Order Issued
• 2016-08-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order